The still death

The silent lake is known for its stillness and calm, the elves however tell of when its weather was more fierce, they speak of storms raging across it, wrecking small ships, and drowning many men. In those days we're told ships were massive, four-decked behemoths that sailed through the center. In one particularly vicious storm, the captain of one of these behemoths refused the advice of the dock masters and set sail, it never reached its destination.
Why do I tell you this I hear you ask, Well they say every so often when the sea is particularly calm and still, the ship rises from the depts and prays on those who wish to take advantage of the calm, storm-corrupted pirates raid the unsuspecting ship, led some say by the enraged quartermaster, others talk of a barnacle infected captain.
While these seem like only ghost stories, many a ship has failed to arrive on truly clear days, only to be found later completely abandoned.

-Quartermaster Varrik to new sailors

Spread

Popular amongst those that sail the silent lake.

Variations & Mutation

This is an earlier version of The silent fury and drowned forsaken before the truth was found though it is still told.

Date of Setting

Pre-Illithid

Related Species

• Elves