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Eye on Eberron:
Lost: The Shapeshifting Village |
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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.