**Welcome to Ansalon — Where Heroes Are Forged and Legends Live On**
Step into *Ansalon*, a richly immersive **Dragonlance MUD** (Multi-User Dungeon, text-based RPG) where **you** become part of the story. Battle alongside others in real time as you forge your destiny in the world of Krynn — a land of peril, honor, and magic.
Choose your path from a wide range of races — Five distinct Elven lineages, Six Dwarven clans, noble Humans, fierce Minotaurs, mischievous Kender, and more! Build your character, define your code, and carve your legend in the annals of Ansalon.
**A Living, Breathing World Since 1996**
Online and evolving for nearly three decades, **Ansalon** is a veteran of the MUD scene — featuring **custom code**, **hand-built areas**, and a dedicated team pushing updates *every single week*. This isn’t a frozen relic — it’s a living world that grows with its players.
Whether you're a hardened MUD veteran or completely new to the genre, you'll find a home here.
**New to MUDs? You’re Not Alone.**
We welcome newbies with open arms and lots of support. You’ll have access to:
* **Detailed maps**
* **Helpful players**
* **An intuitive "USE" command** for most objects
* **A welcoming Newbie Channel** for questions and guidance
* **A fully stocked school area** with free maps, gear, and help
Dive in without fear — we’ve removed the guesswork so you can focus on the adventure.
**Live the Story — Or Write Your Own**
Want to see what kind of stories Ansalon tells? Thousands of player-written tales span from 1999 to today. Read by author, by year, or as they post:
👉 [Check out the stories page](http://www.ansalon.net/?page_id=630)
**Clans, Conflict, and Glory**
The world of Krynn is nothing without its factions. Will you rise through the ranks of the **Solamnic Knights**, delve deep into the mysteries of the **Conclave of Mages**, or command fear and fire as part of **Takhisis' Dragonarmies**?
Form alliances, build rivalries, or even create your own organization — the world is yours to shape.
👉 [Explore the clans](http://www.ansalon.net/?page_id=188)
**Features That Bring the World to Life**
Ansalon isn’t just another MUD — it’s full of immersive, handcrafted features like:
* Randomly generated treasure and weapons
* 5-coin & gem-based currency systems
* Over **100 species** of fish with detailed fishing mechanics
* Drink anywhere — even from fountains that gurgle and refill
* Potion corks, bottle labels, and item nuances that feel real
* Constant evolution, big and small — year after year
👉 [See the ongoing changes](http://www.ansalon.net/?page_id=649)
**Come Write Your Chapter in the Legend**
This is *the* Dragonlance MUD that people talk about.
The one where stories happen, where friends are made, and where legends are born.
We’re always looking for **new players**, **new stories**, and **new sparks of conflict**.
**Welcome to Ansalon. Welcome home.**
👉 [Visit us at www.ansalon.net](http://www.ansalon.net)