Wizards of Aldur
Magician's Gambit


4.5
superb

Review

by snekks fer dinnah USER (11 Reviews)
August 2nd, 2024 | 12 replies


Release Date: 01/13/2024 | Tracklist

Review Summary: these wizards will make you jizzard

Dumgum Sint is an unusual genre. No one initally seeks it out on his own, yet those who hear its call are entranced, chosen specifically by the Dungeon. Invoked and siphoned by some of the original kvltists in Mortiis and Burzum, portals to the world of Dumgum Sint have since been opened across the globe, many such through accident and coincidence.

But no conjuration by the Wizards of Aldur is pure chance. On Magician's Gambit their vast study of the ancient magicks discovered mere decades ago is highly evident, as they take hold of that raw energy and concentrate it into crystalline mana. There are spells suitable for summoning mighty but amicable monsters big and small, incantations to subdue the most rabid demons, and miraculous charms capable of inducing a good night's sleep. The Wizards have thought of it all, and rather than keep their arcane knowledge to themselves, they wish to share it here with you now.

Sit in The Cave of the Council of the Gods and hear their wisdom, witness the great skill of a particular Wizard in a Blizzard as he manipulates the harshest ice winds, and mourn at The Ghost Ruins of Maragor lest you join their fate. The Gift of Life is just that, while The Vale of Ardur I recalls a certain other greenland known to the Hero of Time.

The Wizards have so mastered their craft they give you the opportunity to meet the serene Aldur, Living God of the Vale himself, who bestows peace and joy upon all who visit. Experience and take part in the powerful Hymns to Ul in Crystal Caverns, a spiritual rebirth not to be missed. Finally behold the historical Wizard Duel in Dread City, a recorded vision salvaged from eons ago depicting the climax to the dimensions' most tumultuous era, a time gratefully beyond any mortal mnemonics. The Wizards have created an image so lucid you shall take oath it is real and happening before your very eyes and ears, but don't worry, the apparition has yet to manifest any observable side effects (disclaimer: beyond recurrent and habitual nightmares and a less symptomatic but somewhat troubling deluded entitlement to unmerited glory).

So come along and be party to The Magician's Gambit, the most unexpected journey in recent memory.



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ToSmokMuzyki
August 2nd 2024


12278 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

it takes a special ablum to inspire the sMoK to write a review. didnt mean to make it sound like an ad for a vacation resort but thats where the spirit led me

ToSmokMuzyki
August 2nd 2024


12278 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

damn it gary did it already

Hawks
August 2nd 2024


92883 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Omg lets go.

Orb
August 2nd 2024


9463 Comments


a smok 4.5 u kno its gonna be real bad. tbh good review tho so posd' nonetheless!

ToSmokMuzyki
August 2nd 2024


12278 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

only bda to ppl who hate aventures

also just found out this project is directly based on a fantasy series so my made up audio-and-song-title-only inspired lore is most certainly wrong so much for thinking it was original LOL

Orb
August 2nd 2024


9463 Comments


originality ended a century ago didn't ya hear the news?

Hawks
August 2nd 2024


92883 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Album is one of the best of the year.

pizzamachine
August 2nd 2024


27531 Comments


Dat summary insta pos’d

ToSmokMuzyki
August 2nd 2024


12278 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

ScuroFantasma
Emeritus
August 2nd 2024


12177 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Gotta check this ASAP

Hawks
August 2nd 2024


92883 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Yes you do bro.

ScuroFantasma
Emeritus
August 3rd 2024


12177 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Hearing a lot of late Burzum influence on this thing so far



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