The Lost Folk of Greed Grave
Summary
There was a folk that lived within a cave system of the Greed Grave Mountain. The people had dug deep into the mountain out of their greed for treasures. The cave system became increasingly complex but also unstable and eventually collapsed, burying the whole mountain folk alive under stone, dirt, and dust.
Historical Basis
It isn't known if this was an actual historical event as there is no one left that could tell the truth or confirm the myth. Additionally, the greed grave mountain can't be thoroughly investigated as it is almost impassable, and the alleged caves can't be entered due to the collapsed entries.
Evidence of existence
Some stories are told by visitors of the greed grave mountain, stating that there are visibly artificial cave entries into the mountain. They also said that symbols and marks are carved into the rock next to and household items lying around nearby entries. Moreover, there are indicated paths and streets between the cave entries. They are only marked as nature slowly reclaims the place.Spread
The myth is widely spread within the areas right next to greed grave mountain but isn't commonly known by people that live in far distant regions. It is primarily handed down orally.
Variations & Mutation
As this myth is primarily handed down orally, only the core, written down above within the summary, remains as is. Information about the mountain folk themselves and the way of their life, as well as the resource or treasure they've dug after, vary from storyteller to storyteller.
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