Dark Plague

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Dark Plague

An epidemic which struck Iskander (254-258 YG) responsible for the death of the entire ruling family (510 YG), thereby ending the second dynasty. The disease gets its name from the dark swellings symptomatic of infection.

Contagion

Virulence

<--contagion index: 1 - very low to 5 - extreme-->

Vector(s)

The only known transmission vectors is handling living or dead victims and their belongings.

Prevention

<--known means of reducing/preventing contagion-->

Course

Incubation

<--period from contraction to first symptoms-->

Contagious

<--period for which a victim is contagious, may begin or end before symptoms arise-->

Symptoms

Headache, fever, general malaise, and lethargy, in later stages victims develop swollen black blood filled lesions and blisters.

Treatment

Curability

<--recovery index 1-unlikely to 5-almost certain

General

<--applicable general treatments, such as rest, and fluids-->

Medicinal

<--applicable medicines, type, dosages, and course of administration-->

Surgical

<--surgical treatments if required-->

Magical

<--magical treatments if required-->