Onward, Onward, Brave Soldiers

From Praemal

A traditional Lothian hymn, with over 37 non-repeating verses, Onward, Onward Brave Soldiers is at least somewhat familiar to most residents of Midwood, even if they've never heard the entire composition, or if they hope they'll never have to.

Soldiers of the Baron's army are expected to know the entire song, though not through any edict: it's just a hazing tradition passed down from one generation of soldiers to the next. The song's steady, easy rythm makes it a standard on long marches and during the completion of other mind-numbing tasks. In some divisions, it is known colloquially as "The Peeling Song."

Sample verses:

Though the sky be black as coal
Though still hours 'til break of day
Still we march towards our goal
Lothian's truth shall light our way

Onward, Onward, Brave Soldiers
Onward 'til the break of dawn
Onward, Onward, Brave Soldiers
For the glory of Lothian