Day of Destiny ~ Erutan ( Dragon Nest SEA )

Day of Destiny - music, lyrics, and performance by Erutan

Hi everyone! Thanks again for the beautiful birthday wishes *o*

ABOUT THE SONG
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This is my second commissioned composition for a video game, and I am very happy that I was able to write another song for the Dragon Nest world of Lagendia! Cherry Credits approached me earlier this year to write a song for the city of Saint Haven, and they asked that I make it from the point of view of the Elves - specifically Grand Archer Ithilien - and tell the story of the Black Dragon Raid 50 years prior to the current storyline. Here is the result!

I finished it very early this year, and it's been waiting in the wings to release. Due to the amount of work I had at the time, coupled with close due dates, this is one of the projects that contributed to my voice issues this Summer! This is the last thing I recorded before having to rest my voice these last few months.

I visited the Cherry Credits forum and read that many players feel this song does not suit Saint Haven very well ^w^; I think a more grand symphonic work was expected by many. I wanted to apologize to any players that were disappointed by the new BGM ^w^; A million thanks though to the players that have reached out specifically to tell me how much they love the new Saint Haven song! :)

NOTES ON THE VIDEO
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This video isn't quite as 'animated' as my last one - I wanted to create a more storybook feel. I enjoyed doing some Dragon Nest fan art in the process, he he! I had to dig up some references for archer poses, as I had no idea quite how to draw that correctly. Thankfully deviantart has some great photography sources. I have listed them below and in the video's credits.

Ending theme! For those who have been following me really closely, you might know I'm finishing up a CD of instrumental Celtic/Medieval pieces. I couldn't sing for those months, I had to have some sort of recording project to work on, and I think it's turning out well! I used a tiny clip of one at the end of the video xD I'm working on the last tracks for that album now, and will probably have some sort of preview out soon :) Let me know if this is something you're interested in!

CREDITS
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Day of Destiny © 2013 Cherry Credits

Music and Lyrics : Erutan
Performance, Recording and Mixing: Erutan
Video Editing and Art: Erutan

Textures used in video:

Archer Reference:

[eikokie]

excuse me but wtf is erutan she beautifully sings and plays like 500 instruments and shE EVEN DRAWS THESE ILLUSTRATIONS I AM IN AWE

[Firiyuu]

To my DN fellows who went to clear dungeons and nests with me, and are now adults, working in this boring world - I miss you guys, I hope we can be young once more and do it again with you!

[JamesSapphire]

Towards she end, Erutan writes : "Thank You for listening"

I am thinking its us who should be thanking her for making this song.

[Sonsho]

I'm in the heaven area of Youtube again, welcome me my comrades!

[endmymiseryyy]

As being the weird kid in class and never had friends, DN was there to always cheer me up, DN will always have a special place in my heart :)
Its definitely in my top 10 games of all time.

[katethegreat]

Thank youuu! *o* I'm saving up currently for a much better sound card, so that the new album has better sound quality all around. That way the frequencies can be picked up by even the most discerning of woodland creatures :D <3

[notmynamenotmyname]

Black dragon is crying while listening to this song.

[pheenix]

To our sorrow, generations of warriors now have gone off to battle feeling the emotions this song so sweetly expresses.  May the day come soon when we no longer need to fight each other.

[BSCG]

Who else come n listen just because U miss Ur old adventure in Dragon nest? XD

[Pumped_up_kiks]

I keep coming back here at least once every month for 5 years, just to pay respect for my most favorite game. Its like a greatest love for me ❤️ I miss the old Dragon Nest, the vibe, the social, my old friends that I made, my pet, everything. I never been so inlove on a video game like Dragon Nest until now. Youll be my forever love Dragon Nest 🥰 All Hail Lagendia! 🙏 All hail Goddess Altea! ❣️❣️❣️

[katethegreat]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked this one :)

[katethegreat]

Hi there! Ah! I need to get permission first from Cherry Credits, but as soon as I do I will put up a nice quality mp3 download. In the meantime, I believe there are some mp3 downloads floating around the Dragon Nest SEA forums ^_~

[katethegreat]

thank you! You're very sweet! Yes, I'm definitely on the mend, although not quite ready for actual recording yet. I feel as if I am learning to sing all over again xD Hopefully will be better in time to do some special winter releases!

[multifandom]

Some of players dont like this BGM? Dear this is the best song in whole sea in my point of view! <3
Every time I enter Saint Haven I automatically sing this song and follow the rhythm <3

[kurtmichaelsalvilla]

2022 already and still by far the most nostalgic song i have heard in DN aside from the theme song in Calderock Village. Memories on my younger days will never be forgotten. I am a working man with a family now and this game was a part of my life back then.

[katethegreat]

<3 Thank you so much! Since starting to do the artwork for my songs, I've developed an impressive writer's callus! he he :D

[kundangkurnia]

"Gerraint the gold, Argenta the Silver. Cloaked from our sights, yet saviors to all"

this line is always got me so hard. i remember watching the scene when Gerraint and Argenta sacrifice to seal the Black Dragon.

and then when Red Dragon Nest (i think it's cap 80), i see the tsundere Argenta sacrifice her life to help my character T_T

[jonahavancena]

Its 2025 and I'm still hooked to this song. My first game! ❤️ As someone who couldn't socialize well with other people back then, Dragon Nest was my escape. I wonder how my friends there are doing. I missed playing with them. I was a Silver Hunter, my main hero. ❤️ God, I missed the game! 😭

[AmarylissEidwelweiss]

Lyrics


We notch our bows and wait for the 'morrow
Cold is the night and nary a tear
For on the morn' we head into shadow
There is no room for our fear

His eyes are cruel
His evil is endless
Black is his soul and ne'er will he rest
Till all the world lies covered in darkness
And none who'd fight him are left

Tha'nera Telezia
Fly straight and true o my arrow
The day of destiny comes
I'll follow the path only fate knows

Tha'nera Telezia
Forwards to glory my sisters
Today our hearts beat as one
When hope is the faintest of whispers

Our songs of fire, our footfalls of thunder
On we will go, this army of light
Though peril's storm may tear us asunder
For our dear home we will fight

Geraint, the Gold. Argenta, the Silver
Cloaked from our sight, yet saviors to all
When all seemed lost and blood flowed in rivers
Down, the Black Dragon did fall

Tha'nera Telezia
Fly straight and true o my arrow
The day of destiny comes
I'll follow the path only fate knows

Tha'nera Telezia
Forwards to glory my sisters
Today our hearts beat as one
When hope is the faintest of whispers

O'hark young ones the battle yet rages
Take up your bows there's no time for words
Go make your mark in history's pages
Let songs of your bravery be heard

Tha'nera Telezia
Fly straight and true o my arrow
The day of destiny comes
I'll follow the path only fate knows

Tha'nera Telezia
Forwards to glory my sisters
Today our hearts beat as one
When hope is the faintest of whispers

[lemonc]

11 years later im revisiting this song just for the sake of reminiscing back when dnsea cc was still in service, i miss this song, the nostalgic memory gameplay with friends and all, thank you again for this beautiful bgm