Lost: The Shapeshifting Village

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Eye on Eberron:
Lost: The Shapeshifting Village
Publication Dungeon Magazine , issue #193
Date August 2011
Publisher Wizards of the Coast
Type Backdrop
Author Keith Baker
Illustrator Adam Paquette
Pages 1-3
Edition 4th ed.
Series Eye on Eberron
Preceded by Kyrzin, the Prince of Slime
Followed by Daask

"The Misplaced Village" is a classic Brelish folktale that has retained its appeal for hundreds of years. The story opens in a town plagued by bandits and war. Into this troubled place wanders a sympathetic traveler, who offers to hide the community from its enemies. Beleaguered and desperate to survive, the villagers embrace his offer.

As the stranger weaves a mighty spell, one of the farmers remembers an ancient proverb: "Beware the gifts of the Traveler ." He tries to stop the ritual, but he is too late. The Traveler is as good as his word: From that day to this, no enemy has found the village -- nor has anyone else.

The name of the village is lost to time, and most people refer to it simply as " Lost ." According to the story, every misplaced thing is drawn to this mysterious destination; hence, when a child's toy goes missing, a Brelish mother might say, "At least it's bringing joy to Lost."

"The Misplaced Village" is a widely known tale in Breland, but only during the last decade has the truth behind the legend come to light.