The Lay of a Broken Winged Sparrow Ballad

In this fanfiction story "The lay of a broken winged sparrow" is the name of an iconic ballad in Asmodae, and Carcarron in particular. It is centuries old and was written by Mishuvel The Pale. The Lay (ballad) is based on historic facts, it tells the story of two half brothers - lords of the Twinned Duchy, and their rivalry with a tragic ending. It was also made into song, but hardly anyone sings it after a series of fatal accidents taking place precisely when and where it was heard. This led Asmodians to believe that The Lay (ballad) was an ill luck song. However, it does seem harmless without music and citing Elyan translations becomes quite popular among Elyos nobles, after Kit and Jaya's work becomes known to them.

So far the only time readers witness it being sang is by Jaya, during the journey to the White Barrow. The song once again brings misfortune, since it being heard by Oros brings the Furiae down onto the convoy and slaughter takes place, which further reinforces Jaya's fear of it.