The Merlin's Prophecy
This is one of the oldest pieces of literature in Emilimoh. It's the core of most of the religious beliefs in the known world and a key part of the Custod Code.
“Come little child, be still now. No tears.
And I'll tell you a tale to chase away fears.
Long ago in this world, still very young,
Two brothers were chosen, the moon and the sun,
The Father, He blessed them, their love to endure.
From them, shall be chosen a hero most pure.
For the darkest evil yet shall arise
Spreading its sin and breaking old ties.
Evil is stirring; men live to get gain.
Wickedness lives in hearts most vain.
But a match shall be found to shed forth it's light
It comes out of darkness to strengthen the fight.
Merlin, they call him, and so shall it be
A friend to you and a friend to me.
The Protector, he looks on the size of man's heart
For this, he was chosen, and set apart
To be the beacon, the world to see
To show the world how to be free
When the night is darkest and very dim
Then is the time to look to him.
Magics and heroes do bravely fight
But this one elect shall pass all their might.
Groomed by hardship, his heart will be true
His service shall bring all things into view.
He'll carry great burdens upon his back
To comfort the weary and give what they lack.
Born in magic and mortal pain
Evil and good be spoken of his name.
Of his life and birth, good and evil be had
Taking all goodness with the dread and the bad.
Light and evil meet as a sudden eclipse,
Placing might and magic at his fingertips.
Light and dark fight ‘til these powers combine.
The sun and the moon, their souls intertwine.
No greater evil shall man ever face
Than shall the Merlin, protecting us with His grace.
His death shall extend the victory
Of the battle won over space and sea.
For people, he’ll suffer. For people, he’ll die.
Greater pains never felt, his cry flies high
Torments, he weathers from a devil most cruel
Battles with life and death, they duel
His heart will be broken
His hands bear the Martyr’s token
His eyes emptied of all their fire
His heart be stilled
Broken, as the Protector once was
Friendless, don’t waver from the cause
Betrayal, pierces his heart
Hated, he still does his part.
Healed, he rises as the sun
Kinship, these battles he’s won
Loyal, he’s caring still
Loved, erasing all ill.
His sign is the sun, rising and setting
The sacrifice he gives, unregretting
Bound with the moon, unbreakable
Righteous power given, unshakeable.
His power brings judgement of the purest kinds
The good he protects, and devils he binds.
His hand extends in mercy too,
Giving old sinners life to live new.
No evil can conquer. All devils give way.
His power shall stand from day to day.
They call him Merlin, and so shall it be
From now, and throughout eternity.”
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