Cards of Fate

We deal the cards that fate has spun (so spun) Underneath the white tree, reign of sun (bright sun) [Bridge] Lanta i anor, savor the peace Elin nae saian luume' Lovers of lore, our spirits release (they soar) As tales of Middle-earth resume (deep bloom) Beneath the starlight, cards arrayed (arrayed) Whispers of legends gently played (they played) Through elvenkind a tale we weave On game night 'neath the mallorn leaves [Bridge] Mae govannen Losto no nin amaur Spells are cast, the dice will roll (they roll) In fellowship our hearts enroll (so bold) With every hand, the story grows Of heroes bold and darkness old [Chorus] Alae! To the game of olden days Quenya lilt in the candle's gaze Yavanna's gift in each draw thrives (life blooms) In her bounties, our game's alive (alive) [Verse 3] A Elbereth, guide our quest (pure light) Through enchanted forests, we're blessed (so blessed) [Chorus] Nai tiruvantel ar varyuvantel i Valar Marredë mesta, in the shadow's gloaming Tar i cardar lúmesse ve eya (as they lay) High upon the tables of autumn's sway (leaves decay) [Bridge] Ennyn durin aran Moria Ilfirin nairelma Lye nuquernë miny' ardhon (hearts entwine) Winning hands of stories fine (paths align) Silivren penna míriel (shining falls) O'er the cards that tell our tale (whisper calls) [Chorus] Hear the lute and flute entwine (softly swell) As we shuffle decks in starlight's spell (Elven dell) Aglar'en fenion síla (glory fades) Across this Middle-earth parade (in shade-glades)