Ask anyone in the Duchy of St. Cuthbert how Black Hill got its name and they'll tell you about Old Night Hill, whose ancient megaliths were plundered to settle and defend the town.
But ask an elder of Black Hill and they will look about, spit on the ground and tell you the tale of Sonya Haas. They will tell you about her unfaithful husband, Jasper, and the Pitch Steed she conjured forth with her spite, blood, and innocence.
Riding the beast, she harried Jasper down for a full day and night before murdering him and then turned to the harlot he was cavorting with.
Most agree, Sonya is long dead, but that starless stallion may still be seen stalking the lands around Black Hill. Some say its looking for a rider craving vengeance, so that it may have purpose once again.
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