[Loch-Ruadh] Song of Loch Ruadh

[Padraig Ruad O'Maolagain]

The bard in question, Elanor O'Ruark, was the second Titled Bard of Loch
Ruadh, and in addition to being a most talented lady, has long been an
excellent friend of Loch Ruadh.  This is the piece that she wrote as the
titled bard, and performed it at the start of the competition to pick her
successor.

Yes, indeed, she knows us quite well.  :-)

Padraig

Kaz said:
> I found the following song at Found at
> http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/6087/lochruadh.html
> Does anyone know the history of this song. The bard obviously visited
> the Loch Ruadh encampment sometime in the past and recorded the visit
> with this song. It makes me proud to be among you.
>
> Loch Ruadh
>
> With a jingle of bells, will Graces appear,
> Some sweet and lovely, some quite severe.
> But I cherish them all and I'm glad that they're here
> In Loch Ruadh.
>
> Chivalry, honor, compassion, and grace.
> Her lords and her fighters know each has it's place.
> So no stain on her name shall ever deface
> Sweet Loch Ruadh.
>
> There are artisans putting their skills to the test.
> And craftsmen who offer only their best.
> And one red-haired bard who stands out from the rest,
> In Loch Ruadh.
>
> Her people have honor, her people have pride.
> There's a passionate heart beating fiercely inside
> Each of her Nobles who stand side by side In Loch Ruadh.
>
> A wandering bard, I came to your land.
> You offered your hearth, and a welcoming hand.
> So, now with this staff and this cloak I stand
> For Loch Ruadh.
>
> I shall rest me in peace here by the shore.
> I will sing out her word-fame, remember her lore,
> And cherish the memory for ever more
> Of Loch Ruadh.
>
> *Copyright: August 2004*
>
> --
> Kazimierz od Wolin
> Resident of Loch Ruadh
> Warrior of Ansteorra