The Shadowsong Chant Prose in Domen Aria | World Anvil
BUILD YOUR OWN WORLD Like what you see? Become the Master of your own Universe!

The Shadowsong Chant

The Shadowsong Chant is a haunting melody sung by the cultists of the Cult of Eternal Night during their dark rituals. It serves as a devotional hymn to Umbraethrex, Herald of Eternal Night, channeling the malevolent energy of perpetual darkness. The chant is accompanied by low, rhythmic drumming and the occasional eerie resonance of unseen instruments. The verses are spoken in an ancient, guttural tongue, adding an air of mystique to the ritual. Here is a detailed description of one Shadowsong Chant:      
Title: "Eclipse's Lament"       Verse 1:   In shadows deep, where night prevails.   Umbraethrex spreads, its cosmic veils.   Wings unfurled, a celestial shroud.   Darkness whispered, echoes loud.       Chorus:   Eclipse's lament, stars fade away.   Umbraethrex claims, the astral sway.   Chant in shadows, in whispers keen.   For eternal night, our souls convene.       Verse 2:   Eyes aglow, with ethereal light.   Bearing witness, to the endless night.   Despair takes flight, on wings so vast.   In Umbral embrace, our fates are cast.       Chorus:   Eclipse's lament, stars fade away.   Umbraethrex claims, the astral sway.   Chant in shadows, in whispers keen.   For eternal night, our souls convene.       Bridge:   Celestial symphony, now hushed.   In Umbral echoes, truths are crushed.   Darkness weaves, its cosmic spell.   In Shadowsong, our spirits dwell.       Chorus:   Eclipse's lament, stars fade away.   Umbraethrex claims, the astral sway.   Chant in shadows, in whispers keen.   For eternal night, our souls convene.       Verse 3:   In Umbral realms, our voices rise.   To the herald in, the cosmic skies.   Night's eternal embrace, we crave.   Umbraethrex, our souls you save.       Outro:   Fade, O stars, in the dark expanse.   Umbraethrex, we take up the dance.   Eclipse's lament, the shadows' call.   In perpetual night, we enthrall.

The Shadowsong Chant is an integral part of the Cult of Eternal Night's rituals, invoking the dark energies associated with Umbraethrex, Herald of Eternal Night. Its mesmerizing yet foreboding melody reinforces the cult's commitment to the pursuit of eternal darkness and the fulfillment of the Prophecy of Unending Dusk.


Comments

Please Login in order to comment!
Jan 4, 2024 13:56 by Ruby O'Degee

I appreciate artifacts that help to illustrate a story or a character(s). Thank you for writing this chant sung by the Cult of Eternal Night.

Stories that keep me guessing about where the monsters are hiding. Under my bed or in my head?