downfall of the elves

Verse 1: In the ancient woods where the whispers dwell, The Elven kind once lived so well, Underneath the emerald sky, Their laughter echoed, their spirits high. [Soft strings and flutes gradually rising] But shadows grew, and darkness fell, A curse upon their homeland’s spell, The trees did weep, the rivers cried, As the Elven glory slowly died. Chorus: Oh, the Elves of old, their tales unfold, In the winds of time, their fate is told, With silver tears and golden light, They faced the dark, they fought the night. [Drums and harp intensify, leading into the next verse] Verse 2: In crystal halls and moonlit glades, Their magic waned, their power fades, The songs of yore, now whispers low, In the silence of the falling snow. Their bows were strong, their arrows true, But against the dark, what could they do? The stars above did dim and pale, As the Elven kin began to fail. [Pipes and strings swell, adding a sense of urgency] Chorus: Oh, the Elves of old, their tales unfold, In the winds of time, their fate is told, With silver tears and golden light, They faced the dark, they fought the night. Bridge: The forest mourns, the ancient trees, Their sorrow carried on the breeze, With heavy hearts and silent songs, The Elves must leave where they belong. [All instruments surge, creating a powerful crescendo] Verse 3: Their ships set sail on misty seas, To lands unknown, beyond the breeze, Leaving behind the world they knew, A farewell whispered, soft and true. In the twilight’s fading glow, Their legacy, the winds will show, For in the hearts of those who hear, The Elven spirit lingers near. [A hauntingly beautiful climax, with a full orchestral sweep] Chorus: Oh, the Elves of old, their tales unfold, In the winds of time, their fate is told, With silver tears and golden light, They faced the dark, they fought the night. Outro: Now silence falls where once was song, The Elves have gone, but love is strong, In dreams they live, in tales they weave, Their spirit whispers, "Never grieve." [Gentle fade out with soft flutes and strings, leaving an echo of the Elven song]