"In an age long past, the world was thrown into turmoil, covered by the darkness of Demechrelle's taint." "Her what?" "It spread across many lands, from Tolmeshal to the Pyrale Mountains, none could escape the destruction wrought by Demechrelle's taint." "Stop using that word." "Any with the misfortune of laying eyes upon the darkness would look to the skies in desperation, both fearful and awed by the sight of Demechrelle's taint." "Okay, now I know you're doing this on purpose." "But t'was not all bad - at least it smelled nice." "A ton of people died, you ass."