Despite repeated attempts to de-scent Him, the scent never truly faded - it had lessened temporarily, but it inevitably returned.  As a last resort, a brave volunteer named Amora undertook a mission to become the sole Putrid under The Reeking One's command, and, betraying his confidence, deliver him unto his enemies. Amora had succeeded, and in a final desperate attempt to sanctify The Reeking One, submerged him in one of Aroma's aromatic glades. A shriek cut through the air, and, following this, Aroma's glade lost its scent -  as did The Reeking One, now returned to Reík. Humanity rejoiced at the destruction of such a virulent power, and celebrated for days to come. They dared not document this century long war with The Reeking One lest someone try to manifest His presence once more; never had the thought crossed their mind that they never vanquished Him to begin with, but rather excised Him from His host.