Lux Occulta

I didn't start this wicked game
Neither were the rules of play mine
You invited me to the chessboard
Your pieces are white?
Fine I'll take black...
Clever and cruel opening
King sacrifices his baby son
White knights move decidedly
Strange are the ways of black goats
Send your messengers up North
They will bring you coldness and doubt
Send your messengers down south
They will bring you decay and distrust
Send your messengers to the west
They will bring discouragement and disappointment