Black Street

Black Street was an area of Rashenholt made from combined sections of the Shalebridge and Oldtowne districts. High walls were constructed to keep people from entering or exiting the area so that it may act as a quarantine zone for the Weeping Plague. Even the sewers were blocked off in order to prevent any transfer of people or their infectious fluids.

Quarantine
While in use, the area became extremely overpopulated as more and more infected were placed within it. After being released to Black Street, the people were left to their own devices with no support from the outside except for a daily shipment of food and water. Stories from the time suggest the sounds of riots, fighting, and screams could be heard coming from the area at almost all hours. After two weeks, there came only silence. Soon later it was decided to stop providing food and water to the area and it was presumed everyone within was dead.

Aftermath
The area has been sealed off ever since out of fear the plague might still be present. It is actively protected by the Hammers of Amar. No one is allowed to enter or exit.

Although its use is generally considered to be necessary, the existence of Black Street has remained a foul mark on the history of the city. Its existence is not advertised and non-natives to the city and those without a historical or medical interest may not even be aware of it.

Local legends suggest there are still people that live in Black Street but this is considered unfounded.