Carolus Rex

I know it's about 8 years to late, but I've been listening a lot to this album lately (Actually Listened, unlike 8 years ago).

Carolus Rex is the sixth studio album of Swedish Power Metal ban Sabaton, released in 2012.
It follows the history of The Great Empire of Sweden, specifically the Carolean time (1654–1718).

The Swedish Empire at it's largest

Of course Sweden was geographically larger back then, but how did a scarcely populated country at the worlds edge become such a powerful military empire?
It was due to Charles XII, inaugurated at the age of 15, realizing he could not compete with sheer numbers.
Most of Europe at the time simply levied soldiers from the farmers whenever need appeared.
Charles XII invented a system of a standing army. A portion of the population who became soldiers by trade, and got continuous training, as well as high quality equipment.
The core of his army, the Caroleans, was then in essence elite soldiers with superior training and discipline, in comparison to most other armies.

Unlike their other albums, this one was available in English and Swedish (suitable considering the subject matter).
Although it's from the perspective of the Swedes I find a lot of ambivalence in this album.
Obviously some of the songs reminisce over the time Sweden was an empire feared by all of Europe (in some rural areas people still tell their children the tales of the evil Swedes 300 years later), and laments the loss of that empire. But, in the Swedish version of the album in particular, I sense a lot of shame of all the misdeeds committed in order to create that empire, questioning whether the heroes of the nation were actually villains or not.

Maybe it is this nuanced view of war, acknowledging the horrors of war as well as the heroism (in a much larger extent than their other works), that makes many consider it their greatest album yet.

Speaking of the different version of the song, in some cases (like 'Poltava'), the lyrics is vastly different. Of course this is done to not destroy the integrity of the musicality by just making a literal translation. But it also gives more variety and nuance to the complete album (as in both the English and Swedish version).

Since I don't expect all readers to know Swedish, I have made a comparison between the lyrics in English and Swedish, by making a literal English translation of the Swedish lyrics and put them side by side. Please also listen to the music. I'm sure it can be found on Spotify or Youtube if you can't get the album.
Note: The first track is instrumental, and obviously not listed.
It's titled: "Dominium Maris Baltici" ("Dominion of the Baltic Sea")

Battle of Fraustadt

Title English Swedish	Lyrics (English Version)	Lyrics (Swedish version, translated to English)
The Lion from the North Lejonet Från Norden	A time of religion and war, Legends tell the tale of a lion This beast in the shape of a man, With a dream to rule sea and land And all those who stand in his way, Will die, by God and victorious arms With the righteous that follows him south, Once more, set ashore, to war Legends have taught, battles fought, This lion has no fear at heart Lion come forth, come from the north, Come from the north Gustavus! Adolphus! Libera et impera! Acerbus et ingens! Augusta per angusta!* A storm over Europe unleashed, Dawn of war, a trail of destruction The power of Rome won't prevail, See the Catholics shiver and shake The future of warfare unveiled, Showed the way, that we still walk today Der Löwe aus Mitternacht* comes, Once more, he is here, for war Stories of old, truth unfold, Control over Europe he holds Freedom he'll bring, Lion and king, lion and king Gustavus! Adolphus! Libera et impera! Acerbus et ingens! Augusta per angusta! Gustavus Adolphus Go forth! Libera Impera! Acerbus et ingens Go forth! Libera Impera! Mighty eagle rule alone Liberator claim the throne Lion from the northern land Take the scepter, from its hand Mighty eagle rule alone Liberator claim the throne Lion from the northern land Take the scepter, from its hand (Mighty eagle rule alone Liberator claim the throne Lion from the northern land Take the scepter, from its hand) Oh, oh, oh you lion from the north, Ooooooooh you lion from the north Mighty eagle rule alone Liberator claim the throne Lion from the northern land Take the scepter, from its hand Legends have taught, battles fought, This lion has no fear at heart Lion come forth, come from the north, Come from the north Gustavus! Adolphus! Libera et impera! Acerbus et ingens! Augusta per angusta! Gustavus Adolphus Go forth! Libera Impera! Acerbus et ingens Go forth! Libera Impera! Notes: "Der löwe aus mitternacht" was what the Germans called Charles XII, it translates to "The Lion of Midnight"	A time governed by darkness and war Legend tells of a lion That beast takes the shape of a man With a dream that it will come true For everyone that stands in his way Death awaits, for he gives no mercy With a powerful army from the north In battle this time to war The legend has foretold Yellow and Blue He fears neither sword nor bullet Lion go forth In gunpowder and dust In gunpowder and dust Gustavus! Adolphus! Libera et impera! Acerbus et ingens! Augusta per angusta! When the storm has reached Europe Sudden death, devestating bloodbath Take the power from the emperor’s hand, The Catholics leave their land The future of warfare is here Light the way their sons will walk As the lion leads an army In battle this time, to war The Legend has told The eagle’s death It’s scalded in hellfire King come forth Beast or man Beast or man Gustavus! Adolphus! Libera et impera! Acerbus et ingens! Augusta per angusta! Gustavus Adolphus Go forth! Libera, Impera! Acerbus et ingens Go forth! Libera, Impera! On a battlefield baptized in blood Evil and good shall meet Eagle and lion, claw against tooth Set the world ablaze On a battlefield baptized in blood Evil and good shall meet Eagle and lion, claw against tooth Set the world ablaze (On a battlefield baptized in blood Evil and good shall meet) Oh, how the world burned (Eagle and lion, claw against tooth Set the world ablaze) Oh, see a how a legend comes true On a battlefield baptized in blood Evil and good shall meet Eagle and lion, claw against tooth Set the world ablaze The legend has foretold Yellow and Blue He fears neither sword nor bullet Lion go forth In gunpowder and dust In gunpowder and dust Gustavus! Adolphus! Libera et impera! Acerbus et ingens! Augusta per angusta! Gustavus Adolphus go forth! Libera, Impera! Acerbus et ingens go forth! Libera, Impera! Notes: Latin mottos: Libera et impera = Liberate and reign Acerbus et ingens = Fierce and mighty Ausgusta per angusta = Honours through hardships
God With Us Gott Mit Uns* *German	Spent the night in formation To the battle we march in the dawn We were ready to die for our king On the fields of Breitenfeld Fire at will Aim for their cannons Counter attack Thunder of guns Gott mit uns As we all stand united All together Gott mit uns From the old world's demise See an empire rise From the north reaching far Here we are On September the seventh We filled their hearts with fear Seven times they attacked on that day Seven times they retreated Cavarly charge Follow the banner After the king Freedom we bring Gott mit uns As we all stand united All together Gott mit uns From the old world's demise See an empire rise From the north reaching far Here we are Breaking their lines Thousands of soldiers Run for their lives Legend arise Gott mit uns As we all stand united All together Gott mit Gott mit uns As we all stand united All together Gott mit uns From the old world's demise See an empire rise From the north reaching far Here we are x2	No rest this night At dawn we head to battle We are ready to die for our king Here on the field of Breitenfeld Swedes fire God is with us Fight for your faith Give no mercy Gott mit uns Our King has spoken Hear our battle cry: Gott mit uns From a battlefield stained by blood, A great power of courage is born From the North we strike, where we stand Hear the thunder of cannons, Hear an army marching to the beat When we storm at Breitenfeld, Death or glory awaits Sound the assault Look to his banner, Follow your King Ride into battle Gott mit uns Our King has spoken Hear our battle cry: Gott mit uns From a battlefield stained by blood, A great power of courage is born From the North we strike, where we stand Swedes fire God is with us Fight for your faith Give no mercy Gott mit uns Our King has spoken Hear our battle cry: Gott mit uns Gott mit uns Our King has spoken Hear our battle cry: Gott mit uns From a battlefield stained by blood, A great power of courage is born From the North we strike, where we stand x2
A Lifetime of War En livstid i krig	Two ways to view the world So similar at times Two ways to rule the world To justify their crimes By kings and queens young men are sent to die in war Their propaganda speaks those words been heard before Two ways to view the world brought Europe down in flames Two ways to rule Has man gone insane A few will remain Who'll find a way To live one more day Through decades of war It spreads like disease There's no sign of peace Religion and greed cause millions to bleed Three decades of war From dawn to dawn they're fighting die where they stand The fog of war lies thick when armies scorch the land When all of Europe is burning what can be done They've been to war a decade two more to come Long way from home Döpas och dö i strid Lifetime at war Has man gone insane A few will remain Who'll find a way To live one more day Through decades of war It spreads like disease There's no sign of peace Religion and greed cause millions to bleed Three decades of war When they face death they're all alike No right or wrong Rich or poor No matter who they served before Good or bad They're all the same Rest side by side now Has man gone insane A few will remain Who'll find a way To live one more day Through decades of war It spreads like disease There's no sign of peace Religion and greed cause millions to bleed Three decades of war x2	I look around And see my home fade away My time at home Now feels far too short Merely a youth, barely a man when duty called me If I get to see my home again I do not know Among kin from my village I went to battle And the world burned For war it can Destroy a man I give my life For my fatherland But who misses me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son who will never come home But who mourns me? Went to fight for Sweden Was baptized in blood Out there death awaits Not heroism In fields where kinsmen fall No song is heard Tempting our fates One more time Far from home Baptized and die in battle And the world burned For war it can Destroy a man I give my life For my fatherland But who misses me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son Who will never come home But who mourns me? And when my time has run out Who cares then? They fight on Does a soldier get a worthy end? Get to fall asleep Pass away And never wake up For war it can Destroy a man I give my life For my fatherland But who misses me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son Who will never come home But who mourns me? x2
1648	While Europe speak of peace, all other battles cease There's a man who aims for more than he can reach Blood, All over Prague On fire Burn All of Bohemia set ablaze Stand on their own The road to the city has been blocked Denied To enter the gates Though they tried When Prague was called to arms They fought them on the bridge Their freedom was at stake Stand and fight, the city is burning Königsmarck lost, stopped him at Karluv Most. Stained by blood, their brothers die side by side Did what they could Died where they stood Their city has been besieged, all hell on Prague unleashed As the cannons crush the walls, the city shakes Fear Is spreading Hate Increasing Death And pain is all that Sweden brought Rise and strike back The walls of the city has been breached Reclaimed On that very night Unsustained They did it on their own They fought them on the bridge Their freedom was at stake Stand and fight, the city is burning Königsmarck lost, stopped him at Karluv Most. Stained by blood, their brothers die side by side Did what they could Died where they stood Unconquered city on Vltavas' shore Start of the conflict and end of the war Unconquered city on Vltavas shore Is protected by its people And thirty years ago the war begun It has returned to where it started The road to the city has been blocked Denied To enter the gates Though they tried When Prague was called to arms They fought them on the bridge Their freedom was at stake Stand and fight, the city is burning Königsmarck lost, stopped him at Karluv Most. Stained by blood, their brothers die side by side Did what they could Died where they stood x2	Europe seeks peace, and no one else fought Generals from the north got to work Evil They plunder Swift They rape Death See all of Bohemia set ablaze One city remains An army must quench it’s hunger To battle It plunder it’s way No peace When Köningsmarck goes forth Like no other man Like no other can Fire and murder For Bohemia shall fall Köningmarck’s law, let it be made in Prague Drenched in blood The way the Swedes push forward Commit evil deeds Give no mercy Conquered the city's castle A mass slaughter without regret When they plundered, burnt and laid waste to it’s square Evil, To the marrow Swift, To the slaughter Death, It awaits over the bridge The city still stands On Karlsbridge the battle luck ended For men Who fought so hard Through fire They plundered and went forth Like no other man Like no other can Fire and murder For Bohemia shall fall Köningmarck’s law, let it be made in Prague Drenched in blood The way the Swedes push forward Commit evil deeds Give no mercy The battle of the city By the beach of Vltava Where the war broke out and where it ended For thirty years the war has taken it’s toll For soldiers who took the oath For the eight millions who lost their lives There is no comfort in peace An army must quench it’s hunger To battle It plunder it’s way No peace When Köningsmarck goes forth Like no other man Like no other can Fire and murder For Bohemia shall fall Köningmarck’s law, let it be made in Prague Drenched in blood The way the Swedes push forward Commit evil deeds Give no mercy x2
The Carolean's Prayer Karolinens bön	Far beyond their nations' borders There's an army on the march For religion, king and glory In the name of Christ their enemies chastise Taking orders from the heavens Through hostile fire they will march Unaffected by the volleys Facing death their faith will keep their fear at bay Into battle facing the fire, Lord thy will be done Into battle walk in a line See the white in their eyes, Caroleans are marching on Put their lives in God's hand for their kingdom and fatherland See the white in their eyes, Caroleans are marching on Morale and discipline unites them A common faith to keep them strong Always on their way to heaven In the name of Christ their enemies chastise Into battle facing the fire, Lord thy will be done Into battle walk in a line See the white in their eyes, Caroleans are marching on Put their lives in God's hand for their kingdom and fatherland See the white in their eyes, Caroleans are marching on Fader vår som är i himmelen helgat varde ditt namn Tillkomme ditt rike ske din vilja Såsom i himmelen så ock uppå jorden, ge oss bröd ock idag Och förlåt oss våran skuld Ahead, facing the lead An army of Swedes, performing God's deeds Showing no fear, their judgment is near Making their sacrifice When the king and his men Their enemies sight, prepare for the fight Banners held high, ready to die Hear how they praise the Lord Into battle facing the fire, Lord thy will be done Into battle walk in a line See the white in their eyes, Caroleans are marching on Put their lives in God's hand for their kingdom and fatherland See the white in their eyes, Caroleans are marching on Fader vår som är i himmelen helgat varde ditt namn Tillkomme ditt rike ske din vilja Såsom i himmelen så ock uppå jorden, ge oss bröd ock idag Och förlåt oss våran skuld x4	Far away from Sweden’s borders, A call is heard from above earth Follow the rules of Christianity A man of attack, a soldier in the name of Jesus For friends, fatherland, and king He will walk through fire Unaffected by destiny, facing death for their religious faith Into battle, through rains of bullets, the Lord’s will be done Into battle he marches in line Until he sees the white of the eyes, the Carolean marches on Put his life in God’s hand for his king and his fatherland Until he sees the white of the eyes, the Carolean marches on Morale and religion unites them, courage and brotherhood remains. To blaspheme the name of God, meeting death A man of attack, a soldier in the name of Jesus Into battle, through rains of bullets, the Lord’s will be done Into battle he marches in line Until he sees the white of the eyes, the Carolean marches on Put his life in God’s hand for his king and his fatherland Until he sees the white of the eyes, the Carolean marches on Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our bread, and forgive us our debts. Forward! Walk as one man, an entire army marching in line They have forgotten fear, the Lord has judged, ready to give their lives When the kings army sees the enemy they raise their banner They have forgotten fear, the Lord has judged, Hear them pray Into battle, through rains of bullets, the Lord’s will be done Into battle he marches in line Until he sees the white of the eyes, the Carolean marches on Put his life in God’s hand for his king and his fatherland Until he sees the white of the eyes, the Carolean marches on Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our bread, and forgive us our debts. x4
King Charles Carolus Rex* *Latin	All embrace me It's my time to rule at last Fifteen years have I been waiting To sit upon my throne No allegiance I will swear no oath Crowned by god not by the church As my power is divine They thought I was too young to rule the land Just as they failed to understand Born to rule My time has come I was chosen by heaven Say my name when you pray To the sky See carolus rise With the lord my protector Make them bow to my will To the sky See carolus rise To the sky See carolus rise Proved in battle Led my men to victory No man alive or dead commands me I answer to the lord Hear my orders Question me and die What I say was said in heaven And so it shall be done I know I was destined to rule alone All for myself I have claimed the throne Born to rule My time is now I was chosen by heaven Say my name when you pray To the sky See carolus rise With the lord my protector Make them bow to my will To the sky See carolus rise To the sky See carolus rise [Spoken words by Joakim Brodén:] Framåt Karoliner Fiendens dom är här Låt oss krossa dom Kasta in dom genom helvetets portar All that's thine Shall be mine There's no stopping me All over Europe my rule shall be questioned by none All I see Give to me, That is my decree My will be done They thought I was too young to rule the land Just as they failed to understand Born to rule My time is now I was chosen by heaven Say my name when you pray To the sky See carolus rise To the sky With the lord my protector Make them bow to my will To the sky See carolus rise To the sky See carolus rise	My time is at hand, this age is reaching it’s end. All of Stockholm sees my coronation, Cannons shoot salute. No oath made, no oath I swear! The crown did not come from the church, it came directly from God. I show my strength through battle. Born to rue, to wage war. Knee by knee! My time is here! I rule the North, with the legacy I was given Time and time again Sing Carolus’ song The art of war I master Let my name spread fear Time and time again Sing Carolus’ song Once again Sing Carolus’ song Born to rule, lead my men in battle. No man can command me! I answer to God. Hear my order, do not question me! Know it is my will, and so mote it be. Side by side into battle, with Caroleans I go to war, knee by knee! My time is here! I rule the North, with the legacy I was given Time and time again Sing Carolus’ song The art of war I master Let my name spread fear Time and time again Sing Carolus’ song Once again Sing Carolus’ song [Spoken words by Joakim Brodén:] Onward Caroleans The judgement of the enemy is here Let’s crush them Throw them through the gates of hell Everything I see, want more who will stop me? All of Europe will bend to my army Everything yours Will be mine When I slay you My will be done I show my strength through battle. Born to rue, to wage war. Knee to knee! My time is here! I rule the North, with the legacy I was given Time and time again Sing Carolus’ song Once Again, The art of war I master Let my name spread fear Time and time again Sing Carolus’ song Once again Sing Carolus’ song
Killing Ground Ett slag färgat rött* *Lit: ”A battle colored red”	Frozen ground, Ride with the wind Emerge from the gun smoke like demons Rehnskiöld's men Charging their flanks The enemy trembles with fear One by one the Saxons disband Or die where they stand Killing ground Even though you surrender Turn around You will never survive Killing ground At the battle of Fraustadt Fall in line Battle formations Show no fear Riding them down Break their will Show them no mercy Caroleans attack Round them up, look into their eyes They beg for their lives Killing ground Even though you surrender Turn around You will never survive Killing ground As the battle of Fraustadt turns See the Caroleans standing tall All for one and one for all Enemies fall at their feet Begging for their mercy See the Caroleans standing tall Conquer lands and slaughter all Enemies fall at their feet Victory and great defeat One by one the Saxons disband Or die where they stand Killing ground Even though you surrender Turn around You will never survive Killing ground At the battle of Fraustadt x2	Frozen land, An army ravaged by cold Born like demons out of gun smoke Rehnskiöld’s men Charging their flank His name is feared in battle One by one the men of Saxony flees home, Death awaits them Shedding blood Meets death at Fraustadt Deluge Through enemy lines Shedding blood No mercy will be given there Standing in line Eye to eye Showing courage Battle formation Judgment day Does not fear death Caroleans to battle Down on your knees, no mercy is given They beg for their lives Shedding blood Meets death at Fraustadt Deluge Through enemy lines Shedding blood No mercy will be given there See how the Russian surrenders, begging for mercy The Swede breaks the code of war Caroleans takes revenge Slaughter their prisoners See how the Russian surrenders, begging for mercy Mass murder, not heroism Caroleans takes revenge Honor is lost One by one the men of Saxony flees home, Death awaits them Shedding blood Meets death at Fraustadt Deluge Through enemy lines Shedding blood No mercy will be given there x2
Poltava	Time has worn the soldiers down Marched for many miles In the eastern lands so cursed Time to make a stand The Tsar has scorched his nations land Nothing to be found Hunger grasp the soldiers heart 20 000 strong Listen excuse for a king Trust me this fight you can't win Poltava Rode to certain death and pain Poltava Swedish soldiers met their bane Poltava Sacrificed their lives in vain Poltava In the shape of morning mist Advancing on their foe Bullets break the silent air Wasted battle plan Swedish forces stand alone King has left command Rule is left to lesser men Waiting for their chance Listen obey my command Hear me or die by my hand Poltava Rode to certain death and pain Poltava Swedish soldiers met their bane Poltava Sacrificed their lives in vain Poltava Russian armies blocked their way 20 000 lost that day They bled the ground Peace they found There's no sign of victory King Carolus had to flee And leave the land Leave command Madness curse your feeble horde Fear me or you'll die by my sword Poltava Rode to certain death and pain Poltava Swedish soldiers met their bane Poltava Sacrificed their lives in vain Poltava x2	Time has worn the army that walked, Wandered many miles Soldiers tired, torn Twenty thousand men The Tsar scorched his own land Nothing was left Torn by hunger and death Was ready for a battle Listen: avert your army Surrender and leave my land Poltava Through smoke and dust they rode Poltava Fought for their lives, row by row Poltava Brave men ascended to heaven Poltava The leadership of the Swedish army Suffered defeat King can no longer fight Wounded he stood by Rehnskiöld rode out into battle Rapier raised for the wind Fought like wave against hardened mountain Forced to retreat Listen You Carolus Rex Fear, for your time is nigh Poltava Through smoke and dust they rode Poltava Fought for their lives, row by row Poltava Brave men ascended to heaven Poltava Killed, fire and death Twenty thousand men in peril So fence on Yellow and blue The last battle of the Caroleans Met death, the day of fate God’s will be done Warriors Listen: avert your army Surrender and leave my land Poltava Through smoke and dust they rode Poltava Fought for their lives, row by row Poltava Brave men ascended to heaven Poltava x2
Long Live the King Konungens likfärd* *Lit: ”Funeral march of the King”	Dreams are seldom shattered by a bullet in the dark Rulers come and rulers go, will our kingdom fall apart? Who shall we now turn to when our leaders lost their heart? Lives are lost, but at what cost? Will the grand dream fall apart? Killed by his own or by his foes Turned the tide 300 years still no one knows The secret remains Broken dreams so grand Sing of his final stand, long live Carolus Brought by soldier's hand Back to the fatherland, long live Carolus Rex Brought him back to Sweden, where we put him in a chest Years of war and agony, now the king can finally rest What will be uncovered from that cold November night? Frederikshald, what happened there? Will it ever come to light? Killed by his own or by his foes Turned the tide 300 years still no one knows The secret remains Broken dreams so grand Sing of his final stand, long live Carolus Brought by soldier's hand Back to the fatherland, long live Carolus Rex For their honor, for their glory, for the men who fought and bled A soldier from Sweden remembers the dead Broken dreams so grand Sing of his final stand, long live Carolus Brought by soldier's hand Back to the fatherland, long live Carolus Rex x3	Death was at the door, this cold winter night Killed, it was written, when his destiny caught up Who will lead us now, in this time about to end? Lost our King, our sorrow is heavy, when his reign has ended. Was the shot fired from his own army? The thought eats away… Three hundred years and no one knows the secret of his death Dead at the realm’s fall. The dream turned to dust, long live Carolus! Carried home by hand Back to Swedish land, long live Carolus Rex! Now we march for Sweden, no songs in our lines Carry our king homeward yet, over mountains and meadows. How shall we remember? Was he a hero or not? Folly or courage? Ask yourself that Was the shot fired from his own army? The thought eats away… Three hundred years and no one knows the secret of his death Dead at the realm’s fall. The dream turned to dust, long live Carolus! Carried home by hand Back to Swedish land, long live Carolus Rex! Final journey a new age dawns will there finally be peace? But we will never be what we once were Dead at the realm’s fall. The dream turned to dust, long live Carolus! Carried home by hand Back to Swedish land, long live Carolus Rex! x3
Downfall of the Empire Ruina Imperii* *Latin In both the English and Swedish version of the album this song is in Swedish, so the right column is just my English translation.	Budet kom på en kall vinternatt Carolus finns ej mer Hemåt fränder Över fjäll, genom bitande köld De går med sänkta huvuden Återvänder Död, väntar Armfeldt och män Död, kungens män, vänder hemåt igen Fränder, bröder, vår stormaktstid är över Vårt rike blöder, fanan står i brand Aldrig, aldrig, aldrig återvända Svea stormaktstid till ända Ambition och en strikt religion Drev svensken uti krig Hårda tider För sitt land, tog han vapen i hand Ett liv för rikets väl Karoliner Krig, givit allt vi förmår Krig, dödens år, satt sitt spår, vi består De togs förgivet Bragda om livet Vem lät det hända Stormaktstid til ända	The message came a cold winter night Carolus is no more Homeward kinsmen Over mountains, through biting cold They walk with lowered heads Returning Death, awaits Armfeldt and men Death, the king’s men, returning home again Friends, brothers Our time as a great power is over Our kingdom bleeds The banner is ablaze Never, never, never to return Sweden’s great power has come to an end Ambition and strict religion Drove the Swedes to war Hard times For his land, he took up arms A life for the good of the kingdom Caroleans War, given all we could War, the year of death, left its mark, we prevail They were taken for granted They lost their lives Who let it happen? The great power has come to an end

It is said the Caroleans were ordered not to shoot until they saw the white in their enemies eyes.
It may be a myth, but it's a testament to their death-defying discipline.