Under the silver sky

Those who enter must face a moral trial - Nal Doroth itself judges between good and evil. Those who pass this test and carry a pure heart will behold a world of immeasurable beauty: eternal twilight, towering trees, luminous plants, and the enchanted river Mornnen. This timeless realm is protected by the wood elves, who walk silent paths, weave ancient spells, and ensure that no evil defiles the forest.

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“Elfrun’s Wrath” tells a dark chapter, centering on Elfrun, a strong and independent young woman. One day, as she wanders alone through the forests of her homeland, she is attacked by a group of young men who seek to violate her. She fights back against her assailants and kills one of them, causing the others to flee. When the identities of the perpetrators become known, her father, together with his sons and Elfrun’s allies, delivers justice upon them. At the heart of this song - and the broader story within the book - is a message of resistance and self-determination: women must not endure violence in silence, but stand up, defend themselves, and demand justice. The song calls for zero tolerance toward violence, abuse, and silence, and emphasizes that perpetrators must be held accountable.

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With "Vergessen", we present our very first German song. The track is about people shaped by war, loss, and traumatic experiences, who refuse to give up despite the pain and darkness. It describes their inner struggles, the lasting scars, and the memory of what happened. At the same time, community takes center stage: solidarity, mutual support, and hope give them the strength to carry on. The central message is that no one is forgotten, and that together, we are stronger than suffering, fear, and the past.

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Things get mysterious with 'Who is Uxali?'. The song describes a cosmic encounter with an unknown being named Uxali, who speaks of an equally enigmatic force known as the Xhar’kul. Uxali is a presence from the deep reaches of space, briefly surfacing in the Chronicles of Nyrassar before vanishing once more. He tells of the Xhar’kul - a destructive, evil species that consumes the universe and annihilates all life. The song blurs the lines between reality and visions.

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"A Curse Unbroken" is a heavy track that deals with the monotony of waiting, the silence, and the never-ending threat. It is told from the perspective of a warrior trapped in a long phase of deceptive peace - the eternal waiting and the certainty that the inevitable is bound to happen. For him, this feels empty, oppressive, and almost unbearable. Out of sheer powerlessness, he longs for war to return, because it is where he finds purpose and identity. Yet, when war finally does return, he faces the bitter truth: what he wished for brings nothing but suffering, guilt, and destruction. In the end, he realizes that the true curse is neither the waiting nor the war, but his own inner nature—a cycle of longing for violence and remorse that repeats itself forever.

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"A Elbereth Gilthoniel" is an Elvish hymn to Varda, a queen of the Valar. She is arguably the most beloved and revered goddess of Middle-earth among the Elves. As the kindler of the stars, she represents light, beauty, and goodness.

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"Sag mir" describes the inner struggle that lies between temptation, fear, and the search for truth. External promises of power, fame, or love turn out to be deceptive, while internally, one loses orientation, stability, and meaning. At its core are questions about one's own path, inner strength, and self-belief, especially in dark and uncertain times. The message calls for facing the truth, not suppressing one's fears, and making a conscious choice whether to be guided by illusions or to find the way into the "light".

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The title track "Under the Silver Sky" describes the nature-loving people - the Astilari - who live under the stars in deep harmony within Nyrassar. They have never left their homeland of Nyrassar, having chosen never to depart for the realm of the gods. They share a wonderful community and a spiritual connection to nature, where even the wind, water, and earth hold profound meaning. Central to their existence is their solidarity and the duty to maintain this balance: they see themselves as guardians of their world, remaining steadfast even in times of darkness and danger. The message is one of hope, belonging, and immortality in a metaphorical sense - that love, memory, and community endure beyond time and transience.

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"Call Me Home" describes a deep, emotional connection to one's homeland. Whether we find ourselves in the real world, in Middle-earth, or in Nyrassar, is left for everyone to decide for themselves. The mountains are a protective, almost living entity - strong, enduring, and a source of stability and identity. At the heart of the lyrics is the longing for belonging and return: the "voice of the mountains" symbolizes an inner sense of home that always accompanies us and never fades. The message is that this connection - to nature, to one's roots, and to one's origin - remains permanently in the heart, forever calling us home.

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"Ich war das Feuer'" tells of restlessness, of the "fire" of longing, creativity, and the urge to push beyond boundaries. The song tells of an Elf who feels misunderstood and estranged, driven by grand dreams meant to lead him out of the existing world. Yet, this urge for freedom and greatness comes at a price: his creations bring destruction, guilt, and ultimately, banishment by the gods. In the end, an ambivalent realization remains - caught between remorse and pride: the fire stands for that unquenchable inner drive that is simultaneously creative and destructive, living on within every human being.

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"Where the Leaves Don’t Fall" is a song from 2013, originally featured on the album "The Sadness of Fallen Leaves" by Black Jade. We have reimagined and re-recorded it for this album. The lyrics describe a journey back to a lost homeland - Valinor, a place from Tolkien's world that stands for peace, beauty, and immortality. The journey leads away from a dark, transient world toward a place where decay and loss no longer exist. At its core, the song is about longing, homecoming, and redemption: the Elves follow the call of a better, timeless place that promises them hope, peace, and belonging a kind of spiritual return to an ideal, untouched world.