"Admiral Vilhelm"

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"Admiral Vilhelm" by Henrik baumen; is a limerick style poem and song written by the infamous bard about the Reich's failed attack on the Taranis homeland in Autumn 779 SA. It was the last piece he ever wrote, being written mere months before he was captured by the secret police and excecuted for treason. Since then it has been translated into over twenty languages and is played in inns worldwide, from the Hobbit Prairies in the north, to the dwarven halls in the south.

lyrics
"Old Admiral Vilhelm war ein crafty sod, But that day he met his match. Best in the realm, As hard as elm, He prepared for his greatest catch!

Great Admiral Vilhelm lead the fleet, From continent to rocky isle. Steam powered Knights, All of human might, To face the orcs so vile!

Brave Admiral Vilhelm charged his troops, And took the freezing shore. They were all full of hope, But they had to note, That resistance was less than poor.

Cold Admiral Vilhelm listened to the wind, And the ice giants throwing rocks in the bay. As sharp his wit, He had to admit, The sly orcs had slipped away.

Old Admiral Vilhelm returned bis sein Schiff, And sailed home in complete disgrace. He stood at the helm, Die Alt Vilhelm, The Orcs were still in the race!"