Jörmungand, The World Serpent

Residing in the deepest areas of the vast oceans is Jörmungand, the World Serpent, a dragon so large it's said he can encircle the entire world if he chooses. Legend has it that the serpent was cast out by the gods and into the bottomless abyss of the ocean where he grew to an unimaginable size and strength, emerging when the mood strikes.

Jörmungand's head is easily 50 feet wide and his body equally as gargantuan. This dragon has no wings, but instead has a body so vast it can encircle the entire worlds. Jörmungand's body typically remains coiled and withing a 10-mile radius of his head, depending on the depth of the water. He may also choose to Earth Glide, which affords him more room if need be. While stretched around the globe, Jörmungand can even grasp his own tail if he wishes to do so. It is foretold that if Jörmungand grasps his tail and releases, it will bring about the beginning of the end of the world.

Hoping for safe passage, sailors make a sacrifice to the Serpent by tossing precious metals and items of magic into the darkest depths of the ocean. One can only speculate at the amount of treasure that may rest at the bottom of these areas, leagues deep and far away from any would-be adventurers. There has never been a time when the tale of Jörmungand was not told, as offerings have been given to him for longer than recorded history.