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''<font face="Garamond"><big>. . . and into an age of strife, when the demon Negarai brought forth from another dimension nine prisoners who were to become gods. A world of magic, where vortices of raw power give birth to all things arcane and divine. A world of steel, where great battles engulf the entire continent of Negaria, forever changing her face, her peoples, and marking the epochs of time. A world of balance, where no one philosophy or race holds sway.'' </big></font></div></div>
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'''[[Wikipedia:Avlis|Avlis]]''' is a role-playing environment created for use online, using the Internet. It is continuously running and available to use. This fantasy setting was created by the merger of three things:
'''[[Wikipedia:Avlis|Avlis]]''' is a persistent world running on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neverwinter_nights Neverwinter Nights 1]. A world of high fantasy, where action and adventure meet intense roleplay, where your character and the characters around them forge their identities and destinies by the actions they take and the choices they make. If you want an online roleplaying game where characters are more than stats and numbers on a screen, then Avlis is the place for you!
:[[Wikipedia:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]] role playing game;
*Avlis has [[Servers|9 servers]], running smoothly on dedicated up-to-date machines!
:[[Wikipedia:Neverwinter_Nights|Neverwinter Nights]] computer game
*It has a vast array of custom scripted systems and features! Examples are the [[Crafting_System|crafting system]], the [[Prestige_Classes|custom classes]], [[Magic_System|a custom spell system]], [[Custom_Races|custom races]], and [[Systems_and_Tools|much, much more]].
:[[Avlis campaign|The Avlis campaign]], a long-running pen and paper game, that over the past twenty years has developed the rich history and storyline used in this world.  
*It has an active player base across several time zones, consisting of hundreds of players.
*It has an [[The_Avlis_Team|active team]], who work to expand upon the world and bring it to life.
*Our world is dynamic and alive! Players have achieved immortality, founded and conquered cities, created guilds, and changed the world. Come be a part of it!


If you seek high fantasy with intense roleplay, where your character and the characters around you come to feel not just like a collection of stats and pixels but true living beings, then Avlis is the place for you.
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**How to set up everything and start playing.
**How to set up everything and start playing.
*'''[[Avlisdocs:Player_Guide|Player Guide]]'''
*'''[[Avlisdocs:Player_Guide|Player Guide]]'''
**Useful start lore on Avlis, and general out of character rules.  
**Useful basic lore on Avlis, and general out of character rules.  
*'''[[Getting_Started_In_Avlis#Need_to_Know|Good to Know]]'''
*'''[[Getting_Started_In_Avlis#Need_to_Know|Good to Know]]'''
**This is stuff which was not covered in the Player Guide. Useful to know, not essential though.  
**Useful information not covered in the Player Guide.
*'''[[Getting_Started_In_Avlis#List_of_Dungeons|List of Dungeons]]'''
*'''[[Getting_Started_In_Avlis#List_of_Dungeons|List of Dungeons]]'''
**List of well known dungeons, so you know where to venture safely.  
**List of well-known dungeons, so you know where to venture safely.  
*'''[[Getting_Started_In_Avlis#Neverwinter_Nights_Online_Detailed_Player_Information|NwN detailed online information]]'''
*'''[[Getting_Started_In_Avlis#Neverwinter_Nights_Online_Detailed_Player_Information|NWN detailed online information]]'''
**This information can be useful in character building, playing, and includes tools to make the game better.  
**This information can be useful in building and playing a character, and includes tools and guides to make the game more enjoyable.  


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*'''[[Systems_and_Tools|Systems and Tools]]'''
*'''[[Systems_and_Tools|Systems and Tools]]'''
**There are a lot of scripted custom systems in Avlis. Read here about them.  
**There are many custom systems in Avlis. Read about them here.  
*'''[[Classes]]'''
*'''[[Classes]]'''
**How to unlock certain prestige classes, the the custom classes on Avlis.  
**Learn about the character classes and prestige classes on Avlis, and how to unlock them.  
*'''[[Guilds]]'''
*'''[[Guilds]]'''
**Read about how guilds work, and which exist.  
**Read about what guilds are on Avlis, and how they work.  


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*'''[[Atlas_of_Avlis|Atlas]]'''
*'''[[Atlas_of_Avlis|Atlas]]'''
**Use this as a starting points to learn more of nations and cities in Avlis.  
**Use this as a starting point to learn more about the nations and cities of Avlis.  
*'''[[Timeline|History]]'''
*'''[[Timeline|History]]'''
**A timeline of Avlis' deep history.
*'''[[Religion]]'''
*'''[[Religion]]'''
**Read about Avlis' unique pantheon.
*'''[[Races]]'''
*'''[[Races]]'''
**Not only which races live on Avlis, but also how to play them.  
**Learn about the races that can be found on Avlis.  
*'''[[:Category:Language|Languages]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Language|Languages]]'''
**The languages spoken on Avlis
**The unique languages spoken on Avlis
*'''[[:Category:Art_and_Literature|Art and Literature]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Art_and_Literature|Art and Literature]]'''
**The in character creations of talented players and DMs.


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*'''[[The_Avlis_Team|The Avlis Team]]
*'''[[The_Avlis_Team|The Avlis Team]]
**If you need to contact the team or learn more about them.  
**Contact the team, or just read more about the people who help the world come alive.  
*'''[[Avlis_Chat|Connect to IRC chat]]'''
*'''[[Avlis_Chat|IRC chat]]'''
**How to connect to and join the Avlis IRC channel, the out of character lounge of Avlis.
*'''[[Donations|How to Donate]]'''
*'''[[Donations|How to Donate]]'''
**It takes quite some money to keep the machines running. Feel free to contribute.  
**Maintaining the infrastructure for a persistent world of this scope isn't free. Contributions help keep the world alive. Donate today!


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**Feel free to make your own page about your character, or read about other characters.  
**Feel free to make your own page about your character, or read about other characters.  
*'''[[Player's_Playground|Player's Playground]]'''
*'''[[Player's_Playground|Player's Playground]]'''
**Stuff that players gathered over time like Pictures, quotes and chats.   
**Stuff that players have thrown on the wiki over timePictures, quotes, jokes, and fun.   


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Latest revision as of 17:10, 29 June 2023


What is Avlis?

Avlis is a persistent world running on Neverwinter Nights 1. A world of high fantasy, where action and adventure meet intense roleplay, where your character and the characters around them forge their identities and destinies by the actions they take and the choices they make. If you want an online roleplaying game where characters are more than stats and numbers on a screen, then Avlis is the place for you!

  • Avlis has 9 servers, running smoothly on dedicated up-to-date machines!
  • It has a vast array of custom scripted systems and features! Examples are the crafting system, the custom classes, a custom spell system, custom races, and much, much more.
  • It has an active player base across several time zones, consisting of hundreds of players.
  • It has an active team, who work to expand upon the world and bring it to life.
  • Our world is dynamic and alive! Players have achieved immortality, founded and conquered cities, created guilds, and changed the world. Come be a part of it!
Getting Started
Avlis Features
  • Systems and Tools
    • There are many custom systems in Avlis. Read about them here.
  • Classes
    • Learn about the character classes and prestige classes on Avlis, and how to unlock them.
  • Guilds
    • Read about what guilds are on Avlis, and how they work.
Lore
  • Atlas
    • Use this as a starting point to learn more about the nations and cities of Avlis.
  • History
    • A timeline of Avlis' deep history.
  • Religion
    • Read about Avlis' unique pantheon.
  • Races
    • Learn about the races that can be found on Avlis.
  • Languages
    • The unique languages spoken on Avlis
  • Art and Literature
    • The in character creations of talented players and DMs.
Avlis Contact
  • The Avlis Team
    • Contact the team, or just read more about the people who help the world come alive.
  • IRC chat
    • How to connect to and join the Avlis IRC channel, the out of character lounge of Avlis.
  • How to Donate
    • Maintaining the infrastructure for a persistent world of this scope isn't free. Contributions help keep the world alive. Donate today!
Player Stuff
  • Player Characters
    • Feel free to make your own page about your character, or read about other characters.
  • Player's Playground
    • Stuff that players have thrown on the wiki over time. Pictures, quotes, jokes, and fun.