The island's reputation for making dreams come true made it a much fabled and sought location, but this was a misunderstanding. Unfortunately, the Dark Island's powers brought dreams, not daydreams or longings, to life. Even worse, it brought "dreams that made you afraid of going back to sleep". While in the dark area, visitors imagined their worst nightmares coming true. Men who were trapped on the island, most notably Lord Rhoop, were nearly driven insane with terror.