Shroud of the Avatar

Ascendance

Update - Late  August 2014:  The current incarnation of this song is the final 'percussion only' version, as I have collaborated with Holt Ironfell and created a final version that includes his instrumentation as well as my percussion. The completed track was jointly submitted to Portalarium and will hopefully fill the "Combat & Control" slot if it is approved.

Original description: This is a percussion-only piece that I've been working on recently.  It's my hope that, once it's completed, it can be used perhaps as a combat song in SotA, but I'm not entirely certain that it will fit or not.  Still, I really wanted to do an extremely high energy, drum-centric song, so, here it is.  Also, I love Taiko drums.  :-)

Percussive Negotiation by Jarrod Kailef

This track has been made for the Shroud of the Avatar, a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game made by Richard Garriott and Portalarium Inc.
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Shroud of the Avatar - Shard Fall ( Dark Alien Magical Warping )

Travesty of Justice "Shroud of the Avatar" Final Mix

Foundation & Strength (final version)

Second version of the submission featuring talented Jenna Holdway on vocals to breathe life into composition.

SotA / Travel Map / Hail Novia! / Submission ver2 feat. Jenna Holdway on vocals

Timber & Pelts

Hard Road Ahead

Not being entirely certain what music for the River Styx should sound like, this is my best attempt at it.  :)  I think this song might be a little too engaging, but it depends.  If there's combat going on, I think it will be great.  If the scene where this music is played doesn't have combat, it might not be quite the right thing.

Photo by Victor De Valles ibañez

River Styx (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA TTF Track (All Good Things)

Primarily using the asian instruments in East West Quantum Leap Silk, and a subtle Daiko drum (also asian) which are gorgeous and add a good deal of expression to keeping this piece simple. 
 
Suggestions of further instrumentation or changes are welcome. This is the third private release of this demo.

Holt - "Love" (Feminine Version)

A collaboration between Sharm and I that didn't end up being finished for E3. I call this one the Fortune Teller.

Holt ft. Sharm - "The Oracle" (Lord British Approved)

This song is the result of a collaboration between Drocis Fondorlatos, Richard Daskas, Sharm, and Jarrod Kailef.  Drocis wrote the lyrics and reached out to some Poets' Circle members to bring the song to life.  This song is intended to be the theme music for Drocis' player owned town, "Rats Nest".  Personally, I think the final result is incredible.

Here is the summary of the song, written by Drocis:

The following lyrics are based around the idea that the Oracle from Shroud of the Avatar lore can not be trusted. That no free thinking person in their right mind would listen to a mysterious machine for advice, let alone go on "quests" or perform actions on its behalf. The reason that Rats Nest (my POT) was created was in-part to avoid all this Oracle nonsense and provide a "safe haven" where the Oracle has no sway, where the "protection" from the Oracle is refused (read: Open PVP). This song eludes to that. If the in-game truth is contrary to the song's intent, that's ok! The song was created by an in-game persona that only knows what he thinks he knows. The existence of the song is not intended to be confirmation of any story line that may or may not be present in Shroud of the Avatar. ;)

Partition of Virtuous Pretense

The path is yours.
The prophecy mine.
Your only ask is patience and time.
But truth be told our actions are blind and once they're done there's no more to hide.

How many years and how many lives?
Your counsel grasps hold your advice divides.
How many tears and how many sides?

No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.
No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.

Virtues and fate.
Protection and rules.
The Path to Truth corrupted by fools.
Many prefer the veil of the dead.
Many forget the path to their head.

How many years and how many lives?
Your advice subtracts from free thinking minds.
How many tears and how many sides?

No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.
No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.

Virtues and fate.
Free to advise.
The Path to Love is torn with surprise.
Many prefer the veil of the dead.
Many forget the hunger instead.
Many have lost what must not be said.
Many still want what can not be fed.

How many years and how many lives?
Your sacrifice bleeds additional times.
How many tears and how many sides?

No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.
No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.

Virtues and fate.
Honor supposed.
The Path of Courage (is paved with) forgotten heroes.
We make our own fates.
We tell our own lies.
No wires no cables, no unblinking eye.
No freedom-less will, no needs justified.

How many years and how many lives?
Your paths expand as if multiplied.
How many tears and how many sides?

No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.
No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.

Shroud of the Avatar

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