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Irth Online

Developer: Magic Hat Software
Genre: 3D Fantasy
Status: Released
Platforms: PC
Game site: http://www.irthonline.com

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Irth Online Overview

Irth Online is a 3D Fantasy MMORPG. They offer a free trial if you want to give it a try.

THE STORY AND HISTORY OF IRTH:

In the beginning there was darkness and all was still. From within the darkness a light emerged and birthed a great expanse. New stars shone. New moons glowed. New planets abound. Among these creations sat one world in distinction from others. It was not distinct by virtue of its richness in natural resources, although it was rich. It was not different because of its enormous size, although it was enormous. It was not unique because of its containment of life, although life it did contain. Its distinction was held by the variety of intelligent life forms that emerged through differing species, the inimitable aptitudes that each possessed, and the unique supernatural connection that races developed with their empowering source of wonder. For all wonders are sacred. Life without wonder is life without light. For all wonder was made by light. All light came from darkness by birth. So as it came it shall return, but until that time we give you Irth.

The intelligent species that covered Irth were varied and many but humans had become the dominant race throughout the land. Other intelligent species remained disorganized and scattered. A great plague fell on the planet affecting all life forms. The non-human species fled into hiding as their susceptibility to the plague in open air was greater than that of humans. The highly intelligent non-humans currently remain in hiding waiting for a safe time to emerge again. Although the plague has long since passed and its aftermath but a faint recollection through distorted myths, fear keeps the highly intelligent non-human races in seclusion. This is not so for non-humans of lower intelligence.

Beasts of all sorts roam the surface of Irth. While some are tame, most are not. Some graze the feral plains. Some lurk within the swamps. Some roam the mountainous terrain. Some soar in open sky. Some prowl deep within the forest. Some dwell inside the caves. Some thrive below the surface. Some lie in wait beneath the still waters and others beneath the waves. Some prey upon the unsuspecting. Some attack their enemies straight away. Therefore, travelers outside city limits have learned to proceed with caution where imminent altercation from uncivilized sorts waits in anticipation.

The original civilization was united and made home in the city which today is known as Avaria where ancient ruins of the primitive people remain. As the plague reached epidemic levels the humans shunned away the infected victims and they were forced out of the community to the vile uninhabitable southeastern lands of poisonous swamp. This civilization had become known as The Morbus for their presence was unsightly and their fate was thought to be futile. The Morbus currently occupy the southeast region of Irth referred to as Morbia. They named their main city Teblum Fen which when translated means Sanctuary of the Swamp.

The heart of the plague was in the center of the city. Any human who remained in the city for an extended period of time would meet dire consequence and impending death. Those who lived on the southern outskirts of the city had no choice but to flee south away from the plague. They followed the flow of lava from an erupting volcano and became known as The Mezoteks. The region of Irth they occupy is currently called Mezzo. They named their main city Ferrum Forge which when translated means The Creation of Iron, Swords and Arms.

Those who made home on the outskirts north of the city traveled north to escape the plague. They had followed streams of flowing waters and fountain springs and had become known as The Arcadians. They currently occupy the northern region of Irth called Arcadia. They named their main city Fountain Head for they were led by the power of fountains.

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