AD&D - Incorporating the Croatoan legend into your game..

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The Croatoan Roanoke legend surrounds the mystery of the lost colony established in 1587 on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. When Governor John White returned in 1590, he found the settlement abandoned, with only the word “Croatoan” carved into a post, hinting at the nearby Croatoan tribe. Theories about the colonists’ fate include assimilation, relocation, and death from starvation or conflict, making it one of America’s greatest historical enigmas.

Highlights -🗺️

• Roanoke Colony established in 1587 on Roanoke Island.
• John White returned in 1590 to find the colony abandoned.
• Only clue left was “Croatoan” carved into a post.
• “Croatoan” refers to a nearby tribe and island.
• Theories include assimilation, relocation, or death.
• The mystery persists as a historical enigma.
• Roanoke remains a topic of fascination in American history.