by: Unknown date: 1328 DR source: The Sword Never Sleeps The realm needs saving again? No need have ye to even ask, Every Purple Dragon we train Works daily at just such a task. Once Thauglor cast his shadow wide, And claimed us his domain. But knights arose with righteous pride, And broke The Black Doom’s reign. [Chorus] In gleaming plate with flashing spear, We guard the gates, repel the fear. Patrol the forests of Cormyr, Dragon High, Forever! From evening's dusk to morning's flame, Our banners fly in honor’s name. Through forests deep and mountain tall, We stand united, one and all. When goblin hordes or orcish tide Would test the walls of our ramparts, The Purple Knights so filled with pride Shall hold the line with steady hearts. [Chorus] In gleaming plate with flashing spear, We guard the gates, repel the fear. Patrol the forests of Cormyr, Dragon High, Forever! In ancient days when shadow loomed, And Thauglor’s fire scorched the land, A kingdom forged its steel and bloomed, With knights who rose to make their stand. Now in their steps, we tread the path, Their oaths our guide, their deeds our flame. Through time and trials, through hurt and wrath, The Purple Knights defend our name. [Chorus] In gleaming plate with flashing spear, We guard the gates, repel the fear. Patrol the forests of Cormyr, Dragon High, Forever! [Bridge] When traitors rise and kingdoms quake, And dragon wings blot out the skies, The Purple Dragons never break, They’re righteous and strong and wise. [Outro] So raise the cry, let horns resound, For Purple Dragons stand their ground. With every sword and shield held high, We march as one—forever nigh.
