Ilian of Garathorm
Smoulder Lyrics


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Each soul spoke, in a familiar voice
Erekosë, Dorian, Elric, Corum
Fate's soldier, Eternally!

March against the dark empire
Hoist the burning banner
To win the yellow horn of Ymryl
Fate calls a Champion!
Warrior of many forms!

Clandestine movements in a sunlit glade
Gain the trust of those you once betrayed
Outlaws of a thousand spheres
The flame lance, hits target

Double bladed battle axe
Twist the sword from corpse
Invaders left burned alive
Pile of blackened bones

Fate calls a Champion!
Warrior of many forms!

Ymryl and eldritch master
Merge as one in the great beast Arioch
Serpent lord entranced by power
Too proud to heed danger
From the malevolent sword
Possessed by great power
Cursed iron of the ages
The mighty Stormbringer!

Fate calls a Champion!
Warrior of many forms!




Fate Calls the Eternal Champion!
The multiverse is won!

Overall Meaning

The song "Ilian of Garathorm" by Smoulder, is a tribute to Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion, a recurring character in his fantasy novels. The lyrics describe the epic battles fought by the Champion, represented by different versions of Moorcock's characters such as Erekosë, Dorian, Elric, and Corum. Fate has chosen this warrior to defeat the dark empire and win the yellow horn of Ymryl. The Champion is described as a soldier of fate, a warrior of many forms, who can take on any shape or appearance to win the battle.


The Champion travels across different universes and spheres, gathering allies and defeating enemies in clandestine movements in sunlit glades. The lyrics describe the tactics of the Champion, who gains the trust of those he once betrayed and uses weapons like the flame lance, double-bladed battle ax, and twisted sword to kill invaders and leave behind a pile of blackened bones. The lyrics also describe the merging of Ymryl and Eldritch master as one in the great beast Arioch, who is entranced by power and pride and is cursed by the malevolent sword – the mighty Stormbringer.


The song is a powerful tribute to Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion and the epic battles he fights across different universes and dimensions. The lyrics describe the Champion's courage, skill, and determination to defeat powerful enemies and shape the fate of the multiverse. Smoulder's homage to this fantasy character captures the essence of Moorcock's epic saga and portrays it in a unique and memorable way.


Line by Line Meaning

Each soul spoke, in a familiar voice
The souls of Erekosë, Dorian, Elric, and Corum all united under Fate's calling to fight against evil.


Fate's soldier, Eternally!
The Champion is bound to serve Fate and fight against darkness for all of eternity.


March against the dark empire
The Champion must lead a charge against the evil empire.


Hoist the burning banner
The Champion must lead the charge with a flame banner representing their determination to defeat the enemy.


To win the yellow horn of Ymryl
The Champion must obtain the Yellow Horn of Ymryl, a symbol of power that is necessary for their ultimate victory.


Fate calls a Champion!
Fate has designated the Champion to fight against the darkness.


Warrior of many forms!
The Champion has the ability to take on multiple forms to fight any type of enemy.


Clandestine movements in a sunlit glade
The Champion must make sneaky maneuvers in a sunny glade to gain the trust of those they previously betrayed.


Gain the trust of those you once betrayed
The Champion must redeem themselves in the eyes of those they previously deceived in order to persevere against the darkness.


Outlaws of a thousand spheres
The Champion and their allies are outcasts from many different realms, but they band together with a common goal against the evil empire.


The flame lance, hits target
The Champion wields a weapon called the Flame Lance, which is incredibly powerful and effective against the enemy.


Double bladed battle axe
The Champion utilizes a double-bladed battle axe, which is a fearsome weapon against enemies.


Twist the sword from corpse
The Champion has the ability to disarm their enemies and retrieve their weapon if necessary.


Invaders left burned alive
The Champion leaves defeated enemies a gruesome fate of being burned alive.


Pile of blackened bones
The aftermath of the Champion's battles leave behind piles of burnt and blackened bones as a reminder of their strength against the enemy.


Ymryl and eldritch master
The Chimera, Ymryl, and the evil sorcerer, Arioch, are combining forces for ultimate power.


Merge as one in the great beast Arioch
Ymryl and Arioch merge together to become one ultimate, powerful entity determined to defeat the Champion.


Serpent lord entranced by power
Arioch, a master of dark magic, is hypnotized by the extreme power their new form holds.


Too proud to heed danger
Arioch becomes overconfident and doesn't anticipate the danger that the Champion poses to their power.


From the malevolent sword
The Mighty Stormbringer, an incredibly dangerous and powerful weapon, is being used by Arioch to try and defeat the Champion.


Possessed by great power
The Mighty Stormbringer wields immense power and possesses anyone who uses it.


Cursed iron of the ages
The Mighty Stormbringer is made of a cursed iron from another time, adding to its danger and power.


Fate Calls the Eternal Champion!
Fate urgently requests that the Champion rises up to defeat the evil empire and its allies.


The multiverse is won!
The Champion's victory not only brings triumph to their realm, but to many other realms and universes facing darkness and despair.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SARAH ANN KITTERINGHAM, KEVIN HESTER, COLLIN WOLF

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