Welcome, traveler, to a land of mystery and intrigue, where danger lurks around every corner. Step into the muddied boots of one of its future heroes. Shape the story of this wartorn land. Aid its peoples in their journey for continued peace and freedom. Venture now into this place of heavenly sanctuaries and hellish battlegrounds. Discover wondrous magic and terrible secrets. A majestic land of adventure awaits you in the land of Thardferr.

Thardferr is a shared, 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons setting between multiple dungeon masters and dozens of players. The achievements of each individual or band of adventurers can affect every other player character in Thardferr. Typically, a party of player characters (PCs) meet with a dungeon master (DM) online to take part in a thrilling story-based adventures. With great risks comes even greater rewards. Throughout the long history of Thardferr, there are many well-documented PC-led actions that have had far-reaching implications, affecting beyond just a local region in the land. These have galvanized an entire realm and in some cases even affected the whole of Thardferr.

There are very few requirements to fully enjoy this wonderful setting. For starters, you will need internet access and the online gaming platform called OpenRPG, which can be downloaded for free at OpenRPG's website. If you have block of a few hours one day per week to dedicate to playing in this setting, then you are ready to embark on a journey into a vibrant world of roleplaying that you will treasure. It is also recommended that you own the core 2nd Edition rulebooks (the core books are the Player's Handbook, the Dungeon Master's Guide, and the Monstrous Manual, though this is not necessary if you have a basic understanding of AD&D game mechanics (regardless of edition).

We encourage you to go over the details of this setting provided in the links below. There is a lot of information; take your time to digest it, and don't worry about learning it all at once. Most importantly, allow your imagination to roam as you read the rich details that bring out unique aspects of Thardferr. For prospective PCs and DMs, cultivate your imagination and bring to life a character or an adventure that you will enjoy roleplaying over the long haul.

We in the Thardferr community have enjoyed this setting immensely and wish to extend to you the same opportunity to experience Thardferr. It is our hope that you choose to create your character to add to our shared world, enriching the opportunities we have to roleplay with each other. We encourage you to drop us a line, ask questions, and chat generally with us on our forums.

Good Luck, Have Fun, and See You Around!

An In-Character Introduction to Thardferr from Emperor Torin Brand

A Quick Glance at the Thardferr Setting

A Letter from the Welcoming Committee