Murk - A D&D Character Song

This was such a fun side project I've been working on between all the Warhammer 40k songs. Murk is my Plasmoid Druid/Ranger for a Curse of Strahd campaign that hasn't happened yet. While working on Embrace the Rot, this character was on my mind and I just had to turn their backstory into a song.

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Lyrics:

In the heart of ancient woods so serene
Two elves are in love, what a perfect scene
Oh, Harmony in nature, a peace profound
'Til an angry owlbear tore their world down

Oh, the forest weeps, and the forest bleeds
From love destroyed, by violent deeds
From the depths of grief, a storm will rise
As vengeance burns in tear-stained eyes

She hunts with fury, blind with rage
The forest trembles, it feels her pain
In a blood-soaked cave, she finds her mark
Both Poachers and beasts fall in the dark

Oh, the forest shakes, and the forest fears
As death and anger flood its tears
In a deep grave, they all will lie
Creatures, hunters, and love's last cry

From this pit of sorrow and despair
Magic stirs in the fetid air
Not quite alive, not truly dead
A consciousness begins to spread

Murk rises from the putrid hole
No shape, no form, no heart, no soul
A mixture of all that came before
Pure Instinct-driven, nothing more

Oh, the forest trembles, the forest quakes
As from its pain, new life awakes
Neither beast nor elf but something new
Born of grief and vengeance too

Face to face with its creator stands
The elf who wrought this by her hands
In silent communion, the truth unfolds
As Murk consumes and finally knows

Memories flood, personalities clash
the Forest's anger and poacher's wrath
Owlbear's fury and elf's despair
All within Murk, now fully aware

Oh, the forest recoils and heaves
From the being born of hate's disease
Neither one nor many but all combined
In Murk's form they're all intertwined

Oh, rejected by the woods of its birth
Murk now wanders, seeking their worth
A thousand voices whisper in its mind
As it leaves the forest far behind

Human-made // AI Assisted (Suno, Midjourney, Claude, and Runway)

[grantpflum]

You know, this would be a GREAT backstory for both a player character seeking their place in their world and redemption or a BBEG at the end of a campaign. Great job!

[korbiireiff]

This song is badass. It perfectly captures the vengeful hunter vibe that the Ranger class doesn’t do nearly as good enough job of conveying.

[emmzchills]

This song sounds like it would be sung around a fire

[MrVoice-dslx]

Not only is this song badass and a banger, but that backstory is amazing. Such an amazing concept

[alexandrelessard]

now you inpire me to create a plasmoid character too, awsome song i hope you get to play murk some day and tell us some of the adventures you went on with him

[linus]

Nothing against what you've done for Warhammer 40K, honestly I have been loving it all, but this seems like a breath of fresh air, making a song about something more mystical than miserable.

[sherriemcewen]

Endless Taverns. Gratitude thank you, I have a muek in my life, yet now he joins with one's light for goodness sake!

[laimonasjonikas]

If you end up playing dnd, i hope we get to see some more songs about you and your groups adventures

[KaijuNrd]

When I get a chance, I’m hoping I get my bard in this tavern, I’d love to see what kind of song you can make with my guy’s backstory

[HannahBlevins]

i wish this was a book. I love to read this.

[cameronwells]

Amazing character concept and song. Love your work mate!

[craig]

We are many we are one we are all we are none

[Mufin_dadeh]

ppl van say what tye want about ai songs but this is bussin just like alot of your songs ❤❤❤ keep it up

[grimoireweiss]

I feel like I’m traveling through a haunted swamp in New Orleans.

[iansepter]

🤯🤯🤯 how is everything you touch gold❤❤❤ the guitar is flawless

[azren]

Dude what are we calling this. Dungeonbilly? Dragongrass? Arcano-Folk?

I mean whatever we end up calling it, I'm here for it. Great song, and even better story. Hope we get to hear more and of course I'd love to see it on Spotify (along with Red Thirst). Keep up the great work.

[In.Gy.]

Woah, cool as hell! I want to be Murk when I grow up.

[fadeshade]

Holy cow! Great story, great illustrations, and great song!

[zpeipip]

You guys have the most amazing shit I've ever listened too and I'm legit confused you don't have millions of views per song

[chaoseverchosen]

Now I need to know the rest of murk's story!

Edit: I also wonder what happened to the lady elf did he consume her or kill her?