The White Wyrm of Moume Lake
The White Wyrm of Moume Lake is a myth that actively speaks of a wyrm or other draconic presence that dominates the otherwise serene Moume Lake. It is rumored that the wyrm occasionally surfaces and displays its power in a cascade of might, enough to shake the earth and split the waters of the lake as it meant nothing to the ancient creature.
The Wyrm itself has inspired stories of protection and of horror - that the Wyrm is an impartial judge, and that those who meet it are either blessed with a fraction of its power, or consumed and destroyed because the endless hole in their hearts threatens the lake and those who rely on it for life.
Summary
The White Wyrm of Moume Lake is about a creature of immense power that limits itself to the freshwater lake of Moume, and that treats the entire lake as its domain. It is revered by the locals as a creature of god-like power that maintains the lake's fragile peace, and that those who abuse the lake face the full fury of the wyrm's might.
Historical Basis
Historians have argued that the mythical white wyrm is an illusion - how the moon on its fullest nights reflects off the waters and gives the appearance of a great wyrm breaching the surface.
Scientists and naval personnel have a different reasoning - the White Wyrm is actually an ancient Seraxi Leviathan, with distinctive off-coloring - a pearl grey instead of the usual jet black that is expected of the species. Scans performed by research vessels have confirmed the presence of a Leviathan in the waters of Moume Lake, though it cannot be ascertained if the creature is dormant, sedentary, or if the creature is hostile at all, given the lack of attacks on local fishermen and lakeside assets.
Pehambian fishing trawlers do not operate in the Moume Lake, given that the first six trawlers that attempted to cast nets have disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and no traces have been found of the ships or their crew ever since.
Spread
The myth is well known to most of the Moumean peoples, particularly those who live among the lake's shores. Several people across the shores of the Moumean claimed to have seen the legendary wyrm occasionally surface, belching great streams of power before submerging once more.
Cultural Reception
To the Moumean people, the White Wyrm is a protector of their right to the lake and the gifts the lake provides - that the Wyrm itself will judge the intentions of those who utilize the lake, and fight off aggressors and those who seek to taint the lake with their avarice.
In Art
The White Wyrm is often depicted on ship artistry and banners flown by vessels that operate in the lake - a reminder of their heritage, and a form of charm to perhaps ward the creature off.
Date of First Recording
506
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