1) Utopki are mythical creatures that lived in the lakes and bogs of the region. They were said to be mischievous but not devilish. One utopek took revenge on some shoemakers after being driven from his lake. 2) Bies refers to both a wealthy landowner and the devil. The landowner was a cruel man who was rumored to have made a deal with the devil. His farm eventually burned down but local legends say his laughter can still be heard in the woods. 3) Groups of students searched the areas but did not find the utopek or bies, though they discovered possible clues like a tree house or molehill that may have been signs