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In the Name of the Reaper

by Rebecca Downey


"In the Name of the Reaper" is a blessing/hymn used by the Fuming Gate and a marching tune used by the Copper Hook. It is traditionally attributed to Hodael of the Bloody Mace, an Agrikan priest from the late fourth century TR. It is sung/canted before sacrificial combat.

In the Name of the Reaper.
May his sickle be sharp.
In the name of decay.
May the warfare reign forever.
In the Name of the Lord of the Four Horsemen.
May they ride and destroy all before them.
To pass through the flaming gate
May the tested breed true
To fight in Balgashang
For the amusement of the Reaper
May your blood burn
And battle-lust be upon you
May your eyes see red
And battle-lust flow through you
May you be victorious
And righteous in the name of war.


Draft last revised,  March 24, 1998, by Rebecca Downey.

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