The Times of Yore
by NDFA

Beyond our hulking mountains grim, beyond the most distant shore,
Long forgotten in time’s wind lye the land of yore.
Yore with heaping mounds of treasure in thy dragons lair,
Where the probing eyes of strong young men wander to maidens fair,
Yore where the summer sun still dances, of castles and bards and song.
Yore where the roaming wild horse prances, with monstrous battles long,
Where elves are merry and dance and laugh, where dwarves still hammer stone,
Where wizards live mystiqued in power, where spirits writhe and moan.
Of the many tales of times of yore I will tell the one,
It’s a story of magic and courage and wisdom and before this tale is done
Though shalt learn the pain of loss and learn the joy of love.
Though shalt feel the Dark One’s deathly breath seeping from above,
Feel an aging kings deep pain, learn a lover’s bliss,
But before ye read this story just remember this!
Beyond our hulking mountains grim, beyond the most distant shore,
Long forgotten in time’s wind lye the lands of yore. . . . .