[Verse 1]
There once was a pirate, his name was “Bopen”
An Ageless from birth, and Ageless to the end
He was captain of his ship, who sailed and who stole
Any and all treasure, that was his goal
To take all for himself, leave none for the rest
“Your life or your magic”: That was his quest
He’d venture alone, with only a black ring
The crew awaits for his return, and while waiting would sing:
[Chorus]
Hopen for Bopen, we pirates will sing,
Surrender your treasure or death we will bring!
Hopen for Bopen and plunder the shrine,
Your gold is now gone, your life is now mine!
[Verse 2]
Bopen’s power was hidden, in a ring of all things.
’Twas forged by the Gods; this ring made him King
For no-one could slay him, and soon all would fall
He’d take all he’d find, no treasure too small
Soon he stole everything, and took all the lives
With none left to plunder, his crew would soon die
Then Bopen was alone, with none to betray.
For the Ageless curse locks your soul away
Those who fear death will always be afraid
For all men must live, and all things must fade
[Chorus x2]
[Bridge]
“Avast, ye fools; for death comes to thee:
I’m both captain and KING of this skeletal army!
We hunger for gold and then return to the seas,
So hand over your treasures or answer to me!”
[Chorus x2]
“Your gold is all gone dwarves, your life is now mine!”
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