Plague of Nehikuma

The Plague of Nehikuma ( Bar. Ranhia Nehikumima, Neimi Akoten Nehikumal) was an epidemic of unknown origins that ravaged the southeast of the South Continent of the IDU in the early 18th century, particularly Nehikuma and its dependencies, hence its name. It considerably weakened Nehikuma and is at least partially responsible for the swift conquest of Nehikuma by Baranxtu; it is also seen as one of many causes for the disruptive Marani Civil Wars.

Although today largely forgotten, the Plague of Nehikuma was one of the worst medical disasters in recent history, killing more than 5 million people or one sixth of the population of Nehikuma, being only surpassed both in total number of fatalaties and mortality rate by the Great Plague of Baranxtu one century later.