Solas's Regret - A Dragon Age Fan Song

On one of my adventures in Thedas, I found myself traveling with a talented Bard named Matt. Our journey took an unexpected turn when a fierce snowstorm descended upon us, forcing us to seek refuge in the abandoned fortress of Skyhold. The fortress, once a bastion of the Inquisition, bore the scars of recent battles; scorch marks marred the ancient stone walls, telling silent tales of conflict and valor.

As we delved deeper into the forsaken stronghold, we arrived at the rotunda. Amidst the rubble and remnants of a bygone era, we discovered a few tattered scraps of paper. One of these fragments held the remnants of a sonnet, its verses whispering of secret longings and regrets.

Moved by the poetic lines, we felt a surge of inspiration, and surrounded by the echoes of history and the haunting beauty of Skyhold, that we composed this song.

[Verse 1]
In the shadows of ruin, I found a light
That pierced my guarded heart ...
Her eyes, like stars, lift my soul to flight
And awakens a longing that tears me apart…

[Chorus]
In her gaze, I see a world so bright
But shadows whisper, pulling me to fight
Her touch, a promise of love so true
Yet duty calls, and I must choose
And I want to give in, and give her everything!
But the price is the world from before!
Am I willing to pay the cost?
Can I give it all up for love evermore?!

[Verse 2]
I am torn between love and duty’s call
In her gaze, my soul lays down…
But in my mind, the weight of truth is all
In her secret well, I drown…

Oh, I drown… I drown…

[Chorus]
In her gaze, I see a world so bright
But shadows whisper, pulling me to fight
Her touch, a promise of love so true
Yet duty calls, and I must choose
And I want to give in, and give her everything!
But the price is the world from before!
Am I willing to pay the cost?
Can I give it all up for love evermore?!

[Bridge:]
Can I leave my past behind, join her world?
Can I shed the wolf, let love unfurl?!
My love for her cuts deep like a knife!
For her touch, for her kiss, for her light
I would give up all!
But the wolf howls, and pride leads to my fall!

Yes I fall… I fall…

[Chorus]
In her gaze, I see a world so bright
But shadows whisper, pulling me to fight
Her touch, a promise of love so true
Yet duty calls, and I must choose
And I want to give in, and give her everything!
But the price is the world from before!
That I swore to pretend, to protect!
Am I willing to pay the cost?
Can I give it all up for love evermore?!

[Outro]
Oh, Lavellan…
In dreams, I whisper your name…
But my waking hours are filled with doubt and regret…
Your love burns like a flame
And I want to burn… to forget…

In the shadows of ruin, I found a light…

Lyrics, Melody & Video Art by SeidrSkald
Vocals, Guitar & Post Production by Matt "The Bard" Skywriter

(Tools used: BandLab, Sountrap, Audacity, Suno, Krita, casio keyboard, Clarke Original penny whistle, guitar)