Beyond the shore I have not traveled I sit upon the white sands and marvel At the porcelain guardians that watch over Their flawless faces and radiant wings Towering above the gentle waves The lands they govern are peaceful Surveyed with unblinking eyes I heard tales of one who sailed beyond them To places hitherto unknown But I'm sure those are mere legends Beyond those guardians that encircle our land Lie things in wait long since banished Undying things not understood So long as the guardians stand though Those great gifts of Nyalmr We will yet remain They have watched over all below Since the last great empire fell And indeed they will stand watching Long after we are gone And the world has passed away