The Defense of the Watery Dunes

The Defense of the Watery Dunes
(A Shore Ballad of Paramon)
Moderate tempo — steady and reassuring, meant to be sung over surf and wind
[Verse 1]
When the mist rolled in from the hungry sea
And the tide forgot its courtesy
The dunes stood firm where the breakers croon
Beneath a dark and borrowed moon
From sand and foam the danger rose
With alien will the water chose
But hearts were set and hands were true
When Paramon was tested through
[Chorus]
Hold fast, ye folk of dune and tide
The sea may rage — but so do we
Though waves may strike with ruthless might
We held our ground and claimed the night
[Verse 2]
The waters surged by stranger’s hand
Not born of reef nor woven sand
A guardian bent by wicked will
Its ancient mercy twisted still
Steel rang out and prayers were cried
Lightning split the boiling tide
And where the surf would claim its due
Defiance rose where courage grew
[Chorus]
Hold fast, ye folk of dune and tide
The sea may rage — but so do we
Though waves may strike with ruthless might
We held our ground and claimed the night
[Verse 3 (The Heroes of the Dunes)]
From shadowed brink to shoreline’s edge
Each soul became a living pledge
The Shield held fast where breakers roared
The Storm replied with lightning’s sword
A silent shadow crossed the foam
An oathbound blade stood guard for home
A prayer rose strong above the tide
While one lone bard stood close beside
[Bridge]
Remember this when tides run high
When fog returns to veil the eye
The sea is old — yet not our fate
For fear is loud, but hearts are great
[Final Chorus]
Hold fast, ye folk of dune and tide
The sea may rage — but so do we
Let mist retreat and waves withdraw
For Paramon stood firm in law
[Outro]
So sing this song when storms return
When lanterns glow and watchfires burn
Let every shore and sailor hear
The Watery Dunes still stand — we're here