Wayland

Wayland is the name of a legendary hero of Mercyr who lived c1100. Born the son of a blacksmith, Wayland followed his father and became a smith of some reknown. When bandits began raiding the area around Mornford, he took charge of the villages defences. Defeating the bandit leader in single combat, he succumbed to his wounds.

In honour of his bravery and sacrifice, the villagers erected a large tomb in which to inter his body.