The threat of plague and disease sits upon nearly all civilizations at all time. There were the occasional outbreaks here and there during the Nerathi Empire, but the entirety of Rhonnos suffered when the Red Plague struck. The northern cities were not affected nearly as badly, but the Plague disrupted trade for months and caused serious repercussions in all lands. Those who could, left the southern cities and hid out in the countryside. However, most were stuck in the cities and watched the bodies pile up daily.