"Ode to the Queen" was a song of the Second Era sung by few of the Summerset Archipelago during the reign of Ayrenn I Arana, and during the Three Banners War.
The song, looking favourably upon Ayrenn, was often not appretiated among commoners in most Altmeri establishments who greatly disliked their queen and her rule.
Lyrics[]
This song's for our Queen, our beautiful elf,
who would not be held up there on a shelf.
She sang and she danced, and she studied the past,
but her time as princess, it would not last.
Ayrenn, Ayrenn,
where have you been?
No time for court intrigue,
and now you rule as Queen.
She ran from the dresses, she ran from the pomp,
she could not right stomach more high elven wrong.
Our future leader sailed from our shores,
to High Rock, Skyrim, and more.
Now what did she do while she was away?
She met sword-dancers and taught them to sway,
Fought bears, ran dungeons, drank mead with the Nords,
not once was she ever bored.
When push came to shove and her father lay dead,
she aimed for the Isles to put a crown on her head.
And we welcomed her back,
with a cheer and a dance.
Now let's all at once, now eagles advance!
Ayrenn, Ayrenn,
you are a great queen.
We toast to your health,
by moon, stars, and green.
Quotes[]
That song is like to end with a sword through your gut. You'd best clear off before I take it upon myself.
—A high elven innkeep warning X against singing "Ode to the Queen"