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SCP-049 is a Euclid Class anomaly also known as the Plague Doctor. The Plague Doctor is one of the most mysterious creatures in SCP Foundation containment. Where did he come from? How old is he? Is he a human or something else entirely? Is he powerful enough to kill SCP-682 the Hard to Destroy Reptile? And most importantly, what is "The Pestilence" that he is on a constant quest to cure? And why do his methods seem to always end in death? Today we're looking at all of these and more in this expl

SCP-049 is a Euclid Class anomaly also known as The Plague Doctor. SCP 049 is a humanoid entity, roughly 1.9 meters in height, which bears the appearance of a medieval plague doctor. While SCP049 appears to be wearing the thick robes and the ceramic mask indicative of that profession, the garments instead seem to have grown out of SCP-049's body over time, and are now nearly indistinguishable from whatever form is beneath them. SCP-049 will become hostile with individuals it sees as being affect