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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I really like the style here. Will be interested to see more of this project as it moves along.

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Matheus Graef @omiosures.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Neverwinter Nights online has the best D&D experience, to this day. Persistent worlds with hundreds of active players and quests, stores etc organically ran by the community. You quest at your own pace. I recommend @arelith.bsky.social if you ever want to give it a shot.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Launch day today for a new Pathfinder based NWN server. Being there on day 1 is always something special with these things, so I'll be there, will you? Wishing them a great start! (A great reason to try out NWN if you haven't) #Pathfinder #DnD #NeverwinterNights #cRPG www.golarionchronicles.com

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Golarion Chronicles

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

With all the recent Dark Sun announcement from WoTC, I thought it a good idea to mention this project again. They've created so many professional assets over the years, and I'd still love to see the project reach fruition. #DnD #NeverwinterNights #DarkSun darksunfornwn.wordpress.com

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Dark Sun for NWN

Visit the post for more.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

An article explaining why we've been going to such efforts to attract more APAC player, and how folks can help. We're up around the clock, but the same is not true for everyone playing here... (Which is probably a good thing) #NeverwinterNights #TTRPG #RPG #APAC nwnarelith.com/news-list/ar...

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Arelith :: Arelith’s APAC Outreach 2026

Attempting to build up our community across the Asia-Pacific Region

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Took the hard decision today to end Arelith's support for XBOX and Switch play Back in 2019 I was asked by Beamdog if we'd be willing to be there, but since then the console version of NWN was never updated. It's required more and more development hours to bridge that gap. #NeverwinterNight #Xbox

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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 · 24/07/2026

One of the perks of working on NWN, is that I sometimes get shown the work of others. A former developer on Arelith, with a genuine gift, both technically and creatively, is working on this project. And from what I've seen? It's going to be glorious. westgate.pw/blog #GameDev #NeverwinterNights

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Shadows Over Westgate

A Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Persistent World

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Upsetting to see this happening again and again across the industry. These worlds don't build themselves, and the work of actual human hands enriches them every day; you can feel it as you explore, especially if those building it have long term commitment to the project. So depressing to see.

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

So, while exposure is vital and reach is how we survive, it can't come at any cost. Escapism must be more than donning a convenient paper bag. It’s about showing that even in today’s digital climate, healthy online communities can still blossom in the wasteland. #NeverwinterNights #Arelith #GameDev

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

With X it was different; We left as the platform embraced a troubling ideological slant, pushing divisive content to feeds and actively promoting conflict. Politics aside, this is anathema to the notion of community. I couldn't, in good conscience, link Arelith to a site fostering that environment.

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

Our community has thrived for over twenty years because of care, and protection. On Facebook, I saw members’ personal data, real names, and family photos left exposed to bad actors. After receiving direct threats, I realized the risk to our people was unacceptable. I shut it down that day.

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

A common question I get is why Arelith avoids the "legacy big two", Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). The truth is, we were once far larger there. We had hundreds of members, and even saw a "crowning glory" when Bruce Campbell shared our Halloween event. But those days are over.

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

So, while exposure is vital and reach is how we survive, it can't come at any cost. Escapism must be more than donning a convenient paper bag. It’s about showing that even in today’s climate, healthy online communities can still blossom within the wasteland. #NeverwinterNights #Arelith #GameDev

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

The shift on X was different. I left as the platform embraced a troubling ideological slant, pushing divisive content to feeds and actively promoting conflict. Politics aside, this is anathema to the notion of community. I couldn't, in good conscience, link Arelith to a site pushing that environment

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

Our community has thrived for over twenty years because of care, and protection. On Facebook, I saw members’ personal data, real names, and family photos left exposed to bad actors. After receiving direct threats, I realiaed the risk to our people was unacceptable. I shut it down that day.

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

As we approach the 25th anniversary of Neverwinter Nights, it’s no secret that we’ve been pushing for more audience reach. We do this because we love what we build and believe others will too. As a non-commercial entity, our only choice is to rely on word of mouth and the goodwill of our community.🧵

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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 · 02/07/2026

With that note you might have inadvertently triggered dozens of cold contact approaches from would be agents, so the ship may well have sailed...

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thw very first fantasy book I ever read. Ged was my Potter (and later Gandalf)

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Aploogies, serious answer - the whole style and costumes of Ritchie's Robin Hood were intentionally off, and I really didn't approve. Excalibur, while not using modern items went with Renaissance armour, though that is a common choice with Dark Ages

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Well that one dude in Krull had a Frisbee.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

One doesn't need a fantasy 'monsters' when there is a hippo to face. How it got there? Who can tell. I expect its rightfully angry about it though.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I really do appreciate the kind words, and the effort you make to spread the word of Arelith. Even after nearly 25 years, so many I think really would enjoy playing here, just haven't heard of us. I hope the new website helps with that!

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The new Arelith website is live, and much easier on the eye. If you are a classic CRPG fan, Forgotten Realms purist, or collaborative writer looking for an active, 24/7 living world, our digital front door is always open! #neverwinternights #crpg #forgottenrealms #fantasywriters #gamedev

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Arelith

Arelith, one of the longest running persistent world servers for the Neverwinter Nights roleplaying community, discover Dungeons and Dragons like never before!

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Jeremy Peel @jeremypeel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Neverwinter Nights remains a repository of experimental RPGs unbound by commercial considerations. This one has gone right to the top of my ‘to play’ list. www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/th...

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The best D&D videogame you've never played is one guy's outsider art, personal Baldur's Gate saga

Realheads know Swordflight. Sickos love it.

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Launched Bluesky's first specific 'Neverwinter Nights' feed last week, and didn't get around to telling anyone! So for those that want it... bsky.app/profile/did:... #neverwinternights #crpg #forgottenrealms #fantasywriters #gamedev

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Definitely looks interesting, and I like the overall art style. Always happy to see more fantasy CRPGs

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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 · 19/06/2026

While I'm not wild about hawking the game we get zero profit from, the reality is that without it, Arelith would just be me scrawling illegible maps on a cell wall with substances better not discussed. 65% off on GOG right now. #DnD #TTRPG #NeverwinterNights www.gog.com/en/game/neve...

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Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition includes the unaltered original version of Neverwin

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

Seeing people post images of stuff I made still feels great. The line 'Neverwinter Nights is fun despite the ancient graphics' never sits so well with because I genuinely think it looks fantastic, and I continue to prefer the style over many modern titles. Glad I'm not the only one.

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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 · 17/06/2026

We just launched a dedicated APAC hub in our D&D Discord, for our player base across the region to better connect and play together. To back them up, some of our local DMs are adding (APAC) tags to their handles there. Join us: discord.gg/sPUPpDkf #TTRPG #DnD

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Join the Arelith Discord Server!

This server is a space to talk all things Arelith, a persistent world roleplay server for Neverwinter Nights. Coordinate with players and connect with the community. | 5545 members

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Arelith - A Persistent World @arelith.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Just put the first of the recent toolset Twitch videos onto youtube, where I talk about the official Moonsea development, and a conversion for Arelith. So if you're interested in fantastically dull, poorly produced videos where I show how modules are made, go ahead! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eer9...

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Moonsea Development for Arelith

YouTube video by Arelith

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

Just to remind folks, while I'm not always on hand to answer questions about Arelith from those thinking about joining us, the players on our partnered discord are. It's highly active around the clock, player moderated, and often just a nice place to hang out. discord.com/invite/arelith

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Join the Arelith Discord Server!

This server is a space to talk all things Arelith, a persistent world roleplay server for Neverwinter Nights. Coordinate with players and connect with the community. | 5546 members

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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 · 10/06/2026

Dreamt that I'd made a high concept but hopelessly flawed flash player game based upon a cult psychedelic political novel, full of hand drawn animations, broken puzzles, pretentious text and celebrity cameos, then watched people attempt to play it, aghast. I really wish that I had now.

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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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Matheus Graef @omiosures.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Update to the Monster Maker for Omios Ures! There is now a library feature so you can save, export your monsters and import monsters made by others! Give it a try! omios-ures-monster-card-builder.vercel.app The WIP Bestiary website is here: www.matheusgraef.com/bestiary

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

Being from the UK, would I fit? I know my D&D work (official and hobby) is for a computer game, but with DMs, tables and heavy IC RP it really is a tabletop emulator. Though I'm also a 'proper' tabletop enthusiast too!

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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

There is that one sequence in They Live that perfectly encapsulates old school FPS. Though now I have to stop myself, because, by gods, I love that movie

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

I quit Twitter specifically because Musk was forcing his own rancid politics upon me, and I'm not going to spend a single second of my free time reading anything that butter-faced imbecile has to say. It's not about which has better reach, it's about protecting one's own digital wellbeing.

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