Pyre - Never To Return (All Verses)

This is every verse of the Heralds' song for the Liberation Rites, describing all the Scribes and Triumvirates, edited together as seamlessly as possible. I did not repeat the shared refrains that every variation has, as I felt they would get repetitive. I used the order that is included in the "Black Mandolin" bonus album, which happens to be the order you encounter each Triumvirate in the game. With this limitation there ended up being a couple of rough transitions, but I think it still turned out great. Enjoy!
Originally from the Pyre soundtrack, composed by Darren Korb, with vocals by Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett.
You can buy the official soundtrack here: store.supergiantgames.com/
and the game on Steam here: store.steampowered.com/app/462...

[@whodareswins999]

Hearing all of the versions side by side like this, something clicked for me: if you look carefully at the lyrics, they tell you exactly why none of the Nightwings' opponents are worthy. The Accusers are meant to seek absolution, yet to be absolved in the religious sense, one must first acknowledge wrongs committed, something Lendel refuses to do. The Fate is tragic in that the Alpha-Chief valued the fearlessness and independence that allows one to challenge an unjust fate, yet Dalbert has accepted his lot, and his son would not be parted from him. The Dissidents are supposed to find community within the rites, but Barker is unapologetically individualistic in the most toxic sense. The Withdrawn are meant to be seekers of hidden knowledge, yet that purpose has been subsumed by worship of one who would see an end to all knowledge. The Pyrehearts are self-explanatory; Deluge is a caricature of cowardice. The Essence are charged to rise above worldly concerns, yet Tamitha is chained to an obsessive hatred. The core virtue of the Chastity is humility, yet they are led by someone like Tinderstauff. The Tempers personify power thoughtfully applied, rather than the brutes they became, a lesson Ignarius learned too late, and that wound up crushing his heart. And lastly, the Nightwings were intended as the final obstacle, the exemplars of worthiness. And Oralech turned them into a mockery; a pale imitation that stood in antithesis to the personal growth and enlightenment the rites were intended to foster. I applaud the subtle storytelling that went into the creation of these songs in all their colourful variations. Thank you for posting.

[@WastelandH]

Great annalysis.

[@whodareswins999]

@@WastelandH Thank you.

[@thedaystar1415]

Comments like this are why I scroll.

[@ipadair7345]

@@whodareswins999 great comment, and analysis.

[@Karla-rk5pe]

!!! great comment! oh it makes so much sense now that when Orlaech broke the nightwings (the last triunvirate that followed their original convictions) then the Rites broke as well, they were barely hanging by a thread. Love that, thanks!

[@xxCrazyIzzyxx]

Listening to this I kind of realized that in reality you, the player, are the "final boss" for every other team.

[@vizzini4079]

Tariq is singing on the left ear Celeste on the right The smallest of details makes me love it so much more

[@AchPhoenix]

She, the sun, stays in the same position forever. He, the moon, keeps cycling back and forth endlessly.

[@garr_inc]

@@AchPhoenix Oh my God.

[@cvrc11]

Not only are the transitions basically perfect and seamless, but I literally did not realize that each version had the respective Triumvirate's own theme as a backing track until I heard this joined version, so you've really given me a new appreciation for the song!

[@MrShutUPcrime]

Late reply to this... but totally exactly happened to me... the 'liberation rites' were something that really got me more into the game.. and I loved this piece of music right away... until I found this and realized how more epic it actually is...

[@nixtypikal]

Since the comment that detailed the lyrics was deleted I decided to repost them myself Accusers: By the Scribes, we gather in their names The bold Accusers steadfast in their aims Those loyal few who Sir Golathanian's claim Seek absolution in the pious flame! Who shall rise again? The hand of Gol brings justice to this place To find redemption in the solemn race To bare the burden of Golathanian's grace! Who shall rise again? Fate: By the Scribes, we gather in their names For Many-Maned the Fate defend his claim Jomuer the Fearless One cannot be tamed His faithful three bring honor to the flame! Who shall rise again? With discipline, the order of the Mane Preserve the glory of the Alpha's reign Their perseverance shall not be in vain! Who shall rise again? Dissidents: By the Scribes, we gather in their names The Dissadents stand firm against the flame Conviction binds them in their common claim Once disparate, in droves they are the same! Who shall rise again? Ha'ub who harbors those who've gone astray Accursed One who guides them on their way Shall see them home before the light of day! Who shall rise again? Withdrawn: By the Scribes, we gather in their names Milithe the Molten sets her Pyre aflame Her fearsome three seek knowledge for their claim The Withdrawn shall find the truth or leave in shame! Who shall rise again? The Wild Witch, uncovers all concealed Her devotees though struggle never yield Til all forbidden knowledge be revealed! Who shall rise again? Pyrehearts: By the Scribes, we gather in their names The Pyrehearts find courage in the flame The passion of the Sea Dominion's aim To bring unto the Underking his claim! Who shall rise again? Beneath the blue, old Ores plots his stand His mighty deeds are known across the land He shall not rest til victory's at hand! Who shall rise again? Essence: By the Scibes, we gather in their names The Blessed Born, Triesta lays her claim For her grace the Essence fan the flames And liberty shall be their only aim! Who shall rise again? These pious three shall wear no earthly chains The virtue of their matriarch remains To free them from this unforgiving plain! Who shall rise again? Chastity: By the Scribes, we gather in their names Lu Sclorian, The Hundred Minds shall claim The Chastity in faith uphold his aim His humble three seek wisdom in the flame! Who shall rise again? The verses of the law have laid it plain For Sclorian, the question there remains The virtuous shall victory attain Who shall rise again? Tempers: By the Scribes, we gather in their names For Solium Murr, the Tempers lay his claim The Horned King, repentent in his aim To show his flock the mercy of the flame! Who shall rise again? The virtue that the Tempers must attain The strong and gentle shall be both intwain And snuff the Pyre like a summer rain! Who shall rise again? Nightwings: By the Scribes, we gather in their names To face the Nightwings here before the flames A common foe for all to prove their claim Prevail for freedom or to fail in shame! Who shall rise again? The will to overcome shall urge us on To brave injustice til the stars have gone The favor of the Scribes arrives at dawn! Who shall rise again? Who lights the way for the aimless? Favor is for the true Scribe blessed Exalted by the flame's ascent Only the purest heart repents Repent! Stars above, below the Pyre's burn Who shall remain, whose freedom shall be earned? To fly this prison Never to Return Never to Return Never to Return Never to Return

[@darellmanatrajagukguk5621]

serve* not sir roves* not droves

[@mindshuffler3332]

That transition into the Dissident was fucking banger!

[@NordicAndNerdy]

This is incredible. The transitions are perfect. I'll be using this in one of the final fights in my DND campaign because it suits the mood perfectly, so please never take this down!

[@CobaltN64]

I have been listening to this for the last couple of months and I just wanted to thank you for this compilation.

[@RatioHatesTheGame]

Really good job on all of it. I noticed the transitions you mentioned replying to QuintessenceGaming, but only because you mentioned them! Dissidents and Essence are a couple of the most noteworthy additions to the main theme- it's inevitable that they would clash with the preceding themes a bit. They still sound good, and the transitions help to hype it up.

[@Lone_Archiver]

What are you talking about the transitions are great!

[@Gorfinhofin]

Thank you for saying so! I'm mostly referring to the Pyrehearts -> Essence transition, where the rhythms clash a bit. This kind of happens with the Fate -> Dissidents as well, but the Dissidents version is pretty crazy on its own, so it doesn't stick out as much.

[@shirosaki97]

I love how well they blended these verses into the final pyre as each triumvirate started winning.

[@TheSUGA1202]

There shouldhave been a version for the beyonders even if the lore contradicts it. Sandra's forbidden knowledge mix would had been great.

[@Gorfinhofin]

Oh man, yeah, I really want that now.

[@garr_inc]

I think someone made the fan lyrics for the Beyonders. Not sure about someone performing and/or making music...

[@darellmanatrajagukguk5621]

@@garr_inc where can one find them?

[@thomasray]

I listen to this all the time, and it is a little repetitive, but not too much for a fan of the game! This is awesome!

[@rRecoveryProd]

In order: the Accusers, the Fate, the Dissidents, the Withdrawn, the Pyrehearts, the Essence, the Chastity, the Tempers, and the Nightwings. Correct?

[@Gorfinhofin]

That's correct!

[@Enigmalake]

Thank you. Great idea and the execution is quality. This personalized ending song was the cherry on top that has it as one of my favorites of all time

[@Wherf42]

Great mashup! I find myself coming back to this video again and again for Tabletop ideas.

[@mohammad98761]

You, sir, are amazing!

[@bali2919]

I love you for this

[@s.t7282]

This is very good, thanks!

[@ianstrouse3479]

perfect

[@tdimensional6733]

god, the withdrawn segment goes so damn hard

[@gala2366]

i...I NEED THE LYRICS

[@smileytrashbag8979]

Check the top message, homie. Some mad lad made them.

[@somerandomdude7785]

Is it just me or this song reminds me of PvZ2's Ultimate Battle themes?

[@2Siders]

Hey, I'd like to use your cut in my video. Can I use it?

[@Gorfinhofin]

Yeah, sure. If you could just give a mention in the description or something I would appreciate it. What kind of video is it?

[@2Siders]

@@Gorfinhofin Thanks. I'd like to create an analysis video with the themes of the triumvirates and the lyrics. Maybe use some fitting imagery in the background

[@Gorfinhofin]

@@2Siders Sounds cool! I'll be sure to check it out when you're done.

[@2Siders]

Each modern triad is the parody of the old triad. Accusers are not noble and lawful, Lendel is a corrupt police officer. Not my finding, read it in a comment above, but the Fate is not bold enough to fight against fate, the old dog accepted his fate with his son. In my opinion just like how the Dissidents were the parody of the other triads, that’s the joke here, they are the only triad LIKE the original triad. When it comes to the withdrawn, I thought it was a religion vs knowledge thing, but this religion to the old tentacle god is a real one in this universe. It’s more like they are using knowledge to destroy the world and themselves, instead of stopping the old god. If the witch escapes, she blows herself up in a swamp. The pyrehearts are cowardly instead of bold. The essence harpies stood for freedom. They are not slaves or lazy, but they use this freedom for wrong: Terrorism. Instead of being free, they are slaves to someone else’s ideals. Chastity is wisdom, yet the new guy is a pampered idiot. The tempers are supposed to be dual: strong and gentle. They are only really strong nowadays.

[@hex_4a4a4a]

Shame there was no special version for the final battle with true nightwings

[@BigWarthog]

There is

[@hex_4a4a4a]

@@BigWarthog реально? Если я правильно помню, у меня играла просто стандартная боевая музыка

[@BigWarthog]

@@hex_4a4a4a в официальном саундтреке(альбоме, то бишь) играет именно тема Ночекрылых

[@hex_4a4a4a]

@@BigWarthog я имел ввиду не Ночекрылых, за которых мы играем, а *Истинных* Ночекрылых, с которыми сражаемся в финале.

[@BigWarthog]

@@hex_4a4a4a это их и тема, потому что сами с собой мы биться не можем, вот и НАШЕЙ темы нет, это их тема

[@garr_inc]

Concerning the "questionable" transitions... In some cases they should have been less gradual, I believe. The unholy mixture of different rhythmic patterns is what makes them worse. In all other cases it is rather fine, but the Dissidents/Withdrawn and Pyrehearts/Essence transitions struggle with the same smooth overflow.

[@Gorfinhofin]

Yeah, I agree. I tried making it less gradual in a couple spots, but then I couldn't keep it from sounding too abrupt, and I eventually just decided to keep the transitions consistent.

[@garr_inc]

@@Gorfinhofin Makes sense.