The Crimson Death Epidemic

Note: this article coves the disease known as the Crimson Death. For the vaporous monster of the same name, see category:Crimson Death.

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.

Effects of the Plague

The Crimson Death is a vicious infection that eats away at Strength and Constitution, eventually afflicting its victims with oozing pores, coughs of blood, and bleeding joints and soft tissues. Considering it was spread through exposure to the blood and bodily fluids of the diseased, this made the situation even worse, the disease remaining a threat until said bodily fluids were consumed by fire. In addition, the Crimson Death was especially hard to recover from, relative to other diseases.

Victims of the Crimson Death

Among its victims were Geordin and Katalia, of the same family, and Helga, the great-aunt of Rudolph van Richten’s whom he tried, but failed, to save.

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

		Tower of Doom Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume II
		Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume II - p21
		Ravenloft Third Edition - p17 Tower of Doom - p86 Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume II - pp20-21
		Crimson Death Epidemic, The Crimson Death Epidemic