When many of the monsters were sealed underground there were a few stragglers left on the surface. Those that could not flee with the rest were cursed to be mindless mobs and hunted down. All but the most powerful were able to resist the curse, some tried to save their brethren, others attempted taking the fight to their enemies for one last glorious hoorah. However they too were eliminated one by one. When all seemed lost Vanrec Teaberry hid deep within Skull Cavern, waiting, watching, preparing for the day of his revenge. Many years went by and the legend of the Junimo Lord was lost to history, reduced to a whispered myth, and a scary children's story.