Burgess Family Ballad
By Word and Blade, We Rise! was first sung by wandering bards in the aftermath of the Siege of Black Hollow. Its verses recall the valor, wisdom, and enduring spirit of House Burgess. Centuries later, a raucous sea-faring interpretation emerged among pirate crews of the Northern Tide—forever immortalizing the noble family in fire and fury.
Ballad Lyrics
In the vale where the Luthien whispers low,
Where lion and dragon in sigil do show,
There stands a keep ‘gainst the tempest and tide—
House Burgess, whose honor no shadow may hide.
By word and blade, we rise, we stand,
With heart and helm, we guard this land.
Steel in our hands, stars in our eyes,
Through storm and silence, the Burgess line flies.
Lord Rob, the Sentinel, iron and true,
With runes ‘pon his armor, and frost in his view,
Held Black Hollow’s gate with a fire-born roar,
Now peace he tends with wisdom and lore.
Lady Megan, The Lantern, from harbors afar,
Carries the light of the scholar and star.
With ink and elixir, she heals and she binds,
A queen of the scroll, with the sharpest of minds.
By word and blade, we rise, we stand,
With heart and helm, we guard this land.
Steel in our hands, stars in our eyes,
Through storm and silence, the Burgess line flies.
Lady Lila, with sword in her stride,
Oath yet unspoken, but ever her guide.
Brynn of the stars, with scroll and flame,
Whispers with angels, yet flees from fame.
Young Sir Nathan, the Golden Cub bold,
Dreams of dragons, of glories untold.
So raise now your cup, let the long horns cry,
Let no tale be told where their banner won’t fly.
In every kingdom, from stone to sea,
The name Burgess sings in eternity.
By word and blade, we rise, we stand,
With heart and helm, we guard this land.
Through time and trial, with honor our prize,
The House of Burgess forever shall rise!