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Intro to Avalon: Words of Welcome and Reasons to Try

From the moment you enter Avalon at the lowly level of Newborn, you embark upon a journey into the imagination. Avalon is a Role-Playing World, a mythological environment in which you can develop your own character and interact with other real-life and imaginary beings. A continent of legends, both of the past and in the making, Avalon allows you to become part of an endlessly unfolding tale. Most importantly you play out your role alongside other real people, whose characters may help or hinder your progress through the land.


Every character in Avalon has freedom of choice in their actions. Each character forms a part of an evolving world. You may select a Guild for tutoring in skills, produce potions with alchemists of Mercinae or forge weapons in the smithies of Thakria. You may build your reputation and become a respected or feared member of society. All the while you are part of the unfolding history of a world in w hich you can play a major or even guiding part. Your journey is that of enlightenment, your quest to one day touch the divine.


There are a few things, though, that you should be aware of when entering the land of Avalon. It cannot be compared with any other computer game. The depth and complexity of Avalon is unrivalled. This level of game design has not been achieved without some sacrifice, unfortunately. Avalon can appear overwhelming at first, and it takes a typical player a few hours to become used to the style of game. It is no short-term game. It is the nature of the game that its appeal is lasting and durable, rather than a short-term buzz from flashy graphics and sounds.

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  • Avalon RPG
  • Guide
    • Connecting to Avalon
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    • Growth and Skills
    • Items and Equipment
    • Communication
    • Geography and Navigation
    • Allegiances and Loyalties
    • Politics and Government
    • Farming and Labours
    • Trade and Crafting
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    • Quests and Events
    • The Theory of Combat
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  • Manual
    • Getting Started
      • Introduction to Avalon
      • Novicehood - The First Steps
      • The Avalon Game World
      • The Basic Command Set
      • Communication
    • Building Your Character
      • Overview
      • Combat
      • State of Health
    • Rich Environs
      • Specifics of the Avalon Worldsystem
      • Items, Creatures and CCCs
      • Geography - Overview, Cities and Curiosities
      • Avalon game world: Towns and Villages
    • Guilds and Professional Classes
      • The Guild and The Guildmaster
      • Character Classes - the Avalon Professions
      • The Avalon Guilds
    • Skills and Subtle Abilities
      • Skills: by Professional Class and by Important Commands
      • The Avalon Skills System
    • City Socio-Politics
      • The City-State
      • Government and Governmental Commands
    • Strategic Warfare
      • War, Conquest, Tribute and Geopolitics
      • The Battlefield Guide: Legion Command and War
    • Gods and Goddesses
      • Patronage and the Gods of Avalon
      • The Pantheon: about individual Gods and Goddesses
    • Histories since 1989
      • History and Legend
      • Avalon Player Memoirs
      • Cellar Door
      • Avalon Archive
    • Combat and Competition
      • Events, Quests, Contest and Organised Competition
      • Articles on Avalon Game Theory and Combat Fundamentals
    • Reference
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  • History
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        • Astrologers Guild
      • The Loremaster Class
        • Loremasters Guild
        • Alchemists Guild
        • Artisans Guild
      • The Druid Class
        • Animists Guild
        • Druids Guild
      • The Bard Class
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        • Sirens Guild
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    • Theory of Combat Balance
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    • Press and Articles
      • Raw Factsheet: the first online RPG?
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      • Why aren't you an MMORPG? by Cornelius
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  • Avalon RPG
  • Guide
    • Connecting to Avalon
    • Building a Character
    • Growth and Skills
    • Items and Equipment
    • Communication
    • Geography and Navigation
    • Allegiances and Loyalties
    • Politics and Government
    • Farming and Labours
    • Trade and Crafting
    • Warfare and The Battlefield
    • Quests and Events
    • The Theory of Combat
    • Self Defence and PVP Basics
    • Picking Fights
    • Crowns and Purchases
  • News
    • Avalon Online RPG - Latest Updates
    • Bulletin Board in Avalon
      • Public BB
      • News BB
      • Pacifists BB
      • Merchants BB
      • Fighters BB
      • Treaties BB
      • Duellists BB
      • Alumni BB
      • Warfare BB
  • Manual
    • Getting Started
      • Introduction to Avalon
      • Novicehood - The First Steps
      • The Avalon Game World
      • The Basic Command Set
      • Communication
    • Building Your Character
      • Overview
      • Combat
      • State of Health
    • Rich Environs
      • Specifics of the Avalon Worldsystem
      • Items, Creatures and CCCs
      • Geography - Overview, Cities and Curiosities
      • Avalon game world: Towns and Villages
    • Guilds and Professional Classes
      • The Guild and The Guildmaster
      • Character Classes - the Avalon Professions
      • The Avalon Guilds
    • Skills and Subtle Abilities
      • Skills: by Professional Class and by Important Commands
      • The Avalon Skills System
    • City Socio-Politics
      • The City-State
      • Government and Governmental Commands
    • Strategic Warfare
      • War, Conquest, Tribute and Geopolitics
      • The Battlefield Guide: Legion Command and War
    • Gods and Goddesses
      • Patronage and the Gods of Avalon
      • The Pantheon: about individual Gods and Goddesses
    • Histories since 1989
      • History and Legend
      • Avalon Player Memoirs
      • Cellar Door
      • Avalon Archive
    • Combat and Competition
      • Events, Quests, Contest and Organised Competition
      • Articles on Avalon Game Theory and Combat Fundamentals
    • Reference
      • Miscellaneous Avalon Game Documentation
      • Information: Tables and Lists
      • The Avalon Game Environment (Non-Role)
      • Appendices and Extras: in Avalon
      • Miscellaneous Help and Info: Out-of-Avalon
  • History
    • 15th Century ADW
    • 14th Century ADW
    • 13th Century ADW
    • 12th Century ADW
    • 11th Century ADW
    • 10th Century ADW
    • 9th Century ADW
    • Great Past Events
    • Player Memoirs
    • Tales From Old Avalon
  • World
    • Cities
      • Mercinae
      • Thakria
      • Parrius
      • Silverfalls
    • Guilds / Classes
      • The Knight Class
      • Knights Guild
      • Warriors Guild
      • Cavaliers Guild
      • The Mage Class
      • Mages Guild
      • Enchanters Guild
      • Warlocks Guild
      • The Sorcerer Class
      • Sorcerers Guild
      • The Thief Class
      • Thieves Guild
      • Assassins Guild
      • The Ranger Class
      • Rangers Guild
      • Brigands Guild
      • The Seer Class
      • Seers Guild
      • Mystics Guild
      • Astrologers Guild
      • The Loremaster Class
      • Loremasters Guild
      • Alchemists Guild
      • Artisans Guild
      • The Druid Class
      • Animists Guild
      • Druids Guild
      • The Bard Class
      • Bards Guild
      • Sirens Guild
    • Maps
    • Rollcall
  • Info
    • About Avalon: the first online MMORPG?
    • MUD Clients
    • Blind Player Support
    • PVP Combat in Avalon
    • Theory of Combat Balance
    • Name Lists and Generators
      • Famous Wizard Names
      • Famous Witch Names
      • Mythical Creatures
    • Press and Articles
      • Raw Factsheet: the first online RPG?
      • Roleplay chat games meet Roleplaying for Real, by Cornelius
      • Roleplaying, but how far? by Cornelius
      • Why aren't you an MMORPG? by Cornelius
    • Misc Materials
      • Fantasy Life Simulation
      • Fantasy World
      • Text Based Adventure Games
      • Modern History
    • Ancient History
    • Ordinations
  • Crowns
  • Vale Blog
  • Play for Free!