Queen's Physicians

The Queen's Physicians are an organisation formed in Corsanah by its queen Ileosa Afrasabi in 372 in response to the blood veil plague. The stated goal of the group was to combat the spread of the plague and ensure the health of the citizens.

Founding
The virulent disease known as the blood veil appeared in Corsanah shortly after Ileosa ascended to the throne. As more of the population became infected it became clear that the doctors and clerics in the city were unable to handle the volume of cases. As a result the Queen called for reinforcements from across Docuth, specifically from Pecunia Equus.

The Coalition of paid and volunteer doctors, medics, clerics and other aid workers travelled to the beleaguered and blockaded city to provide support. The Queen's Physicians set up a central base in a disused warehouse and began to administer aid throughout the city.

Support from the Queen
As the Physicians battled the plague they were often harried by desperate citizens in need of medicine, resulting in a large number of injuries, thefts and even deaths among the group. As a result, the Queen established a group of warriors known as the Grey Maidens to act as protectors and enforcers for the Physicians.

Downfall
At the height of the plague a group of civilian activists and wererats attacked the warehouse in which the Physicians where based. The head of the Physicians, Dr. Duvalus, was killed in the attack. In the aftermath of the attack it was discovered that a cult to Pyos had secretly been in control, secretly spreading the plague through infected coins and by sabotaging the efforts and medicines of the honest members. This revelation caused public opinion to turn against the Physicians even though only a small minority were involved.

After the cult was removed from the Physicians, they were able to make rapid progress against the plague. Within a matter of weeks the blood veil was exterminated from Corsanah. It was later brought to light in documents provided by Avarice that Ileosa had invited the cult with the intention of reducing the poor population of Corsanah.

Resurgence
In the aftermath of the plague and the Coup against the queen, the Physicians were left without official support. Many of the members returned to their lives, but a large number remained in the organisation. The group expanded its reach far beyond Corsanah, screening and inviting any individuals with medical experience into the fold. As of the present day the Queen's Physicians operate all over Dines, with a few members reportedly travelling overseas. The organisation has guidelines in place to provide aid where they can, charging only those who can afford it. As a result of their careful screening of new members and desire to help, the members are usually held in high regard in whatever community they find themselves in.