The Neverending Story turtle, also known as Morla the Ancient One, is a giant turtle who appears in the 1979 novel The Neverending Story by Michael Ende. Morla is said to be the oldest creature in Fantastica, and she possesses a vast knowledge of the world. She is also said to be the guardian of the Memory Well, a pool of water that contains all the stories ever told.
Morla plays an important role in the novel, as she helps the young, Atreyu, on his quest to save Fantastica from the Nothing. She provides him with valuable advice and guidance, and she also helps him to understand the importance of stories.
