All devoid of tranquillity Suffer a lifetime of adversity Scattered ashes bring me serenity Tattered emblems of my enemies Transform not your misfortune into fear Lest your struggle turn to doubt My armor so heavy to wear Battered by blows Embittered by time Battle-scars held in revere Burdened by woe Untarnished by shame Iron plates provide me sanctuary Shielded by tainted sorceries Fend off the blows that spell my demise I feel my burden double in size Poisoned tongues lead you astray Bold resistance overtakes