In 'Bound by Duty', Thalindra the Brave tells the poignant story of an orc woman bodyguard who, despite her strength and dedication, faces the heartbreaking loss of her charge, Princess Riala. The song captures the clash between brute force and delicate fragility as the orc navigates her emotions of helplessness and grief in the face of an unexpected tragedy. Combining powerful lyrics with a haunting melody, this track explores themes of loyalty, vulnerability, and the painful limits of strength.
Verse 1:
In shadows cast by the fading light,
An orc stands guard, ready for the fight,
Brave and fierce, with strength of stone,
But in her heart, she feels alone.
Chorus:
Oh, Riala, with a smile so bright,
In the midst of feasts, I’ll shield you right,
But against such fragile lines, I’m lost,
For I know not how to save at what cost.
Verse 2:
A banquet hall draped in silken hue,
Laughter echoes, a world so true,
Yet shadows loom, unseen by all,
A silent threat begins to crawl.
Chorus:
Oh, Riala, with a smile so bright,
In the midst of feasts, I’ll shield you right,
But against such fragile lines, I’m lost,
For I know not how to save at what cost.
Bridge:
A gasp, a choke, the laughter fades,
My hands, so strong, but no aid I made,
I reach to grasp, but it's too late,
I hold you close, I bear this fate.
Verse 3:
With fish bone lodged, your breath begins to wane,
I’m a warrior, yet I wield no arcane,
O fragile crown, I’m forged in strife,
What good is strength when it costs a life?
Chorus:
Oh, Riala, with a smile so bright,
In the midst of feasts, I’ll shield you right,
But against such fragile lines, I’m lost,
For I know not how to save at what cost.
Outro:
In silent tears, I mourn my way,
Bound by duty, I failed today,
A guardian's heart, now broken stone,
In the arms of loss, I'm all alone.
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A stoic orc woman bodyguard fails to save her charge Princess Riala. Princess Riala chokes on a fish bones, dying in the arms of the orc woman. The orc woman only knows how to protect with force, and had no knowledge of helping something so frail.