The Epilogue

The Epilogue is the game mode a world enters after defeating the Phantom and along with it, The End.

World Changes
Once The End has been defeated, the spread of the Corruption/Crimson and Hallow is reverted back to what it was in Pre-Hardmode. Monster and event spawn rate also decrease.

NPC Changes
Once the Epilogue has begun, NPCs will congratulate the player on their defeat of the Phantom. A new NPC, the Herald, will also become available, enabling the player to fight Champions.

NPC Congratulation Quotes

 * Merchant: "I knew you'd be famous one day."
 * Nurse: "I know you're still recovering from your brave fight against the Phantom, but that's no excuse not to exercise."
 * Painter: "Would you mind standing still for one moment? It's not every day a small-town artist like me gets to paint a hero."
 * Dye Trader: "Everyone said you would perish in your battle, but I knew better."
 * Party Girl: "Wow! It seems like yesterday when you were just a lowly player, but now..."
 * Angler: "All right, all right, you defeated the Phantom. We get it. Now go get me some fishies."
 * Stylist: "It's such an honor to do the hair of such a brave and chivalrous person like you!"
 * Demolitionist: "I can't believe you defeated the Phantom! My brain was all like, 'BOOM!', as we say in the demolition industry."
 * Dryad: "It's nice that you defeated the Phantom and all, but now the Corruption/Crimson is back like it was when I got here."
 * Arms Dealer: "A nice gun for a nice guy/gal?"
 * Goblin Tinkerer: "Well, now that you've scratched defeating the Phantom off your bucket list, I'm sure you don't need my Spiky Balls anymore..."

Monster Changes
Once the Epilogue has begun, monster spawn rates will go down, and the damage for any given enemy will be reduced. Green, blue, purple, rainbow, umbrella, and jungle slimes will become passive.