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Lest Dawn Fail is a [[Procer]]an war song. It honors the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who hold back Procer's many enemies, especially the [[Dead King]] and the [[Ratlings]]. == Lyrics == <em>“The moon rose, midnight eye</em><br /><em>Serenaded by the owl’s cry</em><br /><em>In Hannoven the arrows fly</em><br /><em> </em><br /><em>Hold the wall, lest dawn fail</em><br /><em> </em><br /><em>No southern song for your ear</em><br /><em>No pretty lass or merry cheer</em><br /><em>For you only night and spear</em><br /><em> </em><br /><em>Hold the wall, lest dawn fail</em><br /><em> </em><br /><em>Come rats and king of dead</em><br /><em>Legions dark, and darkly led</em><br /><em>What is a grave if not a bed?</em><br /><em> </em><br /><em>Hold the wall, lest dawn fail</em><br /><em> </em><br /><em>Quell the tremor in your hand</em><br /><em>Keep to no fear of the damned</em><br /><em>They came ere, and yet we stand</em><br /><br /><em>So we’ll hold the wall,</em><br /><em>Lest dawn fail."</em> == Significance == The first stanza references the symbolic connection between [[Evil]], especially the [[Kingdom of the Dead]], and darkness. The refrain reinforces this, implying that soldiers of the Principate must always hold against invasion in case even the sun fails to support them. The second and third stanzas focus on the sacrifices soldiers need to make in the line of duty. They talk about the comforts that soldiers miss out on in favor of a life of war. The third stanza also mentions rats, in reference to the ratling hordes, and "legions dark and darkly led", referring to the forces of the Kingdom of the Dead and possibly also to the [[Praesi]] [[Legions of Terror]]. The fourth and final stanza encourages soldiers not to give in to fear. The words "And yet we stand" are a traditional Proceran boast, spoken in response to threats or criticism from outside forces. [[Category:Songs]]
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