Another example of someone other than the Gemsinger that sang magic (which is more common in Shokiyan lore than real Shokiyan life, just to clarify) this is a popular tale told to inspire legions of archers and at graduations of new archers, although the general public loves it too.
The basic bones of the story:
An archer has been charged to find an enchanted arrow, which is said to be strong enough to defeat demons,because his (some minstrels make it a her) kingdom is under threat from a powerful demon. He befriends a cleric who is a bit of a scaredy cat (but wants to learn to be brave), and the two embark on their journey together (which is a story in itself)
They return and discover the demon and his forces are on the move. Despite the royal army's best efforts, they are no match for the demon armies.
Just when all hope seems lost, the archer steps up to battle the demon himself as his companion looks on in terror. The archer's courage awakens the ability to sing magic in him,which he uses in a long and drawn out battle.
In the end, the demons are defeated, the archer is hailed as a hero, and the young cleric learns what it really means to be brave.
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