Plague outbreak in Tyros

By Trenton Childs, Publisher and Editor of the Tyros Times

A joyous event nearly turned tragic last Monday when the newly appointed Ambassador of Tyros, Videtta Kiranov (who is also a reporter for the Tyros Times), fell ill and collapsed after her pledging ceremony to the Isle of Tyros.  An impromptu celebration was held after the pledging at the outdoor cafe overlooking Tyros.  It was there that Videtta collapsed. 

At first it was suspected that perhaps bad mead had lead to her illness, however it was soon discovered to be something far worse.  Videtta, who originally hails from the village of Green Cliffs, was showing signs of the horrible bazi plague that had run rampant through the streets of that village.  The plague had grown so out of control there that the citizens of Green Cliffs felt their only option was to burn their village to the ground and rebuild.

Quickly Videtta was moved to the infirmary at the top of the city, and birds were sent looking for a Physician to treat her condition.  Given the suspicion that she did have bazi plague, all her clothing was removed and burned, and her body was inspected for lice and fleas.   We all waited with concern for a Physician to arrive.  Though through the valiant efforts of Trisha Ireton, and the slaves of our Regent, gypsy and mae, they were able to lower Videtta’s fever and stabilize her.

Hulapop Mahoney, a Physician of Lara arrived to assess the situation.  He soon confirmed our worst fears, that Videtta was indeed suffering from the bazi plague.  Using his impressive skills he was able to treat her condition.  After her fever broke and the danger had passed, all that had helped Videtta had to destroy their clothing by fire, and bathe completely and thoroughly.  Fortunately the Priest Kings smiled upon the Isle of Tyros and plague has not spread any further.

Videtta fully recovered and has assumed her new duties as one of the Ambassadors of Tyros.  All of those of Tyros are reminded to keep things as clean as possible and to remove any pests or fleas immediately.  The plague did not spread this time, but we all must be eternally vigilant so that the fate of Green Cliffs does not befall our homestone.