Gloria Calontir

Words and Music by Sir Thomas Winterbourne of the Outlands

A gift to Calontir from the Outlands

First son of the Middle of the World,
Sing Hail to the name of our aged father.
Now sworn to the Lord of the Land,
Sing hail to the Calontir King.

On the line with shield and sword
To the left and the right I can see my brothers.
Now we shout our song to the sky.
Listen to the Fyrdmen sing.

(Fyrdmens' chorus)
Gloria hail the Falcon, Gloria
Gloria praise the morning, Gloria

First lord of the earth and sky,
Sing hail to the falcon crowned in glory.
By His word we live and die,
Sing praise to the Calontir King.

To the west in the Aten's land
Hear the battle cry, it's ringing.
To the east on Pennsic's field
Hearken as the Huscarls sing.

(Huscarls' chorus)
Gloria hail the Falcon, Gloria
Gloria praise the morning, Gloria

First Queen of the breaking dawn,
Hail to the maiden crowned in beauty.
First Queen of the morning song,
Sing praise to the Calontir Queen.

Who is the song in the peoples' heart?
Who is the music in their laughter?
Who is the candle in the dark?
Listen to the People sing:

(Peoples' Chorus)
Gloria hail the Falcon, Gloria
Gloria praise the morning, Gloria

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