Hi folks! As we continue to explore ways of improving the new player experience and in particular new player retention, a long-standing concern that is often raised is the subject of lessons earned while levelling and the inability, even with no-brainer lessons, to max out your class skills without the much larger investment into credit…

Buoyed by a successful bargain, Prospero returned to the waiting Gods and announced His victory. The chain glittered in His grasp and it was Aegis first to answer, counselling a need for firmness of will and not only a sure strike if They were to see to the relic’s destruction. The Malevolent One claimed primacy…

While the Gods awaited the result of Prospero’s sojourn from the heavens, the God of Wealth turned His attention far beyond the Realm of the Living, beneath the very Roots of Yggdrasil. Prospero marched into the Underworld, and the Underworld bristled, as is its wont. Legions prepared for war as the Merchant Lord arrived at…

Nine hundred and ninety-nine years since the Fall of the Seleucarian Empire, in the month of Mayan, the God Scarlatti, Elder Lord of the Arts, and Great Bard dwelt alone upon the edge of the world. As Gods and mortals both awaited the turning of the thousandth year with a blend of cautious optimism and…

Hey folks, We have a new contest going on in our Discord server. Check out the #contests channel and you have a chance to win 500 credits for submitting a Show and Tell entry! Come and tell us about something meaningful to you and learn about your fellow players in the process. HELP DISCORD has…

Hi folks! Before I get into the specifics of the exciting Year 1000 content, this is a reminder that until 23:59 on Saturday 28th March, renown caps will be doubled! ~ ~ ~ Unleashed upon the world today is Uphimmin, the Sixth Tier of Yggdrasil! This tier of the World Tree is closely associated with…

Hi folks! As part of the Year 1000 celebrations, I have just opened Lottery 16 for ticket purchases! One lucky winner will claim ownership of a Brand New Delos Shop located east of “Eastern Epitus Avenue”. This lottery will run until the closing of all other Year 1000 contests (see UPCOMING), after which it will…

Hi folks! A design contest is now live and will remain open for submissions until the end of the Year 1000 celebrations (see UPCOMING)! The winner will have their design featured somewhere in the game (the location is a secret until a few posts from now…), a preserved version for themselves, and 5 Mayan Crowns.…

Hi folks! For the duration of the Year 1000 celebrations (see UPCOMING) we will be accepting submissions both artisanal and bardic on the theme of SUCCESSION! Please be sure to take a read of HELP ARTISANAL or HELP BARDICS or head to https://www.achaea.com/the-artisanal-and-bardic-fellowship/ for all the rules and instructions. For those of you who know…

Dear Sister Alloa, As the first frost of Mayan comes and the last of the warmth ebbs out of our northern home, I feel old. I pen this letter with the quill you gave to me for my twentieth name day, and only a month ago I celebrated – albeit not terribly excitedly – my…

Hello! In my haste last night, I neglected to mention another addition to crafting: – Cocoa is now available as a fluid type for beverages, and belongs to the steeping family of drinks. Enjoy!

Hey all, Unfortunately there was an issue concerning our server provider, and as a consequence Achaea was unreachable for around an hour. We appreciate your patience while we were getting this resolved and have turned on double xp for the next 24 hours. We don’t anticipate any further problems from this instance, everything appears to…

It called to them at the stroke of midnight. A lark, Lasyll presumed, no expert in ornithology. She went to Ignatius for that, weathering the rain in Lake Vundamere during his usual birdwatching tour. Excited by the prospect of his fellow enthusiasts looking to the skies, he explained that no, he had not heard any…