Artwork by
Ye Herald of Fenmoss

Dusk Merchant - Sanguine Sunset

from As Darkens the Eve

October 2nd, 2026
17 tracks
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As Darkens the Eve
As Darkens the Eve
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Dusk Merchant - Sanguine Sunset
Fenmoss
To me the sweetest mulsum is bitter as the grave No gold of Ghirimar can slake that which I crave Nor Pernotian red, nor ale or spirit strong, Can warm my icy heart to sing its wicked song. A quart of crimson claret in hours before the dawn, Shall wake my timeless body to task to carry on. So if we are acquainted, depart before the dusk. Return ye to the living for I am but a husk. A sanguine setting sun is when I turn to leave, As surely dawns the day, so once more darkens eve. “There is comfort in darkness…”
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In the Autumnal season of 1113, four bards convened to produce a collective album in celebration of the fall. Each of these tracks aims to tell a story which captures the essence of what the year's waning means to the folk of this world and yours. If you dare listen, allow yourself to reflect and be transported. Autumn is a liminal time when one year begins to lose its hold and fond summer memories fade, yet with the looming promise of another year. Let us rejoice in the falling leaves and shortening days. Let us always remember, "there is comfort in darkness..."

Eternal hails to Gallowglass and Isolde's Cauldron for joining me on this split

Credits

(Side Fenmoss)
Music and instruments by ye Bard of Fenmoss
Lyrics overheard on an Autumnal stroll through town
Cover art by ye Herald of Fenmoss
Fenmoss Logo by Llefelys

(Side Dusk Merchant)

Music and instruments by ye Dusk Merchant
Lyrics whispered on a vampyric breeze
Cover art by ye Herald of Fenmoss
Dusk Merchant Logo found scrolled in blood on a rotten log

Dedicated to Cronos, whose music enjoyably darkened many an eve for extreme metalheads everywhere.