Dark Sun is one of the most brutal, strange, and unforgettable campaign settings in Dungeons & Dragons history.
In this episode of Roll For Lore, we dive into the world of Athas, the post-apocalyptic setting introduced for AD&D 2nd Edition in 1991. We cover the rise of the sorcerer-kings, the Cleansing Wars, Rajaat, defiling magic, the destruction of the natural world, and how Athas went from a lush planet to a deadly wasteland beneath a crimson sun.
We also explore what everyday life is actually like in Dark Sun, including slavery, gladiatorial combat, psionics, merchant houses, city-states like Tyr and Urik, the scarcity of metal and water, strange Athasian food, and why arcane magic is feared while psychic powers are completely normal.
If you love Dungeons & Dragons lore, classic TSR campaign settings, AD&D 2nd Edition, Dark Sun, Athas, sorcerer-kings, psionics, or post-apocalyptic fantasy, this episode is for you.
Welcome to Athas. Try not to die of thirst.
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