The Wars of Tyrius (Poem)

The Wars of Tyrius is an epic poem that chronicles the major events of the conflict between Tyrius, and later Numeneor, and the Wizards, Elves, Dwarves, Men, and Capinites of Icaro, which was known as the Wars of Tyrius. It was penned by the Elvish bard Conteur shortly after the First War of Maroozo, a conflict between the Elves of the Empire and Men of Maroozo in the aftermath of the Wars of Tyrius, and became the first written account of the War. It is widely known throughout the civilized world, even by Men, and most nobles can recite large portions of it. The common folk, however, typically know only sparse verses. The highly learned, however, such as Elvish Kings and a select few Kings of Maroozo, such as Threndom XI, know the entire saga by heart, which is quite a feat considering its extensive length.

A Section of The Wars of Tyrius
And then of old, Numeneor,

The ancient terror of yesteryear,

Marched upon Dor Amarath

And before him slew a deathly path.

 

His mace was iron, forged with steel,

And brought upon them great ordeal;

For Elves he slew with legions vast,

In that great battle of the past.

 

The Elves he slew are yet uncounted,

And their tale of yore is still recounted;

For many Elves were killed that day,

But Numeneor’s host was driv’n away.

 

And never did he e’er return

To come and make Dor Amarath burn,

But fled into the shadowed night

To hid himself from Elvish light.