Lydia Went to the Crossroads

They say that Lydia Hartunian went down to the Crossroads at the Old Arches, and made a pact with a devil called Mindslayer, to finance her fledgeling railroad and boat tours, as the luxury line is quite expensive, but it takes a full week less to get to Greynor, or transversely, back to Craysilt, althought the trip back is mostly cargo and simple travel fares. The wealthy use the line as much for its alacrity as much as its luxury, now...but had ignored it when Lydia was fiirst opening her dream of a business idea.

Historical Basis

The TPLC™ started out really slow, almost ignored. Then, suddenly, it was all the rage.

Spread

It is a local myth that is interesting mainly to locals and trivia aficionados.

Variations & Mutation

There is one version of this story that says Lydia Hartunian made a pact with Ravelous Nil, rather than a devil. Though one is like as not to another.

Cultural Reception

This one is very specific to several members of the Hartunian Family servant pool.

by H Ogni

This myth is complete bullshit. Never happened. She was just already sort of evil.

Date of First Recording

5426NG

Date of Setting

5426-27NG