The Scythe is the fourth studio album by Italian folk metal band Elvenking.

The Scythe was released on September 14, 2007, through AFM Records in all European countries, and November 7 in the US by Candlelight Records.

This is the first concept album by Elvenking, with lyrics centered on the death of a beautiful woman along with themes of revenge and deceit.

This is also illustrated in the video to "The Divided Heart".

All music by Aydan and Damnagoras except "The Open Breach" by Jarpen.