www.arenthyor.com"Hey there,
Let me get you an ale. There you go. Take a big sip and get comfortable, for I have a tale to tell. Not long enough for that frothy drink to get too warm, mind you, but one that I think will get you to the edge of your seat wanting, nay, needing, more.
Yes, it's true. The rumors are correct. Arenthyor is live.
What is Arenthyor, you ask? Tis a good question. Lean close, now, for the secrets of the lands of Arenthyor will be laid bare for you so that your disbelieving ears can behold the truth... "
Arenthyor is a world rising from the catastrophe known as the Riftening, which ripped the land in twain. In fact, an age and more has passed since then and life, changed as it is, has moved on. What was catastrophic then is only tragic history now.
The world has changed. Physically and socially. Just prior to the Riftening, Elves and other fey races retreated from the land and disappeared, abandoning all others to the strife caused by the catastrophe. Today, they are only rarely seen on the continent. For the best, most would say, for even after an age, distrust and hostility still run deep against the ancient race who once were the undisputed and unabashed masters of the realm. In the wake of the Elflight and Riftening, survivors have suffered a hardscrabble existence and are only now beginning to build stable communities of their own while the once proud elven cities lie in rubble and ruin.
The land has changed. A horrific scar, known as the Great Rift, serves as a reminder of the day when everything that was became no more and turned one contient into two. Survivors mostly fled to the new eastern continent, known as Arenthyor, abandoning to utter chaos that which became known as the Veiled Lands in the west. These days, rumors of beasts which existed only in nightmare and myth before, are now common campfire talk.
Magic has changed. Once the sole province of the land's fey stewards, magic has been rediscovered by the "lesser" races. However, the wounding of the land that caused the Great Rift also wounded the arcane energy of the land. Magic has become unpredictable - it can stutter and die or spin out of control without warning.
Destinies have changed. From the ruins of the old world, new powers rise. Serving the light or the dark, the lure of Power, Prestige, or Fortune drive opportunistic adventurers to brave the capricious Fates and roll the dice with their lives while the gods themselves watch in eager anticipation.
Win or lose, the fate of the new age of Arenthyor rests on the scales of destiny. Waxing or waning. Rising or falling. Ascending or descending.
How will you change Arenythor? Better yet, how will Arenthyor change you?
"There, now. The tale is done for the telling. I can see that you wish for more, yes? I thought so. Finish that ale now, friend, for there's more where that came from. "
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Server DetailsArenthyor is a roleplaying PW over 4 years in the making. We offer a balance of high roleplaying with high adventure in a medium magic and slow/medium leveling environment. Arenthyor is a rich, detailed world featuring opportunities to engage in an immersive environment as inspiration for your roleplay. Whether you prefer social, political, or quest-based roleplay, you will find a welcoming environment in Arenthyor.
As a player, you are enabled to join a progressive quest system, participate in various non-linear quests, or join DM led events. You also have the power to help shape the world around you in this dynamic ever-changing environment.
Arenthyor is a hak-based world requiring CEP, CTP, and a couple other tileset haks (conveniently packaged in a self-installer to make downloding a cinch).
Special features of the Arenthyor server include:
Shape the World - The builders/DM team want you to be an active participant in the world as it evolves. Your roleplay can help determine how the world changes, looks, and expands.
Destiny System - Your destiny is up to you, but you must always answer to the Fates. Choose a destiny for your PC using Arenthyor's unique destiny system and fulfill your dreams!
Dynamic Alignment, Racial, and Deity System - Who you are and who you serve matters in Arenthyor. The world hangs in the balance and whoever can manage to hold sway in the land by "claiming" the most dungeons for the party's alignment, race, and/or deity will enjoy generous benefits. Woe to all others!
Randomized Dungeons - Arenthyor's unique system of randomized dungeons ensures that you'll never get tired of running through the same old scripted dungeon over and over again.
Unique Bosses - Arenthyor's unique system of dynamically creating quest bosses generates so many possible combinations that you're almost guaranteed never to fight the same boss twice.
Earn Accolades - Earn special awards for striking the killing blow to rare and unique monsters....beware the rust monster! Or, maybe you'll become a fabled Dragonlord...
RP Tokens - Earn rewards for displaying continuous and novel roleplay while in-game
Other fun features include:
Over 1,700 monsters, Over 60 Playable Subraces, Player owned guilds and leadership, Progressive Quest System, Planar Travel, Item Creation and Enchantment, Unique Languages, Ridable Horses, Jousting, and so much more...
Visit www.arenthyor.com for more world lore, haks, forums, and more! Hope to see you in-game! Also looking for talented scripters and DMs!
