Vagdavercustis from votIVe by Ophidian Forest

The Rhine it splits the territories
An encampment it lies right here
It's large and it's called Burginatum 
Horses and legions stationed there
The prefect of the Emperor's guard
Named Titus Flavius Constans
Dedicated to a strange goddess
An altar made by craftman's hands

While some were confused by this 
Homage to a foreign goddess
It's wise to see and understand that
Local deities are not less

Vagda, Vagda, Vagdavercustis!

Blessed be this shining armour
Blessed be these sharp lances
Blessed be military virtue
Protectress of Wardancers
Let's dance!

Centuries pass and events leave their secrets
Left as the shards in the ground
Gone is the glory of temple and worship
Answers that can not be found
(One could) Speculate about an enemy raid
Or a tune with a Christian sound... 

Germanic goddess of war
The soil draws your name in time
May the mystery of your face
Be unearthed to see you shine
And tell stories now still untold
May your bronze petals unfold

Vagda, Vagda, Vagdavercustis!

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