Old Brennan swears he saw it — twelve feet tall with eyes like coals, chased him three miles back to town. Young Mira found a footprint twice as long as any creature should. The Miller twins heard a howl that shook the mountainside and claim it called them both by name.
So what’s up on Hollow Hill? SOMETHING’S UP THERE STILL! The crowd joins in on the playful, skeptical chorus, debating between verses whether it’s a mad bear, an ancient spirit, or just stories told. The song never decides — and neither does the tavern.
“To the Beast!” “TO THE BEAST!” (Someone in the distance: “I’m telling you, it’s REAL!”)