This is part of the soundtrack I was writing many years ago for our videogame Cardhalia. Dwundur was a main city in the game. We were making the game with friends as kids, unfortunately it was never released. I have written the first 40 seconds of this piece when I was 16yo and then couldn't figure out how to continue with it. It was a nice challenge to return to this piece and "finish" it after almost 30 years later. With nowadays tools it is so much easier, with proper DAW and instrument libraries (and skills and experience). This is Spitfire Symphony Orchestra and PianoTeq. I mean, I'm no master, just a plain amateur, but it is such a fun to play with all the instruments of the full orchestra!

Trumpets of Dwundur

Hello everyone! Illyriad is a massive orchestral folk album dedicated to the critically-acclaimed massively multiplayer strategy game Illyriad for it's 15th anniversary! This is a project I completed a few months ago and I decided to share with you all. 

Step with me into the world of Illyriad, a strategy game brimming with extraordinary depth and endless possibilities. In this vast fantasy realm, you’ll find yourself at the helm of a thriving empire, shaping your destiny through city specialization, strategic alliances, and dynamic warfare. With a passionate community, frequent updates, and new features, Illyriad offers an immersive experience where you can rule the way you’ve always dreamed. Embark on an epic adventure in this free-to-play strategy game, where every decision counts. Build and plan your empire, gather resources, craft powerful items, trade with others, scheme for dominance, and engage in thrilling battles alongside thousands of players. The world is yours to shape!Are you ready to rise to power?

Composed, arranged, and mixed by myself. Many thanks to Nick Petrou and Mira Angharad for their contribution on certain tracks (piccolo & harp).

Dedicated to the lovely Illyriad community! Enjoy!~~

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