ince 1989, Aelyria has benefited from a rich tradition of thousands of users submitting many millions of posts and content. Aelyria is the consequence of the collective contributions of our members and visitors from throughout the years, and now, you can help make a difference by supporting Aelyria by contributing. Whether you are an artist, musician, writer, gamer, or enthusiast, there are many ways in which you can contribute to the Aelyria legacy and build upon our identity.

The Aelyria Game awaits you, and it remains the easiest and most effective way to contribute to Aelyria. Posting early and posting often helps ensure that you respect and recognize the contributions of your fellow players, while honoring the time and dedication of moderators. Use integrated tools like thread subscriptions and activity notifications, or syndicate content, in order to stay on top of the latest action.

The AelyriaWiki is the collective knowledge repository of the World of Aelyria, and all source materials pertaining to the fictional universe behind our community is documented therein. AelyriaWiki is our tome of lore, a great public encyclopedia, where everyone gets to write and edit articles about virtually any topic pertaining to our creative materials. Articles are written using a neutral point of view and are routinely updated and improved.

The Aelyria Compendium is our official library of publications, where users can submit final versions of both in-game works, such as full texts of books or articles that would be found within the world of Aelyria itself, as well as out of character instructional manuals, user guides, and member handbooks designed to share ideas and promote standards.

The Worldforge is a series of discussion forums moderated by the creative team designed to develop new game ideas, world environments, and original concepts. Delve into the fountain of reflection and share your thoughts with fellow community members, use them as a bouncing board to get feedback and support on drafts of articles or entries, and help fellow users build Aelyria.

The Aelyria Gallery houses all original artwork and musical compositions submitted by our talented and gifted contributors. Whether you have felt the muse to draw a portrait of a place or render an image of a creature, or you have been inspired to write a song, all Aelyria audio and visual creations are eagerly shared, promoted, and discussed within.

The Aelyria Links directory maintains a comprehensive listing of all Aelyria-related fan sites, official tools, and helpful materials on the web. From character pages to full blown guild web sites, the Links Directory is a one-stop portal for external resources that enhance the Aelyria experience. If you host an Aelyria-related site, or have discovered a treasured gem, share it with us.

Help Spread Aelyria by promoting our web site across other directories, forums, link exchanges, and web sites. Feel free to download and use any of our promotional banners and buttons, or create your own, and tell the world about Aelyria and what it means to you. Get credit for spreading Aelyria through our Referrals Program.

The Questions and Answers forum supports new members and veteran users alike, encouraging them to ask questions about anything in Aelyria, from our game rules and source material, to our community policies and common practices. Join the player team in resolving issues, clarifying confusion, and dispelling misunderstanding by helping answer questions.

The Badges Program is designed to challenge and reward community members by recognizing their contributions to Aelyria in a myriad of ways, from writing articles and submitting entries to even running your own character web site and mentoring other players. Cooperate and compete with other members and join in the race for recognition by collecting them all.

The Companions Program offers an enhanced, premium experience on Aelyria for persons who purchase a subscription, with an impressive array of features including custom titles and avatars, professional personal blogs, extensive private messaging, and exclusive subscriber-only services. Become a Companion and reward yourself for supporting Aelyria through your gracious donations.

The Contributor Program offers an extended opportunity for active members to provide service and support to their fellow users while earning precious privileges and impressive freedoms to shape and mold the experience on Aelyria. Become a Special Contributor by joining one of the three specialized contributor teams: the Game Team, the Creative Team, or the Player Team.