elyria is the original play by post game on the Internet, and since 1989 has entertained thousands of players from across the world. In Aelyria, you assume the role of a fictional persona, the Player Character, and post stories about their adventures in a world of high fantasy, magical spells, mysterious creatures, and political intrigue. In Aelyria, role playing takes place over our message forums where each bulletin board represents a specific location in the game world. In this section of our site, you will learn about the simple rules that make it possible for so many players to write about their characters together in our community.

Using Aelyria

General FAQ
Overview of Aelyria, our web site sections, our game features, and rules basics.

About Aelyria
A look back at the previous versions of Aelyria.

Getting Started

Character Creation
Instructions on how to create your character.

Starting Packages
Experienced veteran players can change some starting conditions.

Character Sheets
Keeping track of your character.

Writing Guide
Best practices and quick tips on writing for Aelyria.

Playing the Game

Skills Primer
An introduction to magic, combat, and trade skills.

A Matter of Time
Dealing with the passage of Time in Aelyria.

Progression
Five ways to advance your character.

Dying, Death, and Beyond
Rules for character death and rebirth.

Moderation

Peer Moderation
Rules for Player Characters.

Moderation Manual
Guide for Game Masters.

Rules of Conduct
Policies and guidelines for behavior.