-=Realms of Despair=-

The Realms of Despair is the original SMAUG MUD. We have an active Roleplaying community, an active player-killing (deadly) community, and a very active peaceful community. Players can choose from 13 classes (including one deadly-only class) and 13 races. Character appearances are customizable on creation and we have a vast collection of equipment that is level, gender, class, race and alignment specific.

Please utilize the latest version of java to run our client.
It can be downloaded here.

We are also accessible with a MUD client or telnet at:
realmsofdespair.com port:4000

Click HERE - Important Notice to Players!

Why Play the Realms of Despair?

We boast well over 150 original, exclusive areas, with a total of over 20,000 rooms. Mob killing, or "running" is one of our most popular activities, with monster difficulties varying from easy one-player kills to difficult group kills.

We have four deadly-only Clans, twelve peaceful-only Guilds, eight Orders, and fourteen Role-playing Nations that players can join to interact more closely with other players. We have two mortal councils that actively work toward helping players: The Symposium hears ideas for changes, and the Newbie Council assists new players. Our team of Immortals are always willing to answer questions and to help out however necessary.

Best of all, playing the Realms of Despair is totally FREE!

Any questions or concerns may be directed to Thoric: thoric@realmsofdespair.com or elders@realmsofdespair.com

Realms of Despair is a multiplayer interactive medieval adventure game (a MUD). It is text based, but supports ANSI color and RIP graphics...and can be very addictive.

Maximum users online at one time: 872

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