Released June 4, 2021 — Described as “migration era battle music” by fans, ‘Wolves of Hyrkania (Aujum Unplugged)’ is the folkish cut of Draugablíkk’s first concept EP.
Wolves of Hyrkania (Aujum Unplugged) harkens back in time to the Migration Era, which saw battle and intrigue between the Goths and the Huns. The complex and often brutal relationship between the Scandinavian Goths and the Hunnic steppe warriors is mentioned in the Eddas, like the poem Hlöðskviða contained in Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks. Old English, Danish, and Roman literary sources also provide valuable insight into the mysterious Huns.
Tracklist:
- Ride to War (Aujum Unplugged)
- Fearless We Stand Tall (Aujum Unplugged)
- Where the Spirit Wills (Aujum Unplugged)
Listen here.
“The Gothic kingdom was shrouded in mystery and intrigue, fueling legends and rumors of dark and mystical forces at work within its walls.”
The might and kingship of the Goths and the masterful archery of the horse-born Huns came to be known, feared, and respected across Europe during the Dark Ages. Goths and Huns banded together and became known as the Gothunni, the Ostrogoths, and eventually set up a kingdom in Ravenna, Italy.
The Gothic Kingdom rose to prominence during the Dark Ages, as the legacy of the horse-borne Goths and the Huns influenced the Roman Empire and the free lands of Europe like Scandinavia and Germany. The kingdom, located in Ravenna in Italy, was known for its power, wealth, and cultural achievements.
Under the rule of the great King Theodoric, the Gothic Kingdom became a center of learning and the arts, attracting scholars and artists from all over the world.
The deeds of the Goths are shrouded in mystery and intrigue, fueling legends and rumors of dark and mystical forces at work within its kingdom’s walls. The legacy of the Goths and the Huns is a haunting reminder of their power and allure.
