Lost and Away

Lost and Away was a traditional elfin fireside ballad sang by the Fair Folk on Faerûn.

"Even the sun, it looks for my love Where lies she now, where can she be? Cruel hawk's talons a-downed my dove Look in valley, deep glade and lea Even the wind is calling my love Crying mournful, crying high Cruel hawk's talons a-downed my dove Laughter lost e'er, in silence die  Even the moon, it weeps for my love Lost and fallen, oh so far away Cruel hawk's talons a-downed my dove Where she lies now, none can say  Even the deepnight remembers my love Cold of the tomb, patient the grave Cruel hawk's talons a-downed my dove Too late too late her life to save  Even her sword it sings for my love Singing, sighing, echoing her name Cruel hawk's talons a-downed my dove So I'll fall on it now, this sadness to tame  Even the forests will miss our love No more our dancing, no more our glee Cruel hawk's talons a-downed my dove I'll join her in silence, from sadness be free..."

- Excerpt from Lost and Away translated into Common

History
This folksong was known to adventuress and a Harper Sharanralee of the 14 century DR. This ballad in full was likely included in Sharanralee's recoded work – Ballads and Lore of One Dusty Road, that can be found in the library fortress of Candlekeep.