THE WHEEL
(inspired by Robert Jordon's Wheel of Time)

Therian eases down to sitting position,
striking a few stray tuning chords.
Therian begins a soft melody.
Therian removes his harp from his cloak and settles it into his lap.
Therian begins the song slowly,
but the tempo rises as the Gleeman becomes one with his harp.
	The world weaves around the Wheel
	Tinker's wool and blacksmith steel
	They work, they slave, they sweat and shout
	But dancing's what this nights about!

Therian's moodlifting music dances through the air,
his words lighting an urge  to dance.
	In Illian they Hunt the Horn
	Dockers, merchants, become the sworn
	Their word to blood and life so dear
	But dancing's what we're doing here!

	And Tanchico, Illuminator lights
	That flash and fill the darkest nights
	In the shadows the thundrous ring
	But now we dance, and sing, and swing!

Therian laughs, his eyes dancing during the short musical interlude.

	At borderlands they fight the War
	Swinging swords and making lore
	But who cares for such, their armour bright
	Lets dance all through this lively night!

Therian prepares for his grand finale.

	So swing around and clap a hand
	Ignore the Darkness of the Land
	Sing your voices loud and clear
	Dancing's what we hold most dear!
Therian's song fades, replaced by a wavering silence.
Therian tucks his harp away,
the vibrating strings silenced beneath the folds  of his cloak.