Local Legends

People still talk about those here and there:

1. The Ironwood Phantom Train
   Decades ago, a ghostly train was said to traverse the old, abandoned tracks beneath Bloodroot Valley. Witnesses claim to see glowing eyes in the windows and hear a spectral whistle at midnight. Some believe it carries lost Garou, other spirits, or even pentex-tainted fomori, condemned to ride until the city finds balance.

2. The Whispering Greenbelt
   The oldest trees of the Greenbelt are rumored to murmur advice, warnings, or threats to those who linger too long. Locals speak of travelers led astray, never to return, or children inspired to heroics by unseen voices. Garou treat the area with reverence, saying the trees themselves are guardians of Gaia’s will, and that disrespect can invite wrathful consequences.

3. The Lantern of Wyrdbark
   Deep in Wyrdbark Thicket, locals speak of a lone lantern that drifts through the dense undergrowth at night. It is said to appear before those who are lost or morally compromised, guiding—or misleading—them depending on their intentions. Garou say it is the spirit of an ancient Wyld guardian, testing the hearts of mortals and kindred alike.

4. Bloodroot’s Red Mist
   During certain nights, a crimson fog rises from Bloodroot Valley, covering the forest floor and turning moonlight into a dim red glow. Those who enter report disorientation, strange visions, and sometimes encounters with long-dead Garou ancestors. Folk say it’s the Wyrm’s lingering touch, or conversely, the forest’s own protective aura manifesting to hide sacred sites from intrusion.

5. The Ironwood Gargoyle
   Atop one of Midtown’s older tenements sits a grotesque gargoyle rumored to move at night. Witnesses claim it stalks criminals, petty thieves, and corrupt officials, vanishing by dawn. Some believe it is a shapeshifted Garou or spirit of vengeance, while others think it’s a Wyrm-corrupted entity playing games with the city’s morality.