Malaria

Malaria, a vast and ruthless empire, casts its iron grip over the entirety of the Ember continent in Diamante, ruling with unwavering authority and an often brutal hand.   Through intimidation, forced trade agreements, and aggressive diplomacy, Malaria exerts its dominance over neighboring nations, leaving many to submit rather than face its wrath. Yet even within its towering walls and fearsome military strength, the empire suffers from a dark and insidious curse.   For centuries, a relentless plague has haunted its people—an ancient affliction spread by diseased hordes of rats that dwell in the shadowy, blue mountain ranges. Those bitten by these vermin fall victim to a horrific transformation, succumbing at night to uncontrollable bloodlust and devolving into savage, murderous beasts.   The plague remains a terrible secret at the heart of Malaria’s might, a constant reminder that even the greatest empires can be rotted from within.