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A Sable Maul Acrostic
Master Morien MacBain

Great-hearted heroes in hall are praised-
August in honor among all their folk
Raised up in roaring rivers of song
Each and ev'ry Aetheling is blessed
To share a king of sable shadows falling
Here in the home of heroes so mighty
Keystone of the castle, keeper of treasures
In handwork and hewing Hel's hall he fills
Nor has he equal in holmgang or field
Knight's belt knotted, not by a lord
All by his lady, lovely and gracious
Is Juliana, Jewel praised so justly
Dear inspiration in hall and in battle
Regina raised and by his red hand crowned
Each man would win wordfame for him and his lady
Xanthippe's lasts long after her life went
Aethelmearc's share is sweeter, so we all know
King and Queen worthy in court and in spear-ground
So counts and carls alike call themselves lucky
Come sons of Sable Maul, sing of their graces
All ken our land's kings and queens are most worthy!



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