Folklore and Stories of the Dalarn Lowlands

Found below are some of the superstitions and folk stories that some denizens of the Dalarn Lowlands believe in. Where many simply see these as Old Wives' Tales, there are still some that believe wholeheartedly in the tales.

Superstitions

• A tradition that may have been bought from the Dwarven Kingdom of Rhyk'Durgen, it is said that pouring beer or an alcoholic beverage in to a tankard, glass or cup that has already had an alcoholic drink in it is bad luck.
• Some of the residents of the Dalarn Lowlands keep a lost tooth on a string and wear it as a pendant. This is said to grant the wearer the ability to identify who is a witch.
• A superstition that started in the educational institutes of Southdale, if you leave an open book upside-down, you will forget everything you have read within the book.
• It is said that if a child is born with grey eyes, they are likely to be a magic-user.
  

Dolvamen's Drum

Dolvamen was a great Dwarvish Hero in the early days of Arden, travelling the Dalarn Lowlands and slaying many great beasts that would terrorise the locals. Before he died, he gave his drum to the city of Southdale. It is currently held within The Arcane Enclave, and it is said that some ghostly happenings have been sighted around the drum. The legend says that if the Dalarn Lowlands are ever in danger, someone should beat the drum to summon Dolvamen's spirit, so that he may defend the lands once again.

The Green Man

This myth appears around several different forests in the Dalarn Lowlands, including the Forest Realm of Delastari. Locals say they have seen the spirit of a man, appearing to be made of leaves, bushes, twigs and foilage, who wanders the woods. Anyone who follows him beneath the trees is attacked by the Green Man, who seems to summon he very forest himself to aid his fight.

The Widow

Within the coastal town of Silver Bay, you may find the ghost of a widow wandering the streets at twilight. Her husband was said to be unfaithful, and died at sea. Often appearing as an attractive, long-haired woman, she seduces drunken and unfaithful men. Once they are infatuated with her, she reveals her true, ghostly visage and speaks a single sentance. The words the men hear are said to be so horrific it drives them insane.