Legend

Sailors tell tales of a serpent so vast that it spans entire leagues of the sea, able to appear in the dreams of mortals. The serpent is said to come to those on the verge of great change, either as a guide or a tormentor. It can grant visions of the future or drive a person mad with endless nightmares. Many believe that the Dream Serpent holds the knowledge of the Sunken City of Avalore, and those who dream of it may be fated to uncover the lost city's secrets—or be drowned in their quest.

Old Wives’ Tale

Some say that if you dream of a serpent, you must never look it in the eyes, for doing so will bind you to the sea. Those who dream of the serpent three nights in a row are destined to never return from the Atherion’s depths.