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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

Hi folks! Due to some confusion with when the extra renown cap was supposed to end, I’ve re-enabled it until Monday at 00:00 – that’s not the coming Serenade but the one after. That means 4000 renown is the cap until then. Enjoy, and sorry for any mix ups! Penned by My hand on the…

In a few hours (see UPCOMING for details!), the horns will sound, signalling the beginning of the Great Hunt! For those who are not familiar, a Great Hunt is a 24 hour hunting contest with various credit prizes! Prize tiers are split into three levels: below level 80, below level 99, and “open” which is…

In the frigid days of the new year, the Unholy Sister, Emalaith brought glad tidings to the Tyrannus of Mhaldor. Swiftly the servants of Malevolence gathered to mete vengeance upon those who would use the instruments and servants of Evil as nothing more than an advantageous tool. They marched at once, following the trail laid…

Hi folks! I did not realise that the HAPPYBIRTHDAYACHAEA command also gave you double XP for 24 hours. To compensate those who got the buff when they didn’t want to activate it, I will be enabling double XP to run from this coming Friday to Monday (inclusive) instead of only throughout the Great Hunt. And…

It is Tuesday, the 9th 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…

It is Tuesday, the 9th 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 23rd of Mayan, in…