Prologue - Gilded Cages

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The only sound in the deserted hall was the clang of a heavy golden crown striking the equally golden floor.

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The only sights on the vast battlefield were the broken bones and the shattered souls of the fallen.

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The only feeling in the hearts of an Elvenking and his son was sorrow for what could have been and what never would be.

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It was then that twenty-one people, whether they be dwarf, elf, hobbit, man, or Maia, mysteriously vanished from the face of Middle-earth.

And disciplinary remains mercifully
Yes and um, I'm with you, this star nonsense
Yes, yes
Now which is it?
I am sure of it

So, so you think you can tell

Heaven from hell?

Blue skies from pain?
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?

Did they get you to trade

Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
A walk-on part in the war
For a leading role in a cage?

How I wish, how I wish you were here

We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found?
The same old fears
Wish you were here

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