This upcoming weekend, across the Iron Realms, a Summer Slaughter event with credit prizes has been scheduled! The top ten scorers in each realm shall be awarded credit amounts ranging from 50 up to 500 for first prize. Furthermore, no matter your comparative ranking, every player will have the opportunity to win 10 bound credits. This will also be a double XP weekend for all. This event will begin Friday, July 3rd, at 5pm PDT (midnight GMT) and end on Sunday, July 5th, at 5pm PDT. Visit the newsboard in each individual game for details.

Our 20% credit bonus sale has been extended until the end of June! Happy summer, everyone.

In Achaea, the legions of Arcadia and Scyros descended upon the hidden underwater triton kingdom of Lothos today in a three-way battle between the three kingdoms, cut short by the mysterious appearance of the ancient sea dragon named Asopos!

A 20% credit bonus sale has begun across the Iron Realms! Purchase any credit package and receive a 20% bonus. For example, if you purchase 100 credits, you will receive 20 bonus credits, and if you purchase 1000 credits, you will receive 200 bonus credits. This sale will last through the end of May!

In Achaea, storms along the northern coast of Meropis triggered a massive avalanche in the Vasnari mountains, creating passage into the eastern portion of the continent. Stumbling upon the small trail by chance as she travelled through the mountains,the dragon Skylana de Mercier became the first outsider in hundreds of years to traverse beyond the Vasnari peaks and explore the fertile plains to their east.


In Lusternia, new trade skill specializations were introduced! Bards are now be able to take Enchantment (if they have high magic) or Alchemy (if they have low magic). Alchemy then splits between Lorecraft (druids/wiccans) and Brewmeister (bards), while Enchantment splits between Spellcraft (mages/guardians) and Tinkering (bards).

During the Lusternia’s Trial of Ascension, two contenders rose to dominate the event: Xiel Peulus of the Spiritsingers who bore the Seal of Nature and Veyrzhul La'Saet of the Celestines who bore the Seal of Harmony. Buttressed by their allies, the two Sealbearers fought each other throughout the astral plane as well as the insanity of Kethuru and the hideous abominations made manifest by his will. Finally, Xiel mastered the Staff of Ascension and reformed the Nine Seals. In doing so, he ascended and is now know as Lord Viynain of the Realm of Nature. Congratulations, Lord Viynain!

The Nine Challenges wrapped up this past weekend in Lusternia's Ascension 2009 with the final three challenges: Xenthos An'Ryshe of the Ebonguard healed the sick and claimed the Seal of Life. Vathael Feyranti of the Serenguard slaughtered his way to victory and claimed the Seal of Death. Master Chef Silferras Ysav'rai of the Blacktalon created a delicacy so profound that she claimed the Seal of Beauty. Now the Nine Sealbearers will meet this coming weekend in a titanic clash which will decide who will ascend to hold Lusternia safe for another generation!

Lusternia's Ascension 2009 continued over the past two weekends with the following results: Malarious d'Murani of the Harbingers proved himself worthy to claim the Seal of Justice. Xiel Peulus of the Spiritsingers mastered the paths of nature and claimed the Seal of Nature. Ishant Nightshade of the Shadowdancers answered many difficult questions before claiming the Seal of Knowledge. Veyrzhul La'Saet of the Celestines travelled the furthest and influenced the most, thus claiming the Seal of Harmony. Congratulations to the winners!

Achaea congratulates the great city-state of Ashtan in its victory in the City vs City game of Capture the Flag today, garnering the prize of the Effigy of Victory.

The Year 500 Championship Awards Ceremony was held at the hallowed Shrine of Ascension on this day in Achaea. Maya, the Great Mother presented award medallions to all who had competed successfully in the Championship Games, with the crowning point the passing of the legendary Staff of Nicator from the Year 450 Champion, Jaizsur Ta'sa, to the Year 500 Champion, Rangor Corten. Congratulations to Rangor, mighty indeed. As the new Champion, he has also won his choice of $700 USD OR 2500 in-game credits.

Granting Jaizsur a final boon at the ceremony, the Great Mother stripped his physical shell and transformed Jaizsur's essence into that of a wind spirit, that the famed explorer and adventurer may spend the rest of his days wandering the furthest reaches of Achaea without physical limitations. Achaea bids a fond farewell to Jaizsur.

The strange merchants of the Itinerant Bazaar were found wandering Achaea once again, hawking their rare and exotic goods.

This particular bazaar brought more to a certain few than could have been imagined, when a papier-mache donkey procured from the bazaar came to life and began attacking all those around it! Peals of delighted, wicked laughter could be heard across the world following that improbable rampage, harkening the return of that immortal prankster Pandora, Goddess of Mischief, as lively and incorrigible as ever. Welcome back Pandora!

In Lusternia’s Ascension 2009, many three-person teams answered the call to compete in the Challenge of War. After four preliminary challenges, the final challenge pitted the four winning teams against each other. In the chaos of battle that ensued, Vathael Feyranti of the Serenguard, Desitrus Kamau of the Aquamancers, and Shuyin Talnara of the Serenguard emerged as the winners of the Trial. While Vathael and Shuyin claimed the runner-up awards, Desitrus strode forward to claim the Seal of War, becoming the second sealbearer for the upcoming Ascension.

Congratulations to Rangor Corten and his teammate Arkantos Darkwing for their domination of the Championship Twins Combat Tournament, part of the Year 500 Championship Games in Achaea. To the surprise of Achaeans who had believed the God of Combat long withdrawn from the realms, Matsuhama himself appeared at the end of the tournament to present trophies to the victorious pair.

Rangor also won the Championship Game of Hunt the Bandersnatch, securing the highest cumulative points in the Year 500 Games and the well-deserved title of Champion.

Proving himself a quiz master indeed, Delphinus Windancer triumphed in the Year 500 Championship Quiz, his third consecutive semicentennial Quiz victory.

Ephram Sparrow has won Year 500 Lottery in Achaea, claiming the grand prize: his choice of /$500 USD OR 2000 in-game credits!

As Lusternia's Ascension 2009 commenced, the Challenge for the Seal of Chaos ended with Sarrasri Talnara of the Moondancers claiming the first medallion! Second place went to Rika Talnara of the Ebonguard, third place went to Ceren Valtyros of the Geomancers, fourth place went to Vathael Feyranti of the Serenguard, and fifth place went to Lisuarte of the Spiritsingers.

The first weekend of the Year 500 celebrations in Achaea has concluded, and competition for the victory in the Championship Games is heating up. Congratulations to Asara Eslofe, winner of the Championship Tumble Races, and Rangor Corten, winner of the Championship XP Event.

Year 500 Celebrations are underway in Achaea! The traditional Championship Games shall soon begin. Who shall step forth to claim the title of Champion and the right to bear the legendary Staff of Nicator?

In Lusternia, the Nine Great Seals were weakened which brought forth Ascension 2009, wherein one mortal shall rise to become a True Ascendant!

Quincentennial celebrations approach in Achaea! Come join us for our Year 500 festivities beginning January 22nd, including the Championship Games, a lottery with a grand prize of $500 USD or 2000 credits, and much more! Click here for details.

In Lusternia, dark and foreboding prophesies have been uncovered over the past few months. Now, the Elder Gods have been behaving erratically, exhibiting increasingly bizarre behavior, and a strange blemish appeared on the side of Avechna's Peak. Scholars of prophesies fear that this is just the beginning of truly dire events.

In Achaea, a cadre of sailors led by Asara Eslofe upon the ship Aeolos hunted down a monstrous mer-serpent, found preying upon ships in the Eusian Ocean. Tracking the beast through dangerous chops, they finally cornered and slew the serpent. To their surprise, they found that their hunt had led them through the chops to a previously unexplored portion of the northeastern tip of Sapience, the Valho Coast!

The new Iron Realms Flash-based web client is now accessible via Kongregate.com gaming portal!

Across the Iron Realms, a 25% holiday credit bonus sale has begun! In conjunction with this bonus sale, we are running a tiered promotion in which you earn rewards whenever you reach a cumulative credit purchase tier of 100, 300, 500, 1000, and 2000 credits during this sale. Check within each individual game for details.

During its Fourth Year Anniversary, Lusternia released a new general skillset called Beastmastery, containing 30 individual skills. All players have access to this skillset and can purchase small pets (horses, wyverns, etc.) that will grow from a baby (or egg!) to youth to adulthood. The beast's appearance will change, depending on what its owner feeds it (there are 6 types of special feed). Further, you can develop your beast's body, mind and ego, and then train your beast to do remarkable feats, such as swimming through oceans to casting spells!

A time of spooky festivities known as Mayaween has arrived in Achaea!

The mysteriously haunted Griesly Family Manor has opened its gates once more; the Festivities Annex has opened in New Thera with costumes, candies, and other Mayaween goodies; and rumours abound of an eerie and dangerous ghost ship appearing at harbours. Happy Mayaween, everyone!

Lusternia's Fourth Year Anniversary will be celebrated throughout the week! Since our opening, we have released new guilds, new races, new archetypes, new skills, and many new areas and quests. Come join us in our festivities as there will be many fun games and perhaps a few surprises!

The peak of Mount Inbhir in Achaea came to life suddenly, revealing its true form as a colossal rock giant and laying waste to the dwarven village of Inbhir Ness until a cadre of adventurers journeyed north to assist the Inbhir dwarves' chief in bringing down the giant. Three strange figures coalesced from the blood of the dying giant before vanishing into black smoke, their identity as much of a mystery as what awakened the giant after so many eons.

Artifact sales have begun in each of the Iron Realms! For two weeks, select artifacts are discounted 20%, including Atavian wings a hood of elusion in Aetolia, Gauntlets of Aesir in Imperian, Atavian wings in Achaea, Winged Sandals of Haste in Lusternia, and more. Check within each individual realm for details.

The Great Hunt is on! Across the Iron Realms, hunters are racking up kills for credit prizes, up to 500 credits for the greatest hunter within each realm. The Great Hunt lasts through the end of this Sunday in GMT (Sunday 5pm PST).

Let loose the hounds and blow the horns! A Great Hunt has been called across all of the Iron Realms for the weekend of August 29th, with credit rewards aplenty for all. The Hunt will last 2 days, from Friday, August 29th at 5pm PST (midnight GMT) to Sunday, August 31 at 5pm PST (midnight GMT).

Here's how it works: for every NPC/mobile/denizen you slay during this time, you will gain 1 point. You will receive bound credits at certain level thresholds: 5 at 100 points, 10 at 1000 points, and 15 at 2500 points.

Furthermore, at the end of the Hunt, the top ten hunters with the highest scores will receive unbound credit prizes in these amounts:

1st place: 500 credits
2nd & 3rd place: 250 credits each
4th - 10th place: 100 credits each

Come ready to hunt your hearts out!

The City of New Celest in Lusternia unlocked a chest which had been salvaged from the ruins of a ship that had been sunk by the kelpies during the Taint Wars. This inadvertently unleashed an living tempest which destroyed the Celestines Guildhall and threatened the entire Basin. Eventually, the tempest was trapped with the summoning of St. Tresalyne of the Stars, who had originally trapped this evil which was the remnant of the weapon of a Soulless God.

The rarely sighted roaming band of merchants known as the Itinerant Bazaar appeared once more in Achaea today, peddling exotic wares from wooden spirit boards to bull mounts to succulent caviar. Having satisfied their eager customers, the merchants vanished as mysteriously as they came.

Yet another event involving the Great Nature Spirit known as the Tree of Trees occurred in Lusternia, as discordant notes in the Song of Creation disturbed its ethereal beauty. It took the combined efforts of two bard guilds, the Spiritsingers of Serenwilde and the Harbingers of Glomdoring, to finally put matters to right, though it cost them two mighty artifacts, the Ebony Mandolin of Mahalla and the Argentine Lyre. Is this the last drama involving the Tree of Trees or does something more lurk beneath the surface? Only time will tell!

In Lusternia, both the dracnari nomad camp and the lucidian mesa facility in the Skarch Desert were secretly competing to break through a mysterious psionic shield in the nearby mountain range. Little did they know that the shield was being maintained by an illithoid cenobite master. When the shield finally fell, it was discovered that it protected the Scorpion Caverns, home to a secretive cult who followed the mysterious Great Nature Spirit known as Grandmother Scorpion.


A vast array of rare and coveted items are now available via auctions lasting one week in all the Iron Realms, from unique teleportation devices to powerful weapons and much more. Each of the Iron Realms is offering a tantalizing catalog of items for bidding, tailored to the specific realm. Check within each game for details.

Achaea's eagerly anticipated semiannual city-vs-city game of Capture the Flag, in which the six major city-states vie for the Effigy of Victory, was held today. In a thrillingly close endgame that an Achaean aptly described as "nail-biting", with the lead shuffling back between the cities of Ashtan and Shallam, Shallam emerged triumphant in the final few minutes, wresting the Effigy from the grasp of Ashtan. Congratulations to Shallam!

The 30% credit bonus sale throughout the Iron Realms has been extended through the end of August! Furthermore, each Iron Realm has announced a special auction of rare and magical items to begin on Saturday, August 2nd, ending on Saturday, August 9th. Check the in-game newsboards of each of our Realms for specific details.

In Lusternia, the Great Nature Spirit known as the Tree of Trees became ill, and the nature communes of Serenwilde and Glomdoring put aside their differences to work together and heal the mighty spirit. In the process, they had to sacrifice the two mighty artifacts, the Ancient Cudgel of Glinshari and the Black Cudgel of Mighty Crow, respectively the champion artifacts of the Hartstone and Blacktalon guilds. Eventually, the Tree of Trees was healed and new champion artifacts were forged by the Great Spirit herself.

The date for the long-awaited biannual City vs City Capture the Flag has been announced in Achaea! Join your city in a fast-paced, exhilarating 2-hour battle for glory and victory: August 2nd, noon PST/3pm EST/7pm GMT.

The Midnight Age Carnival returns to Aetolia with a bang, heralding in the 250th Year of the Midnight Age! Aetolians can expect two week of exciting competitions and a festival atmosphere, with the opportunity to win a vast array of unique prizes for individuals of all talents.

In Lusternia, the Elder God Charune, the Horned One, returned after a long absence. He immediately entrapped his mate, the Elder Goddess Lisaera, and created strange sea creatures known as quinotaurs. Eventually, it was discovered that he was under a powerful enchantment that was eventually broken by mortals with aid from the divine.

A 30% credit bonus sale has begun across the Iron Realms! During this sale, any credit package you purchase from us automatically gift you with bonus credits in the amount of 30% of that package. If you purchase 100 credits, you will receive 30 bonus credits; if you purchase 1000 credits, you will receive 300 credits, and so on. This promotional sale will last through the end of July.

This weekend, from midnight Friday GMT until midnight Sunday GMT (that's 5pm PST/8pm EST on Friday through 5pm PST/8pm EST on Sunday), experience gain from bashing and quests will be DOUBLED in all the Iron Realms!

The Lusternia Family System has recently received a series of updates, including the implementation of Lesser Houses and Great Houses. Since families have grown through the years, the Lesser/Banner and Great House system gives larger families more political weight within their respective cities (or nature communes). This great roleplaying factor has just gotten a lot more interesting!

In Lusternia, the Elder Goddess Isune had been trapped in the dreams of the Wyrden Forest for many decades, and She finally was able to break free from her trancelike slumber, helped by mortals. This also brought the Elder Goddess Viravain back from her deep meditations. As both goddesses had initially created the Wyrd of Glomdoring, they were still both linked to its manifest power. Isune eventually split her spirit into many parts, and it was up to mortals to choose how she would be reformed, either finally to be freed of the Wyrd or to embrace it wholly. In the end, Isune was freed of the Wyrd, and both She and Viravain walk the land once more.

The level limit at 100 has been removed in Achaea on this day! No longer shall Achaeans be restrained by an oppressive upper bound.

The magazine Total PCGaming recently named Achaea the #1 MUD worldwide! From Total PCGaming: "Achaea prides itself on being one of the most popular text-based MMOs in the last decade, offering its gamers a deep role-playing experience."

After years of careful excavation, Duris the archaeologist in Achaea has finally announced the grand opening of the Chapel of All Gods, restored to its former glory!

In Lusternia, a strange bard wandered into the Basin, who later revealed herself to be a goddess in disguise! Welcome Maylea, Bloom of Serenity, who has since settled in the Serenwilde Forest.

In Lusternia, an amnestic aslaran was found wandering with the undervault, apparently never having seen the world above. It was later discovered that deeply hidden underground was an entire community of underground aslarans worshipping mysterious gods, calling their cavernous abode the Kyrden Valik.

Many of Lusternia's 20 unique races have been tweaked and rebalanced with new abilities and statistics. Dwarves now officially possess alcohol tolerance. The sinister illithoid are masters of intimidation, while the artistic trill are experts at seduction. These are just some of the changes! All Lusternians have been granted a free reincarnation.

A jubilant cry from the Aalen forest in Achaea brought adventurers to the homeland of the href="http://www.achaea.com/races09.php">Tsol'aa race. There, they discovered not only that the forest was healing from the lava-born fires that recently swept across Sapience, but a number of previously secluded portions of the small kingdom had been revealed.

In Lusternia, a curious man named Pierre Merau was seen fleeing from an imminent marriage and meddling mother. After departing his native Delport, he set up business as a fur trader in the Razine Mountains. He is quite happy now, as adventurers frequently visit him in his hut, trading furs and stories. If you find yourself in the Razines, be sure to visit Pierre Merau!

The puzzle of the terrible power that drove the Achaean river spirit Zaphar to madness was traced to its source: a mysterious nightmare spirit named Nomku whose influences in recent times have run far and deep, causing havoc everywhere dreams may touch. The investigations of a cadre of brave and imaginative Achaeans followed the mystery of Nomku, ultimately taking them to the Dreamrealm itself to discover the true nature of Nomku's power and to help overcome the nightmare spirit once and for all.

Driven mad by some strange and malignant power, Zaphar, the Old Man of the River in Achaea, sent a flood crashing down upon the town of Delos, reducing it to ruins.

As a benevolent gesture to a town known for its industriousness, the god Phaestus sent the mechanical automatons from his temple to assist in the reconstruction of Delos, making swift work of the repairs.

In Achaea, a relic held by the Wardens of the Cerulean Spire, the broken Sword of the Mountain King, was made whole by a wandering Dwarven forger named Norfan Bladeshaper. As the reforging was completed, Norfan revealed himself to be Phaestus, the Smith Lord, an Elder God who had long concealed himself from mortal eyes in the shape of Norfan.

In Achaea, a whirling maelstrom of snow blanketed much of central Sapience in snow. Kolyartus the Blizzard, a powerful ice demon from the far north, was discovered to be the cause of the sudden climate change, having somehow broken free of his prison. His ice-demon minions wreaked havoc, rampaging through the snowfall and slaying countless Achaeans in their path. Finally, a special spear wielded by Agrias of the Sentinels of Nature brought down Kolyartus, ending the blizzards.

Sailors upon ships in Achaea may now deep-sea fish off their decks, reeling in enormous catches the size of which have never been seen on land.

The Nekotai Guild officially opened to the public in the Commune of Glomdoring! It is the fourth monk guild in Lusternia, which specialises in the nekai claw, a handheld weapon with three long blades. Mastering the scorpion style of combat, these monks are stealthy and rely on fast attacks and poisons.

As was prophesised in Lusternia, archangels trapped in the body of the Soulless God Muud were discovered, and Holy Supernal Raziela the Loving Radiance sacrificed herself to Muud in order to free them. Taking advantage of her being bound by Muud, Faethorn bound Raziela so she would never be able to convert fae to cherubs, and the Demon Lords of Nil directed their followers to brand Raziela with their dark marks. Eventually, Raziela was freed from Muud and laid upon an ancient artifact from the Elder Wars. The artifact sent a call into the vast reaches of the Void to contact Eventru, Crown of the Exalted. The lost Elder God found his way back to Lusternia and healed Raziela.

Player Appreciation Month in the Iron Realms continues with a 10% experience gain bonus throughout the rest of the month! Anytime you play and gain experience in our games during the rest of April, you will gain 10% more experience points than you would normally. For the first half of the month, we gave a 10% bonus on gold drops.

We hereby declare April as Player Appreciation Month across all the Iron Realms! To express our appreciation, we are giving a 10% bonus on all gold drops for the first half of the month. For the second half of the month, all players will enjoy a 10% experience bonus when gaining experience. If you dream of wealth and power for your Iron Realms characters, April is the time to play.

Furthermore, we are pleased to announce that in each of the Iron Realms during this month, we are bestowing special in-game gifts for credit purchases at the following thresholds: 100, 300, 500, 1000, and 2000 credits. Each game is offering unique bonus gifts at each aforementioned level. These gifts range from rare collectibles to artefacts of power and more. Many of these items will never become available via normal means, so don't miss out!

A special language you cannot otherwise learn or a bottomless vial in Imperian; a Sceptre of Aqueous Mastery or a personalised stationery kit in Achaea; magically refilling cocktail glasses or a travelling trunk in Lusternia; a clarion eyeglass or a mantle of dissolution in Aetolia -- these and many more bonuses are available this month. See the Announce newsboards within each game for details.

Achaea bids farewell to Eris, Goddess of Chaos, whose long-laid schemes have at last come to fruition: her experiments in time travel combined with the chaotic essence she drained from Babel, once the god of chaos, have led to her departure from this realm completely towards an unknown destiny.

However, no end is without a new beginning. With the destruction of the Living Spire, a reborn presence unveiled itself to Achaea: Babel, God of Oblivion has risen!

Furthermore, concerned by the recent resurgence of chaos in Achaea, the long-absent goddess Lorielan has returned to the realms.

The seal within the Achaea became damaged by the anti-chaotic properties of the Agtheian crystal, and when the jade token was used to focus the chaotic power from the Living Spire towards the seal, it finally crumbled completely, releasing the long-lost god of chaos, Babel. At that very moment, however, Eris, the modern-day Goddess of Chaos, appeared and revealed her hand at work behind his release. The cult of Babel looked on in horror as Eris proceeded to overpower Babel and drain him of his divine essence, leaving no trace of their god.

In Achaea, following a ritual within the House of the Arcane Kindred to empower a powerful new relic called the Staff of Law, a tentacled monstrosity began devastating nearby villages until finally its lair was found hidden deep within the Great Rock. The fearsome beast was eventually slain by the wielder of the Staff of Law, and a mysterious seal was discovered in its lair.

Meanwhile, further strange events across the realms have Achaeans abuzz: the sudden return of the long-banished Aldar named Han-Silnar from the Crystal Plane; a relic called the Eye of Golgotha used by the House of Occultists to channel chaotic energy to the Living Spire for unknown ends; the appearance of a mysterious jade token found in the excavation of the Chapel of All Gods and claimed by the cult of the Babelites; the discovery of a crystal of Agatheis from the days of the War of Humanity; and more. The meaning of these seemingly isolated events are yet to be uncovered...

In case you have not heard, Iron Realms Entertainment now has a Facebook Application available for our players. The application will post any major achievements completed by your character (or characters) directly to your mini-feed.

For example, should your character gain a level, win an arena event, or any other number of other activities, a message will automatically be posted to your mini-feed letting all your friends know of your achievement.

Players can add or remove as many characters as they desire.

Here is an example from one of our users pages.



For more information, check out the application page here: Iron Realms Alerts

With a roar of triumph, Ashaxei, the legendary white dragon, proclaimed a new age for the Greater Dragons of Achaea as the skill of Dragoncraft was unveiled.

In Achaea, a bloated corpse and other strange debris washed up near Tasur'ke, leading captain Haldor of the ship Luminescent Moon to patrol the waters beyond Sapience's northeastern shore. The voyage led him to the discovery of Colchis and the Port of Umbrin, two islands embroiled in an ancient war.

Monday, February 25th 2008

In Lusternia, Ascension Event 2008 came to a dramatic conclusion, as Sojiro of the Serenwilde rose to be a True Ascendant, only the second to do so during all of Lusternia's history. During the struggle, Kethuru was able to breach the Domoth Realms, which opened it up for Ascendants and Demigods to take control of different realms.

Thursday, February 7th 2008

Once asked by Vogt Ren Fel'Amrit of Imperian, the warchieftans of Agirni called a counsel and spoke of their ancient traditions and customs; the Vogt had asked them to consider allowing women to join the Hold, although they held a long time hatred for the guile of women for the curse brought upon them in ages past. The leaders finally conceded, however, they demanded that the women had to prove themselves able to care for the towne, through duty, sacrifice, and ritual. Elphie d'Treune-Cridhe, leader of the Ansheri, presented herself as a worthwhile woman, and became the first woman to join Agirni.

Sunday, February 3rd 2008

In Aetolia, after following the shouts of a search party who was looking for a lost child, a small group of explorers assisted in locating him within an abandoned Ankyrean containment lab that was crushed by snow drifts. The explorers then followed the party back to their home village of Nuunva, which has existed for years inside the Tarean Glacier with almost no contact to the outside world whatsoever. The villagers seem wary of outsiders, but not hostile to the visitors.

Friday, February 1st 2008

Today in Imperian, an old friend visited Aepia, the Frostbringer's librarian, seeking to find a new place to call home. After meeting with the Heart of the Ironwood, and several Frostbringers, Tessurka Liss'tik found himself in an agreement to teach the Frostbringers a bit about Bonecasting. As a means to start making good on this promise, he provided them with a gift of oracle bones. Hopefully together, the Frostbringers and Tessurka will be able to find whatever they are looking for from the spirits.

Saturday, January 5th 2008

In Lusternia, the Soulless God known as Great Muud almost broke free, causing a sickness to infect mortals and gods alike. Though he was defeated by the mortal populace, the Nine Seals imprisoning the Soulless Gods were weakened. Thus, an Ascension Event has begun, wherein one mortal shall rise to be a True Ascendant!

Thursday, December 27th 2007

The realms quaked in Aetolia and the forests awakened as the Hunter returned. His wrath was so severe that the very forests moved to overtake much of the highway. The Rangers graciously offered use of one of their trails for use to mortals for the time being however.

Thursday, December 20th 2007

In Aetolia, level limits have now been removed and the insanity has begun as players rush to be the first to achieve level one hundred and one!

Monday, December 17th 2007

In Lusternia, the Ninjakari Guild officially opened in the City of Magnagora! This is the third guild based on the monk archetype, with a special martial arts specialization based on the whip-chain weapon. Also, the Ninjakari Guild is the first guild to receive the skill choice of Stealth>, enabling a monk to sneak onto rooftops, assume identities of others, and other skills useful to spymasters.

Monday, December 3rd 2007

For nearly an Achaean year, strange dreams haunted the sleep of Achaeans, sometimes crossing the threshold between dream and reality and manifesting in life. The phenomena intensified until early in the year of 466 AF, adventurers began dreaming of a child cradled in the boughs of a tree. They realised that this was surely a representation of the child-god Pandemonium, son
of the union of the god of War and Chaos, long asleep within the nurturing branches of the Eileithyian Tree.
Surmising that it was his dreaming causing the chaotic ripples in the Dreamworld, mortals were able to bring him out of his deep sleep, and he awakened finally as Pandemonium,
God of Strife!

Friday, November 16th 2007

On the 24th day of Aequitas in Imperian, Celidon rejoiced with Shaman Cymirnai for the cleansing of L'lyra had finally prevailed! However, the celebrations could not last long, as Cymirnai had been told of a blight that had taken hold of the earth. Two Celidonians, Skye and Blanvo, offered to show her the way to the Blighted Hollow, but could not offer much more guidance due to an attack from Stavennite forces. The Shaman is now surveying the grasslands outside the hollow, seeing if she can save the earth there with her rituals.

Thursday, November 15th 2007

The war between the Achaean city-states of Ashtan and Shallam has come to a bloody conclusion with Shallam conceding defeat to Ashtan's greater military might! Historians have dubbed this the Four Years' War.

Tuesday, November 13th 2007

In the realm of Aetolia, after a strange obelisk crashed into the rubble of the Shrine of Ascension, great fissures erupted into existence, releasing strange creatures from their broiling depths. Voices from within the obelisk directed adventurers in the destruction of the creatures, which slowly drained the energy from the fissures, soon after named Loci by the obelisk. After revealing their imprisonment by a force known only as "the Guardians," the obelisk was swallowed up, leaving only rubble behind.

Wednesday, November 7th 2007

In Achaea today, the young adventurer named Caramia came upon a fisherman who had been swept out to sea. The tale he told led the seafarers Inuad, Asara, and Schisstae, in the ship Aristeia, to venture far to the northwest of Sapience. There they discovered, off the coast near Saoghal, the island named Eirenwaar!

Wednesday, October 31st 2007

The world of Achaea swam in turmoil today as a plague of undead descended upon the realms, a result of the machinations of the Magisterion, three powerful liches of death magic. With the help of the spirit of Pryla'ka, a Tsol'dasi Priestess of Life unseen since her death in the Death's Heart Saga over two centuries before, Achaeans were able to thwart the Magisterion and return the balance of life and death to the world once more.

Monday, October 22nd 2007

In Aetolia the Numerology, Sanguis, Subterfuge, Tarot, Tattoos, and Tekura skillsets have all been recently updated thanks to our hard working liaisons. Login today and checkout all the latest updates.

Thursday, October 18th 2007

A series of islands called the Ilyrean Isles have been discovered in the Borean Ocean off the far northern coast of Sapience! The isles' namesake, Ilyrean Isle, is an island of desolate tundra within which are caves inhabited by a white-furred giant race called the Sakuwats. The first Achaean to discover this island was Loscann Ze'Dekiah, captain of the ship named Luminescent Moon. Only one other of the isles appears to be inhabited -- Suliel Island, discovered by Inuad Stormsong Cholla'Yi, in the ship named, appropriately, the Icedancer.

Thursday, October 11th 2007

After nearly a half century's absence in the world of Aetolia, Iosyne, the Muse returned to Sapience enraged at the theft of her once mortal shell and priestess Valai by Khepri. Bickering from the Muse and the Trickster Goddess ensued before a peaceful resolution was decided upon by the Sisters, though much animosity remains.

Tuesday, October 9th 2007

In Achaea, after learning the contents of an ancient scrap of parchment discovered by the archaeologist Duris, a group of adventurers followed the note's hints to similar documents, all hinting towards a mysterious prison to the north. Requesting passage on a ship, the adventurers traversed brutal waters and searched long and hard before finally discovering the accursed ruins of Tenwat Prison.

Sunday, October 7th 2007

Lusternia turns three years old! Leading up to the celebrations, a major roleplaying event was held that saw a figure from the histories be resurrected by a recurring villain. Then, it was on to games and contests which ended with the release of an exciting new
area filled with quests!

Tuesday, October 2nd 2007

Reviving age-old conflict in the recent crusade against Chaos, the Achaean city-states of Shallam and Ashtan are officially at war!

Wednesday, September 26th 2007

The first ships capable of being sailed by adventurers have arrived in Achaea at long last! Thus far, the crews of ships have discovered four new islands in the vicinity of the continent of Sapience - Zanzibaar, Clockwork Isle, Tapoa, and Zaphar Isle. Captain a ship and sail around the world!

Thursday, September 20th 2007

The results of the essay contest are in with Catarin of Lusternia taking top honours and winning 2000 credits! You can read all the winning essays here. Congrats to all the winners!

Monday, September 17th 2007

The 30% Credit Bonus continues on all IRE games through the end of September. Take advantage of this limited offer while you can!

Monday, September 10th 2007

As part of the IRE Ten Year Anniversary, we have awarded every character with 25 free credits on all of our games. If you have a character you have not played in a while, now is the chance to try out something new!

Tuesday, September 4th 2007

Aetolia held its first Capture the Flag event in a massive new arena. After an hour of intense battle, Spinesreach claimed victory in stunning fashion.

Monday, August 27th 2007

Aetolia held a massive treasure hunt this weekend. Shovels in hand, mortals wildly searched the land, looking for thousands of chests buried across the land. Players rejoiced as they unearthed gold and artifacts and a few giddy adventurers discovered wonderful pets, wings, and stat altering artifacts.

Wednesday, August 22nd 2007

Two weeks ago in Achaea, the Dreamrealm was shaken as Aegis, God of War, ordered his army to enter the realm of Valnurana, Goddess of Sleep and Dreams. The army's goal was to reach Aegis' sleeping son, Pandemonium, but they were unprepared for what they would find beyond the material plane. As a result, nearly all were lost in battle, and the powerful daemon Noxuron was unleashed upon the world. Bystanders were afflicted by a series of disorienting visions, which were only recently alleviated by members of Valnurana's divine order, and the global effects of these events remain to be seen.

Saturday, August 18th 2007

Arena events in Aetolia were all the rage today with Tehn, Lothor, and Kurl winning the Free For Alls. Jorn finished off all his opponents in the freeze tag. Talonnb slaughtered many foes and friends alike in the Bloodbath. Finally, Ashtan smashed the competition in the city Free for All.

Tuesday, August 14th 2007

Congratulations to Mirrfa on Aetolia, who too first place in the starfall event, and Brydian for winning the Scavenger Hunt on Imperian! Don't forget that all our games we will be holding several events this Saturday, the 18th.

Thursday, August 9th 2007

Iron Realms Entertainment is celebrating our Tenth Anniversary with contests and games across all our games. You can read all about it here.

Monday, August 6th 2007

In Lusternia, an ominous weakening struck Mother Night during Winter Solstice, causing the Shadowdancers to have troubling dreams and visions. Tracking down a prophesy by the veneral dracnari mystic Shimotabi Xiim, they were eventually led to the discovery that Mother Night's abode in aetherspace was unveiled. Thus, Mother Night bestowed upon all of Glomdoring the ability to build the Night Altar, a powerful construct for their nexus world.

Tuesday, July 31st 2007

Imperian is running a special promotion for the next week with the ability to obtain unique artifacts that will be available for this week only! Stop in and read Announce post #1014 for details.

Thursday, July 26th 2007

In Lusternia, an extremely contagious disease swept through the Basin of Life. Eventually, a cure was found by the healers of the land. The knowledge gained to find the cure further expanded the powers of the healing with new abilities to manipulate auras.

Wednesday, July 18th 2007

Lead by Joleanne Toa'may, a crew of archeologists in Aetolia set their sights on the Mamashi Grasslands in search of artifacts from the Ankyrean Age. Unfortunately for them, their dig site collapsed and opened up a series of tunnels inhabited by creatures known as Nalas and two war-torn groups known as the Githani and Mit'olk. Citizens of Ashtan and explorers from all walks of life entered the caverns to hear the tale of how the Mamashi Tunnels came to be from Timol, the leader of the Githani. Rumours from both factions say that several caved-in sections of the tunnels may one day be opened to reveal even darker secrets from the past.

Monday, July 16th 2007

Lusternia has released the Shofangi Guild, the first of the monk guilds. This is a new archetype for Lusternia and represents an innovative combat design wherein players design their own martial arts moves.

Monday, July 16th 2007

In Achaea, war raged in the Underworld
as the dread Magisterion vied to wrest power from its sovereign, Lord Ugrach, with the aid of Achaeans on either side able to tip the balance! Meanwhile, a long-unseen mute oracle made a mysterious appearance in the Underworld, her presence somehow tied to the only living unicorn, an ethereal creature currently under Ugrach's control and coveted by the Magisterion. Guided by the mute seer, a cohort of brave Achaeans succeeded in freeing the unicorn of her servitude, dashing the Magisterion's hopes of ruling the Underworld but also earning the wrath of Ugrach in the process.

Monday, July 2nd 2007

Recently in Aetolia, the Atav magics protecting the Atavian's native home failed for unknown reasons, revealing the Aerie to the inhabitants of Aetolia. The scholars of the Aerie have finally put to rest rumours of Arcadia, revealing it to be nothing more than a myth, whilst information about the true heritage of the Atavians and their unique way of life can be found within their libraries.

Thursday, June 21st 2007

Communication in Achaea has entered a new level of expressiveness today: adventurers can now add any of hundreds of adverbs to their speech, allowing you to "sing softly", "say derisively", "whine pedantically", and much much more! See the full list of expressions here.

Monday, June 18th 2007

The sounds of battle rang out on Aetolia as the forces of Saluria raided the undead citadel of Ciem, announcing the release of a massive area known as the Festering Wastes. Adventurers discovered grisly scene of death and despair. Slave trade, experimentation, torture, and armies of the undead infest this new land which connects the Aalen Forest, the Dun Valley, and the Mhojave desert.

Sunday, June 17th 2007

In Achaea, confronted by a sudden influx of sewage that polluted the river in Actar and caused the river nymph Naiad and many halflings to fall ill, Bodo, the halfling guard, turned to the adventurers Cazarin and Somather for aid. Soon a small party was formed and, with Finchy at the lead, they scaled a previously unexplored peak of the Southern Vashnars called Mount Piraeus, where they discovered a small settlement of reclusive cyclopes whose faulty sewage system had begun leaking into the river.

Monday, June 11th 2007

For countless years in Aetolia, the Imps and pixies warred over the broken land of Minia, split by their ancestors from the once-united kingdom of Sehal. Dami, a descendant of the Imp foremother Sazi, took it in her own hands to find an end to the war. After a failed attempt to destroy the pixies through bribery of the kobolds, Dami seeks out a bargain with Dhaivol, the Underking. Through one of His priests, the souls of the pixies are torn away and the remains of the kobolds removed to His realm, and a small earthquake returns the Earth of Minia to the kingdom it once was. Dami proclaims herself as Queen of the Imps and the Kingdom of New Sehal regained, open only to newbies for their early training.

Monday, June 4th 2007

The brand new Tradeskill of Metalworking was unveiled in Imperian today, delighting not just Crafters, who are now able to make such items as chalices, spectacles and crests, but Smiths as well who have found that they will now be able to customise the look of all their smithed items!

Sunday, May 27th 2007

In Lusternia, the Illusions Skillset has been completely revised, breaking apart into two specializations. The Glamours Specialization is open to bards and encompasses illusions that can be as deadly as they are flashy. The Phantasms Specialization is open to mages and evokes mental illusions that steal the thoughts and visions of others. Also, theaters showed up in each of the bards guilds, a new exciting system wherein performances can be recorded and played back for the entertainment of others.

Wednesday, May 23rd 2007

The Magi class in Aetolia celebrates with liaison updates received this week to the Enchantment and Elementalism skillsets. Two new enchantments, rainsticks and eclipse medallions highlighted the upgrades. Log in today and find out more!

Monday, May 21st 2007

Some decades ago in Imperian, several Arboreals found their way to the frigid pines of Ithaqua. While the first known were said to be Malkavian, it seems nothing was ever spoken of Ironwood Grove, where several other Arboreals made their home. It was not until a herd of mammoth on the rampage crashed through the pines, several finding their way into the very council itself, that a group led by Garess discovered these long forgotten Arboreals hiding within the ice-covered pines. Disclaiming any connection with the first known Ithaquan Arboreals, this small clan glorifies the magicks of naturalism

While Garess and those with him learned a great deal about the Ironwood, the mysterious great white mammoth has yet eluded explorers. Perhaps it is the bounty of bones and tusks from the herd that roams the pass that deters the adventurous from discovering the secret, or the Arboreals making the discovery hard enough that only the most diligent will ever find the mesa where this mammoth is said to lurk.

Friday, May 18th 2007

A thrilling 2-hour game of City vs City Capture the Flag occurred in Achaea today, marking the finale of the Year 450 celebrations. The city of Cyrene, with their allies from Shallam, took home the Effigy of Victory by a narrow margin. Congratulations to Cyrene!

Thursday, May 17th 2007

In Achaea, Hermann Schmidt of Bagwar's Copse announced a Year 450 Drinking Contest in his tavern today! The last one standing (literally) was the satyr named Latus, who won for his inebriatory prowess a neverending flagon of darkbrew!

Wednesday, May 16th 2007

A strange disturbance in the Western Ithmia forest of Achaea led to the uncovering of the hidden forest of Sparrow's Rest! Charms employed by the Sentinel Andante brought down the magical screens that had concealed a small group of ornery druids originally from Eleusis. May 14, 2007 Having swept the grand Year 450 Championship Games in Achaea with a first-place win in three out of the five Games, Jaizsur Ta'sa has been named the Champion of Year 450! The Staff of Nicator, symbol of divine favour and mortal excellence, has been bestowed upon him in an awards ceremony formally closing the Games.

Monday, May 14th 2007

Lusternia releases the Undervault, a huge sprawling addition of 1500+ rooms that holds a series of major quests! The area is targeted for high level adventurers and tells the story of the war between two races, the Kephera and the Illithoid, which have also been released as two new player races. This brings Lusternia's total unique playable races up to 20! We also released a new chapter in our History of the Elder Wars that provides some background that foreshadows how these two races came to be.

Saturday, May 12th 2007

Answering the challenge found on a letter delivered in a message bottle, Ysaviel and her husband Brydian trekked the Areish in Imperian, searching for Nimor, the self-proclaimed Best Drinker of Aetherius. Taking up his challenge, Ysaviel called for the aide of song to try her drinking skills against that of Nimor. It looked harrowing at times, but Ysaviel held out and it was Nimor who fall unconscious long enough for her to earn the trophy and walk away with the dubious honour of bearing the title of Aetherius Best Drinker. There are several small treasures to be found, some now known, others left to be discovered, however of all the things that Ghet, Nimor's friendly bartender, found the most amusing, was the timidity of one called Ysabel in imbibing in a few drinks at the risk of swallowing a very tiny fish.

Friday, May 11th 2007

In Achaea, the artist Vinci of Delos announced a Tattoo Competition in honour of Year 450, offering as prize a free PERMANENT magical tattoo! Seventy different adventurers submitted their decorative tattoo designs, and a panel consisting of Vinci, Frida of Caer Witrin, and Zigfrey of Cyrene judged the entries. The winner: Delphinus Windancer, with his tattoo design of the Morning Star and Abbadon, the Destroyer.

Tuesday, May 8th 2007

In Achaea, the shocking murder of a woman in the small town of Petra led to the discovery of a strange item called Anake's Hood by a Druid named Eurulis Lighthawk! The properties of this hood are yet a mystery...

Sunday, May 6th 2007

The first day of Year 450 has dawned in Achaea! Every 50 years sees a grand celebration in Achaea to commemorate the fall of the Seleucarian Empire to the Sapient League and the rise of the Modern Age.We kicked off our celebrations with a Treasure Hunt giving away gold, herbs, even artefacts ranging from daggers of reincarnation to eagle's wings! The Year 450 Lottery has opened and winning tickets will be drawn on Friday at 6pm GMT. Check the full schedule for details, and happy Y450!

Sunday, May 6th 2007

Iron Realms entertainment is running a special promotion for the month of May! In honor of Mother's Day, just enter in the command 'mothersrock' and your character will receive 20 to 30 free credits!

Saturday, May 5th 2007

In Imperian, a voice laced with rage sounded over Stavenn, seeking the presence of one called Vis'ahl. The call was followed by an intense drain of willpower upon many within the city, which alerted the Wytchen that the voice was none other than Kal'surah, the Keeper of Secrets, Guardian of Lost Knowledge. It was not long when a group consisting of several Stavennites of varying class joined together in an attempt to summon Kal'surah in an effort to learn what he sought.

Being drawn within the ritual pentacle, Kal'surah was immediately put on guard by the efforts of a few attempting to gain control of him and bring his will under their own. Their final efforts for naught, Kal'surah would reveal little of Vis'ahl except to say that she was bound to the Pit, a spirit corrupted, her very essence drawing upon the chaotic energies of the demon realm. He was clear that her efforts to make further contact must be hindered and that he would do all he could to deter her. While Kal'surah might be the Keeper of Secrets, his words suggested that she, Vis'ahl, was the Revealer of Secrets.

Friday, May 4th 2007

Aetolians rejoiced today as the Crystalism, Devotion, and Domination skillsets received their much needed updates. Liaison work continues to press forward with Elementalism up next and Enchantment and Ferality just around the corner.

Friday, April 27th 2007

Liaison work continues on Aetolia with the Concoctions, Constitution, and Corpus skillsets getting much needed updates. In conjunction, plants and harvesting has been revised and the new system has received with much adulation by the denizens of the land.

Saturday, April 14th 2007

In Imperian, after sending out several messengers in search of G'Quar, the noble Kohdon, and no word of his whereabouts to be heard, Osou, the Chieftain of Blackthorne arrived in Stavenn seeking assistance in journeying into the jungle. He suspected that G'Quar, after all these years of searching, had found the homeland that had been barred from the world for centuries, a village that Osou himself had originated from. The Wytchdoktor answered his call, and together they set off for the Islands of Yhumara. After a great deal of swimming and wandering in circles, Osou finally saw something he recognized, and together, he and Kamaylie entered the home he had left when a group of Stavennites discovered the hidden village, making promises of grandeur and wealth.

It was soon revealed that a tribe once devoted to the simple worship of a small group of supreme beings had become obsessed with them, their whole existence wrapped around appeasing a Pantheon of gods that demand sacrifice and compulsive devotion to ensure their goodwill. A village bred strictly as fodder for the dark rituals held within the annals of the Acropolis itself, a dark, but elaborate building of stone and tile dedicated to the cultist gods they claim to serve. A sole existence that leads one to being Chosen or eternally Damned.

Friday, April 13th 2007

A peculiar assortment of merchants breezed into Sapience, the main continent of Achaea, recently, setting up their tents east of the Shunai Bridge and hawking a
variety of unique wares, from edible hot peppers and rare flowers to specialty leatherwork and exotic steeds. The items were quickly snapped up by buyers and collectors, and after a short day's work, the vendors vanished as mysteriously as they came, leaving Achaeans wondering at
their origins and purposes.

Thursday, April 12th 2007

Players rejoiced in Aetolia as the first round of the much anticipated liaison were released, with Animation, Antidotes, Avoidance, and Chivalry getting worked with first.

Saturday, April 7th 2007

Imperian has founded a Crafters Organisation, allowing skilled mortal designers to join and approve Tradeskill items. Some of the most prolific Designers were chosen be amongst the first to join the prestigious new group, heralding a new age in the world of Designs.

Wednesday, April 4th 2007

A series of mysterious events in Achaea involving the destruction of the temple of the Goddess of the Sun and a child hidden on the Isle of New Hope culminated in the attention of Agatheis, God of the Elements returning to the prime material plane! Achaea welcomes back Agatheis!

Wednesday, April 4th 2007

In an unexpected and stunning conclusion to recent events in Achaea, Mithraea, Goddess of the Sun, long imprisoned in a faroff plane, has
triumphantly returned!

Saturday, March 31st 2007

Through the month of April all IRE games are offering a 15% bonus to all credit purchases!

Tuesday, March 27th 2007

On Imperian this past Sunday, Timas held another of his spectacular Scavenger Hunts, with many people competing to solve his riddles and find the objects indicated. For the first time ever, all twenty clues were solved, and the game ended in a five-way tie for first place. Congratulations to Ysaviel and Brydian for being the first to solve all the clues in any Scavenger Hunt, very rapidly followed by Nisha, Arlith and Savreth!

Tuesday, March 27th 2007

Aetolia has finally released Reanimation as a general skillset! Undead and the Consanguine can now produce their own items for repairing damage to their bodies. From powerful serums to potent poultices, the darker forces of Aetolia are now free from the life loving concoctionists.

Monday, March 26th 2007

The Aetolian auction is on! Be sure to check out HELP AUCTION to learn more about the new system and bid on your favorite item. Choose from the coveted market stall to the secretive Funereal Masque.

Sunday, March 25th 2007

In the realm of Achaea, Lord Makarta, figurehead for the Ivory Mark, was brutally murdered while attending a wedding in Delos recently. Adventurers linked the assassination to the Quisalis Mark, soon discovering a network of caves beneath New Thera, where the organisation has begun extensive onstruction.

Thursday, March 8th 2007

In Aetolia, in the month of Arios, the year 210, fifty four attendees gathered to satisfy their curiosity as "The Great Mhunna", a theatrical masterpiece, unveiled in the City of Moghedu. Led by Esheneh, the Mhun Actor's Guild opened the play with immense enthusiasm. The well-developed plot described a great deal of history and key events that have affected the realm since before the Great Artifice. As the play ended, in an ironic twist of history, the goblins invaded the amphitheater and pursued the Mhun as they retracted to their city. Their leader, Xaeon, whom has previously trained with the Infernals, displayed courage and dedication as he announced the plans to conquer the city of Moghedu and enslaves the population within. Having requested aid from the mortals, and promised great rewards in return, both goblins and Mhun continue to battle. Only time will tell who will rise victorious.

Saturday, March 3rd 2007

In Imperian, a small boy from Tirhin wandered into Kinsarmar with a tall tale to tell. Deep in the swamps of the nearby hills was an orc graveyard, the ground so covered in corpses you had to walk on their bones just to get around. It was said that if you found a sprig of a corpse-weed and put it in the piles of corpses that the most enormous orc ever would appear. As the boy told his tale to a growing group of Kinsarmarians they decided to see for themselves if this graveyard did exist and what they could find. Such a place does indeed exist, just follow the trail of the carrion wolves if you have the courage to test one little boy's ghost story of an orc so big he blocks the sun..

Thursday, March 1st 2007

A great plume of smoke, a sudden scream piercing the air, and an explosion of deafening proportions in the main room of the Crystal Leaf Inn in Achaea, preceded the mysterious materialisation of a strange shaman. Disoriented and with no clear idea of where he was or how to get back to the place whence he came, he sought out the aid of several good-hearted adventurers. Following what there was of his vague memory, they helped him find the way back to his home: the previously lost and forgotten village of Bitterfork, in the deep northwest of the continent of Sapience.

Sunday, February 25th 2007

In Aetolia, the long-coming return of the Goddess of Renewal was finally realized as a wintry elder wood tree burst out of the Liruma scrublands, housing a petrified body in wood. Those following the path of Life were quick to respond, searching the realm for nymphs infused with the power of the sun to help turn the season of the tree. Hard work and determination left their efforts rewarded - the renewal of the tree, and the rebirth of the goddess Lleis.

Sunday, February 25th 2007

In Imperian, the Lady of the Damned, Isadarr, became intrigued with one of the demons enslaved by the Noctusari, Marduk, Eater of Souls. Being a woman of Wrath, she felt that Marduk capitalized on much of what Wrath is. As she contemplated his existence, she grew curious to see how he would interact with a daemon the Malign summon, in particular, her daegger.

After some discussion with the Singularity Valafar, the Noctusari agreed to a summoning, allowing Isadarr to attend. Laying her daegger upon the ground, the dark summoners drew their pentagram and the ritual began. As Marduk was drawn forth, he was immediately interested in the daegger and drawing upon a black mist that wove around the pentagram, he and the daegger were consumed. As if this were not enough, one Summoner, by the name of Leisane seemed interested in the black mist and upon touching it was drawn within it, disappearing from the group's view. Alarmed, the group attempted various demands for Leisane's return, when a bone chip suddenly erupted from the pentagram, landing at Isadarr's feet, a fragment from the hilt of what was once
her daegger. With speculations and concern for Leisane grew, he suddenly returned to the physical realm, about the same time that the mist evaporated, leaving behind a maggot infested daegger in the likeness of Marduk himself. One would think this was the end, but as the days unfolded, more events occured, bringing a shroud of darkness that lingers in the halls of at least one of Stavenn's guilds.

Monday, February 12th 2007

A new, unified artifact purchasing system is now available in Imperian. No longer will you have to explore and find the artifact shops, instead you will be able to view a list of artifacts and purchase them anywhere.

Sunday, February 11th 2007

With help from unexpected quarters, the House of the Crystalline Circle in the realm of Achaea managed to reach the spirit of their loyal House tutor, Ariela the Wise, lost deep within the Dreamrealm. Conducting a powerful focusing ritual, seven determined members of the Circle aided Ariela in drawing a star crystal from the Dreamrealm and awakening with it in material form. With the star crystal, they were then able to heal the rift in their long-damaged Master Crystal!

Friday, February 9th 2007

Shops in Aetolia have received a significant update. Owners can now price up to 500 items and have installed shelves to place their valuables on. New levels of freedom were introduced, allowing shopkeepers to purchase and install locks and keys to secure their wares. Finally city chancellors can create and destroy shops as directed by their city leadership.

Thursday, February 1st 2007

Several years ago in Imperian, with a bit of cunning and willful violition, Stavenn founded the first dictatorship that would hold sway for decades. Assumed and sustained by the Gazalis, initially held by Erana but soon led by Juganothion, the Empire did for a time flourish and grow in boundless leaps, yet eventually words of discontent began to be heard, from the lowest of Servitors to the highest of Nobles. Amidst a great deal of plotting and hidden agendas, a rebellion began to grow in the streets until but a few short months ago it came to head and resulted in a final confrontation that occurred last month between the Imperator and some of the citizens and denizens of the Empire. With the gauntlet drawn, Imperator Juganothion faced the rebellion against odds that a lesser man would have fled. Holding his ground until the very end, he only ceded after a battle and blood was shed.

As one era passes, a new one begins, but as ever, Stavenn stands strong and holds her noble esteem. With a new Imperator standing in Stavenn, the months ahead will be consumed with restructure and a trial that should put to test the depth of the Empire's court system as the city tries the prior Imperator against the claims and accusations of those he once ruled.

Tuesday, January 30th 2007

In Aetolia, scholars and town gossips were equally excited to discover a portion of the night sky had been replaced by utter darkness. Rumours about its origins and significance abound. Soon after, chaos gripped the realm as a gaggle of harpies descended upon sapience to sate their lust for men. The harpies kidnapped many people about the land, including Hycanthus. Sightseers and treasure hunters alike went to investigate his house, in hopes of finding the rumoured item that was the source of the blank patch in the night sky. With his back door blocked by an immoveable door, the only way to see if the rumours were true was to follow a path of riddles Hycanthus had left behind. Although Anfini, Rosalind, Feichin and Vasilus were hot on her tail, ultimately it was Karim who claimed the prize; a chalice, and immortality in the stars.

Sunday, January 28th 2007

In Lusternia, the Ascension Event 2007 concluded after four hours of nail biting drama whereby the Nine Seal Bearers battled themselves, creatures spawned from the ultimate evil, and plagues of insanity. It was finally Soll of New Celest who vanquished all others to ascend to godhood! He has been reborn as the first Ascended God, who calls himself Ayridion, the White Flame.

Thursday, January 25th 2007

A plume of smoke was seen rising above the Western Ithmia forest of Achaea today, apparently the result of an experiment gone wrong by a mage who resides by a lake deep within that forest. Following this mishap, the adventures of Achaea were able to find a way to the hidden Lake Narcisse

Sunday, January 21st 2007

In Lusternia, the final four challengers for the Ascension Event 2007 were chosen. Amarysse of the Serenwilde won the Challenge of Beauty through her artistic design of a woodland tapestry. Soll of New Celest won the Challenge of Life, by healing many furrikin who were inflicted by a foul, mutating disease. Daevos, the Warlord of Magnagora won the Challenge of Death through his wholesale slaughter of hundreds of denizens. Finally, Exarius, the self-proclaimed raja who bows to no commune or city, won the Seal of Harmony through his skill at influencing others. All the Seal Bearers are now chosen and one of these will rise to claim the ultimate prize: godhood!

Thursday, January 18th 2007

Level 100 is no longer the highest level obtainable in Imperian! There is no limit to the amount of experience one can gain, offering promises of untold power and glory. Future enhancements to the levelling system will also allow one to spend one's hard-earned experience on unique upgrades and powers.

Thursday, January 18th 2007

A search party for a missing child in Achaea came upon a previously unexplored stretch of ocean along the coast of Sapience: the Eastern shore!

Monday, January 15th 2007

It was a busy weekend in Lusternia as three Challenges were completed for the Ascension Event 2007. Forren of the Aquamancers won the Challenge of Justice through excellent use of his debating skills. Kaervas of the Blacktalon Druids won the Challenge of Nature, exhibiting his superb knowledge of the realm during a complex scavenger hunt. Finally, Hallen of the Geomancers won the Challenge of Knowledge by dominating an extremely difficult quiz that tested his knowledge of the realms. Thus, three more mortals rise to compete for the ultimate prize of godhood!

Monday, January 15th 2007

Iron Realms Entertainment will be extending the 20% bonus to all credit purchases until January 31st.

Monday, January 8th 2007

In Lusternia, the second challenge in Ascension Event 2007 was won by Shamarah of Celestines. He won the Challenge of War through a series of wargames conducted by Avechna the Avenger and claimed the Seal of War. His teammates who supported him in this event were Forren and Aesyra, each who were awarded 500 credits.

Friday, January 5th 2007

The class of Serpents in Achaea received a significant update today, including a new venom called nechamandra, the ability to target illusions, an "insta-kill" ability called Execution, and more!

Wednesday, January 3rd 2007

This Saturday, January 6th, at 6PM GMT, we will be performing a stress test on our new beta server. Each individual game will be running a different collection themed game for a full hour. As motivation, anyone who can collect a single item will receive 10 bound credits. Additionally, the top 25 players on each server will have a chance to win 100 to 2000 credits in a drawing. You can connect to your favorite games at beta.ironrealms.com and then using port 2000 for Achaea, 2001 for Aetolia, 2002 for Imperian, and 2003 for Lusternia.

Tuesday, January 2nd 2007

In Lusternia, the Ascension Event 2007 kicked off with the first of the nine challenges! Shorlen of Hartstone snatched victory from the hands of Kaervas of Blacktalon literally moments before the Challenge of Chaos ended. Thus, Shorlen holds the Seal of Chaos and becomes a candidate for the ultimate prize of divinity.

Monday, January 1st 2007

In Imperian, Oorugleg, the Orc commander was slain within the Heartlands of Aetherius, signaling the end of the long orc invasion. Over 120,000 troops were slain by the combined mortal forces of the land. Tahm slew 3400 troops single-handedly and the Wardancer guild vanquished nearly 15000 of the foul creatures. Aklinne took first place in the week long experience event with Orovan and Patek right on her heels.

Wednesday, December 27th 2006

In Lusternia, the Nine Seals holding the Soulless Gods had to be weakened in order to combat a threat to creation from a mysterious entity. Now, the only way to recharge the seals is for one mortal to ascend to godhood! Join us for Ascension Event 2007 where challenges throughout January will culminate in the ultimate reward: the Gift of Divinity.

Saturday, December 23rd 2006

It's been a busy few weeks for Imperian, finalising code for the release of the brand new Guild Charter system, creating brand new content, and continuing to provide the high level of consistent game play that has truly become a trademark of the realm. A Capture-The-Flag between the guilds showed the additional benefits of multiple Professions within a Guild, and the week before one of the unique games, the Scavenger Hunt, was once more held by the Master of Games with much enjoyment by the participants. Most recently, Timas decided to share more of his great wealth with the continent in the form of present boxes, but the glittering paper attracted the attention of many imps who stole the boxes, and they had to be hunted down and caught, providing hours of enjoyment as well as some stunningly generous gifts.

Friday, December 22nd 2006

Today in Achaea, we released our official quick start guide! It is online now (from anywhere on our site at www.achaea.com, look under Help along the left side of the page), and will be available for download in multiple formats soon.

Tuesday, December 12th 2006

Recently in Aetolia, the entirety of Sapience has been adjusting to the momentous outcome of the experiments of Geryon, Keeper of the Sanctum. With the aid of Dorla, a Necromantic teacher, Geryon had developed a brand new method of curing for the undead, christened Reanimation. The undead now begin to harvest organs from slain creatures and using them to create the serums and poultices for curing. Meanwhile, the Druids struggled with the spirit of their old oak tree as they began to grow a new Guildhall, eventually reconciling and persuading the spirit to bond with the acorn of the new tree. A hidden encampment of Trolls known as Craneskull was discovered by Resiak Heroun while assisting the explorer Navaee. Various undead managed to infiltrate the Great Oak of Eleusis, slaying the Sentinels Guild's Tutor Inesse in cold blood before moving on to damaging the Oak itself before being expelled. After a series of difficult endeavours, the Sentinels eventually managed to resurrect their faithful tutor. Most recently, the Divine Order of Haern and its allies, led by Rosalind, worked to push a mysterious cocoon into the toxic lake of Kalydian in order to try to open it. Unfortunately, a monstrous gloch seized the cocoon and refused to let anyone near it, and it was recovered only by great strength of arms thanks to a group led by Wylliam, the fight managing to crack the cocoon open - revealing the return of Slyphe, the Tempest.

Tuesday, November 28th 2006

Following the mysterious departure of the elemental guardians of the master crystal of the Crystalline Circle, natural disasters wracked the land, ranging from earthquakes to volcanic eruptions to sandstorms. These were eventually calmed after the long-exiled forest spirit Propasia, with the aid of her sister forest spirits, became reborn as Artemis, Goddess of the Cataclysm. Achaea welcomes the newborn warrior goddess Artemis, also known as the Wrath of Nature, to its pantheon of Gods!

Monday, November 20th 2006

It has been an exciting month for explorers in the dark world of Aetolia! A hurricane of unprecedented strength hit the city of Ashtan, prompting a mass evacuation. When the citizens returned, they found their beloved isles rearranged! Then a violent earthquake split the earth near Spinesreach, revealing a series of abandoned tunnels dubbed the Telfinne Caverns. More recently, Ashtani citizens discovered that the city's rooftops were infested with thieves. Then came the signs of the return of an ancient, dark power in the Itzatl rainforest. The legendary Ati is said to be stirring once more, much to the dismay of the jungle villagers. Most disturbingly, however, agents of Bloodloch invaded a nearby settlement and enslaved the Dwarves there, murdering any who opposed their cruel regime. The shadows thicken in every corner of the world - will you oppose the mounting tide of darkness or use it to your advantage?

Tuesday, November 14th 2006

Recent months have proven to be eventful for the inhabitants of Aetherius. In Imperian, a world ruled by strife and conflict, it is no surprise that mortals have pushed hard to further define themselves and those places where they live. The council of Khandava has taken a strong move against demons, while Celidon was faced with the deadly touch of Necromancy that had previously seemed to bypass their home. The conflict of magick, demons, and fayth grips every corner of the world, which was only intensified by the addition of professions. While enabling someone to acquire the skills of every profession within their circle of influence, it has also forced current guilds to look hard to themselves and set their role in the world. While you are confined to using the skills of one profession at a time, it allows guilds to have people of different professions within them at any given time, and provides for diversity. The introduction of professions as they are now, is only the first step. The citizens of Aetherius can expect to see more brought in in the near future as this major change settles and people become accustomed to them.

Thursday, November 2nd 2006

In Achaea, the class of Bards has just received a significant update, including several new abilities such as Songbirds and Limerick, the ability to Tunesmith their songblessed rapiers, and much more!

Friday, October 27th 2006

Iron Realms Entertainment is celebrating Player Appreciation Week! Until October 31st we will be running a 15% bonus sale. Additionally, all active characters received 20 free credits and will enjoy a 24 hour bonus to all experience gained this Saturday.

Thursday, October 12th 2006

Two new systems based upon the principle of mutual consent, Friends and Rivals, were unveiled today in Achaea! The friends system allows you to befriend others, granting you and your friends new features such as notifications when your friends enter the realms, while the rivals system allows you to hunt down your mutually acknowledged rivals without mercy!

Wednesday, October 11th 2006

During Lusternia's Second Year Anniversary celebrations, the bard archetype was released. The Harbingers Guild was the first of the bards guild, founded by Nirrti of Glomdoring. Bards write their own lyrics to songs which they then can imbue with certain magical powers. Thus, they sing their custom songs and release the magic!

Tuesday, September 26th 2006

Aetolia has been awash with events this week, including a new area! A frog-jumping contest was held by a village child, with prizes including trophies and ancient legends. Hobbyists and biologists rejoiced to hear of the hatching of a new species - the taerilan! Players have begun experimenting in methods of breeding and caring for the enormous, feathered creatures, but the results are as yet uncertain at best. Abandon, infested aqueducts were also discovered twining beneath the city of Spinesreach. Most recently, the strategic collectible tile game Triptycha called sharp minds together for an intense tournament with hundreds of credits in prizes!

Saturday, September 23rd 2006

Lusternia releases expansions for the Aethercraft Skill! Travel through the aethers on a dimensional ship as either a Commander, Combateer or Empath by either building your own ship or joining a crew!

Friday, September 22nd 2006

In Achaea, the House tutors of the Wardens of the Cerulean Spire and the Spirit Walkers were found unconscious, around the same time that those of the Shaman and Runewarden classes discovered that they had mysteriously lost their power to sketch runes! When revived, the tutors revealed the forgotten history of Runelore: the story of its original loss in ages past, and the secret of what must have recently caused it to sicken once more. With the tutors' help, the practitioners of Runelore were able to restore their art to fullness, in the process rediscovering five runes lost long ago, Runeblades, and more!

Sunday, September 17th 2006

A troop of triton warriors were noticed wandering along the roads, seemingly on a mission but speaking a tritonic dialect unknown to the Achaean adventurers who encountered them. An enchanted conch shell was found that acted as a translation device, and the triton warriors, wary of "landwalkers" but in need of help in navigating dry land, grudgingly let it be known that they were on a reconnaissance mission to locate an oceanic city last known to be off the western coast near the Northreach Forest. Guided by a group of Achaeans, the tritons finally came upon the coastal location where the city was supposed to be. Climbing down treacherous cliffs descending into the ocean, the tritons and their guides found there the ruins of the underwater mermic kingdom, Phereklos!

Monday, September 11th 2006

Aetolians discovered a new area called the Drakuum caverns near the underground city of Bloodloch, haunted by the spirits of fallen Paladins and Daru monks. But Aetolians have also found themselves distracted by recent events that could end to their advantage. After a long meteor shower, Spinesreach citizens collected the most fallen stars and received a special blessing from the stars themselves. A bit later, the winner of a Quiz in Aetolian trivia chose to share her blessing with Spinesreach. Meanwhile, a hunt for a legendary butterfly ended in tears when the beautiful creature was found to have been ground to a pulp for a sorcerer's evil (and failed) attempt at gaining power.

Monday, August 14th 2006

An elderly Atavian wanderer was seen ambling through the cities of Achaea, trailed by birds wherever he went. Following his journey to each city, the old man revealed himself to be the elder god Vastar, the Skylord, long unseen in the realms!

Sunday, August 13th 2006

In Achaea, yet another new area was unveiled. The elderly ornithologist Ignatius was found lost in the bog near the city Ashtan, on his way to procure equipment for an unlikely mountain-climbing expedition. Excited by the sight of black cranes he had seen flying into the Northern Vashnar Mountains, the bird-loving old gent was determined to see them up close. With the help of a cadre of adventurers, especially his climbing partner Arcani, he scaled the mountains and found his way into a hidden valley: Xhaiden Dale!

Tuesday, August 8th 2006

In Aetolia, a master horseman known as Saiae Yesaile made himself known from the Aalen forest this day. As a crowd gathered around him, he issued a challenge: an all-out race to the seaside village of Shastaan. Swift as he was atop his well-bred stallion, there were Aetolians swifter still, and Saiae did not win the race. However, he could not immediately fulfill his promise of teaching the people of Sapience the skill of Horsemanship as there were so few stables to speak of in the land. Soon, however, he returned from his trek across the continent, having convinced a number of tradesmen to open new stables. With that done, he set to instructing all that came in the art of riding. What effects this new knowledge will have on Sapience remains to be seen.

Monday, August 7th 2006

Lusternia
introduced a new skillset called Dramatics, that supplements its innovative Influence skill, whereby players engage mobiles in ego battles, a form of non-lethal combat. Dramatics allows players to perform certain roles, like that of a bully or a sycophant or vagabond, to augment their influence skills. Also, players with dramatics gain storytelling skills to increase the ego of certain sentient mobs. Other skills in dramatics are more for roleplaying and entertaining, such as masking your shouts or theever-popular genderbend for the ultimate in cross-dressing!

Friday, August 4th 2006

The discovery of an injured scout on the Raphaelan Highway of Achaea ended in tragedy when the scout perished from his wounds, but not before he had given away the general whereabouts of his home, the long-secluded Adryn's Keep. A hidden path off the southern river Zaphar was found to lead to the feudal estate, harried of late by a group of evil bandits and thieves.

Saturday, July 29th 2006

Exciting events in Achaea over the weekend of July 29th-30th culminated in the shattering of the ward around the mysterious man sustaining the triple eclipse, by now known to be the age-old, power-hungry foe of the gods, Slith,Prince of the Undead Legions, disowned son of Ugrach, King of the Underworld! Leading to this event, the legendary Staff of the Lorewardens guided the explorer Delphinus to the long-lost study of Meran'tir, the First of the Lorewardens. Armed with knowledge from the study, as well as a fragment of unicorn horn found there, Delphinus gave life to the ephemeral nightmare foal as a unicorn, the first true unicorn since the War of Humanity. A deal was struck with Ugrach for a blood ruby containing a part of the essence of his son, instrumental in the breaking of the powerful ward around Slith, albeit at a heavy price. Though the undead prince decimated the Achaeans amassed against him before his escape, the realm is graced by the light of the sun once more.

Wednesday, July 26th 2006

A stumble in the darkness in Achaea cost Titania, the Queen of the Dryads, a precious gift of jewellery from her beloved King of the Fairies, lost down the river Zaphar within the belly of a silver-backed fish. With the assistance of the Old Man of the River, friends of Titania found access to large, previously unexplored segments of the river Zaphar and found for the lovely Queen her ring.

Saturday, July 22nd 2006

Previously, a lone ebon-maned nightmare, an ephemeral horse from the realm of Dreams, appeared on the Sangre plains in Achaea, hunted by a colony of numerous giant white bats intent upon her demise. After the bats were slain through the efforts of many, a net previously used to capture the nychtaur became a silvery bridle for the nightmare, who appeared to be heavy with foal. She was led away to the safety of the Temple of the Moon, but later fled back to the Sangre. Over the weekend of July 22nd-23rd, a lost prophetess was found by Achaeans, unconscious and bound within a secret cavern. The pregnant nightmare was able to revive the prophetess, then went into labour shortly after, giving birth to a female foal before herself perishing. Mystical beasts called lamassus, with the heads of women, bodies of panthers, and wings of ravens, took charge of the care of the foal and the wounded prophetess.

Friday, July 14th 2006

The reign of the fearsome nychtaur, begun following the thrice-darkening of the sun of Achaea, was ended in an unexpected and dramatic manner this day. A mystical net charged with the moon's reflection in waters throughout the land was thrown to capture the nychtaur, upon which his curse was lifted and he showed his true form. This exciting saga culminated in the arrival of the goddess of dreams, Valnurana, and the god of death, Thoth, long unseen in the realms. The mysterious origins of the nychtaur and the herd of nightmares recently seen in the realms were revealed soon thereafter. Still, the triune eclipse of the sun continues to shroud the world in darkness, with no end to the perpetual night in sight.

Thursday, July 13th 2006

In Achaea, following a daring rescue of the ferryman Nate, battling tempestuous seas and sea monsters brought to the ocean surface in the unnaturally prolonged eclipse, adventurers stumbled upon the previously undiscovered seaside village of Ka'doloki!

Tuesday, July 11th 2006

Strange phenomena continues to sweep the thrice-eclipsed realm of Achaea. The lunar oracle Astara wanders the realms telling mysterious dark fortunes, fountains all across the land have begun flowing with blood, and a massive herd of ethereal ebon-maned nightmares have appeared spreading surreal, disturbing waking dreams, and very much more. A glowing door has been seen appearing at random that, once entered, leads to an endless hallway surrounded by doors leading to countless farflung places. The wizard Hycanthus claims it as his handiwork, the result of a failed attempt to end the eclipse. Truly, these are interesting times in Achaea.

Sunday, July 9th 2006

In the realm of Achaea, following the grandiose opening gala of a new planetarium in the city of Hashan, a triple eclipse of the sun has plunged the world into perpetual darkness! By some arcane power, the mysterious and wealthy benefactor of the planetarium has locked the triune eclipsing planets into orbit in accordance with the sun, extending the eclipse while he siphons off the energy of the sun while he for what is claimed to be philanthropic ends.

The spirits of the forests vanished following the eclipse, all but the spirits of the Darkenwood. Without the sun's nurturing rays, forests and groves suffered across the land. Led by Thenidiel, High Priestess of the Goddess of the Seasons and with the help of Kalleah, spirit of the Hazel, a group of adventurers the whereabouts of the spirits and were able to rejuvenate the forests for a time.

Every midnight since the beginning of the unnatural eclipse, the city-states of Achaea have become beset by a fearsome demonic bull called the nychtaur. Achaeans band together in patrols every midnight to overcome the terrible nychtaur. However, rampaging beast vanishes in green flames when slain, and reappears the next midnight in a different city.

Wednesday, July 5th 2006

Townes can now hire guards in the growing realm of Imperian. Not only can governors hire guards from the local towne populous, they recruit trained soldiers from the capital city or council. Additionally, cities, councils, and townes can create barracks. These locations serve as stations for guards to rest, waiting to defend player citizens when called for assistance.

Monday, July 3rd 2006

The villagers of Tasur'ke in Aetolia, were greatly dismayed as Divine essence streamed into the totem, producing a great wyvern spirit that slew all undead in its path. The wyvern then accidentally awakened an alabaster gargoyle and the two creatures entered combat, unharmed by mortal weapons and each other. Silvertooth and Inesse proposed ways of weakening the creatures but the forces of the undead were soon victorious, slaying the spirit and protecting their stone champion, who cleansed the village of the forest's touch.

Saturday, July 1st 2006

The Hunter, Diavlous, Noctusari, and Malignists classleads have been released in Imperian. Last weekend saw Antioch triumph in an exciting game of Capture the Flag. In addition, several more artifacts have been discovered, including a series of priceless shields. Be sure to check in tomorrow for a Quiz at 22:00 GMT.

Monday, June 12th 2006

In Lusternia, an intricate and riveting event involving dark spirits plaguing the Serenwilde Forest concluded with the return of the Elder God Charune and two new spells being added to the Stag and Crow totem skillsets. The event was so exciting that at least one player was awake over 24 real-time hours to see the event through to the end!

Friday, June 9th 2006

Adventurers in Achaea assisted a fisherman in escorting his young daughter to a monastery upon a secluded coastal isle, bringing back word of the beautiful Isle of New Hope to the mainland.

Wednesday, June 7th 2006

Upon this day, the Gods of the Church of Achaea gathered to bequest upon the Church the Codex of Light! May this Codex, like the Holy Codex before it, illuminate the path of the seekers and champions of the Light.

Saturday, June 3rd 2006

Sheltered within the Shamtota Hills in Achaea, the mining town of Nimick has deliberately concealed itself from the world at large for many years. This state of affairs has now ended, and the villagers' rebel faction leader has revealed its existence and whereabouts to all.

Friday, June 2nd 2006

Two new areas have been discovered in Aetolia! A group of bandits has set up camp near to Spinesreach in Three Rock, plotting to ransack the nearby city and steal their goods. Also, the experiments of the now deceased Jirken were discovered near to Enorian. The malformed creatures are full of rage at the city for their complacency in stopping Jirken from torturing them. Explore these exciting areas at your own risk!

Tuesday, May 30th 2006

Two small areas have opened recently in Achaea. The first is the Wander Inn, a relaxing haven for explorers of the world to rest their feet between expeditions. Nestled within the historical town of New Thera, the Inn includes an exclusive members'-only area open only to those who are able to prove their skills in exploration. The second is Aurick Manor, the large and lavish home of a suspiciously wealthy family in the seaside town of Tasur'ke.

Monday, May 29th 2006

Recently, in Imperian, the northern council of Ithaqua, triumphed in an exciting game of Capture the Flag. The organization has won the coveted commodity merchant from the desert city, Antioch. In addition, Imperian has recently released twenty new artifacts, ranging from the simple money pouch and fishing lures, to the exciting stone totems and silver flintlocks.

Saturday, May 27th 2006

Lusternia opened up a new area called Snow Valley, an arctic location where wooly mammoths struggle to survive alongside sabertooth cats and enormous cave bears. Snow Valley is also the home to a tribe of the igasho race which has been invaded by a tribe of the taurian race. Players can help either the igasho or the taurian against the other through elaborate quests--though the storyline isn't as black and white as it may seem at first glance!

Tuesday, May 23rd 2006

Players of the guardian/priest archetypes in Lusternia are now able to form deep bonds with one of the great cosmic lords, which allows them to choose a specific path of power. Nihilists may choose from the paths of domination, despair, pain, wrath or pestilence, while Celestines can choose from the paths of light, hope, purity, justice or love. Be warned, however, in order for a Demon Lord or Holy Supernal to accept a deep bond, one must first perform arduous quests!

Monday, May 22nd 2006

The ranks of the Consanguine have increased, and now new players to Aetolia can more easily learn what it is like to be one of the parasitic undead. The Nightstalkers, creatures who possess basic skills in Mentis and Corpus, are a new class that eventually leads a diligent player into the full embrace of a Vampire or the mystic guild of Bloodborn.

Monday, May 22nd 2006

A cadre of Achaean adventurers discovered the hidden Caves of Delmarin this day, populated by a half-snake, half-human race called the Dyissans! The Dyissans are ruled by the ravishing Taralis, the Snake Queen, who instills her xenophobic hatred of all other sentient races upon her followers.

Sunday, May 21st 2006

A riddle posed upon the pages of the Holy Codex showed the way to bring to life the dragon shrines of Pentharian, God of Valour. Led by Atanamir, the Platinum Dragon, they opened a portal in the heavens to free Pentharian from His long-time imprisonment by the formidable undead prince Slith. Pentharian joined His power with that of Lorielan, Goddess of Knowledge to heal Tarah and return Her to corporeal form. Welcome home, Pentharian!

Friday, May 19th 2006

In Achaea, a ritual interrupted by a malicious vision results in a catastrophe, severely weakening Tarah, Goddess of Harmony and Compassion, who has taken refuge within the divine artefact known as the Holy Codex. As the pages of the Codex flicker and fade, the fate of the Goddess is in question.

Wednesday, May 17th 2006

Imperian has added thirty thrilling new 'bashing areas' in the past few months, totaling thousands new rooms and even more mobiles for your leveling pleasure. In addition, each area has been given several quests for your perusal. This rapid expansion is slated to continue, with at least one new area being released every week. Be sure to stop in and check out all the new and exciting places to explore in the world of Imperian!

Monday, May 15th 2006

In Achaea, Dreams of Divine Lands, a de facto war between the city of Evil and the city of Light rages over the mystical Icons of the cities' great Houses, and the armies of Evil have thus far torn down five of the Icons of Shallam, Jewel of the East. A vast waste called the Nishnatoba deadlands, remnants of a legendary battleground, has been unveiled as the field of war.

Wednesday, May 10th 2006

Aetolia is in the midst of an expansive combat and skill restructuring. Upgrading existing abilities and adding new skills has been our focus over the past several weeks, with more exciting upgrades very soon. If you have not played Aetolia recently, check out additions to the Infernal, Syssin, Teradrim, and Bloodborn classes. Just around the corner are the Sentinels and Magi!

Friday, April 28th 2006

The Houses of Achaea will now be able to choose from a plethora of new options for their internal government styles, including such choices as leadership by triumvirate, elected autocrat, dictator, or oligarchy; fixed term lengths; the appointment of successors; and more.

Monday, March 20th 2006

Aetolia has released a massive upgrade to our premier class; Vampires. In addition to 25 new skills, vampires can now choose one of three specializations; Sapivi, Phreneses, and Insidiae. These new specializations and skills will allow you a wide variety of new roleplaying and combat options.

Monday, March 6th 2006

The Iron Realms Poster Contest results are in! Congratulations to Achaea's Imyrr, the Grand Prize winner, who may choose either $1000 or 5000 credits!

Saturday, February 25th 2006

Every Iron Realms game implemented a sweeping change to their credits system this week that results in every existing and future character becoming eligible for up to 2500 bonus lessons. Previously, bonus lessons were received only upon a character's first purchase with real money, and only within 21 days of character creation. Now, however, bonus lessons are received when converting 'Credits' (which are transferable) to 'Bound Credits' (which are not not transferable, but are used to get lessons, artifacts, permits, etc), so it doesn't matter how you get the credits. You're able to get bonus lessons whether you purchase them from us or from the credit market. You're able to get those lessons no matter when you convert credits to bonus credits, and everybody gets the potential for a full 2500 bonus lessons (2.5 per credit that you convert to a bound credit), even if you previously had gotten bonus lessons from a purchase. We think this is a huge leg-up for young players and players without much real-life money, and we hope it helps you enjoy our games even more.

Thursday, February 23rd 2006

Aetolia has implemented lycanthropes today! One may join the Atabahi (werewolves) or the Bakahtu (werebears), and gain dozens of lycanthrope-related abilitiesas one grows more powerful.

Wednesday, February 15th 2006

In Achaea, Maya, the Great Mother has decreed that from this day forth, all those upon reaching 18 years of age may undergo the Trial of Rebirth within the Flame of Yggdrasil. In other words: Achaea's newbie introduction tour has been entirely rewritten for greater newbie-friendliness within a uniquely Achaean context, as figures from Achaea's rich history guide the new player in a quest to be reborn within the Flame.

Saturday, February 4th 2006

Lusternia proudly announces the release of Aetherships, a new feature that provides for players to transform their aethermanses (customizable player houses) into aetherships, which are part-vessel and part-extradimensional creature. Using a new skillset called Aethercraft, players can fly their ship through an enormously large map filled with extraplanar creatures and bubbles of alternate realities. Players can customize their ships by adding on modules, such as battle turrets and energy shields. Players form crews that must learn to work together in order to successfully fly. Overall, it's a fresh approach to ships both in theme and mechanics.

Thursday, January 26th 2006

The shifting of a glacier in the polar region of northern Sapience, the main continent of Achaea, attracted curious explorers onto the ice floes. There, they came across a man named Herik who led the explorers to a cave, explaining that the movement of the ice had blocked the entrance to his home. The resourceful adventurers were able to help Herik melt through the solid sheet of ice, revealing the entrance to the submerged city of Isaia.

Wednesday, January 25th 2006

Iron Realms is running a contest with a $1000 Grand Prize. See here for more details!

Monday, January 23rd 2006

Roughly twice a year, the six great city-states of Achaea contend for the Effigy of Victory in an exhilirating, fast-paced, no-holds-barred battle ranging across the entire world of Achaea. Whether you enjoy strategic group combat or solo glorymongering, scouting far and wide for flags or throwing yourself into the center of the fray, this massive biannual Capture the Flag competition offers a thrilling, adrenaline-racing experience you won't believe text can render. The first Achaea CTF of 2006 has been scheduled for Sunday, January 29th between 8pm and 10pm GMT. (Between noon-2pm PST and 3pm-5pm EST.)

Friday, January 20th 2006

A yet-unknown force freed a monster known as the Leviathan into the Western Ocean of Achaea, where it wreaked havoc along the western coastline until wounded in battle by Sefyr, the Guardian of the Western Seas. In the battle, the Leviathan smashed into the cliffs along the coastline, and a way down the newly destroyed cliffs to a small isle was discovered first by young Khelek Drakor. Explorers found a tribe of primitive volcano worshippers.dwelling within this Isle of Harae.

Sunday, January 15th 2006

A comprehensive system for player-run lotteries was introduced in Achaea today. Licensed lottery runners may now set up and hold lotteries for everything from fixed amounts of gold, to increasing gold prizes based on ticket sales, to special in-game items (such as enchanted swords and elixirs).

Sunday, January 15th 2006

A new undersea area opened up in Lusternia, called the Carai Caroo. Within this area is an evil kelpie who has been trapped within the thermal vents by her sister. Players who quest in the Carai Caroo can take two paths, one quest helps this evil kelpie release her followers onto the world, and the other quest rescues an innocent child from being a sacrificial victim. Each quest contains a sudoku puzzle!

Saturday, December 17th 2005

Achaean explorers on a rescue mission ranged far to the north, discovering within the frigid mountain ranges the Ruins of Morindar. While aboveground the ruins are mostly uninhabited, the extensive hidden caverns below swarm with the cursed remnants of the mysterious families who built Morindar, poisonous culuma slimes, hideous feyrs, and other deadly creatures of the dark.

Wednesday, December 7th 2005

This week Imperian has released two player run townes; Pol'pera and
Kipos. Pol’pera is a simple mining village in the eastern Nolmine Heights and the small commune of Kipos is nestled in the western mountain range. Three new areas have been opened in the Celidon Forest. The first is a foul swamp, infested with monstrous insects and rabid beasts, known as Waelin Bog. Nearby, the horrid orc legions have constructed the Scourge Oupost to defend the deadly Vorrak Mines hidden beneath them.

Wednesday, December 7th 2005

New lands continue to be discovered around the Aetolian continent! Come explore the cold frosty isle of Asper, experience nightfall in the graveyard of Goreskrat, and support one of the warring factions within Fengard Keep. Join the citizens of Bloodloch in fighting back the priests of the Arurer Haven, or help the Enorians in defeating the undead scourge found within the caverns of Mor. With six new areas to explore, it is time for all Aetolians to prepare their weapons and put on their traveling boots.

Monday, December 5th 2005

A strange disturbance took place upon the astral plane in Lusternia. An invisible membrane burst and released an alien power that reverberated throughout the astrospheres. The minds of those who were unlucky enough to be on the astral plane began to become afflicted by hideous and alien thoughts. And thus, insanity is enters as a new hazard of traveling the astral plane.

Sunday, December 4th 2005

We give welcome to Melantha, the Goddess of the Seasons, who has newly joined the pantheon of Achaea. Her realm oversees the cycles of Nature and the balance between life and death.

Wednesday, November 30th 2005

The Archives of Achaean Lore have opened to the public today!

Using MediaWiki software, the Archives allow approved player Chroniclers to share their extensive knowledge of the virtual world of Achaea. Indulge your curiousity in everything from the great city-states of Achaea to the history of Belladona, the Vampire Queen to the cult of Dreamseers named the Obeah Ecstasia.

This compendium of knowledge of all things Achaean, compiled by our erudite and tireless Chroniclers, is a vast storehouse of information at over 1000 entries and ever-growing. Both veterans of Achaea and new players will find much to supplement their gaming experience. Search, browse, read, learn, even become a Chronicler yourself!

Monday, October 10th 2005

In response to the devastating earthquake in south Asia, Iron Realms will be donating 10% of its revenue for the next week to relief efforts there.

Friday, October 7th 2005

Lusternia turns one year old! Launched on October 7, 2004, the past year has witnessed enormous expansion. Almost every month saw the addition of new guilds, new skills, new areas or new systems. The core player base is rock solid and steadily growing, allowing the community and world history to flourish and expand. In celebration, throughout the weekend there were games, lotteries, quizzes and contests, all with many prizes.

Tuesday, September 27th 2005

Imperian has released a brand new skillset, Taming. It allows the player to capture hundreds of different animals in the game and train them to perform over 40 different skills. From training a mount to carry the noble knight into the joust, to teaching the mighty eagle to attack your foes, this new skill has something for everyone.

Further, Imperian has recently released a new version of the renowned tradeskill system. Taking one of Iron Realms Entertainments' specialties to the next level, the changes further expand the ability for players to create custom clothing, jewelry, woodwork, food, and masonry products. Race- and gender-restricted clothing, environment-specific furniture, item repair, and fine wooden inlay are just a few of the new and exciting abilities open to designers.

Sunday, September 25th 2005

Lusternia's newly implemented library system went in today! It allows the main player organizations to compete for cultural prestige. From among the writings and essays that players contribute to the Great Libraries, some are chosen to be published and some entered into literary contests. The larger and more prestigious libraries generate power for the cities and communes in which they reside. Thus, players who enjoy the roles of writers, poets and scholars may contribute to the world in a tangible way.

Sunday, September 11th 2005

Bizarre and whimsical phenomena swept over Achaea in the wake of a giggling ball of light, a capricious and mischievous sprite who turned out to have escaped with a pouch full of fairy dust from an adjacent plane called Annwyn After hours of merry mayhem, the sprite was captured and returned to Annwyn, and the way to this new 245-room area was opened to all. Annwyn is an enchanted realm populated by fairies, sprites, kelpies, selkies, and other fantastic creatures, dominated by the drama that brews between the forums of Light and Dark, Sidhe and Unsidhe Court.

Tuesday, September 6th 2005

Lusternia unveils the Hunting skill with two specializations: Tracking and Ecology. Open to druid and warrior archetypes, Hunting involves the identification and capturing of small animals as well as the ability to stalk others without their awareness and finding the mystic pathways of the natural world. Tracking is only open to warriors and continues with developing skills to trap and track. Ecology is only open to druids, who tap into the essence of the animal, plant and mineral kingdoms through creating of powerful fetishes, charms and smudge sticks.

Monday, August 29th 2005

Achaea has a winner in its grand two-week year 400 festivities! Reiye, a female member of the Tsol'aa race, has triumphed in a succession of contests of strength and wits and won an Xbox 360 (when released) and $300 in credits. Congratulations, Reiye!

Monday, August 15th 2005

Our new Nexus client is now available for Imperian and Lusternia. Come check out the prettiest client in MUD-dom!

Wednesday, August 3rd 2005

Our new client - Nexus - has gone out of beta on Achaea. The other games will follow soon! Nexus provides for a greatly improved experience, and is much prettier than our previous client to boot!

Thursday, July 21st 2005

Welcome to the new portal for the worlds of the Iron Realms! Here you'll find portals to what have been called the most immersive games on earth as well as cursory information about each. Beware! Few who enter our worlds ever manage to tear themselves away.