(An ancient power lost to the past) (The steel was forged and a spell was cast) Journeys across land and sea To find the scripts of destiny A work of ages hidden away Through forest, mountain, ocean and cave ♪ Songs speak of its place of rest Kept inside a rotting chest To find this tome would seal thine fate For storms do grow and the hour is late ♪ (The ancient codex is the key) (Pages blaze with sorcery) Of lore in ancient moldered tomes Black speech written by three old crones ♪ Bound in flesh and bone Written in blood and stone Tales of past and magick Spells to hide what is shown ♪ If the book is found By a hero so renowned Power of the earth and time Will be unleashed unto all kind ♪ These forces are beyond war Beyond man and beast Beyond lore Our only choice is to accept our end And pray we suffer the least