Plague
Plague, a fairly unique mechanic in regards to most other Ultima Online shards. This is considered a poison, though it could almost certainly be classified as a disease, but to keep it simple, it is thrown in the poison category. While the normal cure potions or spells do not cure it, it can be cured multiple ways, including but certainly not limited to the bard's Song of Cleansing and a Cleric's rite Purification.
Plague is unique in itself from the other poison types because unlike the basic poison types, those who are infected with Plague are able to spread it to other players and NPCs through close proximity of each other. It can be a very effective way of ravaging a city and crippling the city's defenses. It is important to note that if one plagues an NPC, they do not drop their natural loot, it will however drop any loot that it has looted. This is very good to note because should you find yourself with no other options in retrieving your belongings, there is still hope if you can find someone who can utilize Plague potions or spells.
