[An epic, high-energy DnD tavern folk battle anthem sung by a male human paladin-bard. Starts tense and building (~100 BPM minor key), explodes into fast reel (~160 BPM major key) with lute, bodhran drums, fiddle, epic horns. Cinematic fantasy vibe: clashing swords, dragon roars SFX, thunderous percussion for battle chaos, radiant swells for victory. Evokes Oath of the Ancients paladin leading misfits against a colossal dragon—highs of desperate struggle, near-death lows, glorious win through grit and green magic. Rowdy tavern singalong with stomping, shouts of "For the Thornwood!"] Lyrics: [Verse 1 – tense build, low rumble] Scales like midnight forged in flame, wings that blot the noonday sun, The wyrm descends with thunderous claim— our blood to slake what it has won. We stand five deep 'gainst endless night, swords drawn, hearts afire, The Ancients whisper through the fight: "Kindle light, defy the pyre!" [Verse 2 – rising fury, faster strum] Claws rake earth, the ground does split, breath of hellfire chars the stone— The Barbarian charges, takes the hit, we rally 'round his broken bone! Thorns erupt from sacred ground, vines lash wings, roots seize the maw— The dragon shrieks, the heavens sound, but we won't break, we won't withdraw! [Chorus – explosive, full choir/crowd, epic horns blast] For the Thornwood! For the green! We defy the ancient fiend! Luck holds true, our oath unbroken— Dragon falls, its reign is spoken! Raise the cry, let thunder roll— Victory for the bold, undying soul! (Shout: DRAGON'S FALL! THORNWOOD CALL!) [Verse 3 – chaotic frenzy, wild fiddle solo undertone] Tail whips wild, a castle crumbles, Wizard's bolt rebounds in flame— Thief darts low, severs tendons humble, Cleric's light burns out the shame! I stand amid the storm's wild heart, oath ablaze in emerald fire— One final thrust to tear it apart, end the terror, lift us higher! [Bridge – brief slow, dramatic pause, then massive build] The beast rears back, eyes like dying stars... (roar SFX)... but the roots drink deep its scars! [Final Chorus – massive, victorious, double-time stomp] For the Thornwood! For the green! The wyrm lies broken, slain, unseen! Luck held fast, our bonds unyielding— Dragon's end, our tale revealing! Raise the cry, let anthems soar— Victory forevermore! (Shout x3: DRAGON'S FALL! THORNWOOD CALL! FOREVER FALL!)
