In "Great Tales of Terror and the Supernatural," Pollock experiences a profound sense of relief as he distances himself from the swampy shores of Sulyma. The once daunting landscape shrinks in his view, symbolizing a retreat from his fears and anxieties. As he moves away, the oppressive weight of dread that once surrounded him begins to ease, transforming his emotional state from one of worry to a more liberated feeling.

Previously engulfed by the ominous atmosphere of Sulyma, where the influence of Porroh magic loomed large, Pollock now perceives that the threat he felt was limited to a small, confined area. The overwhelming presence of Porroh, which had suffocated his sense of security, is reduced to a mere shadow as he finds solace in the broader, clearer surroundings of the Mendi uplands.