Eternal Citadel: The Polar King

Описание: Track 4 from "The Crimson Crown: Part One " the fourth album in The Crimson Queen saga. This track is from the perspective of The Polar King, whose kingdom lies north of The Crimson Realm. The Polar Kingdom and The Crimson Realm are nominal allies with an important trade relationship, but the relationship is getting strained, as The Polar King believes that The Crimson Queen isn't always fair in her dealings. #metal #fantasy #fantasymetal #fantasymusic #aimusic #aimetal #powermetal
(Verse 1)
Across the harsh gray coastline,
Where wind and oar collide,
The Polar King surveys the maps
His patience as his guide.
No fury in his manner,
No plea upon his tongue—
But every line the Queen redraws
Is bitter, cold, and young.

(Verse 2)
“Our salt preserves her tables,
Our timber builds her walls—
Yet still she sends her warships
To claim what is not hers at all.
She speaks of duty proudly,
But tightens every reign—
And calls it realm and order
While guarding southern grain.”

(Chorus)
Salt and iron, frost and tide,
We measure and endure—
Some crowns blaze in scarlet flame,
But some in winters pure.
She rules in fiery splendor,
But winter shapes its own—
For patience holds a power
Just as mighty as a throne.

(Verse 3)
He does not speak of conquest,
Nor bow to crimson pride—
For mountains do not rush to act,
Yet rivers bend their stride.
His council stirs in murmurs,
Their caution wearing thin—
For gold can buy allegiance,
But winter settles in.

(Chorus)
Salt and iron, frost and tide,
We measure and endure—
Some crowns blaze in scarlet flame,
But some in winters pure.
She rules in fiery splendor,
But winter shapes its own—
For patience holds a power
Just as mighty as a throne.

(Outro — spoken, cold and measured)
“The north does not forbid the throne…
We simply wait
until it’s offered.”