October in Achaea

Hi folks! Birthday month comes to a close and those of who you completed the September daily quest at least 15 times will soon receive your reward! As always we have another busy month planned with Mayaween shenanigans and more on the calendar for the weeks ahead. In the meantime we’re welcoming back polymegahedral dice!…

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Updates

It is Tuesday, the 30th of September, and the following changes have been implemented: – There is now a suitable hint about what might be preventing the quicksand from dragging you into the scorpent nest. – The Istar sand trap now has a hint for those who might be avoiding it somehow. – Quest 640’s…

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30 Years of Adventure

I want to begin by thanking Matt. His creativity, vision, and persistence are the reason these worlds exist at all, and we are all in his debt. His legacy is everywhere in Iron Realms, and we are grateful for everything he has built. It is astonishing to think that our games have been running for…

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Hate Speech Penalties Updated

Hello everyone, Thanks to Matt being ahead of his time in the 90’s, Achaea has always tried to be inclusive to people of all ethnicities, genders, and sexualities. It’s true that sometimes we have failed and had to correct course, and it’s also true that as times have changed, what was once progressive policy can…

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Transition

Hi everyone, Some of you know me, and for others I was before your time, but I’m Matt Mihaly, the founder & CEO of Iron Realms. I started working on Achaea in 1995, 30 years ago, and we launched Achaea over 28 years ago. Back then, there was no Iron Realms – the company was…

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More wishes?

Based on feedback, props in the Tournament of Names have had their wish for cost divided by five for participating jester-classed shells. If this really has inspired you to want to play jester for the tournament where the cost limitations put you off before, let me know in the next 24 hours and I’ll swap…

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Auctions Ending

Hi folks! Just a reminder that the current batch of AUCTIONS will be ending this coming Serenade, and that there is not a day 0 on the countdown! Penned by My hand on the 8th of Miraman, in the year 986 AF.

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Updates

It is Tuesday, the 23rd of September, and the following changes have been implemented: – Horald will no longer trigger effects based on attacking him if the attacker is not present in the room. This will affect the throwing mechanic and other effects most likely. Published by my decree on the 22nd of Mayan, in…

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Nameless Tournament: Some Rules Etc

Before the Tournament of Names rolls around, we ask that everyone familiarise themselves with these rules. These will be in place for the duration of the tournament. PARTICIPANTS: Nameless members of the Pariah class will not have access to tablets. Nameless members of the Pariah class will not be able to raise crypts. Nameless members…

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The Tournament of Names, 2025 Edition

The Tournament of Names returns on September 27th at 17:00 GMT (see UPCOMING)! This will be a 6 hour long PK contest in which contenders take on the role of a Kashari character in the class of their choice. The winner will earn 2000 bound credits, a unique honours line, and a special challenger’s horn.…

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