Montblanc "Liar" Norland is depicted in a North Blue fairy tale as a trickster and liar who fabricated the story of a golden city on Jaya. He maintained his story even up to his execution.
Norland was a brown-haired man, most notably recognized by a large chestnut on his head. This distinctive feature was passed down to his descendants.
He had a well-built physique and was often seen wearing a black coat and an orange scarf.
After his execution, Norland's image became distorted over the years due to the disgrace attached to his name. Consequently, whenever someone refers to Norland, the image that commonly comes to mind is that of an ever-smiling fool.
This defaced image is frequently illustrated by artists in children's books, where his nose is shaped like a spork.
In reality, Norland was an honest and good-hearted man, brave and caring towards others, despite what history remembers him as. He was carefree and had a strong sense of determination, along with being friendly. His only flaw seemed to be acting without consulting others (such as cutting down the Shandians' sacred trees), but he did so believing it was (and usually was) for the best.
The Norland depicted in stories is a grinning fool who often embarked on long expeditions, returning with tales that seemed unbelievable. Ultimately, his boastful claims about a city of gold led to his downfall, costing him his life.
