Scutum
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_Words and Music: 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
(Tomeeki)
Source: Tomeeki
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_Raise the scutum, raise the banner
Calontir sings as we march into war
Wearing our tabards of purple and gold
A falcon flying overhead as we see our foe._
At the war we camp round the purple pavilion
Waiting for our king to call us to war
Water bearers, archers, scouts and camp followers
Each one has a job and they do then it's done.
_Raise the scutum, raise the banner
Calontir sings as we march into war
Wearing our tabards of purple and gold
A falcon flying overhead as we see our foe._
On the field we have our generals and commanders
But in the pitch of battle anyone can lead
Wearing our tabards of purple and gold
A falcon flying overhead as we see our foe.
_Raise the scutum, raise the banner
Calontir sings as we march into war
Wearing our tabards of purple and gold
A falcon flying overhead as we see our foe._
After the war we sit round the fire
People stop and wonder just where we are from
Instead of telling of household, rank or title
We simply say we're from the sovereign lands of Calontir.
_Raise the scutum, raise the banner
Calontir sings as we march into war
Wearing our tabards of purple and gold
A falcon flying overhead as we see our foe._
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