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Side A - The Knight and the Singing Sword

from The Curse of Castle Pale

May 28th, 2025
18 tracks
61:13
The Curse of Castle Pale
The Curse of Castle Pale
Side A - The Knight and the Singing Sword
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Side A - The Knight and the Singing Sword
Skeleton Mage
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This album is divided in two separate sides that portray different stories and aspects of the city of Amberg and its history and people:

- Side A: The tale of how the Suncrown, a magical artifact vital for the prosperity of Amberg, was lost and of the Years of the Curse, a dark episode in the history of the city.

- Side B: A collection of folk songs commonly played in the taverns and alehouses of Amberg.

Recorded in Sweden during spring 2025.
"Dreams by the Fire" is a newly-recorded version of "Fireside Contemplation", from the album "Of Mossy Ruins and Forest Paths".

Credits

All music by Skeleton Mage.
Graphic design by Skeleton Mage.
Center artpiece by W. Jordan (1901).