British Legends

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  • Type:  MUD, Text-based
  • Genre:  Role-playing
  • Developer:  Roy Trubshaw, Richard Bartle (original version); Viktor T. Toth (modern backing)
  • Status:  Free
  • Platform:  Telnet clients, third-party MUD clients, Web client
  • Language:  English
  • Rating:  6/10

British Legends is a legendary text-based world where every word carries weight and every action can alter the course of history. There are no bright visuals here — only you, your imagination, and The Land: an ancient, mysterious realm filled with wonders, dangers, and magic.

You begin as a humble wanderer, nameless and unknown. Step by step — exploring abandoned mines, cursed swamps, and crumbling castles — you can rise to the rank of Wizard and perhaps even reach immortality, the highest state of being, where the very laws and secrets of the world unfold before you.

There are no preset races or classes — only your determination and will to survive. Your strength is measured by your level, and the path to greatness demands both courage and cunning. Experience points are not earned through battle, but by uncovering ancient relics and bringing them to The Swamp — the eternal heart of mystery that devours all mortal offerings.

You will cast spells, study magic, interact with other travelers, fight, search for rare items, and uncover the world’s deepest secrets. Every moment of play is a story you write yourself.

British Legends is a return to the roots of adventure — pure text, unfiltered imagination, and the spirit of discovery. Experience the atmosphere that gave birth to the age of online worlds — and prove that true legends are born not from graphics, but from the heart of the player.

Alternative client connection

Host Name: british-legends.com

Alternative Host Name^ host2.british-legends.com

Port Number: 27750

Release date: 1978 (original launch), 2000 (British Legends web version)

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