World

This category of topics cover the world of Zalanthas and it's inhabitants.

Allanak Hierarchy

Allanak Society is ruled by status, power and perception. There is a clearly defined structure within the Nobility and the Templarate. The general common born of Allanak may not be aware of the intricacies of social rankings, but know the broad strokes of who to address first, who to bow to and whose attention they do not wish to attract. For those that operate within the higher levels of Allanak Society appearance is everything. Understanding one's place and the place of More…

Animal Life

There are many breeds of creature that fill the wastelands of Zalanthas, both predator and prey. See the helpfiles below for information on the beasts of Armageddon. Anakore Angk Ankheg Auroch Bahamet Baltha Bamuk Barakhan Lizard Braxat Carru Chalton Cheotan Cilops Cockroach Dujat Worm Durrit Duskhorn Erdlu Escru More…

Clans

The term clan in Armageddon refers to any official organization in the game. Clans may be part of the social hierarchy, such as noble houses, merchant houses, the templarate, or the militia, a professional organization, such as the Atrium, the T'zai Byn, or the Poets' Circle, a tribe, such as the Akei Ta Var or the Anyali, or merely groups of people who share the same race, guild, philosophy, or other binding principle. Membership in some clans is at the complete More…

Culture

The following topics cover the culture of Zalanthas. Arena Charmstring Clothing Games Isilt Jobs Kumiss Marriage Music Noble Pipe Seasoning Spice Wood Prakkin

Geography

The world of Zalanthas is a vast planet which evidence suggest was once widely explored, some time in the distant past. However, since the time of the Empire of Man, and possibly for many Ages before, the expanse of Zalanthas which has been known to demihumans has been called the Known World. While enormous in its own right, the Known World probably consists of no more than a small fraction of the total size of the world. The Known World lies on the northern shore of a massive basin More…

Geology

Zalanthas is a harsh desert planet that has a severe shortage of metals. These topics cover the geology of Zalanthas and what is in the world. Minerals Gems Silt

Measurement

This category of topics involve the system of measurements used in Zalanathas. Units of Measurement Time Weather

Plant Life

A variety of flora populate the world of Zalanthas, even if the bleak landscape would seem to paint a different picture. Fruit Herbs Small Plants Trees

Sky

The sky of Zalanthas is a burnt red color. During the day, the sun, Suk-Krath, dominates the sky. There are three other major celestial bodies in the sky. They are Jihae (the red moon), Lirathu (the white moon), and the black moon (a relatively recent appearance). Depending on their cycle they can appear in the sky day or night. All the moons rise in the east and set in the west. As the moons make their way through their individual cycles, their phases will be evident when they More…

What You Know

The What You Know page is intended to provide players with a sense of what their character would and would not know, in general and based on their place of origin. If you have questions that aren't answered by the document, please feel free to contact a helper, or post the question on the discussion board. It is highly recommended that new players make their first character from Allanak or Tuluk. Opportunities for jobs, friends, and other interaction are limited in other locations More…

Zalanthas

Zalanthas is a bone-dry desert world. As far as the memory of any living inhabitant is concerned, it has always been a harsh planet, driving the life upon it to exceed in survival skills by rapid natural selection. The deadly environment has, since the beginning of time, produced beings which are far more powerful than in most other worlds. To survive on Zalanthas, one must possess extraordinary skills and drive. Water is in very short supply and high demand on Zalanthas. Oases are often More…