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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 9h

First of a few screenshots for our upcoming 'New Character' event. Somewhat different to other start locations, here players begin as at antagonists, rebels and anarchists on a pirate cove just off the mainland, with immediate access to our extensive sailing system. #NeverwinterNights #DnD #RPG

A screenshot of Sencliff, a cluster of ramshackle buildings and fortifications built atop the cliffs of a small islet. Docked ships are gathered in the waters around, while rain falls down from a dark, stormy sky.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Following a chat with players we're running our first 'New Character Event' inviting players, new and old, to converge on our piratical start location. More details will follow on a dedicated Discord channel. A great time to try out NWN if you've ever been meaning to. #DnD #NeverwinterNights #RPG

Custom artwork exclusively for Arelith by fantasy artist Matheus Graef, depicting a treasure chest half submerged on a beach. The accompanying text reads 'Arelith New Character Event - Sencliff' and 23rd, 24th and 25th of October, with DM Run Events, Group Meet Up, Developer Q&A, New Player Onboarding.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Of course the most greatly anticipated of our recent updates was this: The Great Re-Chickening. "Chickens have had a visual makeover. Instead of sad cardboard they are now proper fowl." Like the furry loincloth, this update was made at my specific instruction. #NeverwinterNights #GameDev #DnD

A low poly chicken from the original Neverwinter Nights, devoid of any texture, features or even...eyes.

A slightly greater poly chicken complete with a face and whatever those dangly bits beneath its chin are called.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Continuing a breakdown of recent updates, we added in holdable instruments for characters. While obviously intended for performance roleplay, players can off course use them as improvised weapons should their audience prove unappreciative.

A close-up view of a character holding a large wooden stringed instrument and playing it.

A lineup of twelve instruments displayed in a row, ranging from black and orange to natural wood finishes.

An in-game perspective showing a character standing on a wooden stage facing a group of three other characters playing instruments together.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We lifted an update hold last night, and with a backlog of several months, the updates are flooding in! Too much for one post, so I'll tackle them one at a time. First off, a new starting area, which should make diving in for the first time a lot easier. #NeverwinterNights #CRPG #DnD #GameDev

An overhead, isometric view of the new Arelith starting area set within a vaulted, teal-toned chamber featuring large stone pillars, glowing cyan floor markers shaped like arrows, a central blue carpet flanked by statues holding an open book, and administrative counters in the background.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Earlier this year we worked to expand our APAC D&D community. With a dedicated Discord area, a player faction was soon formed 'The Night Guard', and I've just been hearing good things. Details on how to get involved in the screenshots. #NeverwinterNights #RPG #DnD #CRPG

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Arelith isn't just about fighting. We've a ton of other (less violent) content, including a number of theatres where players regularly write & perform their own shows. I genuinely don't think this would work if it wasn't for our text based RP. #DnD #Storytelling #RPG #NeverwinterNights #TTRPG

In-game screenshot of the Cordor Theatre auditorium on Arelith. Rows of dark red, cushioned velvet armchairs face a lit stage area under a night sky, with low glowing lanterns set on decorative posts throughout the seating rows.

In-game screenshot of the Magpie Theater stage inside the city of Guldorand on Arelith. Four performers in matching performance attire stand on a wide, wooden stage set within a rustic timber hall featuring tiered balconies and decorative wall shields.

In-game screenshot of a dark, subterranean theatre box office on Arelith. A raised stone platform features an iron-gated ticket window flanked by glowing crystals and dark, draped columns. Stone walls lined with bookshelves and eerie banners complete the Underdark atmosphere.

In-game screenshot of a live player performance by the 'Fool's Clover' troupe at the Cordor Theatre. Several audience members sit in the velvet chairs watching the stage, while a saddled horse stands near a wooden cart on the lower foreground and performers hold staff-like props under ambient lighting.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Next one of my (excruciatingly dull!) 'Moonsea Development for Arelith' videos recorded last month premiering on Youtube now. Here I also talk about the 'Hoofball' game developed by some of our staff. Live Chat with players was done via our Discord, and via Twitch. www.youtube.com/@arelith9052...

A fantasy illustration from "Tyrants of the Moonsea." depicts a spellcaster on the left with long hair, armour, and a glowing blue hand, casting toward a massive, multi-eyed, bird-like construct creature with hooked appendages above. Both are set against a fiery, dark background. The golden title text "TYRANTS OF THE MOONSEA" is in the upper right, with a small sword icon above it.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The persistent world landscape thrives when independent developers succeed. Beyond Arelith, our peers at City of Arabel are having a resurgence. With a heavily curated, in-character storytelling environment and an active DM presence. discord.gg/CityOfArabel #neverwinternights #crpg #dnd

An official promotional graphic for the Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition roleplaying server, City of Arabel Nocturne.The image features a dramatic, high-fantasy split-landscape composition set under a dark night sky. The upper half showcases a majestic medieval castle city nestled on a distant mountainside, illuminated beneath an immense, glowing full moon and scattered clouds. Floating landmasses hover faintly in the upper atmosphere.The lower half depicts a subterranean cavern revealing an intricate Underdark settlement nestled among sharp stalactites, jagged rock formations, and a flowing waterfall. The stylized, centered text overlay reads: "City of Arabel NOCTURNE, AN NWNEE Roleplaying Server.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This player captured moment I never could, as a rider on one of our custom mounts (Blackguards, and a few other classes can summon them exclusively) does battle in the underdark. Don't know who he is, but man, he's sure got his look down. #neverwinternights #crpg #forgottenrealms #gamedev #sandbox

A low-lit, atmospheric gameplay screenshot from the Neverwinter Nights showing a dark fantasy scene inside a dark stone cavern. In the centre, a dark warrior clad in heavy plate armor sits atop a rearing nightmare. The horse features smoldering, fiery hooves that cast a warm, dynamic orange glow onto the rocky, uneven cavern floor below. Spikes and a collection of glowing white skulls adorn the rider's helmet and backpiece, and they hold a weapon aloft. The surrounding underground environment is bleak and treacherous, littered with scattered piles of bones, debris, and ancient skulls. On the far left, the partial frame of an animated skeleton warrior stands in the shadows, creating a sense of immediate danger and high-stakes survival.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Saying goodbye is hard. A gameplay video we made for our current homepage around a decade ago. New one launching later tonight, without this. Excited, but also sad to see it go. #neverwinternights #crpg #forgottenrealms #DnD #gamedev

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Well, don't judge me, but... As a kid I was highly into comics, and the first run of TMNT was altogether rougher beast than what the franchise later became. A friend of mine bought the RPG and soon we were hooked. I maintain to this day it has one of the best character creation systems going.

The cover of Eastman and Laird's TMNT issue 1, depicting 3 armed turtles with a silhouetted second in the background.

The cover of the TMNT stand alone RPG, based within the Palladium System. An armoured turtle holding 2 blades with a city skyline silhouetted in the background.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Arelith Starter Classes - Cleric With our updated domain system and paths, I find this class versatile and fun. #DnD FR faiths are a great catalyst for RP, and we support a great many. Custom art of a cleric of Helm by Matheus Graef. wiki.nwnarelith.com/Cleric astrolabe.nwnarelith.com/deities

Painting of Arelith character Emma Young, a red-haired female cleric in gleaming silver plate armor with a red cloak.

She holds a staff topped with a large red gemstone in one hand and rests her other hand on the hilt of her sword. A holy symbol of the deity Helm hangs prominently around her neck.

Art by fantasy artist Matheus Graef

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

One thing I've been working on lately is converting some the our setting to a free 5th edition sourcebook. I'm only around a third of the way in, but I really like how it is turning out. A lot of our players run their TTRPG games in our setting, and I've a feeling this is going to come in handy.

An interior preview page from the Arelith TTRPG supplement detailing the unique undead curse of Guldorand, describing how the dead rise automatically and are kept in open-faced coffin-cages.

The official cover of 'The City of Guldorand' sourcebook, showcasing a weathered fantasy boat docked at a dark, atmospheric maritime merchant city at night.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Right now (Sunday evening here in Berlin), remains our peak play time for those joining us from around the world. At these hours the server is never more lively. I wish I didn't have to go to bed...

A server status screenshot for the Arelith persistent world showing a total concurrent player count of 289 players, with a text overlay displaying the in-game Forgotten Realms date: 03:00 on day 11 of month 10 (Marpenoth).

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Showing my age, but... I really like the Palladium system, and they handled all forms of tech really well. And as for what I want? It has to be cool customization options.

The cover of the Road Hogs supplement for the TMNT RPG. Cartoonish mutated pigs dressed in Mad Max style clothes ride in armoured vehicles, firing out of windows or from turrets atop the cars.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Will be doing another dev stream on my twitch channel in 3 hours, looking at work I did for the official #DnD DLC Tyrants of the Moonsea, and how I'm converting a little of it for an Arelith event. #NeverwinterNights Questions via the Twitch Chat! www.twitch.tv/lordirongron

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

And I'll be continuing again in just a minute! Converting the Moonsea for Arelith with Q&A

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

To echo so many others posting about the passing of artist John Blanche. Arelith is full of nods to Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, because both I and my predecessor are massive fans. Just 6 months ago I ran a WFRP table at BIRCON, and for me his art style was always a core part of its appeal.

The cover of Warhammer Fantasy Battle 1st Edition by John Blanche depicting 'Harry the Hammer' doing battle with an undead army.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Arelith Starter Classes - Our Barbarian is much like 3.5, but does get a bonus while drunk, and a 'Tribal Warrior' path. Essentially though, it's still just an angry warrior in furry underpants. Proud to say I had these Deathstalker pants specially made for us. #DnD wiki.nwnarelith.com/Barbarian

The image from the 80s fantasy movie 'Deathstalker' featuring a largely naked barbiarian in furry underpants waving a sword at an ogre (who is carrying an equally scantily clad lady prisoner)

An Arelith screenshot of a character wearing the same furry underpants as featured in in the Deathstalker poster.

Another screenshot of a warrior wearing deathstalker pants.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Getting started on Arelith can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be hard. I'm going to look at the stages. First off - making one's character. A lot of players use premade 'builds', many do not. And if you mess up? You can relevel any time. wiki.nwnarelith.com/New_player_g...

A robed figure puzzles over a large pile of tomes. One of the official Arelith images by artist Matheus Graef

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Having recently returned from the gloriously futuristic and still pristine City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, I'm reminded of what an absolute shit show London's $1.3 Billion Millennium Dome was.

The Aquarium at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.

A bird's eye view of the City of Arts and Sciences

The Hemisphere at City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

London's Millennium Dome with collapsed roof and partially abandoned (now the 02 Arena)

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

NwN 1 embraced multiplayer #DnD homebrew content over subscription based content. Nobody gets charged, everyone can create. As it approaches its 25th Anniversary this game has more online players than both D&D Online and Neverwinter, despite almost zero official promotion. Invisible. Indomitable.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

A major update to Arelith's sailing system has introduced unlimited instanced vessels. Ranging from small sloops to large galleons, in the last few days alone well over a dozen new crews have formed to take their vessel out on the grid map surrounding the mainland. #dnd wiki.nwnarelith.com/Sailing

A galleon being loaded at Cordor Docks. Arelith art from Matheus Graef.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I think all roleplaying books should have a durability rating. While others have long been reduced to stacks of crumpled paper, others have held up surprisingly well. 30 and 40 years old respectively. They might look a little worn, but they are FAR from being defeated. #ttrpg #warhammer

Two Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay books side by side. The one on the left is 30 years old & dog-eared. The second, at 40 is doing a little better despite a damaged spine.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

And here is more #DnD art from Arelith, just because. From the Arelith Load Screen Project, by @omiosures.bsky.social It's an Umberhulk! (We have a lot of those...)

In a narrow subterranean cavern, an Umberhulk looms over the bones of a long dead adventurer.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Well, that's a record; in all of our 22 years - 380 concurrent players online. We don't use shards or instancing, so these characters were all sharing one single setting. It goes a long way to creating an immersive #DnD #RPG environment. I am told the dwarves were having a coronation tonight.

A screenshot of Arelith's player portal, showing 380 player online.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

So I either just had a pleasant morning walk through the nearby woods, or suffered a near-death experience.

A track passing through a forest. Perfectly aligned above the road the sun radiates sun beams in imagine akin to the 'tunnel of light'

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

For many of our players Christmas is always a special time on Arelith. In that it isn't Christmas. (But we do have snow, with a festive splash of red) Art by @omiosures.bsky.social during his time as a player, inspired by Skal and its minotaurs. (Works on some fantasy card game or other now?)

Two minotaurs stand above bones in a some blood-soaked snowy crags. In the foreground, a party of asventurers advance upon the monsters, concealed by a stone outcrop.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 29/08/2024

I asked if any of our artists wanted to share any WIP for the server, so first off here are some new fur breeches and cuffs from contributor Aellowyn. #DnD Dressing up is a big part of the game, I admit.

Various in game humanoid models wearing matching custom made clothing.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Was at the Edinburgh Fringe last week, and among other things was keen to see 'Tartan Tabletop' but alas was only the one ticket left. Really it was the waiting for 'C&D' request from Hasbro comment on their flyer that struck a chord...

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 01/04/2024

A lot happening here, a new class: nwnarelith.com/index.php/ne... and a new set of areas for one of our locations: nwnarelith.com/index.php/ne... I'd likely wax a bit more lyrical about these but it's been a long day of trolling our players with absurd April 1st announcements and I'm shattered.

Cloaked in shadow an armored rider sits upon a horse brandishing a burning torch. B/W Arelith Illustration from artist Matheus Graef

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

Another shout into the void that is my (still rather new) Bluesky account. I finished and released a project today. Always a great feeling to see people playing though these creations. nwnarelith.com/index.php/ne...

A damaged iron golem stands within a cavern strewn with rusting debris, outside of a ruined tower.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 26/02/2024

Players have posted some great screenshots of the recent 'Weatherstone' events on Arelith, which saw areas affected by all kinds of freakish weather. forum.nwnarelith.com/viewtopic.ph...

An adventurer stands in a flooded tavern, a dead shark floating next to him.

A city gate with portcullis raised. The water level reaches to the very top.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 21/02/2024

Many of our players and DMs collaborated to tell a great story with this one. nwnarelith.com/index.php/ne...

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 21/02/2024

Every week I'm going to try to publish one of our custom load screens. These are exclusive to Arelith and also appear as in game paintings. Commissioned from Matheus Graef, a player and fantasy artist that first reached out to me about doing work for Arelith some years ago. The Nine Hells.

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