In the dark there lurks a shadowed truth

Far beneath the ancient stones

The soul of primeval man has been profaned

No fiend or foe could ever match my skill

My blade is feared throughout the land

The black heart of the abyss will die by my hand

It is my solemn charge to guard the flame

Into aphotic depths I ride to meet my fate

Ancient fire, fill my raging heart

As I charge into the endless dark

Steel my will against what hell may come

I will not turn back, I know what must be done

With a battle-wolf proudly at my side

And a greatsword in my hand

We know what our duty demands

But nothing could have prepared us for this

The primal force that lurks within the dark

Is twisted by sorrow and rage

I know it will cost me my life, but I must help my companion escape

It is my solemn charge to guard the flame

In those aphotic depths I met my storied fate

Ancient fire, fill my raging heart

As I charge into the endless dark

Steel my will against what hell may come

I will not turn back, I know what must be done

(Lead: Palmer)

I feel the claws of darkness sink into my soul

And as they begin to change me, I know that I must let go

Ashen one, in combat come and take my life from me

Forgive me, all of you, for I have availed you nothing

Ancient fire, fill my raging heart

As I charge into the endless dark

Steel my will against what hell may come

I will not turn back, I know what must be done

Dying fire filled my anguished heart

As I fought against the endless dark

I broke my will against the hell that came

Relieve me of my charge

Carry on the flame