He had always been patient, the Druid King, patient as nature itself. When humans became too proud, thinking themselves above everything else on the planet, building gleaming metal cities and cutting down so many trees... The king just waited. His body dried up, his eyes turned into empty eye sockets, he no longer resembled that wise old man full of life, more like a corpse, but he still waited. And his waiting had paid off a hundredfold when humanity's arrogance had led to the Last War, which had devastated the greatest cities and turned them into deserts. Now it was up to him to rebuild from scratch, to cover the lands with forests anew and prevent the same mistake from happening again. Humankind was no longer welcome in his lands.
With the patience of trees, he watched. He had left humanity behind when he chose- no, when he was chosen. The trees had chosen him. Not the other way around. They had watched him for his sixty and six years. And now, he had to be like them. To watch, to witness. Though his skin drew taut, and his eyes dried out, he watched. His crown, given by the trees, sustained him. And it drank that pollution in. It turned his skin ghostly white. His eyes the darkest black. And he watched. His children, the seeds of his power, were growing, gestating. The rain ran through his ragged, moss covered clothes, and took the seeds that grew in his skin. This was not the power he had wanted. It was the power he had bargained for. Life, eternal. Knowledge beyond time. And patience like a tree. He watched. And waited.
Alone and childless he sat on his throne. He poured another shot into his skull goblet and gazed into his crystal ball. A sleeping dragon atop a heap of prismatic gems. The colors changed and the days came and went...
He has. It is true… older than the trees themselves. He planted them but she showed him where to find them. He’s been gone awhile. He’s back. It is time now. The final stick on the pyre. The match. The brazer will be lit. He carries the flame
"When mankind left the forests for their cities, they left me behind. They no longer needed me, they said. Now, after countless seasons, they seek to escape those towering hells of glass and steel and return to me, to my forests. Yet much has changed. I have changed. And not necessarily for the better." Great mix as always. Thanks.
i've gotten so much mileage out of this compilation. perfect thematics, exactly what the beautiful art promises. Cryo Chamber is by far my favorite production house.
"They who are so old who made all of this, the trees, the rocks, the birds and the bees, the bears, cougars, and wolverines, the deer and pikas and other things, they cannot be bad. If they scare us, it is probably our fault."
Having a channel like yours is truly a blessing for those seeking to escape the stresses of daily life and find inner calmness. Listening to this kind of music provides significant benefits for both mental and physical well-being. It aids those with sleep troubles by promoting deep sleep, boosts concentration and motivation for those facing demanding workloads, and grants a sense of inner serenity to anyone seeking relief from the weariness of the day.
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To the person reading this, Good Luck! Don't stress, everything will be fine. No matter what difficulty you are facing right now, you can overcome it! You are strong and brave.
To the person reading this, luck is a lie, there is only destiny. One in a million people will succeed in what they truly want, the rest will just be carried away by the forces of the universe.
My druid player is a cursed frog-folk. He his the last remaining descendant of a royal bloodline of the north. His uncle was the last king before his wife was turned into a druid lich who betrayed him. A blight. She now holds dominion over the once great empire, an eternal plague that seeks death and decay. Enjoy your D&D! and may true balance guide your path, wise one.
That thing, the 'Druid King." Its eyes appear haunted as well as potentially menacing. Like he might be pleading for your sympathy, or entreating you to come hear his story, only to wait until you're close enough for him to bare his fangs, breathe fire or devour you.
When I listened to this album mix, it took me away from this present time to be introduced to The Druid King. He didn't say anything to me. All I knew he had other worlds to show me. So I followed him.
I want to make this into a costume, imagine with black contact lenses, 3d print the mask or sculpt foam with a layer of mask clay, and a maybe mix in a deer antler into the bone crown.
We've been using this as a background track while we're in the Death Dells. The big narrative beats have had matching music, as somehow the track swaps to match the narrative. The track hits just right every damn time. Amazing work!
Very creepy how you can see the faintest little reflection dots in the hollow eye sockets...as if to suggest an innocent soul once embodied these bones. Well done
I've been planning a dark fantasy series for a very long time and this compilation is perfect for giving me the proper inspiration ❤️ I've already imagined some scenarios and scenes thanks to these awesome pieces of ambient music and I can't wait the moment I will write them down 😍😍
@@jfaiscquejveux Thank you soo much for your support ❤️❤️❤️ I'm always glad when I see people genuinely interested in my works 🥰 Btw, since I come from Italy, the series (whose first book is entitled "The Harpist") will be surely written in Italian (which is my mother tongue of course), but I don't exclude the possibility to have it translated in English (and who knows... Maybe I'll translate it myself, as working as translator is my absolute dream job and I also wish to seriously specialize in this occupation in the future) 😁
I aven't listened to a rightful old mix in quite a spell, been relistening to a many of good albums from your label on bandcamp while reading, and doing the same now with my first reading of A Clockwork Orange, quite spectacularly brilliant stuff in this mix that makes me quite want to get the albums!
The imagery is so well conceptualised, its gorgeous in that it illustrates such a wide spectrum of emotion. The subtle swaying of the head, albeit seemingly mechanical in nature, is a nice touch as well. Thank you for your remarkable work, its truly gorgeous.
Druid king Master swordsmen able bow Long felt hands of hunger Stomach stretches from the abyss Snarling spit of striphe Another lad struck down young Raising the crops with blood Mother's tears not quenched Father's hopes battered Another day of drudgery and despair in the druid king kingdom Skeletons more then flesh Sculps hung by tall trees Ye flee when ye come here Tell no more and say none This is the druid kings kingdom
The Sacred Scrolls makes me think of Inscyption's ost named "Deathcard cabin". Beautiful Also it reminds me so much of certain melodies from Biosphere. So awesome to have these hits of nostalgia listening to this
Listen to me, if track 2, Megalosthronos, was in Assassin's Creed Valhalla the atmosphere would be on a whole new level. God damn, what an insane song. I have chills. Hearing that song while in AC V exploring some abandoned place or stealthily trying to take down an enemy in a heavily guarded area would make my heart go crazy lol. And Atrium's song afterwards makes it even spookier. 10 outta 10 playlist as always!!!
Blizzard shows druid as a fat guy, Cryo Chamber as a dead man ; is there a new french bashing out there ? (just kiddin' :) ! ). I'd never heard the first track, it's really nice and got a mysterious and desperate mood that fits the picture. Nice job, once again !
I love the tracks from Dead Melodies in here. Haven't heard such a marvellous blend of dark ambient with subtle acoustic guitar. Can anyone recommend other records like Fabled Machines of Old?
He had always been patient, the Druid King, patient as nature itself. When humans became too proud, thinking themselves above everything else on the planet, building gleaming metal cities and cutting down so many trees... The king just waited. His body dried up, his eyes turned into empty eye sockets, he no longer resembled that wise old man full of life, more like a corpse, but he still waited. And his waiting had paid off a hundredfold when humanity's arrogance had led to the Last War, which had devastated the greatest cities and turned them into deserts. Now it was up to him to rebuild from scratch, to cover the lands with forests anew and prevent the same mistake from happening again. Humankind was no longer welcome in his lands.
With the patience of trees, he watched. He had left humanity behind when he chose- no, when he was chosen. The trees had chosen him. Not the other way around. They had watched him for his sixty and six years. And now, he had to be like them. To watch, to witness. Though his skin drew taut, and his eyes dried out, he watched. His crown, given by the trees, sustained him. And it drank that pollution in. It turned his skin ghostly white. His eyes the darkest black. And he watched. His children, the seeds of his power, were growing, gestating. The rain ran through his ragged, moss covered clothes, and took the seeds that grew in his skin.
This was not the power he had wanted. It was the power he had bargained for. Life, eternal. Knowledge beyond time. And patience like a tree.
He watched. And waited.
Alone and childless he sat on his throne. He poured another shot into his skull goblet and gazed into his crystal ball. A sleeping dragon atop a heap of prismatic gems. The colors changed and the days came and went...
Well said guys, well said.
Most of those trees are cut down for animal agriculture - the TRUE root of evil.
@@bunninsula5849 wait till you see how many trees have to be cut down for vegetable agriculture
"....some say he's always been here. Older than the trees. He may have been the one who planted them."
He has. It is true… older than the trees themselves. He planted them but she showed him where to find them. He’s been gone awhile. He’s back. It is time now. The final stick on the pyre. The match. The brazer will be lit. He carries the flame
I knew something was odd. The head turns very slowly. Creepy, yet very nice.
Spoilers.. 😅
But it's ai ig
with new ai stuff can turn any image
No it doesn’t you’re high af
Love it 😀
Reading "The Witcher" with this as a background really makes it a pleasant experience
Sounds exsquisite
"When mankind left the forests for their cities, they left me behind. They no longer needed me, they said. Now, after countless seasons, they seek to escape those towering hells of glass and steel and return to me, to my forests. Yet much has changed. I have changed. And not necessarily for the better."
Great mix as always. Thanks.
damn man that goes hard.
That feeling that I'll be back here in the next 100 days
I LOVE the subtle movement. Very spooky, the music is so peaceful though.
It's mesmerizing.
no movement...its your mind making it move
@@tyroneloki5131 It does, i put the tip of a pen on the nostril to see and it shifts.
@@tyroneloki5131 It absolutely moves
@@AvelineMelena He was trolling...
i've gotten so much mileage out of this compilation. perfect thematics, exactly what the beautiful art promises.
Cryo Chamber is by far my favorite production house.
hail to the king
Channeling my inner lich to build a new green-black magic deck
as you yong people starting awake. then be faithful......
"They who are so old who made all of this, the trees, the rocks, the birds and the bees, the bears, cougars, and wolverines, the deer and pikas and other things, they cannot be bad. If they scare us, it is probably our fault."
Suddenly im transported back to playing Mortal Shell again....
My favorite part of that game was petting the cat
Oh my, it's Antediluvian [DATA EXPUNGED] time!
I have heard these sounds and I don't know why I have felt relief and peace
Having a channel like yours is truly a blessing for those seeking to escape the stresses of daily life and find inner calmness. Listening to this kind of music provides significant benefits for both mental and physical well-being. It aids those with sleep troubles by promoting deep sleep, boosts concentration and motivation for those facing demanding workloads, and grants a sense of inner serenity to anyone seeking relief from the weariness of the day.
Except when you use it as a background ambient for survival or fighting games. It gives the world a deep stressful atmosphere.
age...... is the melody of life.👣
The animation is insane and for those who play Darkest Dungeon II, it reminds me the units of the Tangle
Look at him, feeling all high and mighty in Carcosa, where the shadows lengthen.
He is not dead, he is forgotten.
they guy in the pic looks like me when I wake up in the morning. Also the music suits me when I go to the office....
jesus christ what do you do in that office?
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@@DJLABYRINTH74 oh
Yo, hall of serpents goes HARD
To the person reading this, Good Luck! Don't stress, everything will be fine. No matter what difficulty you are facing right now, you can overcome it! You are strong and brave.
I've read this a million times before...
To the person reading this, luck is a lie, there is only destiny.
One in a million people will succeed in what they truly want, the rest will just be carried away by the forces of the universe.
Perfect for reading Malazan
Druid King Music? Awesome lol 🤣🥺
All hail Njord, Father of the sea and wealth.
All hail Nerthus, Mother of earth and fertility.
Nice for Meditation or looking into the flames of a campfire.
Reminds me of the underrated 1990 dark fantasy film; The Guardian.
Nice job with the visuals too. Perfect example of the "less can be more" rule.
Perfect for Tainterd Grail, thanks.
This is mix is great to listen to while playing some Diablo 4
I'm playing in a D&D 5e campaign as a druid right now. This is inspiring 🙂 very cool effects.
My druid player is a cursed frog-folk.
He his the last remaining descendant of a royal bloodline of the north.
His uncle was the last king before his wife was turned into a druid lich who betrayed him.
A blight.
She now holds dominion over the once great empire, an eternal plague that seeks death and decay.
Enjoy your D&D! and may true balance guide your path, wise one.
..has a kind look..
The northern vibes lately give me chills! Love it and thanks for uploading, Cryo!
That thing, the 'Druid King." Its eyes appear haunted as well as potentially menacing. Like he might be pleading for your sympathy, or entreating you to come hear his story, only to wait until you're close enough for him to bare his fangs, breathe fire or devour you.
When I listened to this album mix, it took me away from this present time to be introduced to The Druid King. He didn't say anything to me. All I knew he had other worlds to show me.
So I followed him.
?
sounds like we need to fill out a missing persons report
Did you follow him underground? Is that your home now?
@@nandakoryaaa Hi! My home town is way off in the farm lands. My best friend is Gertrude, she is a little baby goat :)
@@janetcraft baby goats are awesome!
You've inspired a great NPC. Thank you.
The Trees always remember.
i should say what I _hope becomes_ a great NPC
I listen to it while writing horror stories. It helps inspire me.
I listen to this channel while I write occult material. It's perfect. Relaxing, atmospheric, and dark.
I'm listening to this with 'light rain sounds' on another tab, highly recommend
Iove dead more than life
The transition......💫💓
👹👑👹
Am I glad I discovered this channel...One of better TH-cam finds...well...ever.
This might be my all time favorite
wow soooooooo coool to stare at meditation
I quite like this one.
That artwork
First song sounds SO GOOD at 2x
Imagine YT algorithm randomly recommending this at night and you waking up to this playing at the witching hour...
I want to make this into a costume, imagine with black contact lenses, 3d print the mask or sculpt foam with a layer of mask clay, and a maybe mix in a deer antler into the bone crown.
the head movement hit me like seeing the valve guy's head turn around for the first time
Such good ambiance for a creepy DnD session!
Awesome playlist!
That Northumbria track is as massive as it is dark.
We've been using this as a background track while we're in the Death Dells. The big narrative beats have had matching music, as somehow the track swaps to match the narrative. The track hits just right every damn time. Amazing work!
magnificant artwork
Very creepy how you can see the faintest little reflection dots in the hollow eye sockets...as if to suggest an innocent soul once embodied these bones. Well done
I've been planning a dark fantasy series for a very long time and this compilation is perfect for giving me the proper inspiration ❤️ I've already imagined some scenarios and scenes thanks to these awesome pieces of ambient music and I can't wait the moment I will write them down 😍😍
man i hope i can read it one day ! Keep it up
@@jfaiscquejveux Thank you soo much for your support ❤️❤️❤️ I'm always glad when I see people genuinely interested in my works 🥰 Btw, since I come from Italy, the series (whose first book is entitled "The Harpist") will be surely written in Italian (which is my mother tongue of course), but I don't exclude the possibility to have it translated in English (and who knows... Maybe I'll translate it myself, as working as translator is my absolute dream job and I also wish to seriously specialize in this occupation in the future) 😁
Man just do it ! If you ever make it in english, i would love to read it while listening to this music. I hope i will one day !
"Your children believe in witches. Your children are wiser than you."
Incredible shit.
I really like the primal percussion/drums.
I loved so many videos from this channel over the years, but this is by far my favorite!
That guy looks awesome... Just a minute in but i bet the mix is also top notch as always, thank you.
this music just what i needed today, transport my soul to somewhere else on this sloggy afternoon. thanks!
Best mix ever. I keep returning to it, and the guy in the video does not seem scary to me. I really want to talk to him.
This is especially awesome to listen to. I happen to be playing the DLC of Assassins Creed: Valhalla - Wrath of the Druids right now.
Dead druid, someone must have been sleeping badly.
I aven't listened to a rightful old mix in quite a spell, been relistening to a many of good albums from your label on bandcamp while reading, and doing the same now with my first reading of A Clockwork Orange, quite spectacularly brilliant stuff in this mix that makes me quite want to get the albums!
The imagery is so well conceptualised, its gorgeous in that it illustrates such a wide spectrum of emotion. The subtle swaying of the head, albeit seemingly mechanical in nature, is a nice touch as well. Thank you for your remarkable work, its truly gorgeous.
Masterfully done, for sure. And I don't throw such words lightly. This artwork is exceptional.
@@TheFlyingMagesure
Absolutely conceptualised
Love the use of guitar on this piece, definitely harkens to Tristram.
aw man this is really good. kinda Diablo-y 😏 it'd be sweet to have this as a spotify playlist!
Perfect music for reading "Porius" by John Cowper Powys & "Mythago Wood" by Robert Holdstock.
Thank you.
Druid king
Master swordsmen able bow
Long felt hands of hunger
Stomach stretches from the abyss
Snarling spit of striphe
Another lad struck down young
Raising the crops with blood
Mother's tears not quenched
Father's hopes battered
Another day of drudgery and despair in the druid king kingdom
Skeletons more then flesh
Sculps hung by tall trees
Ye flee when ye come here
Tell no more and say none
This is the druid kings kingdom
The Sacred Scrolls makes me think of Inscyption's ost named "Deathcard cabin". Beautiful
Also it reminds me so much of certain melodies from Biosphere. So awesome to have these hits of nostalgia listening to this
Perfect! More fantasy stuff FTW
Thanks
Thank you, appreciate the support!
It entranced me, powerful, exciting. Definitely a great mix
Listen to me, if track 2, Megalosthronos, was in Assassin's Creed Valhalla the atmosphere would be on a whole new level. God damn, what an insane song. I have chills. Hearing that song while in AC V exploring some abandoned place or stealthily trying to take down an enemy in a heavily guarded area would make my heart go crazy lol. And Atrium's song afterwards makes it even spookier. 10 outta 10 playlist as always!!!
It might be also definitely perfect for an Assassin's Creed Valhalla tribute video 😍😍
this is no fantasy this is a real ceremony
Blizzard shows druid as a fat guy, Cryo Chamber as a dead man ; is there a new french bashing out there ? (just kiddin' :) ! ).
I'd never heard the first track, it's really nice and got a mysterious and desperate mood that fits the picture. Nice job, once again !
this one is great guys
Amazing. Thank you!
you've always got me coming back
thank you for these
Amazing work as usual!
He's dead... but still breathing...
Dude looks wise and kind......Feels like he's about to send me on an epic quest.
Great stuff.
This is great.
oh hello there
Fantastic!
Amazing.
This is the kind of music I wish the Diablo series had.
Ohh the perfect music to brew a new Golgari deck lol
Incredibly sick and beautiful 🖤
The statue of liberty!
thanks now i can't un-see that
Impressive animation skills, keep it up!💋😘💋😘
cool, very stalker like only 4 minutes in though
Grabado algo de druidas y sale esto. Genial ❤❤
Good mood for grinding thru Ugdenbog in Grim Dawn as I'm not crazy about the music for that area in game.
One of my favorites!
I love the tracks from Dead Melodies in here. Haven't heard such a marvellous blend of dark ambient with subtle acoustic guitar. Can anyone recommend other records like Fabled Machines of Old?
it still isnt the same vibe as the goblin king.. dont know what to make of it yet
keep up the good work
Me enamoré y embelesé de estas melodías, muchas gracias por esto a quien las subió 🎶🤍