Did you hear the call? The forbidden words, the thoughts of those whose minds were made—not birthed
To cross that gap, to ford that river
We’ll bring the bridge, the gate, the road
We’ll ride forever
Get down here you big bug
They dug deeper and deeper looking for energy, expanding their hives and warrens until all that was left of them became myths and tales
What do you think is down there?
Is it safe to stand here?
Cities that growl, temples with teeth
Run, shred, tear—never mind what’s beneath
Something still clicks and whirs
Hear the metal sing and rattle
Bring the fortress, bring the chapel
Demons of air came to the cities of the mountain, leaving naught but stone and snow
I’m the rider so I ride. Simple
Tremble, shake and ring. Sing stone, sing