folk, Epic folk-cinematic viking ballad in minor with modal Dorian/Egyptian colors; 6/8 at 136 BPM, male and female lead vocals trading lines, surrounded by a raw SATB choir. Low drones and hurdy-gurdy open under distant frame drums, then strings and nyckelharpa join. Verses ride a steady bouzouki pulse, chorus swells with full choir, timpani hits, and soaring penny whistle countermelodies. Final chorus climbs in intensity, then falls to a single voice over fading drones., ballad