Category:The Colossus

There are many legends told by the people of Eibolen but, none are known quite as well known as the legend of the stone colossus. It has been passed down across the lands of Eibolen for generations. It has become somewhat of a fairy tale that mothers tell their children when their children lay down to slumber.

As the legend goes, the first settlers to land upon the island of Eibolen believed they had found an island paradise. But, they soon found themselves at the mercy of the many  giant beasts and monsters that inhabited the island. The great beasts seemed to favor the taste of humans more than the taste of the smaller beasts upon the island. Many of the settlers lost their lives to the hands of these massive beasts as entire settlements were destroyed. Just as all hope seemed lost, a great thundering sound was heard from the north. Not knowing what had occurred, the settlers feared the worst and prayed for salvation. Soon, the settlers heard a new sound coming from a distance. They sounded like cries and yelps of great pain. Not long after this, the earth began to shake over and over again. The next thing that the settlers heard were the sound of the thundering foot falls of the many great beasts as they neared the settlement. This time, though, they were much faster and much heavier... almost as if the beasts were running away from something. As the beasts fled, the settlers emerged from their homes to see a truly terrifying sight. A massive stone colossus as big as a mountain could be seen walking towards them. Every step it took make the ground shake and It's body appeared to glow a vibrant blue with ancient rune symbols. But, what happened next left the settlers wondering if perhaps this beast was an answer to their prayers. With it's massive and mighty hammer, it struck down one of the hulking beasts that had terrorized the settlers for so long. Over the next few days, the people continued to feel the quakes and the beasts cry out in pain. Then, just as quickly as the colossus appeared, it disappeared. Some believe that it slumbers within the mountains to the north. Others say that it returned to the sea. None truly know if the colossus ever actually existed but all longed to believe the legend of the colossus. They say that if ever the great beasts should return, the colossus will rise again to defend and protect the people.