Lyv - The Moonmaiden's Daughter [A Baldur's Gate 3/Nightsong Fan Song]

A little delayed from the usual two-week schedule, but we're back! With something a little different, this time. Aylin is honestly one of my favourite characters from the game, so writing her a song needed a bit of special attention. I'm curious how you lot feel about this style of music for me! But writing and directing this piece was honestly such a blast :)

Special thanks goes to Kyle O'Hara, who played the drums, bass and guitars on this. Telling you what to do was truly a pleasure! :) And who knows... If you all like this sort of thing, there might just be more to come...

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Lyrics:
Resplendent in the dark
My Moon and Stars
O, threads of Silver
Still my heart
So that the shadows
may not make me
lose my path

For a century, I was cast here down below
But, my love, I'm fin'lly coming home
And your father lives eternal no more

Moonlight's radiance guides me
Tonight I'll rise anew

Let the Nightsong be sung no more
You shall bask in the light of the Moonmaiden's Daughter
Stand strong and steel your heart
We shall strike with the might of Selûne's silver

Stars above, protect me
Your shadows will not have me
You shall break at my blade 'fore the dawn

Moon and sky, direct me
To the ones who seek to test me
Let them quake at the day that they face Dame Aylin's wrath

As l spread my wings to greet the sky
I'm Her Power, incarnate, Her Will given life
And Our Lady of Silver will no longer be defied

I'm her guardian, warden, her beacon of light
I'm the star that still shines in the darkest of nights
I'm the one who will rise to set everything right

Moonlight's rays ignite me
Tonight I'll claim my dues
Let the Nightsong be sung no more
You shall bask in the light of the Moonmaiden's Daughter
Stand strong and steel your heart
We shall strike with the might of Selûne's silver

Stars above, protect me
Your shadows will not have me
You shall break at my blade 'fore the dawn

Moon and sky, direct me
To the ones who seek to test me
Let them quake at the day that they face Dame Aylin's wrath

Every night, I dreamt of you
A nightmare dawn would soon undo
And every night, I prayed that She
Would bring you safely back to me

Every night, I begged the moon
Return what has been lost too soon
and every night, I yearned to see
Your face once more, its mem'ry fleeting

Every night, I rise anew
But I would rather fall with you
and every night, I vow that he
will pay the price of treachery

Every night, I stand resolute
Let Selûne's vengeance be absolute
And now every night, for eternity
I'll not yield 'til we're destined to meet beneath the

Moonlight's grace will drive me
Tonight, I'll find my way back to you

Let the Nightsong be sung no more
You shall bask in the light of the Moonmaiden's Daughter
Stand strong and steel your heart
We shall strike with the might of Selûne's silver

Stars above, protect me
Your shadows will not have me
You shall break at my blade 'fore the dawn

Moon and sky, direct me
To the ones who seek to test me
Let them quake at the day that they face Dame Aylin's wrath

#baldursgate3 #bg3 #baldursgate #metal #aylin #nightsong #vikingmusic #gamingmusic

[Writerofdoom]

All the references to Isobel almost made me cry. I really love the song!!

[Norwyn]

By Mahkloompah! A new song of Lyv has risen from your oceans, oh great Mahkloompah! Rejoice!

[ManicPuppeteer]

I RUSHED MY ITTY BITTY-NESS OVER HERE WHEN I SAW 3 MINUTES AGO. *TIS BLOODY MAJESTIC MAN*

I love the Hans zimmer-ish vibes going over to a type of metal >:D

[edeni]

I just wanna lay on the ground and sing (nearly scream) this song to the sky. It's so euphoric

[sydneyjackson]

okay there were SEVERAL parts where i was awash with a wave of goosebumps oh my GOD LYV. im going to listen to this another five times tonight im sure

[glassphoenix]

"every night i rise anew, but i would rather fall with you" KILLS ME RRRAAAAUGH GOOD SONG 😭👍💥💥💥💥

[edeni]

This is so perfectly fitting for Aylin's resilient and unyielding personality

[ethanedwards]

The electric guitar caught me off guard when it came in. It rocks! 🤟

[LiddleVampire]

THIS ONE IS YOUR BEST ONE YET. I LOVE HOW YOU INCLUDED THAT PIECE FROM AN ACTUAL SONG FROM THE GAME 😍😍😍 DAME AYLIN WOULD MOST DEFINITELY APPROVE. I CANT WAIT FOR YOUR NEXT SONG. WILL IT BE SHADOWHEART? JAHEIRA? ALFIRA? I AM SO EXCITED!!!!

[unfortunatefish]

This is so good! The electric guitar fit so well and I wasn't expecting it at all! I love how much power the song has, it suits Aylin perfectly.

[missmorbid]

Excellent work, as always. I can’t wait for your Shadowheart song

[BanditNation]

Instant add to my music playlist. This is my favorite song yet!

[CirillaDeVir]

OMGGG i love this so muchh! Aylin and Isobel are two of my favs characters in the game, but I wasnt a whole song written about them. Love evrything about this❤ *Dame Aylin approves*

[LindsayLallaMusic]

Wow, this one is really special. Beautifully done!!!!

I absolutely adore hearing you in this heavier style — the intense & powerful drums and guitars complement your voice so well 💛 please, please more!!!

(And those vocal leaps! And the harmonies — I love it all!)

[victorthorleif]

Rushed here the moment my friend threw the link into my face!!! Love love LOVE IT JUST LIKE YOUR PREVIOUS SONGS!!

[candw]

I was literally looking at your page yesterday to see if you posted a new video, I'm so excited 😭

[Pumpernickel]

Wow wow wow, I've not heard all your songs, but this and keep me sane are my fav bg3 pieces!

[Jules_Diplopia]

There were/are several sections that didn't seem to flow as smoothly, but you managed them superbly. And it seems a little on the long side. But heck that is one incredible peice of work. Saved to my favourites.

[edeni]

Also I love that heavy electro guitar sounds are combined here with light sounds of lyre(?)

[jayson]

Sit back, relax, praise the moon, and enjoy the song.