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Broken Sky (written by Devon)

Article by: Devon (as R'masu)

Song Author: R'masu First Performed On: Month 5, Turn 1 First Performed At: River Bluff Weyr

Broken Sky

So many lost on that endless day

Couldn’t find you on that endless day

And I never will

There’s a hole where you should be

Light that now I cannot see

This wound will never heal

Gone, gone forever, never coming back

You told me a lie, you said forever

And still I face the broken sky

All I want to do is cry

But still I face the broken sky

Chaos took us, changing everything

Time and distance doesn’t change a thing

I miss you every day

Empty as the black and cold

No more a life that once was bold

My scars are all inside

I know you’d want me to try

So still I face the broken sky

With these wings I still can fly

Strength to face the broken sky

Gone, gone forever, never coming back

Taken, taken from me far too soon

You told me a lie, you said forever

And still I face the broken sky

All I want to do is cry

But still I face the broken sky

Still I face the broken sky

Need To Say (written by Devon)

Song Title: Need To Say Song Category: New Composition Song Author: Pauton (NPC) Song Date: Turn's End (M12 D30) Song Location: Harper Hall

Nothing can compare, the whole world is made bright I have all I need, when you hold me in the night I feel like singing, when there isnʼt a song I feel like dancing, can I take you along? And itʼs all because

I love you And I feel the need to say I love you More and more each day

Lingering kisses, while we stand in the door Tight knitting fingers and lips promising more I could spend all day just looking in your eyes And listening to your soft contented sighs O, I know

I love you And I feel the need to say I love you More and more each day

Nothing can compare, the whole world is made bright I have all I need, when you hold me in the night I feel like singing, when there isnʼt a song I feel like dancing, can I take you along? And itʼs all because

I love you And I feel the need to say I love you More and more each day

I love you And I want to say That I will love you Every single day

No Regrets (written by Vix)

Song Title: No Regrets Song Category: New Composition Song Author: Hartam, Tavern Harper (Vix) Song Date: m 3 d 13 for private audience (The Hope That Dies Within, parts 1 & 2) and the following evening at The Tavern Song Location: AHH-VH

Oft I've wished I could go back To days of Turns gone by, When all we had from overhead Were dragons in the sky. But I'm older now and more wise -- Or so I'm meant to be -- So those regrets I'll set aside For they are what made me.

The disappointments of my youth, The friends who let me down, The aches of unreturned love, The smile turned into frown. The sadness, oh so personal, The loss of friends and kin, The dreams discarded over time, The hope that died within.

Oft I've wished I could go back To days of Turns gone by, When all we had from overhead Were dragons in the sky. But I'm older now and more wise -- Or so I'm meant to be -- So those regrets I'll set aside For they are what made me.

The plague that took so many lives Left few to persevere. The Thread that fell from high above Destroying all but fear. The quakes a-shaking cot and Hold Collapsing many weyrs. The floods that pummeled 'gainst the shores Brought other dampness - tears.

Oft I've wished I could go back To days of Turns gone by, When all we had from overhead Were dragons in the sky. But I'm older now and more wise -- Or so I'm meant to be -- So those regrets I'll set aside For they are what made me.

I think back on all of these, The problems I've endured, And realize it's through them all That I have matured. None of them has broken me -- I still can sing this song. 'Twas all that seemed hard to bear That has made me strong.

Oft I've wished I could go back To days of Turns gone by, When all we had from overhead Were dragons in the sky. But I'm older now and more wise -- Or so I'm meant to be -- So those regrets I'll set aside For they are what made me.

Raise a Glass (written by Vix)

Song Title: Raise a Glass Song Category: New Composition Song Author: Hartam (Tavern Harper) Song Date: Month 2 Day 21 Turn 4 (Post: "A Different Song") Song Location: The Tavern at Vintner Hall -- Opening night

Note: On subsequent occasions and at other locations, line 7 of verse 3 would probably be sung as "An open tavern. . ."

Raise a Glass

Oh raise a glass and give a cheer -- We've had our woes but we're still here. We'll drink a brew, or maybe three, And spend the night most joyfully!

I never seem to have the marks To buy all that I need, And when I dwell on that detail I feel quite sad indeed. But I have enough for my bill For soup and drink tonight, And that lets me forget the rest And see my life's alright.

So raise a glass and give a cheer -- We've had our woes but we're still here. We'll drink a brew, or maybe three, And spend the night most joyfully!

We're in a Pass, yes, that is true, That poses us a threat. If Holdless, odds of surviving Are not those that I'd bet. But dragons fly to meet that foe -- They've yet to let us down. Just that thought is more than enough To keep me from a frown.

So raise a glass and give a cheer We've had our woes but we're still here We'll drink a brew or maybe three And spend the night most joyfully!

We work all day, sun up to down, Till our bodies grow weary. We trudge toward home, our heads bent down, Our eyes bloodshot and bleary. But what's this we pass on our way? Delight none will deprive us -- A brand new Tavern*, kegs of ale, And friends to revive us!

• An open tavern - alternate verse for subsequent use.

So raise a glass and give a cheer -- We've had our woes but we're still here. We'll drink a brew, or maybe three, And spend the night most joyfully!