<div style="float:right"> </div>Avendar: the Crucible of Legends is a DikuMUD/Merc /ROM MUD with an epic fantasy theme. The MUD gameplay consists of roleplaying an adventurer in an original fantasy world, collecting treasure and gaining new powers, often coming into conflict with hostile creatures or engaging fellow players in player versus player combat.

Distinguishing Features

The virtual environment of Avendar is completely original. All areas, creatures, and objects used in the game have been developed specifically for Avendar.

27 adventuring professions, drawing from a base of more than 800 coded abilities.

A system of "Houses" (Cabals) with varying purposes which player-characters can join. The Houses are in constant struggle to possess magical artifacts known as The Stones of Power.

Extensive development of the setting, from the mythological history to the cultural minuteau of the various humanoid races to a pantheon of 21 deities.

Frequent customized interactions and quests from gamemasters on the Avendar staff (known as immortals) for player-characters with exceptional, well-played roles.

History of the Game

The development of Avendar began in the fall of 1997, headed by Matt Wallace ("Ashur"), Brandon Downey ("Jolinn"), and Thane Williams ("Iandir") with a handful of other veterans from MUDs such as The Carrionfields and Darkmists. The game opened to the public for beta-testing in January 1998, and has been in operation ever since.

Since 2006, work has been underway to develop a new codebase for Avendar, and the project has been tentatively titled "Avendar 2.0".

Sources and Links to Further Information

The Official Avendar Website: [955]

The Mudconnector Avendar entry: The Crucible of Legends

Top MUD Sites Avendar entry: [956]