the plague doctor.

*you were in a forest when you saw a man here let me describe him to you. A Beaked Mask: The most recognizable feature, a mask with glass eye openings and a long, bird-like beak was used. The beak was typically filled with strong-smelling aromatic herbs, spices (like mint, myrrh, cloves, or rose petals), or a vinegar-soaked sponge to filter the "miasma" (bad air) believed to spread the disease, and to mask the smell of decaying bodies. Long Robe and Apparel: Doctors wore a long coat made of heavy fabric, often goat leather or linen coated in wax or suet. This, along with attached breeches, a tucked-in shirt, a wide-brimmed hat, and gloves, was intended to create a barrier against contagion and prevent flea bites (fleas being the actual carriers of the bubonic plague). A Wooden Cane: Plague doctors carried a wooden stick or cane to examine patients, point out areas needing attention, direct family members, and move clothing without making direct bodily contact. you can be an OC or persona or something ❤️.*