[Intro – Whispers over ambient wind and soft choral tones] "In a kingdom lost to betrayal and decay, a few brave souls rise to challenge the encroaching dark." [Soft instrumental intro] [Verse 1] A realm in ruins, souls betrayed, Crumbling walls where honor's frayed. In gilded halls of feigned delight, A vanguard stands as shadows bite. Eyes alight with warning flame, While many sleep, oblivious to shame. [Instrumental Buildup] [Chorus] Rise, O Vanguard, through bitter night, Stand firm against the gathering blight. In the face of doom, let courage guide Our steel resolve shall not subside. [Instrumental] [Verse 2] The empire of shadows claims our land, Silent betrayals, deceit unplanned. As courtiers feast in careless mirth, The vanguard bears the weight of earth. Listen well, in solemn tone, "Awaken now, or be overthrown." [Instrumental Bridge] [Bridge] Within fractured hearts, hope still survives; A vanguard’s oath—the flame that revives. Amid the storm’s relentless roar, Their valor shines—our last, true door. Instrumental Buildup] [Chorus – Reprise] Rise, O Vanguard, through bitter night, Stand firm against the gathering blight. As shadows creep, let resolve ignite— Our steel resolve shall not subside. [Outro – Spoken softly, fading instrumental] "Thus, in this realm of silent decay, the vanguard’s stand becomes our kingdom’s last hope."
