Lords of the Trident - Heart of Ashes

As he thrust his blade through the heart of the man who raised him - the only father he ever
knew - the corrupting power suddenly leaves his soul and his vision becomes clear. His hands
covered with blood and his heart heavy with newfound regret, the Guardian looks upon the city.
The people below who live in fear of his sweeping judgments - are they truly better off? Do they
now respect the Guardians, or simply live in terror of them? The flames that once burned inside
of his heart have now reached up and consumed him. From the parapets of the tower, his eyes
turn from the body of his master and softly focus on the void. There is one way to restore the
balance. One way to make things right. To fulfill his vow, he knows what he must do…
How deep are the layers of blood
collected upon these two hands?
In the corner my master lays still
Lifeless, broken, and damned
Surveying a city strangled by fear
No better off
than when I first appeared
As pain comes in wave after wave
The wind gently whispers my name
This fire, I fed it my soul, burned all I know,
Burned down to ashes, I
I gave it control, swallowed me whole
Burned down to ashes, bitter and cold
I pray that the wind picks me up
And scatters me over their graves
Those that I'd killed, those I condemned
And the child that I never saved
Pulled under by currents of guilt
The void, now screaming my name
This fire, I fed it my soul, burned all I know,
Burned down to ashes, I
I gave it control, swallowed me whole
Burned down to ashes, bitter and cold
Fate's letting me go
My destiny known;
Just another stone to throw
I stand at the edge of the void, my honor destroyed,
Burned down to ashes, I
I now comprehend, just one way to end,
One way to balance, balance it all
God, let me atone
Take this heart made of ash; all that I own