Mountain Realm - Shadowlorn [ Full Album ] - Dungeon Synth
Retro Dungeon Synth Ambience for roleplaying from Mountain Realm
👉Bandcamp: https://cryocrypt.bandcamp.com/album/shadowlorn
👉Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/39imSZMZI6JEnLHJbPlDaU
Mountain Realm (of projects Atrium Carceri/Za Frûmi) presents his 3rd album on Cryo Crypt. A mist filled ancient nordic folk tale fantasy that starts in the Whitebark Forest
As the last wisps of sunlight fade, the Whitebark forest succumbs to the Shadowlorn's dark grasp. The ancient trees, once verdant and proud, now stand as skeletal sentinels, their leaves withered and grey. The elves, attuned to the forest's subtle rhythms, feel the Shadowlorn's presence like an open wound, its influence seeping into the land like a chill that cannot be shaken.
In this desperate hour, whispers of a forgotten remedy begin to circulate, spoken in hushed tones around flickering campfires and in the shadowy recesses of the forest. They speak of the Ruby of the Ancients, said to hold the only hope of stemming the Shadowlorn's relentless tide. Hidden deep within the ruins of the Fallen Kingdom, the ruby's existence is a fragile thread, the last lifeline for a world on the brink of collapse.
As the stars begin their slow wheeling in the night sky, the wind stirs, carrying the whispers of the past on its breath. The Fallen Kingdom's crumbling spires, once proud and tall, now stand as a haunting testament to the transience of power. Yet, it is within these ancient stones that the ruby is said to lie, waiting for one brave enough to claim it. The darkness closes in, but the promise of the ruby remains, a desperate gamble against the Shadowlorn's crushing darkness.
Gather your gear, shoulder your pack, and prepare to venture into the shadows of the Fallen Kingdom, where the whispers of the past await, and the promise of the ruby beckons.
Recommended for fans of Nordic Folk, retro CRPGs, and PnP RPGs.
👉Tracklist:
00:00 Leaving Sanctuary
01:47 A Journey with Old Friends
05:15 A Circle of Faun
08:05 Ruins Beyond the Tree Tops
11:56 Fungi Monks of the Moon
14:23 Beneath the Graves of my Brothers
17:17 Bronze Key
19:34 Lights from the Gate
22:53 Spirit of the Elven Prince
25:47 Fallen Kingdom
28:56 Ruby
30:48 Old Friend We Meet Again
33:32 Morning Air
36:15 Returning the Crown
👉Album Link Bandcamp: https://cryocrypt.bandcamp.com/album/shadowlorn
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🎧 About This Track
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✨ Highlights
- ⭐ Reached 1 million+ views milestone
- 🔥 Cozy fireplace atmosphere
- 🎧 High-quality nature recordings
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💡 Listening Tips
- 🔁 Enable looping for continuous relaxation
- 💡 Dim the lights for full cozy effect
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- 📱 Works great through phone speakers or Bluetooth
💬 What Listeners Say
"Retro Dungeon Synth Ambience for roleplaying from Mountain Realm 👉Bandcamp: https://cryocrypt.bandcamp.com/album/shadowlorn 👉Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/39imSZMZI6JEnLHJbPlDaU Mountain Realm (of projects Atrium Carceri/Za Frûmi) pres..."
— @CryoCrypt 👍 67
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"I’m 42, I just discovered dungeon synth - and I feel like it’s been here, watching me all these years going through life knowing I’m supposed to find it - and once found, I feel like I’m being greeted by an old friend of days past…."
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📖 How to Get the Most Out of This Audio
To fully enjoy "Mountain Realm - Shadowlorn [ Full Album ] - Dungeon Synth", we recommend the following approach:
- Set the Scene: Find a comfortable position, dim the lights if possible, and minimize distractions.
- Use Quality Audio: Headphones or quality speakers will enhance the experience significantly.
- Adjust Volume: Keep the volume at a comfortable background level - loud enough to hear, quiet enough to relax.
- Enable Loop: Click the Loop button above for continuous play during your session.
- Try the Mixer: Use our Ambient Sound Mixer below to customize the audio with additional sound layers.
This 39:13 track is ideal for relaxation, focus, sleep. With 1.3M views, it has become a trusted choice for thousands of listeners worldwide.