The people of Epidemica were struck by a most foul plague that killed two thirds of the population and left the rest to wallow in the suffering of mortality, they migrated closer to the ceremonial graveyard lands and buried their dead some centuries ago. The Hexxus family was one of the few houses to survive as they were blessed with leprosy and bodies that were beyond physical pain which was a sign to the people of Epidemica that they were chosen to lead them into this new age. The land turned out to be very agreeable with the changed peoples, a fairly even temprature with the breeze that comes off the pale waters of Corpse Bay to the west. Perfect for growing cotton to make cotton bandages which have been in style, though the advancement of metallurgy may replace the household bandage attire in the coming years. Industrious they work tirelessly as some do feel that they are beyond sleep and the smog of their many forges chokes the air and sun out of the city at times. They are also packed together quite tightly because if there is one thing misery loves it is company and now after many years the population has reached a normal level. A curse and a blessing the people of Epidemica continue to live with the plague of their ancestors growing stronger, more resilient and focused with every surviving generation. It does not spread beyond the hereditary people of Epidemica. (For now). In the period before the Imperial supremacy Epidemica had built a powerhouse of the cotton industry centered on the Cotton White House (nat 100) monopolized by the Hexxus family and its power continues to this day.