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It’s Malichor Season. Did You Get Your Shot?
Warning: Greedfall spoilers ahead.
It starts with a cough. A fever. Boils that are painful to the touch and even more so when popped. How is it passed? Through a shared cup. Unwashed hands. A kiss. The how is endless, the end is always the same. For there the culprit will sit, hidden within the body, before it leaves it in sickly ruin and, eventually, death.
The culprit? Germs.
Early European explorers in the 15th century managed to successfully demonstrate their strength over indigenous cultures by simply not covering their mouths when they sneezed. Sound like an exaggeration? It’s not. In a world that has never been impacted by smallpox or mumps influenza, early Europeans brought with them a biological weapon that would destroy up to 95% of American indigenous populations (Mann, 2005; PBS, 2005).
The video game Greedfall (2019) plays upon the same themes seen during the Age of Discovery, where European Empires extend themselves past their shores with the intent to improve trade routes, expand political influence, seek out wealth, and convert those to the Christian faith. Weapons, steel, and, yes, germs were factors that guaranteed success over sophisticated civilizations in the Americas.
Teer Fradee is no different. All three factions from the Continent sail to this island with the same intention as their…
