From the book series 'The Lonely Bard' on Royal Roads

Koren’s Burden is not a battle hymn but a song of weight and quiet heartbreak. Composed in the firelight, it lays bare the unseen scars of a teacher of warriors. Each verse speaks of blades raised, lessons taught, and students lost — the unspoken grief that every mentor carries while forging the next generation.  Unlike the bard’s usual melodies that twist fate, bolster allies, or deceive foes, this song’s power lies in resonance of truth. It does not grant armour or speed, but pierces through composure and silence. Listeners feel the weight of every life trained and lost, their hearts drawn to the fragile humanity of those who prepare others for war.  Once sung, Koren’s Burden cannot be unheard. It lingers in memory like smoke after flame, a reminder that behind every warrior’s strength stands the quiet sorrow of their teachers.

Koren's Burden

Kip Adison

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