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A heartbroken man writes letters to his beloved, who is lost in despair. His emotions flow onto the parchment, forming three profound poems.Each poem is a tribute to the struggles she faces, while also assuring her of his unwavering presence through every difficult moment.

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'The Envelope Void of the Words Untold' is the second EP and the third album from the project THAMNOS. It is kept in an Atmospheric, Melodic Death/Doom, & Post Metal/Blackgaze sound

The Distraught Man

The narrator of 'The Envelope Void of the Words Untold' remains anonymous, veiled in sorrow over his beloved's struggle with despondency.Resolute in his refusal to accept her plight, he takes action, composing a series of letters, each addressing a distinct challenge she confronts.These missives comprise five components, commencing with a preface in which he acquaints the recipient with the envelope's contents, and concluding with a postscript in which he pledges unwavering support regardless of the circumstances.

The Dejected Loved One

The recipient of these missives is an unnamed woman grappling with the weight of depression. While her personal details remain elusive, her battle with this affliction is evident.She finds solace in seclusion within her chamber, where she reflects upon happier times from her past.The author of these letters endeavors to impart a renewed perspective on life, though the ultimate impact of this endeavor remains uncertain.

The Writer's Room

The setting where the envelope's contents are crafted is a dimly illuminated room, aglow solely by the soft radiance of candlelight. This chamber serves as the dedicated sanctuary in which the author of the letters has devoted a significant portion of their creative endeavors, composing poems and narratives.Positioned at its center, an ornate table bears witness to the presence of candles, parchment, and ink, each integral to the artistic process.Adorning the room's perimeter, substantial bookshelves house an extensive collection of historical and fiction volumes, lending an air of erudition and inspiration to the surroundings.

The Letters

The missives' content unveils an intricately woven narrative, blending elements of reality with a touch of fiction.Within this constructed world, the author paints a vivid portrayal of the beloved's chamber, comprising only a solitary bed, a window, and a firmly closed door. This deliberate sparseness serves as a poignant symbol, encapsulating the relentless cycle in which the woman finds herself ensnared—a ceaseless oscillation between slumber, a yearning for mental emancipation, and an inability to depart from this stark, disordered realm.Beyond this cloistered chamber, a sylvan expanse unfurls, graced by the presence of a tranquil pond. Within its depths resides a frog, appointed as the forest's sentinel—a guardian figure imbued with profound significance. This idyllic scene serves as a beacon of hope, an emblematic representation of the freedom and promising future that could materialize should the woman heed the narrator's counsel.

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The album's narrative centers around a man's forlorn odyssey, marooned on a deserted island following his vessel's destruction in a tempest triggered by the extraordinary phenomenon known as 'The Eternal Night.' Condemned to an existence of isolation, he clings to the faint glimmer of hope that he is not entirely alone.As he ventures deeper into the island, he grapples with the contemplation of a solitary life. Ultimately, he unearths his longed-for prize, though its manifestation differs from his envisioned outcome.

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"Isle of Hollow Souls" stands as THAMNOS' sophomore album and inaugural Long Play offering. The opus is steeped in the Atmospheric and Melodic Death Metal sound.

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PROLOGUE
Path of the Waves

In the prologue we are immersed in the harrowing tale of a galleon brimming with intrepid adventurers, setting sail from the tranquil shores of Myrrhea. Alas, their quest was interrupted by an enigmatic and scarcely witnessed phenomenon, "The Eternal Night," a time when the sun's brilliance pales, and tempestuous storms stir the seas. The vessel, at the mercy of the raging elements, careened into the treacherous rocky outcrops, unleashing a calamitous impact that left the entire crew either perishing in the brutal collision or succumbing to the merciless depths below.

CHAPTER I
When the Azure Meets Pitch-Black

In Chapter I, we are plunged into the heart-wrenching moment when the galleon's doom seemed inevitable, and all aboard faced a watery grave. Among the doomed souls was Maalak, who, upon losing consciousness, found himself trapped beneath the waves. He resigned himself to his destiny and prepared for the final embrace of death. Yet, as fate would have it, an obscure entity appeared before him, extending a helping hand and rescuing him from the clutches of the abyss.

CHAPTER II
Isle of Hollow Souls

As Maalak awakens upon the shore of a desolate island, he surveys the wreckage of his ship with a heavy heart, bereft of his companions. His thoughts turn inward, filled with melancholy and yearning for his homeland, while pondering the possibility of being stranded here for eternity. Gazing upon the mysterious isle, he contemplates the enigma that it presents, hopeful to discover any semblance of civilization that might offer him aid in his plight.

CHAPTER III
Rite of Becoming

When Maalak ventures deeper into the heart of the island, he is seized by waves of anxiety, consumed by the memory of his fallen comrades. He reflects upon the notion that death is a sacred rite, wherein individuals become a part of the greater forces of water, earth, and wind. He finds himself grappling with the stark realization that his friends have been reduced to mere memories, and that future generations will traverse this same land, ignorant of the tragedies that have unfolded upon its shores.

CHAPTER IV
Cerberus' Shrine Entrance

As Maalak wanders through the forest, he chances upon a colossal, dilapidated shrine, once dedicated to the revered deity, Cerberus, the great protector of humanity. It strikes him as a cruel irony of fate, for the shrine lies in utter ruin, with its gates thrown wide open, leaving it vulnerable and unprotected. The solemn stillness that envelops the shattered sanctuary is the only remnant of its former sacredness.

CHAPTER V
Married to the Silence

Following his journey past the desecrated shrine of Cerberus, Maalak is drawn to the sight of a grand metropolis on the distant horizon. Yet, as he approaches the city, his heart sinks as he discovers that it lies in ruins, devoid of any living soul. The bleak realization of being stranded on this forsaken isle, isolated from all humanity, consumes him with despair. In the midst of his bleak reverie, he spies a cloaked figure, blood staining their hands and eyes. But he dismisses the macabre sight as a mere figment of his imagination, choosing to press on undaunted.

CHAPTER VI
Devils May Cry

As Maalak roamed the desolate suburbs and outskirts of the city, his heart heavy with despondency, he encountered a weeping figure standing alone on the empty street. The woman appeared to be in a state of distress and disarray, with tears streaming down her face and her body trembling. As he drew closer, Maalak was aghast to see that her tears were tinged with blood, and that her eyes had turned as black as the void. In a flash, the woman's consciousness entered Maalak's soul, revealing the stark truth of his destiny. And in that moment, Maalak was transformed into a demon, akin to the enigmatic woman before him.

EPILOGUE
...Yet With Pungent Blood

In the aftermath of his transformation into a demon, Maalak experienced a moment of clarity, realizing that the enigmatic being who had rescued him from the depths and appeared to him in the city was none other than himself. He came to understand that his destiny was inevitable, and that he could not resist its pull. With the realization that the demon woman was the sole inhabitant of the island, Maalak found solace in the fact that he need not suffer the isolation alone, for they could now spend eternity together as the Hollow Souls.

A celestial phenomenon that transpires only once every century. Its appellation is derived from the moon's masking of the sun, resulting in a month-long eclipse that can feel interminable for mere mortals. This astronomical event obfuscates the sun's luminosity, casting a pall of darkness over the diurnal hours, rendering day nearly indistinguishable from night.During this epoch, the seas are fraught with tempestuous turmoil, rendering maritime travel impossible. Precipitation, in various forms, intensifies, causing water levels to rise and deluges to inundate the land. The existence of those who reside in this period is fraught with tribulation.The Eternal Night is a time when the divine exhibit their omnipotence, and are able to communicate with humanity, albeit not all are able to do so. The monks who reside in monasteries scattered throughout the world are the principal conduit through which such communication is established.Moreover, there are some who have been fortunate enough to have their desires fulfilled by invoking the gods, yet they must be willing to offer recompense in exchange for their boon.

Maalak

The protagonist of 'Isle of Hollow Souls' is Maalak, an intrepid adventurer, and trader hailing from the island of Myrrhea. Setting sail on a voyage with a multitude of fellow seafarers, their aspirations were swiftly and dramatically shattered upon the encounter with 'The Eternal Night,' a celestial phenomenon that only graces the heavens once in a century.In an unforeseen turn of events, this calamitous event wrought a cataclysmic tempest that claimed the lives of all but Maalak, leaving him marooned and desolate upon an uninhabited island. With a heart yearning for companionship and hope, Maalak tirelessly scoured the land in search of others, yet all his efforts proved futile.However, as fate would have it, his quest led him to cross paths with a sobbing maiden named Araya, who unbeknownst to him was cursed to be a demon during the previous 'Eternal Night'. She transformed Maalak into a being akin to herself, thereby ending their isolation and granting them the solace of each other's company for all of eternity.This entire saga was inextricably bound to Maalak's destiny. During his odyssey, he encountered an enigmatic entity who later transpired to be none other than his own future self. These ethereal visions served to guide him to his ultimate fate.

Araya

A demonic figure who once walked the earth as a mere mortal. A century before the events chronicled in 'Isle of Hollow Souls,' the island was teeming with life, including Araya, an orphan whose quest for companionship proved elusive.Bereft of love, the girl endured agony under the care of those who spurned her.In a serendipitous turn of events, while in the Shrine of Cerberus, Araya chanced upon a tome revealing 'The Eternal Night,' and learned of its imminent arrival. With great fervor, she resolved to beseech the divine for potent abilities, vowing to exact retribution upon those who had wronged her. And so, when the fateful night transpired, Araya's wish was granted, yet at a steep cost: eternal solitude and sorrow.Through her newfound power, the girl unleashed a merciless carneage, leaving the isle devoid of any other living soul. But this was not the end of her pact with the gods. Another 100 years had to pass before the next 'Eternal Night,' and only then could Araya be granted a companion - on the condition that she cursed another person. That person turned out to be none other than Maalak, crossing paths with the demon in the throes of his exile.

The Shrine of Cerberus

Amidst the varied topography of Cerberea, the Shrine of Cerberus stands tall as one of its most noteworthy landmarks. This grand temple was once home to the Cerberus Monastery and served as their place of worship. The edifice comprises several rooms, including a dining hall, chambers, and a library, which held a vast collection of books on mythology, theology, and history. Among these volumes was a tome chronicling the fateful 'Eternal Night,' which was later stolen by Araya and employed to her own advantage.Aside from being a center of faith, the monastery also acted as a source of healing for the islanders. The seclusion of Cerberea from the outside world made it vulnerable to numerous unexamined illnesses, which the monks endeavored to study and cure.Tragically, during the previous 'Eternal Night,' Araya carried out a massacre of all the inhabitants of the island, including the Cerberus Monks. In the aftermath of the horrific event, the once-grand shrine gradually fell into ruin and disrepair.Despite its decay, the shrine's towering gates remain a testament to its former glory. These colossal entrances were adorned with intricate ornaments and bore the likeness of Cerberus, the deity who safeguarded both humanity and the island. Depicted above the gates was a hound with three heads, emblematic of Cerberus himself. Regrettably, as the shrine continued to crumble, its gates became dislodged and fell to the ground.

The City of Kamorr

Kamorr, a metropolis situated at the very heart of Cerberea, was once a thriving hub of thousands of people from all walks of life. However, the infamous 'Eternal Night' saw the city fall victim to the brutal onslaught of Araya, resulting in the slaughter of its entire populace.Prior to its ruin, the city was characterized by a stark contrast of poverty and affluence. Regrettably, the majority of its populace lived in squalor and suffered from numerous afflictions. Homelessness, orphanhood, and public deaths were all too common, and the city's isolation made relief efforts all but impossible. Only the selfless monks of the Cerberus Monastery strove to combat the city's hardships, tirelessly researching cures and addressing issues.Adjoining the city lay the suburbs, largely inhabited by farmers and the less fortunate.Following Araya's massacre, the once-thriving city was reduced to a veritable ghost town, its once-majestic buildings and vibrant shops and stalls falling into a state of disrepair and abandonment.

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The demonic deity known as Raven has shattered the preternatural confines that her almighty brother, Thamnos, had so carefully crafted. Awash with centuries of rage and exiled frustration, this powerful demoness dispatches her offspring to lay waste to all of humankind. Amidst the chaos and carnage, a man named Khorviir finds himself at the mercy of these bloodthirsty ravens, wracked with remorse for his beloved hometown of Davriss as it succumbs to the onslaught. However, in his final moments, Thamnos bestows new life upon Khorviir, charging him with the arduous task of imprisoning his own sister once and for all. This fateful event would come to define the very start of the calendar, as Year Zero of the ANR (After Night of the Raven) Epoch.

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"Night of the Raven" stands as a veritable opus in the realm of Folk/Melodic Death Metal, serving as the inaugural offering from the project known as THAMNOS. This EP serves as an alluring gateway into the universe of "The Chronicles of Thamnos," narrating the pivotal event that shaped its very essence.

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CHAPTER I
Night of the Raven

The opening chapter descibes the beginning of the 'Night of the Raven'. During this period, a foreboding stillness would envelope the land, with the celestial bodies themselves seeming to bleed an ominous shade of crimson. The raucous screeching of the avian inhabitants of the island, their wings beating frenetically in the inky darkness, served as an eerie harbinger of the terror that was about to be unleashed upon the unsuspecting populace. As night fell, the hapless denizens of Ravea would awaken to a sense of profound unease, their minds assailed by a cacophony of terrifying sounds.

CHAPTER II
Falling Leaves

The second chapter of this tale bears witness to the dramatic journey of Khorviir, the central protagonist of the narrative. In a heart-wrenching scene, he finds himself beset upon by the rapacious horde of ravens, their razor-sharp talons rending his flesh as he tumbles to the earth below a towering tree. In his final moments, as he lays dying, he ruminates on the idyllic splendor of his beloved hometown, Davriss, which now lay imperiled by the same malevolence that sought to extinguish his own life. As his consciousness begins to fade, Khorviir bears witness to the world he has known and loved being torn asunder before his eyes. Yet, even as his mortal coil begins to unravel, he is imbued with a sense of burgeoning power, an otherworldly force that surges forth from within him, casting off the fetters of his mortality.

CHAPTER III
Thamnos

As Khorviir's mortal coil is poised on the precipice of oblivion, Thamnos, the Constructor of the world and brother of Raven, seizes control of his lifeless form, propelling him towards the epicenter of the calamitous events that have gripped Ravea - Raven herself. In a titanic confrontation atop the peak of the Cage Mountain, Khorviir battles the demonic goddess. Through the newfound strength born of his connection to Thamnos, he emerges victorious, subduing the malevolent Raven and consigning her to her prison once more. With his mission accomplished, Thamnos relinquishes his hold on Khorviir's body, allowing the hero's life force to ebb away. Though his mortal existence may be extinguished, his legacy will endure describing him the savior of humanity.

The Night of the Raven stands as a pivotal moment that inaugurates the ANR (After Night of the Raven) epoch, an era of history that has endured to this day. This seminal event saw the demonic goddess Raven, sibling to the Constructor, Thamnos, break free from her supernatural imprisonment, unleashing untold chaos and devastation upon the world of mortals.Yet even amidst this maelstrom of destruction, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of Khorviir, a fallen soul who was granted new life by the benevolent Thamnos, charged with the daunting task of re-imprisoning his own sister and thus bringing order back to the world once more.

Khorviir / Thamnos

Khorviir, a common male civilian residing in the serene town of Davriss, had been leading an ordinary life until the Night of the Raven disrupted his placid existence. It was during this fateful event that Khorviir found himself atop the lofty Cage Mountain, mercilessly attacked and ultimately perishing under the razor-sharp talons of the avian predators.In a remarkable turn of fate, Thamnos resurrected Khorviir and employed him as a vessel to vanquish his own sister, Raven. Having fulfilled his mission, Khorviir breathed his last when Thamnos relinquished control over him.Subsequent to his demise, Khorviir was immortalized as one of the most celebrated and revered heroes in the annals of history. He was laid to rest at the very spot where he had fallen, beneath a tree whose branches had once sheltered him in his final moments.

Raven

Raven, the nefarious goddess of death and darkness, stands as the matron of all ravens and a sibling to the divine Thamnos.Fearing the imminent danger that Raven posed to his beloved people, her brother Thamnos placed her in captivity within an elevated cage atop a lofty mountain. However, despite her prolonged confinement, the demonic deity eventually broke free from her bonds to unleash her wrath upon the world.In a momentous act of valor and determination, Thamnos succeeded in quelling the ominous Raven, wielding a mortal vessel in the form of the valiant Khorviir to vanquish the deity and restore peace to the realm.

The Town of Davriss

Nestled within a verdant valley, cradled by the embrace of towering mountains and sylvan glades, lies Davriss, a modest home to a humble populace of a thousand souls. At its heart flows a placid river, its source ensconced upon the very peaks that encircle the town, affording its denizens a life of tranquil repose.Yet, this idyllic existence is abruptly disturbed by the arrival of the Night of the Raven, when the Cage Mountain, a formidable summit that looms above the city, becomes the site of a perilous battle that shatters the city's tranquility.

The Cage Mountain

In close proximity to the Town of Davriss lies a majestic mountain, renowned for serving as a repository for the fabled 'cage' which incarcerates the nefarious deity, Raven.According to legend, the god Thamnos, in an effort to protect the populace, enshrined the cage atop the mountain's apex. Prior to the cataclysmic events that came to be known as the 'Night of the Raven', the cage was relegated to the realm of myth, and scarcely anyone believed in its veracity. Nonetheless, the mountain held a sacred significance for some, who utilized it for religious observances.During the 'Night of the Raven', Khorviir, a resident of Davriss, was ruthlessly slaughtered by the raven horde upon this very mountain. Later, when Thamnos restored Khorviir to life, the mountain served as the battleground upon which the epic clash with Raven was fought

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