The Veil of Alder Glass — Ember of Midgard — Nordic Folk Rock

The Veil of Alder Glass [Atmospheric Opening – Soft Female Vocal] Silver branches breathe above me, Ancient roots awake below. Through the mist, a distant singing Calls me where the wild winds go. Nyckelharpa, softly turning, Threads a path no eyes can see. Past the stones with runes forgotten, Something waits and speaks to me. [Verse 1] I walked alone through hollow valleys, Where the moon lay pale and thin. Every shadow wore a question, Every silence pulled me in. Then I found the alder circle, Glasslike leaves upon the ground. When I placed my hand upon them, All the sleeping hills made sound. [Pre-Chorus] The earth began to tremble, The hidden waters stirred. A thousand ancient voices Rose inside a single word: Remember. [Chorus – Female Lead with Female Choir] Beyond the veil of alder glass, I see the strength I thought had passed. No chain of fear can hold me still, I carry thunder in my will. Beyond the veil, I hear my name, Not carved in stone, but born again. Through every shadow I will stride— The ancient power wakes inside. [Verse 2] Figures moved among the branches, Crowned in moss and winter white. They were guardians of the pathways, Keeping watch beyond the light. One reached out with hands of silver, Placed a rune against my skin. But the mark was not a blessing— It revealed what lived within. [Pre-Chorus] The deep drums rolled like mountains, The sleeping forest stirred. And every leaf around me Sang the meaning of the word: Remember. [Chorus – Female Lead with Larger Choir] Beyond the veil of alder glass, I see the strength I thought had passed. No chain of fear can hold me still, I carry thunder in my will. Beyond the veil, I hear my name, Not carved in stone, but born again. Through every shadow I will stride— The ancient power wakes inside. [Instrumental Passage] [Nyckelharpa and tagelharpa weave a haunting melody. Wooden flutes answer from a distance. Deep drums gradually build as melodic guitars enter, joined by wordless female choir.] [Bridge – Dramatic Female Vocal] I am not the child who wandered, I am not the voice that fled. I am every road behind me, Every tear that I have shed. Let the darkness gather round me, Let the oldest bells be rung. I have crossed the hidden border— Now my second life has begun. [Choir] Awaken! Awaken! The power was yours all along! [Final Chorus – Full Female Choir] Beyond the veil of alder glass, I found the strength that always lasts. No chain of fear can hold me still, I carry thunder in my will. Beyond the veil, I claimed my name, Through ancient dark, I came again. Let every mountain hear my cry— The ancient power lives inside. Beyond the veil! Beyond the past! I stand unbroken here at last. Through every shadow I will stride— The ancient power lives inside! [Outro – Soft Female Vocal and Choir] Silver branches close behind me, Morning gathers on the stone. I entered seeking ancient answers— I leave knowing I am my own. [Whispered Female Choir] Remember… Remember… Remember who you are.