Vellum
[Library ambience + soft glowing hum]
[Verse 1]
Back in the library, the books whispered low
The glowing Book Three opened, a voice from long ago
“What age is this?” it asked, calm but full of years
Timo answered gently, trying to calm his fears
“Not sure how to answer, but I am human, she’s a mermaid true
I have friends outside — Toes and Kai, a toaster and submarine too
We are in Waterland, seeking answers deep”
The voice paused, then spoke again, ancient and deep
[Pre-Chorus]
“I feel you are half of a whole… this is Age thirty four
But why was I awoken? I feel I am lacking more”
[Chorus — wondrous & mysterious]
Vellum
Ancient book of ages past
Vellum
Memories that stretch so vast
I am incomplete now, only one of twelve I see
Find the rest of me… so I can set you free
[Verse 2]
“I am Vellum,” the voice continued, gentle but reserved
“I know the entire history, but some things stay preserved
Unless all twelve are gathered, I can’t reveal it all
Ask too deep and I will say… no comment, or I plead the fifth, that’s all”
Timo listened closely, heart beating in his chest
“We need to know about the cores, about the hand off quest”
Vellum replied softly, “I know where four others lie
The rest are hidden… almost intentionally, I sigh”
[Pre-Chorus 2]
“Then we shall find them,” Timo said with quiet fire
Vellum glowed brighter, “You may take me on your journey, sire”
[Chorus — wondrous & mysterious]
Vellum
Ancient book of ages past
Vellum
Memories that stretch so vast
I am incomplete now, only one of twelve I see
Find the rest of me… so I can set you free
[Bridge — hopeful]
They left the library, book in hand, ready for the road
To ask the King for permission… and carry this heavy load
[solo]
[Coda]
This may be what I need so I need to ask permission from the king
To bring Vellum with me and find more answers and continue adventuring
Toes and Kai will be ready, we have so much to do now we need to prepare
And be ready to find answers or questions, maybe more than we dare
[key lift]
[Chorus — wondrous & mysterious]
Vellum
Ancient book of ages past
Vellum
Memories that stretch so vast
I am incomplete now, only one of twelve I see
Find the rest of me… so I can set you free
[Outro — tense wonder]
Vellum whispered softly…
This boys seems different from what I know
He is in a house that was assigned wrong
My records will know
I think so anyway
“The journey begins anew.”