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 ===== Act One: The Fall and Flight =====
-In ages past, in a land most fair,
+In ages past, in a land most fair,\\
-The Kingdom of Aulos stood proud and rare.
+The Kingdom of Aulos stood proud and rare.\\
-By the shores of the Azure Sea it lay,
+By the shores of the Azure Sea it lay,\\
-Where the mountains kissed the sky's bright day.
+Where the mountains kissed the sky's bright day.\\
-With temples of marble, shining white,
+With temples of marble, shining white,\\
-And warriors clad in bronze, so bright.
+And warriors clad in bronze, so bright.\\
-Aulos, the jewel of the Thracian shore,
+Aulos, the jewel of the Thracian shore,\\
-Knew peace and plenty, with wealth in store.
+Knew peace and plenty, with wealth in store.\\
-But fate is cruel, and the gods unkind,
+But fate is cruel, and the gods unkind,\\
-As dark omens in the sky aligned.
+As dark omens in the sky aligned.\\
-From the depths of the earth's fiery maw,
+From the depths of the earth's fiery maw,\\
-Came beasts of legend, with burning jaw.
+Came beasts of legend, with burning jaw.\\
-Dragons of old, with scales like flame,
+Dragons of old, with scales like flame,\\
-Descended on Aulos, leaving naught but shame.
+Descended on Aulos, leaving naught but shame.\\
-Their wings like thunder, their breath a storm,
+Their wings like thunder, their breath a storm,\\
-In a single night, the city was torn.
+In a single night, the city was torn.\\
-King Thrasius, brave and stern of brow,
+King Thrasius, brave and stern of brow,\\
-Led his people with an iron vow.
+Led his people with an iron vow.\\
-"To the seas!" he cried, "We shall not fall,
+"To the seas!" he cried, "We shall not fall,\\
-We'll find new lands where the dragons' call
+We'll find new lands where the dragons' call\\
-Cannot reach our hearts, nor scorch our earth,
+Cannot reach our hearts, nor scorch our earth,\\
-We'll forge anew our home, our birth."
+We'll forge anew our home, our birth."\\
-Six triremes strong, they took to the wave,
+Six triremes strong, they took to the wave,\\
-With sails unfurled and hearts most brave.
+With sails unfurled and hearts most brave.\\
-First was //Prygias//, swift as the wind,
+First was //Prygias//, swift as the wind,\\
-Second //Lysandre//, where wisdom pinned.
+Second //Lysandre//, where wisdom pinned.\\
-Third was //Thyra//, with warriors bold,
+Third was //Thyra//, with warriors bold,\\
-Fourth //Kyphos//, laden with treasures of old.
+Fourth //Kyphos//, laden with treasures of old.\\
-Fifth was //Bion//, where the healers stayed,
+Fifth was //Bion//, where the healers stayed,\\
-And sixth was //Thalassa//, by the ocean swayed.
+And sixth was //Thalassa//, by the ocean swayed.\\
-Onward they sailed, into the night,
+Onward they sailed, into the night,\\
-With stars above as their only light.
+With stars above as their only light.\\
-The city they loved, now lost to flame,
+The city they loved, now lost to flame,\\
-Yet hope remained, like an eternal flame.
+Yet hope remained, like an eternal flame.\\
-Across the Endless Ocean, they made their way,
+Across the Endless Ocean, they made their way,\\
-Seeking a haven, where they might stay.
+Seeking a haven, where they might stay.\\
-King Thrasius stood, his gaze afar,
+King Thrasius stood, his gaze afar,\\
-Guided by the light of a distant star.
+Guided by the light of a distant star.\\
-Thus began the tale of Aulos' flight,
+Thus began the tale of Aulos' flight,\\
-Through storm and sea, and darkest night.
+Through storm and sea, and darkest night.\\
-For though their city had met its end,
+For though their city had met its end,\\
-The spirit of Aulos would not bend.
+The spirit of Aulos would not bend.\\
-And in the hearts of those who sailed,
+And in the hearts of those who sailed,\\
-The dream of a new homeland prevailed.
+The dream of a new homeland prevailed.\\
-With the six ships strong, they faced their fate,
+With the six ships strong, they faced their fate,\\
-As the dragons' roar grew ever faint.
+As the dragons' roar grew ever faint.\\
-To lands unknown, they made their way,
+To lands unknown, they made their way,\\
-In search of dawn, at the break of day.
+In search of dawn, at the break of day.\\
 ===== Act Two: The Storm and the Shore =====
-Through the vast and endless ocean wide,
+Through the vast and endless ocean wide,\\
-The ships of Aulos cut and glide.
+The ships of Aulos cut and glide.\\
-Their prows like knives through the waters deep,
+Their prows like knives through the waters deep,\\
-Their oarsmen strong, with resolve to keep.
+Their oarsmen strong, with resolve to keep.\\
-But as the days turned into weeks,
+But as the days turned into weeks,\\
-The heavens darkened, the weather speaks.
+The heavens darkened, the weather speaks.\\
-The Pole Star, once their guiding light,
+The Pole Star, once their guiding light,\\
-Was veiled by clouds, as day turned night.
+Was veiled by clouds, as day turned night.\\
-The sky above was a shroud of gray,
+The sky above was a shroud of gray,\\
-With no sun or star to mark the way.
+With no sun or star to mark the way.\\
-King Thrasius, stern and ever wise,
+King Thrasius, stern and ever wise,\\
-Knew well the danger of clouded skies.
+Knew well the danger of clouded skies.\\
-"Hold steady," he called, "Keep west our course,
+"Hold steady," he called, "Keep west our course,\\
-Though the winds may blow with tempest's force."
+Though the winds may blow with tempest's force."\\
-But as the clouds gathered, the rain did fall,
+But as the clouds gathered, the rain did fall,\\
-A veil of darkness enveloped all.
+A veil of darkness enveloped all.\\
-The winds arose with a furious might,
+The winds arose with a furious might,\\
-And the sea itself began to fight.
+And the sea itself began to fight.\\
-Waves like mountains, tall and fierce,
+Waves like mountains, tall and fierce,\\
-With the ships of Aulos they sought to pierce.
+With the ships of Aulos they sought to pierce.\\
-The oarsmen strained, the timbers groaned,
+The oarsmen strained, the timbers groaned,\\
-As the storm unleashed its wrath and moaned.
+As the storm unleashed its wrath and moaned.\\
-Lightning flashed, the thunder roared,
+Lightning flashed, the thunder roared,\\
-As the gods of the sea their fury poured.
+As the gods of the sea their fury poured.\\
-//Prygias// led, her prow like a spear,
+//Prygias// led, her prow like a spear,\\
-But even she trembled, struck by fear.
+But even she trembled, struck by fear.\\
-//Lysandre// swayed, her rudder lost,
+//Lysandre// swayed, her rudder lost,\\
-As the storm did rage, at a terrible cost.
+As the storm did rage, at a terrible cost.\\
-//Thyra// and //Kyphos// held their line,
+//Thyra// and //Kyphos// held their line,\\
-But the waves crashed down, like hands divine.
+But the waves crashed down, like hands divine.\\
-//Bion// and //Thalassa//, the rear they kept,
+//Bion// and //Thalassa//, the rear they kept,\\
-Yet even their resolve was heavily swept.
+Yet even their resolve was heavily swept.\\
-Through the night they battled, through wind and spray,
+Through the night they battled, through wind and spray,\\
-Till the dawn's first light broke through the fray.
+Till the dawn's first light broke through the fray.\\
-The storm had passed, its fury spent,
+The storm had passed, its fury spent,\\
-But the ships were scattered, their course now bent.
+But the ships were scattered, their course now bent.\\
-King Thrasius stood, his brow in frown,
+King Thrasius stood, his brow in frown,\\
-For the path they'd steered was now unknown.
+For the path they'd steered was now unknown.\\
-But then, from the crow's nest, a cry rang clear,
+But then, from the crow's nest, a cry rang clear,\\
-"Land ho!" it called, filling hearts with cheer.
+"Land ho!" it called, filling hearts with cheer.\\
-To the west they gazed, and there it lay,
+To the west they gazed, and there it lay,\\
-A sight so fair at the break of day.
+A sight so fair at the break of day.\\
-An island green, with mountains tall,
+An island green, with mountains tall,\\
-A haven of peace, after the squall.
+A haven of peace, after the squall.\\
-King Thrasius smiled, his heart relieved,
+King Thrasius smiled, his heart relieved,\\
-For in that moment, he truly believed.
+For in that moment, he truly believed.\\
-"Steer for the shore!" he cried with might,
+"Steer for the shore!" he cried with might,\\
-"We'll find our rest by the end of night."
+"We'll find our rest by the end of night."\\
-The six ships turned, their sails unfurled,
+The six ships turned, their sails unfurled,\\
-Toward the land, their hope now swirled.
+Toward the land, their hope now swirled.\\
-The Endless Ocean they had braved,
+The Endless Ocean they had braved,\\
-Through storm and dark, their course now saved.
+Through storm and dark, their course now saved.\\
-As the waves grew calm, and the sky turned blue,
+As the waves grew calm, and the sky turned blue,\\
-The shores of the island came into view.
+The shores of the island came into view.\\
-With hearts alight, they neared the sand,
+With hearts alight, they neared the sand,\\
-In search of a new and promised land.
+In search of a new and promised land.\\
-But as they drew close to that distant shore,
+But as they drew close to that distant shore,\\
-Their hearts, though hopeful, still held more.
+Their hearts, though hopeful, still held more.\\
-For though they had found a place to rest,
+For though they had found a place to rest,\\
-The trials ahead would test their best.
+The trials ahead would test their best.\\
-For the land was wild, and the future unsure,
+For the land was wild, and the future unsure,\\
-Yet the spirit of Aulos would endure.
+Yet the spirit of Aulos would endure.\\
-With Thrasius at their helm so wise,
+With Thrasius at their helm so wise,\\
-They steered to the shore, beneath open skies.
+They steered to the shore, beneath open skies.\\
 ===== Act Three: The Jungle and the Beast =====
-The ships of Aulos, now drawn to shore,
+The ships of Aulos, now drawn to shore,\\
-Landed on sands unknown before.
+Landed on sands unknown before.\\
-A lush, green world before them spread,
+A lush, green world before them spread,\\
-With towering trees, and skies of red.
+With towering trees, and skies of red.\\
-The jungle whispered with life unseen,
+The jungle whispered with life unseen,\\
-With shadows thick and leaves of green.
+With shadows thick and leaves of green.\\
-King Thrasius, with wisdom keen,
+King Thrasius, with wisdom keen,\\
-Ordered his people to search the scene.
+Ordered his people to search the scene.\\
-The warriors armed with spear and blade,
+The warriors armed with spear and blade,\\
-Ventured forth through the forest glade.
+Ventured forth through the forest glade.\\
-With cautious steps, they made their way,
+With cautious steps, they made their way,\\
-Through vines that hung like webs of prey.
+Through vines that hung like webs of prey.\\
-The air was thick, the heat intense,
+The air was thick, the heat intense,\\
-And every sound made nerves grow tense.
+And every sound made nerves grow tense.\\
-But deeper still they pressed with care,
+But deeper still they pressed with care,\\
-In search of safety, or land laid bare.
+In search of safety, or land laid bare.\\
-Soon they found strange signs of life,
+Soon they found strange signs of life,\\
-Amid the jungle's growing strife.
+Amid the jungle's growing strife.\\
-Tracks like hooves upon the earth,
+Tracks like hooves upon the earth,\\
-And distant sounds of primal mirth.
+And distant sounds of primal mirth.\\
-The trees bore marks, like claws had rent,
+The trees bore marks, like claws had rent,\\
-And fires long cold, where beings had spent.
+And fires long cold, where beings had spent.\\
-"Be wary," Thrasius warned his men,
+"Be wary," Thrasius warned his men,\\
-"For danger lurks in this darkened glen."
+"For danger lurks in this darkened glen."\\
-Then, from the shadows, a cry arose,
+Then, from the shadows, a cry arose,\\
-As the forest around them quickly closed.
+As the forest around them quickly closed.\\
-Figures emerged from the dappled green,
+Figures emerged from the dappled green,\\
-With twisted forms, half-bestial, mean.
+With twisted forms, half-bestial, mean.\\
-Goat-like men, with eyes of fire,
+Goat-like men, with eyes of fire,\\
-Their horns like spears, their hearts for hire.
+Their horns like spears, their hearts for hire.\\
-In their hands, crude weapons gleamed,
+In their hands, crude weapons gleamed,\\
-As they charged with a rage, that only seemed.
+As they charged with a rage, that only seemed.\\
-The Aulosi fought with courage true,
+The Aulosi fought with courage true,\\
-But the creatures came in numbers too.
+But the creatures came in numbers too.\\
-With bites and strikes, the battle raged,
+With bites and strikes, the battle raged,\\
-And soon the jungle became a cage.
+And soon the jungle became a cage.\\
-Though strong of heart, they were pushed back,
+Though strong of heart, they were pushed back,\\
-Toward the sands from whence they’d tracked.
+Toward the sands from whence they’d tracked.\\
-King Thrasius, in fury, called,
+King Thrasius, in fury, called,\\
-“Retreat to the ships, lest we all fall!”
+“Retreat to the ships, lest we all fall!”\\
-The warriors fled, with haste and fear,
+The warriors fled, with haste and fear,\\
-As the creatures chased them ever near.
+As the creatures chased them ever near.\\
-They reached the shore with breathless speed,
+They reached the shore with breathless speed,\\
-But not without suffering, loss, and need.
+But not without suffering, loss, and need.\\
-//Lysandre//, her rudder lost to the storm,
+//Lysandre//, her rudder lost to the storm,\\
-Could not escape, as the creatures swarmed.
+Could not escape, as the creatures swarmed.\\
-She was taken, with men aboard,
+She was taken, with men aboard,\\
-Swallowed by the beasts' foul horde.
+Swallowed by the beasts' foul horde.\\
-With heavy hearts, the ships withdrew,
+With heavy hearts, the ships withdrew,\\
-Back to the waves, their course untrue.
+Back to the waves, their course untrue.\\
-But King Thrasius, though filled with dread,
+But King Thrasius, though filled with dread,\\
-Refused to turn back, nor sail ahead.
+Refused to turn back, nor sail ahead.\\
-“Follow the coastline,” he then declared,
+“Follow the coastline,” he then declared,\\
-“For the open sea, we are unprepared.
+“For the open sea, we are unprepared.\\
-There may be lands, kinder than this,
+There may be lands, kinder than this,\\
-Where we can find what we have missed.”
+Where we can find what we have missed.”\\
-So the five ships sailed close to the shore,
+So the five ships sailed close to the shore,\\
-With eyes alert for threats or more.
+With eyes alert for threats or more.\\
-The jungle loomed, a darkened wall,
+The jungle loomed, a darkened wall,\\
-But they sailed on, despite the pall.
+But they sailed on, despite the pall.\\
-With every league, their hopes did wane,
+With every league, their hopes did wane,\\
-But Thrasius held firm the chain.
+But Thrasius held firm the chain.\\
-For though they faced the unknown fate,
+For though they faced the unknown fate,\\
-The spirit of Aulos would not abate.
+The spirit of Aulos would not abate.\\
-Thus they sailed, with the jungle near,
+Thus they sailed, with the jungle near,\\
-In search of lands that held no fear.
+In search of lands that held no fear.\\
-For Aulos' people would not relent,
+For Aulos' people would not relent,\\
-Until a new home was truly meant.
+Until a new home was truly meant.\\
-The memory of //Lysandre// burned in their minds,
+The memory of //Lysandre// burned in their minds,\\
-As they pressed on, leaving loss behind.
+As they pressed on, leaving loss behind.\\
-With every wave, and every breeze,
+With every wave, and every breeze,\\
-They sought a land where they could find peace.
+They sought a land where they could find peace.\\
 ===== Act Four: The Land of Beasts and the Dragon-Kin =====
-Through days and nights, the ships sailed on,
+Through days and nights, the ships sailed on,\\
-Past shores unknown, with fear not gone.
+Past shores unknown, with fear not gone.\\
-The jungle faded, the trees grew sparse,
+The jungle faded, the trees grew sparse,\\
-And soon a vast savannah spread, harsh.
+And soon a vast savannah spread, harsh.\\
-The grasslands rolled like a golden sea,
+The grasslands rolled like a golden sea,\\
-With beasts that roamed, fierce and free.
+With beasts that roamed, fierce and free.\\
-From the deck, the Aulosi gazed,
+From the deck, the Aulosi gazed,\\
-At the wild expanse, and were amazed.
+At the wild expanse, and were amazed.\\
-But not with wonder did their hearts swell,
+But not with wonder did their hearts swell,\\
-For among the plains, new creatures dwell.
+For among the plains, new creatures dwell.\\
-Like giant cats with eyes of gold,
+Like giant cats with eyes of gold,\\
-Their forms were sleek, their stance bold.
+Their forms were sleek, their stance bold.\\
-These beast-men stalked with silent grace,
+These beast-men stalked with silent grace,\\
-Their movements swift, their speed a race.
+Their movements swift, their speed a race.\\
-Though distant still, their gaze was clear,
+Though distant still, their gaze was clear,\\
-And the ships of Aulos filled with fear.
+And the ships of Aulos filled with fear.\\
-King Thrasius, wise in his reign,
+King Thrasius, wise in his reign,\\
-Saw the danger and chose refrain.
+Saw the danger and chose refrain.\\
-"Keep to the sea," he told his crew,
+"Keep to the sea," he told his crew,\\
-"For these lands hold peril, cruel and true.
+"For these lands hold peril, cruel and true.\\
-We seek a place where we might thrive,
+We seek a place where we might thrive,\\
-Not a land where beasts do strive."
+Not a land where beasts do strive."\\
-So past the savannah, they sailed with care,
+So past the savannah, they sailed with care,\\
-Avoiding the dangers that lurked there.
+Avoiding the dangers that lurked there.\\
-For days they journeyed, the sun their guide,
+For days they journeyed, the sun their guide,\\
-Till at last, they reached a river wide.
+Till at last, they reached a river wide.\\
-Its waters gleamed with a fertile grace,
+Its waters gleamed with a fertile grace,\\
-And the land around seemed a welcoming place.
+And the land around seemed a welcoming place.\\
-Green fields stretched, as far as could see,
+Green fields stretched, as far as could see,\\
-A land of plenty, where they might be free.
+A land of plenty, where they might be free.\\
-With hopeful hearts, they made for shore,
+With hopeful hearts, they made for shore,\\
-Their long quest ending, they hoped for more.
+Their long quest ending, they hoped for more.\\
-But as they landed, and made their camp,
+But as they landed, and made their camp,\\
-Their joy was tempered, their spirits damp.
+Their joy was tempered, their spirits damp.\\
-For from the trees and hills nearby,
+For from the trees and hills nearby,\\
-Came beings that made their courage die.
+Came beings that made their courage die.\\
-These creatures walked on two legs, tall,
+These creatures walked on two legs, tall,\\
-With scales like dragons, their forms did call.
+With scales like dragons, their forms did call.\\
-Their eyes were bright, with a serpentine gleam,
+Their eyes were bright, with a serpentine gleam,\\
-And their wings, though small, held a fearful dream.
+And their wings, though small, held a fearful dream.\\
-The Aulosi trembled, their memories stirred,
+The Aulosi trembled, their memories stirred,\\
-For it was dragons that had brought the word.
+For it was dragons that had brought the word.\\
-Yet these beings came with peaceful grace,
+Yet these beings came with peaceful grace,\\
-With gifts in hand, and a kind embrace.
+With gifts in hand, and a kind embrace.\\
-They spoke in tongues the Aulosi knew not,
+They spoke in tongues the Aulosi knew not,\\
-But their gestures were clear, with no hostile plot.
+But their gestures were clear, with no hostile plot.\\
-King Thrasius, with heart unsure,
+King Thrasius, with heart unsure,\\
-Met with their leader, a figure pure.
+Met with their leader, a figure pure.\\
-This dragon-kin, with scales of blue,
+This dragon-kin, with scales of blue,\\
-Held out a hand, a bond to renew.
+Held out a hand, a bond to renew.\\
-King Thrasius, though wary and stern,
+King Thrasius, though wary and stern,\\
-Knew the need for food, his people to turn.
+Knew the need for food, his people to turn.\\
-So he offered treasures, saved from the flame,
+So he offered treasures, saved from the flame,\\
-In exchange for sustenance, to end their shame.
+In exchange for sustenance, to end their shame.\\
-The dragon-kin accepted, with a nod of peace,
+The dragon-kin accepted, with a nod of peace,\\
-And trade began, their fears to cease.
+And trade began, their fears to cease.\\
-But as the night fell, and the stars did rise,
+But as the night fell, and the stars did rise,\\
-King Thrasius saw with heavy eyes,
+King Thrasius saw with heavy eyes,\\
-The looks of his people, filled with dread,
+The looks of his people, filled with dread,\\
-For the dragon-like forms still filled their head.
+For the dragon-like forms still filled their head.\\
-Though peace had been found, it was fragile and thin,
+Though peace had been found, it was fragile and thin,\\
-And the fear of the dragons still lived within.
+And the fear of the dragons still lived within.\\
-He knew that to stay would invite despair,
+He knew that to stay would invite despair,\\
-For the Aulosi might strike, in fear’s dark snare.
+For the Aulosi might strike, in fear’s dark snare.\\
-So with a heavy heart, he gave the command,
+So with a heavy heart, he gave the command,\\
-To take sail once more, and leave this land.
+To take sail once more, and leave this land.\\
-For though it was fertile, and peace had been sought,
+For though it was fertile, and peace had been sought,\\
-The memory of dragons could not be forgot.
+The memory of dragons could not be forgot.\\
-The dragon-kin watched as the ships set sail,
+The dragon-kin watched as the ships set sail,\\
-Their eyes full of questions, their gestures frail.
+Their eyes full of questions, their gestures frail.\\
-But the Aulosi knew, in their hearts most deep,
+But the Aulosi knew, in their hearts most deep,\\
-That this was not the land where they could sleep.
+That this was not the land where they could sleep.\\
-The ships moved on, into the night,
+The ships moved on, into the night,\\
-Their course uncertain, their hearts tight.
+Their course uncertain, their hearts tight.\\
-For they had found no place to rest,
+For they had found no place to rest,\\
-But their resolve remained, a driving quest.
+But their resolve remained, a driving quest.\\
-With Thrasius at the helm, they pressed ahead,
+With Thrasius at the helm, they pressed ahead,\\
-In search of a home, where fear was dead.
+In search of a home, where fear was dead.\\
-The river's mouth faded from sight,
+The river's mouth faded from sight,\\
-As they sailed on, into the endless night.
+As they sailed on, into the endless night.\\
 ===== Act Five: The Founding of Aulonika =====
-The ships of Aulos, with hope anew,
+The ships of Aulos, with hope anew,\\
-Sailed westward still, the stars their view.
+Sailed northward now, the stars their view.\\
-The memory of dragons and beasts behind,
+The memory of dragons and beasts behind,\\
-They sought a land where peace they'd find.
+They sought a land where peace they'd find.\\
-For days they sailed, through calm and storm,
+For days they sailed, through calm and storm,\\
-Until at last, they saw a form.
+Until at last, they saw a form.\\
-A mighty river, broad and deep,
+A mighty river, broad and deep,\\
-Its waters strong, its currents steep.
+Its waters strong, its currents steep.\\
-With hearts uplifted, they turned their prows,
+With hearts uplifted, they turned their prows,\\
-And sailed upstream, beneath the boughs,
+And sailed upstream, beneath the boughs\\
-Of ancient trees that lined the shore,
+Of ancient trees that lined the shore,\\
-Their leaves a canopy, a verdant lore.
+Their leaves a canopy, a verdant lore.\\
-The river wound through hills and plains,
+The river wound through hills and plains,\\
-Past cliffs of stone, and fields of grains.
+Past cliffs of stone, and fields of grains.\\
-Its waters clear, its banks untamed,
+Its waters clear, its banks untamed,\\
-A land of promise, yet unclaimed.
+A land of promise, yet unclaimed.\\
-King Thrasius, though weak with age,
+King Thrasius, though weak with age,\\
-Looked upon this land, a new stage.
+Looked upon this land, a new stage.\\
-The soil was rocky, but rich and deep,
+The soil was rough, but rich and deep,\\
-A place where seeds could take root and keep.
+A place where seeds could take root and keep.\\
-No signs of life, no hostile kin,
+No signs of life, no hostile kin,\\
-Just open lands, where they could begin.
+Just open lands, where they could begin.\\
-"This is our home," the King declared,
+"This is our home," the King declared,\\
-"Here we'll find peace, no longer scared."
+"Here we'll find peace, no longer scared."\\
-The ships sailed on, up the winding stream,
+The ships sailed on, up the winding stream,\\
-Till they found a lake, like in a dream.
+Till they found a lake, like in a dream.\\
-Its waters clear, its fish in plenty,
+Its waters clear, its fish in plenty,\\
-A bounty of life, for the years of twenty.
+A bounty of life, for the years of twenty.\\
-The Aulosi marveled at this sight,
+The Aulosi marveled at this sight,\\
-Their journey’s end, a future bright.
+Their journey’s end, a future bright.\\
-They made landfall on the shore's embrace,
+They made landfall on the shore's embrace,\\
-And Thrasius, with weary face,
+And Thrasius, with weary face,\\
-Stepped from the ship, his foot on land,
+Stepped from the ship, his foot on land,\\
-But fate had dealt its final hand.
+But fate had dealt its final hand.\\
-For as he touched the soil so dear,
+For as he touched the soil so dear,\\
-His life ebbed away, his time near.
+His life ebbed away, his time near.\\
-The King fell silent, his breath no more,
+The King fell silent, his breath no more,\\
-His journey done, his battles o'er.
+His journey done, his battles o'er.\\
-The Aulosi wept, their hearts in pain,
+The Aulosi wept, their hearts in pain,\\
-For Thrasius was gone, like summer rain.
+For Thrasius was gone, like summer rain.\\
-But his son, Eryxander, strong and true,
+But his son, Eryxander, strong and true,\\
-Took up the mantle, with a brave view.
+Took up the mantle, with a brave view.\\
-He stood on the shore, his voice clear,
+He stood on the shore, his voice clear,\\
-"Here in this land, we shall persevere.
+"Here in this land, we shall persevere.\\
-Aulonika shall be our new home,
+Aulonika shall be our new home,\\
-Where we can live, and no more roam.
+Where we can live, and no more roam.\\
-In honor of my father, who led us here,
+In honor of my father, who led us here,\\
-We’ll build a city, without fear."
+We’ll build a city, without fear."\\
-The people gathered, with hearts resolved,
+The people gathered, with hearts resolved,\\
-To build a life, their problems solved.
+To build a life, their problems solved.\\
-The soil was tilled, the homes were raised,
+The soil was tilled, the homes were raised,\\
-And in the sun, their spirits blazed.
+And in the sun, their spirits blazed.\\
-The city named for Aulos' past,
+The city named for Aulos' past,\\
-Aulonika, where dreams would last.
+Aulonika, where dreams would last.\\
-For the Aulosi, their journey done,
+For the Aulosi, their journey done,\\
-Had found their home, beneath the sun.
+Had found their home, beneath the sun.\\
+The lake, the river, the fields around,\\
+Became their world, their sacred ground.\\
+And though King Thrasius was laid to rest,\\
+His legacy lived on, their quest.\\
+Aulonika thrived, in peace and light,\\
+A testament to courage, through darkest night.\\
+And so the tale of Aulos ends,\\
+With new beginnings, and hearts to mend.\\
-The lake, the river, the fields around,
-Became their world, their sacred ground.
-And though King Thrasius was laid to rest,
-His legacy lived on, their quest.
-Aulonika thrived, in peace and light,
-A testament to courage, through darkest night.
-And so the tale of Aulos ends,
-With new beginnings, and hearts to mend.