Realm of Shadows

- Type: MUD, Text-based
- Genre: Role-playing
- Developer: Realm of Shadows
- Status: Free
- Platform: Telnet clients, third-party MUD clients, Web-client
- Language: English
- Rating: 5/10
Realm of Shadows is a text-based kingdom created for those who value deep storytelling and true freedom of choice. Here, you don’t just watch the story unfold—you write it yourself.
At its core lies classic fantasy: ancient lands filled with magic and mysteries, powerful beings, hidden artifacts, and shadows of the past that shape the fate of heroes. Begin your adventure by choosing one of twelve races and one of nine classes. Will you become a valiant warrior, a wise cleric, or a seeker of dark paths? Rarer combinations are also possible—the world supports multiclassing, allowing you to grow in several directions at once.
The game mechanics are a highlight. The random item system creates unique artifacts with their own properties, while sockets let you embed precious gems to enhance weapons and armor. Classes progress through power tiers, with each new milestone unlocking abilities you didn’t have before. Choose your path: fight other players in optional PvP battles or focus entirely on adventure.
Realm of Shadows is more than just a role-playing game—it’s a living story. Will your hero become a keeper of balance or a destroyer of the old order? Every action leaves a mark, and only you decide where the road through the world of Shadows will lead.
Alternative client connection
Host Name: realmofshadows.us
Port Number: 1133
Release date: February 2, 2002