Dragborn- Scaledust

[Opening Rite] Scales of elders, ground to gleam, Whispers forged in embered steam. Younglings gather, breath held tight, To steal the strength of ancient might. They burn the dust with lungs ablaze— And stumble into dragon's haze. [Verse 2 – Talak, Tail Delusion] Talak swore his tail was gone, Screamed, “It fled to carry on!” He chased it thrice around the flame— Then tried to duel it. Lost. With shame. [Chorus – Chanted/Howled] Scale Dust! Scale Dust! Crush the fear, awaken trust! Scale Dust! Scale Dust! Swallow flame and breath combust! Feel your blood ignite the past— Hope your brain comes back at last. [Verse 3 – Marnak, Dragon Delusion] Marnak shrieked, “My wings unfurl!” “I am the wyrm that rules this world!” He launched himself from temple’s crown— And flopped like meat straight to the [Verse 4 – Rhogar, Lizard King Delusion] Grhogar roared, “I rule this land!” Crowned himself with mud and sand. He hissed atop a merchant's crate— Then challenged goats to meet their fate. [Verse 5 – Virex, Tree Duel] Virex roared at a knotted pine, “Show your steel, you wretched swine!” He charged, bounced off, then knelt contrite— And begged the tree to make it right. [Bridge – Ritual call-and-response] Leader: What were we?! All: Flame-born, bone-sworn! Leader: What did we seek?! All: Memory! Majesty! Mayhem and meat! Leader: And how much did you take?! All: Too much! [Chorus – Louder, cracked voices] Scale Dust! Scale Dust! Sift the ash, forget or trust! Scale Dust! Scale Dust! Ride the flame or turn to rust! If you live, you’re dragon-marked— If not... well, you left a spark. [Outro – Slow, triumphant] When the dust clears from the flame, You may not leave the way you came. But mark this rite, ye scaled and brave— The path to glory is slightly... grave. Feel your blood ignite the past— Hope your brain comes back at last