Finya – Joint Leader of the Grand Expedition to Mythodea. Standing by the Jarl Zeno and the House of Dunholme. Fighter, Administrator, Diplomat.
A most striking figure on and off the battlefield …
Heather Dale’s song “one of us” was just so fitting – here is Vollsanger’s interpretation.
Wherever she is I hope that lady knows
lyrics
Before I got to fighting, or when fighting got to me
I looked to find examples on the field of chivalry
And I saw mighty arms much stronger than my arms could ever be
So I thought perhaps that field was not for me
But I stayed to watch the fighting 'til one figure stood apart
In armour newly fashioned and a helm more pot than art
But each blow was thrown with honour and a lightness of the heart
So I took that step which soon became a start
Cause she was not the biggest fighter, nor one to raise a fuss
But I remember being proud that she was one of us
And we might never stand together in a shield-wall side by side
Because of her, I lift my sword with pride
She was ladylike and lively, not the type you would expect
With a braver heart than many and a slot-shot to respect
And I guess she'd once decided this was where she'd like to be
And I thought, if she could do it, why not me?
Cause she was not the biggest fighter, nor one to raise a fuss
But I remember being proud that she was one of us
And we might never stand together in a shield-wall side by side
Because of her, I lift my sword with pride
So now as I gather armour, bits and pieces here and there
I think about examples, how you act and what you dare
'Cause you never know who's watching, or how far that story goes
Where'er that lady is, I hope she knows
Cause she was not the biggest fighter, nor one to raise a fuss
But I remember being proud that she was one of us
And we might never stand together in a shield-wall side by side
Because of her, I lift my sword with pride
No, we might never stand together in a shield-wall side by side
Because of her, I lift my sword with pride
credits
from Love Chronicles of Mythodea,
released January 1, 2019
Written by Heather Dale "One of Us"
Arranged, Sung, and all instruments played by Vollsanger
From the frozen wastes of Northern Norsca, Vollsanger was a Skald of the old tradition - a Bard schooled in the ancient
songs and epic tales.
From the Skadi Mountains he found the Crimson Moon Tavern in a glade.
Seeing a new challenge, Vollsanger found a new life - selling a song for a copper and and entertaining the people in strange new lands
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