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Starting out in Dark Sun

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#1
thearanan
Aug 16, 2009 0:17:43 So, I read a few snippets about the setting when the press release went out and it really sparked my curiosity. Can anyone suggest some good sources to read to get familiar with the setting? I presume it's mostly old 2e books, but if there are any in particular I can look out for them on eBay or my LGS.
#2
Zardnaar
Aug 16, 2009 4:00:06 RPGnowused to have some of the PDFs but I'm not sure igf you can still buy them. Ebay would be your best bet. Recommend the original boxed set for an interesting read.
#3
warghoul
Aug 16, 2009 9:55:46 The Dark Sun novels are not Pulitzer Prize winners but I think they give you a good 'feel' for Athas.
#4
Akriel
Aug 16, 2009 10:11:09 Dark Sun 2nd Edition books are as follow:

The best is Veiled Alliance who describe each city a lot and the secret arcane society.

Dune Trader for more info on the Trade Houses and their villages surrounding the cities.
Gladiator Handbook describe each city arena.
Slave Tribes some villages and slaves in general.
The Will and the Way, the psionic academies in each city.

2 good racials books:
Elves of Athas, include elves tribes.
Thri-Kreen of Athas, the Kreen Empire.

After that you have regional books, in order of useful stuffs:
City-state of Tyr
The Ivory Triangle (Gulg and Nibenay)
Valley of Dust & Fire
City by the Silt Sea
Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs
Mindlords of the Last Sea

Too outdate for my taste are:
Dragon Kings (maybe inspiration for Epic Destinies)
Earth, Air, Fire & Water (divine power source who have/will change a lot)

Every thing else is adventures.
#5
jovis70
Aug 16, 2009 16:40:30 you can also go to athas.org http://athas.org/

they have a lot of good info.

Jovis70
#6
Jhilahd
Aug 16, 2009 17:05:23 Um... no.

The domain has expired. Athas.org isn't currently active.

But... there are plenty of other sites.
#7
Dragoloth
Aug 17, 2009 7:48:59 http://www.athas.org/ Here is a link. I found athas.org just fine, they even have the 4E DS
announcement. It is an excellent site to learn about Dark Sun.
#8
Wick
Aug 17, 2009 8:50:14 I get a page that says the domain has expired... Hummmm
#9
outlaw68
Aug 17, 2009 8:54:15
I get a page that says the domain has expired... Hummmm

I think their servers are a bit flakey at the moment.. i was able to log in about 2 hours ago.. but now nothing, it was down earlier today as well..
#10
thearanan
Aug 17, 2009 11:08:41 Thanks for the help, everyone! Especially Akriel--that huge list is perfect.
#11
big_goon
Aug 17, 2009 11:19:09
The domain has expired. Athas.org isn't currently active.

Athas.org is still up, it's probably just experiencing higher-than-normal traffic, what with the Announcement and all...

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 thearanan Aug 16, 2009 0:17:43	So, I read a few snippets about the setting when the press release went out and it really sparked my curiosity. Can anyone suggest some good sources to read to get familiar with the setting? I presume it's mostly old 2e books, but if there are any in particular I can look out for them on eBay or my LGS.
#2 Zardnaar Aug 16, 2009 4:00:06	RPGnowused to have some of the PDFs but I'm not sure igf you can still buy them. Ebay would be your best bet. Recommend the original boxed set for an interesting read.
#3 warghoul Aug 16, 2009 9:55:46	The Dark Sun novels are not Pulitzer Prize winners but I think they give you a good 'feel' for Athas.
#4 Akriel Aug 16, 2009 10:11:09	Dark Sun 2nd Edition books are as follow: The best is Veiled Alliance who describe each city a lot and the secret arcane society. Dune Trader for more info on the Trade Houses and their villages surrounding the cities. Gladiator Handbook describe each city arena. Slave Tribes some villages and slaves in general. The Will and the Way, the psionic academies in each city. 2 good racials books: Elves of Athas, include elves tribes. Thri-Kreen of Athas, the Kreen Empire. After that you have regional books, in order of useful stuffs: City-state of Tyr The Ivory Triangle (Gulg and Nibenay) Valley of Dust & Fire City by the Silt Sea Windriders of the Jagged Cliffs Mindlords of the Last Sea Too outdate for my taste are: Dragon Kings (maybe inspiration for Epic Destinies) Earth, Air, Fire & Water (divine power source who have/will change a lot) Every thing else is adventures.
#5 jovis70 Aug 16, 2009 16:40:30	you can also go to athas.org http://athas.org/ they have a lot of good info. Jovis70
#6 Jhilahd Aug 16, 2009 17:05:23	Um... no. The domain has expired. Athas.org isn't currently active. But... there are plenty of other sites.
#7 Dragoloth Aug 17, 2009 7:48:59	http://www.athas.org/ Here is a link. I found athas.org just fine, they even have the 4E DS announcement. It is an excellent site to learn about Dark Sun.
#8 Wick Aug 17, 2009 8:50:14	I get a page that says the domain has expired... Hummmm
#9 outlaw68 Aug 17, 2009 8:54:15	I get a page that says the domain has expired... Hummmm I think their servers are a bit flakey at the moment.. i was able to log in about 2 hours ago.. but now nothing, it was down earlier today as well..
#10 thearanan Aug 17, 2009 11:08:41	Thanks for the help, everyone! Especially Akriel--that huge list is perfect.
#11 big_goon Aug 17, 2009 11:19:09	The domain has expired. Athas.org isn't currently active. Athas.org is still up, it's probably just experiencing higher-than-normal traffic, what with the Announcement and all...