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And more changes.

By The Achaea Team | October 7, 2025 | Comments Off on And more changes.

I’m going to start including the classlead report numbers where relevant in these, just so people can review them. I’m Also going to stop deleting reports and keep the resolved ones around going forward so people can review things post fact more easily. I’ll set up some kind of archival before the next round so…

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Updates

By The Achaea Team | October 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Updates

It is Tuesday, the 7th of October, 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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Further updates.

By The Achaea Team | October 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Further updates.

Some more changes. Artifice ——– * [0;1;37mASHBEAST[0;37m has undergone a rework. Elementalism ———– * [0;1;37mDESTROY[0;37m has been added to the skill. Emulation ——— * New servitor: Varthiis. This is to serve as a reflections counter. Occultism ——— * [0;1;37mTIMEWARP[0;37m must now hit a [0;1;37mCATACLYSM[0;37m vibration twice in order to destroy it. This timer resets after…

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September Daily Quest Rewards!

By The Achaea Team | October 1, 2025 | Comments Off on September Daily Quest Rewards!

The rewards for the September daily quest have been distributed to all those who completed at least 15 riddles during the month! In cases where folks already owned a glass orb of writhing smoke, that existing orb has been updated with the new visions! Thank you for everyone who participated! Also a quick clarification for…

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October in Achaea

By The Achaea Team | October 1, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By The Achaea Team | September 30, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By The Achaea Team | September 29, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By The Achaea Team | September 29, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By The Achaea Team | September 29, 2025 | Comments Off on 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?

By The Achaea Team | September 26, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By The Achaea Team | September 25, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By The Achaea Team | September 23, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By The Achaea Team | September 22, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By The Achaea Team | September 22, 2025 | Comments Off on 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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Auctions one and six.

By The Achaea Team | September 19, 2025 | Comments Off on Auctions one and six.

Due to a technical issue, auctions one and six have both been reset. We apologise for any inconvenience! Penned by My hand on the 16th of Chronos, in the year 985 AF.

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Updates

By The Achaea Team | September 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Updates

It is Tuesday, the 16th 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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Updates

By The Achaea Team | September 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Updates

It is Tuesday, the 16th of September, and the following changes have been implemented: – The BRUSH emote has been reworked when targetted to no longer be so… forward. Published by my decree on the 16th of Valnuary, in the year 985 AF.

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Birthday Auctions, Double Renown, Double XP

By The Achaea Team | September 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Birthday Auctions, Double Renown, Double XP

Hi folks! This is just a reminder that Double Xp and Double Renown will both end at the coming Serenade! Coincidentally this is also when the birthday auctions will be opening! HELP AUCTIONS will be of interest for those not familiar. Penned by My hand on the 5th of Valnuary, in the year 985 AF.

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Snap classleads.

By The Achaea Team | September 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Snap classleads.

Here are the changes from the snap classlead round, as well as some others: Bladedance ———- * Refrain is now hindered by clumsiness instead of weariness. The first person message to the caster has changed in the event of a failure. Domination ———- * Command is now hindered by clumsiness instead of weariness. The first…

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Great Hunt Results!

By The Achaea Team | September 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Great Hunt Results!

The Great Hunt is now concluded, after a relentless 24 hours of hunting! My congratulations go out to Thiev, Veanna, and Chikoo, the winners in their tiers claiming the grand prize of five hundred credits each! The top ten in each tier have also been awarded credit prizes! Rank Sub-80 Sub-99 Open ———————————————– 1 Chikoo…

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