Rhymes and Songs

Barding has a long tradition of poems, songs, and rhymes. Fragments of these appear in all four books of the series.

Introductory Rhyme
This traditional Annar nursery rhyme, from the Library of Busk, appears in the foreword of all four books. One is the singer, hidden from sunlight Two is the seeker, fleeing from shadows Three is the journey, taken in danger Four are the riddles, answered in treesong: Earth, fire, water, air Spells you OUT!

Book Section Headings
For song fragments that lead section headings, see each book's Song subsection:

Songs in The Naming

Sons in The Riddle

Songs in The Crow

Songs in The Singing

Other songs mentioned in the books
The Naming

The Lay of Anomian and Beruldh

Cadvan's Chant of Afinil

Mercan's Quest

Dernhil's Apology Enryu

The Elidhu's Song