Anthem for Rhiassa
As a belated Yule gift for our fellow countrymen and women, Lord Aeston and I commissioned one of the foremost bards in all the Realms to write for Rhiassa a song that we could all be proud both to stand up for and stand behind. A song that could put into words the depth of our emotions towards Rhiassa, and all that we are able to achieve together. A song that illustrates not only what the institution of Rhiassa itself means to us, but also shows the foundation that Rhiassa is built upon. And most of all, a song to show how honored we are to have so many strong, dedicated, and stalwart friends standing with us wearing the Red and Black, doing our heraldry proud. It is no easy task to turn these types of thoughts into music, but Sir Makhta was more than a match for the challenge that was set to her. The Anthem is a gift given to Rhiassa in the present, but draws heavily upon our past, and will remain both a guiding beacon into our future and something we will treasure for years to come.
- Dame Areni Stromgate
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| Sir Makhta performs (photo by Dustin Mack) |
Listen to the Anthem as performed by Sir Makhta:
And read along with the lyrics:
Shining dawn greets
a nation
fair
Built on trust,
dedication and
care
To make the Realms
stronger,
they give it all
No hardship turns
them away
For the service you
offer, the
gifts you share
Rhiassa, your pride
leads the
way
Bound as one,
together they rise
On kinsmen relying
through all
sacrifice
Their trust never
shaken, the
lion’s heart
Shall from its home
never stray
Where blood runs
thick in
fellowship
Rhiassa, your pride
leads the
way
United in battle,
in all you achieve
To higher goals
ever strive
Your tireless work
and creative
might
Will keep your
vision alive
The sun dips gold
as you gather
as one
To celebrate all
that you have
done
For all you endure
to serve the
Realms
May the red and
black ever stay
And evermore may
your heart
endure
Rhiassa, your pride
leads the
way
Forevermore may
your heart
endure
Rhiassa, your pride
leads the
way
[Editor's note: the Anthem was written by Kathy Fey and performed by her at the end of Rhiassan Court at Feast of the Leviathan 17, on January 17, 2015]
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| Photo by Dustin Mack |
[Editor's note: the Anthem was written by Kathy Fey and performed by her at the end of Rhiassan Court at Feast of the Leviathan 17, on January 17, 2015]