The epilogue (IV) (the poem of love and evil)

For further context 

This is the last and final movement of the whole entire series.  The whole entire suite took me from December 2022 to the January 2025.  Which this may have took the longest, if not the betrayal or the origins.  The rejection for some reason took me the least amount of time, though it was the most important movement.

This is where all problems are resolved, if not further extended. 

Plot summary for those who need it:

This final movement reflects the aftermath of deception, betrayal, and manipulation. Ross finds unexpected support as Fiona and the Girls take his side, offering moments of solidarity amidst the chaos. Aldric continues to plot, holding meetings and spreading misinformation, particularly misleading Clara, who is unrelated to the unfolding conflicts.

At a gathering, Ross’s attention turns to Isolde, whose flirtations pull him into a state of confusion and emotional conflict. An interlude offers a reflective pause, followed by the sunrise—a moment of fragile hope.

Tension peaks as Aldric reveals a secret, testing Ross’s courage. The Rejection Rings are mockingly forged, representing the last remnants of Aldric’s manipulative control. Ross confronts Aldric, struggling to reclaim his dignity and agency.

A few days later, Aldric arranges a civil meeting with Ross, only for the portrait of Aldric to be used as a tool of public humiliation. In this final act, the dynamics of power, trust, and social perception are laid bare, closing the cycle of conflict and leaving Ross to reflect on all that has passed

(important crotale to marimba playability). Since this project was divided by other projects most of the percussion parts aren't constant in variant number the first movement had for mallet parts if there are any extra remaining people, then quick mallet changes could be performed by them.