An engravement on an ancient chest

Tells the story of a heroic quest,

All contained around the crest

Of a dragon blowing a breath.

At first the runes are unreadable,

But soon deciphering it becomes feasible.

A tale of runic symbols that's meaningful,

But of the possible meanings only one is agreeable.

The story tells of cloudy gray skies

And a world of forgotten lives,

Not far from hidden truth and lies,

Where conspiracy thrives.

A murder and a mystery in a small town,

Connected to a conspiracy by the Crown,

Followed by a mission to a valley down

Where the Norse gods once made a vow.

In a bleak corner of the kingdom,

A magic relic recalled by some

Makes royal power dissolve into crumbs,

And back home the heroes come.