The haze of battle lay thick on the ground, the townsfolk tend to their dead
The militia is anxious to march on, asking me to lead the charge
I tell them I must continue my quest, to find the Rod of Power
To restore hope before all is lost, in our most desperate hour
Continue the trek to the Crypts of the Dead
Haunted by words the Mad Spaniard had said
What awaits in the Crypts of the Dead?
Is it a trap of the Blood God or
Should I trust my heart?
I've been set on this... Road of Destiny
The fate of kingdoms in my hands
All I've found is this... Constant injury
I'm headed to a final stand
I come upon a cemetery stretching far and wide; there an ancient mausoleum beckons me inside
The torches are already lit the walls are made of bone; I descend into the gloom
After all the miles and blood I must admit surprise; no trap, no demon harries me as I near my prize
Opening before me now a tomb of ancient kings; eyes to stone I face my doom
Towering in the center stands
The statue of a noble man
And now I feel I'm no longer alone
Turning his head to face me
Face me with his eyes of stone
I've been set on this... Road of Destiny
The fate of kingdoms in my hands
All I've found is this... Constant injury
I'm headed to a final stand
I've slain undead and demon; I'll not stop at beasts of stone
I've been waiting for you; your past and future will be known
Behold the Rod of Power; take it now and claim your throne
(Solo: Lars)
Your destiny is written; so say I the Lord of Rock
How can you presume to know me? The mark upon your chest
This is just an ancient wound. An ancient family crest
Yet there upon the Rod of Power; Marked you, yes it has
Both: That same symbol, in my/your flesh
(Solo: Lars)
Tell me of my history. There's far too much to tell
What then do you want of me? Transcend your mortal shell.
You see me as some sacrifice? I see a god before my eyes
Take the Rod of Power, let the God of Metal rise
UGH!
MY BODY IS BROKEN (Quick silver in my veins)
NERVES ARE ON FIRE (Metallic flesh remains)
I look at my body; willing it to flesh
Lord of Rock is silent; I have passed his test
Open consciousness; family past revealed
I see my father; the secret he concealed
The King was my father, King of Aethica
Warned of prophecy, he hid his only son
His son would inherit, thus become a god
Murdered before he could pass the knowledge on
I am a prince, no! now King of the land
As God of Metal, the power I command
Challenge the Blood God, a task that I alone
Can see accomplished. I'll retake the throne
I was set on this
Road of mystery
I sought only vengeance
Not to bring salvation
I am set on this
Road of Destiny
Fate conspired to
Take my friend from me
Spine did carry me
Rod will lead the way
I'll taste vengeance to
Right this wrong today
I was set on this
Road of mystery (Road of Destiny)
I sought only vengeance (The fate of kingdoms in my hands)
Not to bring salvation
I was set on this
Road of mystery (Road of Destiny)
I sought only vengeance (I'm headed to a final stand)
Not to bring salvation
