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'''The Crimson Death Epidemic''' was a lethal [[plague]] that struck [[Darkon]] in the autumn of [[688 BC]] and killed an estimated 1 out of every 5 [[Darkonian]]s. It is thought to have originated in [[the Boglands]], though how it originated is unknown. Though on the decline by the spring of [[689 BC]], the Crimson Death still remains a threat to [[adventurer]]s who trespass against the [[tomb]]s of the sick. For stats, see [[Gazetteer II]].<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 20-21</ref> | '''The Crimson Death Epidemic''' was a lethal [[plague]] that struck [[Darkon]] in the autumn of [[688 BC]] and killed an estimated 1 out of every 5 [[Darkonian]]s. It is thought to have originated in [[the Boglands]], though how it originated is unknown. Though on the decline by the spring of [[689 BC]], the Crimson Death still remains a threat to [[adventurer]]s who trespass against the [[tomb]]s of the sick. For stats, see [[Gazetteer II]].<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 20-21</ref> | ||
Among its victims were [[Geordin]] and [[Katalia]], of the same family, and [[Helga (van Richten)|Helga]], the great-aunt of [[Rudolph van Richten|Rudolph van Richten’s]] whom he tried, but failed, to save. | Among its victims were [[Geordin]] and [[Katalia]], of the same family<ref>[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>, and [[Helga (van Richten)|Helga]], the great-aunt of [[Rudolph van Richten|Rudolph van Richten’s]] whom he tried, but failed, to save.<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 4</ref> | ||
==[[Killed by the Crimson Death]]== | ==[[Killed by the Crimson Death]]== | ||
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Note: this article coves the disease known as the Crimson Death. For the vaporous monster of the same name, see category:Crimson Death.
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The Crimson Death Epidemic was a lethal plague that struck Darkon in the autumn of 688 BC and killed an estimated 1 out of every 5 Darkonians. It is thought to have originated in the Boglands, though how it originated is unknown. Though on the decline by the spring of 689 BC, the Crimson Death still remains a threat to adventurers who trespass against the tombs of the sick. For stats, see Gazetteer II.[1]
Among its victims were Geordin and Katalia, of the same family[2], and Helga, the great-aunt of Rudolph van Richten’s whom he tried, but failed, to save.[3]
Killed by the Crimson Death
References
- ↑ Gazetteer II p. 20-21
- ↑ Tower of Doom
- ↑ Van Richten's Arsenal p. 4
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