Gorlab Swamp

Gorlab Swamp is the remains of an ancient town located on the Serpent Isle. It appears in Ultima VII Part Two.

Description
This big swamp separates the souther region of the mainland from everything lying north of it. Due to the enchantment put onto the swamp, it's impossible to cross it without falling asleep and then waking up back at the entrance my magical means. While the acient Ophidians had no trouble going around it, this proves to be a major stumbling block for the settlers from Britannia, thus their settlements are all located south of the swamp, as the only way around the swamp is by ship or using teleportation.

History
Long before the Ophidians made Serpent Isle their home, a sorcerer named Rabindrinath swore to destroy the peaceful town of Gorlab when his efforts to take over the town council and rule its people failed, its people rejecting him. Furious, he swore he would make the people of Gorlab respect his powers. He became obsessed with Dream Crystals and gathered as many as he could find. Because the nature of dream crystals is harmless, the people paid it little mind. Rabindrinath soon gathered enough to form one large Dream Crystal. It’s unclear what Rabindrinath’s original intentions for the Dream Crystal were, but the spell he cast upon it tore a rift in the fabric of the Dream Realm. The explosion pulled the essence of all the townspeople, including Rabindrinath, into the realm. Most villagers slipped into madness. What was left of their tortured souls was being protected by the once town healer, Siranush.

The enchantment on Gorlab swamp was broken when the Avatar confronted Rabindrinath using the Helm of Courage, the Crystal Rose of Love and the Mirror of Truth. Protected by these, the Avatar killed Rabindrinath’s spirit and took the Dream Crystal to Siranush, who destroyed it and freed herself and her people to travel to whatever lies beyond death. Later, the Avatar found here the horrifically disfigured Lady Yelinda after Mad Iolo had skinned her alive.

Inhabitants

 * Rabindrinath
 * Siranush

Trivia

 * Gorlab Swamp is one of the two places where one can find blood moss.