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Register your new character or power group here and have it approved. Registration is required to role-play on Althanas. After you register, introduce yourself to everyone on our OOC Introduction Forum.

Quick Link: Character Registration Guide |Registration Archive |P.G. Registration Guide

The home of all character profile updates on Althanas. Also where you can re-register your characters from the old Althanas forum.

The Peaceful Promenade is a tavern in the town of Underwood, a place for people to stop and rest and talk about the happenings of Althanas, or for new people in town to become acquainted. Characters will be rewarded EXP for posts made in this forum.

The island where journies begin, and friendships and rivalries are created. Practice your role-playing skills here before joining epics. Level 0 and 1 characters (and their guests) only.

Welcome to Althanas' first ever writing symposium. The event brings writers together from all over the net to compete in the Tournament of Champions. The tournament opens for character approval on December 7th, 2008 at midnight CST and team registration begins on December 21st, 2008 at midnight CST. The prize this time is cold hard cash, so go tell your friends. They don't want to miss this one.

Located on the island of Corone, and in the city of Radasanth, The Citadel is the largest battle arena on Althanas. Characters can fight in any environment imaginable, and are restored to health at the end of each battle. Citadel battles are the quickest way to earn EXP on Althanas and are judged faster then other threads. Open challenges are encouraged!

One year has passed since the most famous battle venue in Scara Brae resurfaced. Grand celebrations are taking place in honor of the Dajas Pagoda's amazing success, and some of the greatest duels in the world of Althanas are poised to begin. Visit to watch the finest warriors in Althanas clash for glory, honor, and riches! Place bets on other contestants, or enter the hallowed temple yourself and run the gauntlet of Hierarchs!

Ancient evil stirs in Raiaera, and demons and deities become one on the icy plains of Salvar. Not long ago, strange machinations resulted in the death of Alerar's Queen, and none know whose hand did the deed. And Corone's Civil War intensifies even as a new threat emerges. Stay tuned for the opening of the second Featured Quest!

Quick Link: A False Dawn |By Sword and Sorcery | Ideas and Discussion

An island nation separated from the mainland, Corone is a collection of peoples striving to face the challenges of multiculturalism. A large ferry keeps traffic with the mainland bustling.

The Land of Raiaera is currently embroiled in a struggle for survival with the wicked necromancer Xem'zûnd. To fight for either side and reap the benefits -- or the punishments -- see the Featured Quest!

Alerar is the kingdom of the Dark Elves, and it lies across the Mountains of Twilight just to the west of Raiaera. The dwarves of the Kachuck Mines produce the best weapons and armor in all of Althanas.

The Church of the Ethereal Sway and King Iorlan Lord Rathaxea I of Salvar are enmeshed in a vicious civil war, and it is anyone's guess who will win. To pick a side and win its honors, see the Featured Quest!

A very mysterious land, Fallien is a desert country with a matriarchal government and strangely xenophobic citizens. Throughout the region are different trades which can be found no where else in Althanas. Currently, Fallien is in a state of upheaval due to the recent uprising of the Cult of Mitra and the Harpies.

A vastly unexplored land that lies on the Eastern continent. Its Inhabitants are unique races that are powerful in both magic and sword. One must tread carefully upon her ground and give respect to receive it.

Locating for that unique sword you can't find in the item shop? Or that Wand you always wanted? Check here, with the vendors of the Bazaar that seem to find any item you're looking for...for a price, of course.

Quick Link: The Auction House | The Synthesis Shop

The home of all Althanas Tournaments. Compete with your peers for EXP, Gold, and prizes!

This is the place for clans to recruit new members, raid other clans, and compete for a Headquarters in Clan War.

Discuss role-playing and creative writing strategies, the Althanas rules, and recruit other players for your battle or quest.

Quick Link: Althanas Podcasts | Battle/Quest Recruitment

Post messages to the staff with any Althanas-related questions, comments, or suggestions. Give us feedback, and don't be afraid to fire away!

The home of any non-Althanas discussion where you can discuss the latest trends in politics, movies, literature, or anything else that comes to mind.

Quick Link: OOC Introduction Forum

This area is for player-produced artwork, poetry, and prose. You may also post personal pictures here.

View past, completed role-playing threads here, including Tournaments and the Althanas Awards!

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Role-playing threads unfinished and outdated. Please contact an administrator if you'd like a thread here revived.