The Story of Epitar Part 1

In the history of the Gutterscape, in a time not long past, some decades ago (time passes strangely in the Gutterscape), many prodigals were excited about a new land that was being explored -- The Spires of Shadow. A party of explorers, surveyors, cartographers, spies, musicians, and mighty fighters was dispatched into this land by Queen Glory determine its value, and to map out its borders. Deep within the Spires of Shadow, however, they discovered that they were not alone! A Resident called Epikroadis met them beneath the spires, and all were slain. At the mere presense of Epikroadis, their flesh was turned to black, and they dropped dead upon the ground.