Marisha – Iron Crowned

When Lake Ladan burned in flame, The Brechtmen fled in fear and shame, Rzhlev stood scarred beneath the snow, A land where only hard hearts grow. Old Tsar Rodel ruled the land, Three strong sons at his command, Yet winter’s hand and battle’s pain Left Marisha there to reign. She learned no throne is softly won, Nor mercy shown to anyone, With iron words and sharpened blade, She broke the clans that disobeyed. Varsk riders crossed the ice, Burning fields at any price, And every foe who scorned her name Fed the north with blood and flame. Now the war drums shake the sky, And the black wolf banners fly— Black Tsarina! Iron crowned! Hear the drums beneath the ground! Kin betrayed and rivals slain— Marisha forged her realm through pain! Ride, Varsk riders, east and west! Let the wolf banners be unfurled! Belinik’s wrath within her veins— Rzhlev shall rule through blood and chains! Dwarven smiths from mountain halls Answered once the tsarina’s calls, Forges roared through winter night, Steel was born in furnace light. Longships cut the frozen tide, Death and fire at her side, Coastal realms all learned the same— Fear the queen of frost and flame. Some still whisper by the fire How her brothers came to die, But those who speak the tale too loud Soon are buried without a sound. Black Tsarina! Iron crowned! Hear the war horns thunder loud! From the frost she carved her reign— Marisha forged through blood and pain! Ride, Varsk riders, east and west! Raise the black wolf high again! Belinik’s fury in her veins— Rzhlev shall rise through blood and chains!