Battle of Camlann (I - Nyghtfall, II - Last Words, III - Ambush​!​, IV - In the Height of Battle, V - King Arthur and Sir Mordred)

from A Story of Excalibur: Part II (FAWM 2020) by Ned Greenough

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I - Nyghtfall
II - Last Words
III - Ambush!
IV - In the Height of Battle
V - King Arthur and Sir Mordred

I - Nyghtfall

The knights rest outside Mordred's encampment in Camlann, preparing for battle.

II - Last Words

Arthur gives his knights one final message before the mighty battle begins. He lets them know that good will win in the end, no matter the circumstances. He himself is not sure if he will see the morning light of the next day.

III - Ambush!

Arthur's knights ambush Mordred's encampment, sending the soldiers in disarray and their tents aflame. Morale is high among Arthur's men as the real battle begins.

IV - In the Height of Battle

The bloody battle for the kingdom goes underway. Many lives are lost, but ultimately Arthur and his men gain the upper hand against Mordred's army.

V - King Arthur and Sir Mordred

Arthur and Mordred face off one-on-one. Mordred stabs Arthur, wounding him gravely, but Arthur is able to kill Mordred with the little strength he has left.

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I - Nyghtfall
[instrumental]

II - Last Words

Arthur:

We gather here for one last time
Some will live and some will die
But know your efforts are not in vain
For good will have victory on this day
The throne we’ll reclaim

I stand before you here, not a king
But a common man like you
For I know freedom cannot be taken away
There is hope in those enslaved and I know that to be true

May God watch over us as we fight for the realm
Of peace and hope for all who dwell within
May his arms carry you in the light
And bring peace in your hearts as your prepare for the fight
God speed and take heed

III - Ambush!

Narrator:

The horses ride
They burn the tents
Trample underfoot
Soldiers within
They howl and roar
Grab for their swords
They aren’t expecting
Dozens more

No outlet
And there is no time
Many still drunk
From the night’s wine
The men try to gather
Attempt to organize
Caught off guard
By an ambush at night

And the battle of the prophecy has begun!

IV - In the Height of Battle
[instrumental]

V - King Arthur and Sir Mordred

Arthur:

Mordred, we meet face to face for the first time in many years
I've come back to take what’s rightfully mine

Mordred:

You own nothing! You are an exile and do not belong in this land
You will not leave Camlann alive

Arthur:

My son, you are misguided, corruption has filled your mind and soul
You are no king, just a boy who runs a throne

Mordred:

You have no say in this! You left my mother to die out in the wilds
I am not misguided, I am the rightful king
And I will kill anyone who stands in my way
Such as a fool like you [Mordred stabs Arthur]
You will not win, I will not fall
My kingdom will reign and you will be erased from history like all others before you
For no man or God can take what I -- [Arthur kills Mordred]

Arthur:
Not today Mordred, not today...

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from A Story of Excalibur: Part II (FAWM 2020), released February 27, 2020

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I write songs about wizards and rivers that kill people. I hope you like keyboards!

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