News & Game Updates
Read the latest happenings from around the world of Midkemia. In these news archives you'll find exciting roleplay events, games, contests, game development & updates, development diaries, and much more!
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Stardock and Psionics
18 November 2011
After helping Pug thwart a plot by the mad magician Leso Varen, Stardock Academy is now open for new students of magic as a brand-new guild, and with it the Magician specialization of Psionics can also be unlocked.
Magician Abilities
11 August 2011
13 new spells were added to the Magician skillsets of Arcana and Thaumaturgy today, increasing the control of Magicians over space, time, and the elements.
Thievery
8 June 2011
A retired thief somewhere along the Far Coast is now teaching the Thievery specialization to Rogues who wish to follow the dodgy path and become Thieves. Rumor has it that the Mockers have already picked up these arts for their own.
Dueling
27 May 2011
Formal dueling has been unveiled! Throw down the gauntlet and demand satisfaction, resolving a formal feud, engaging in a spirited practice session, or merely showing an ungrateful cretin his rightful place in the world: beneath your heel.
Semal Reach
17 May 2011
Amid great calamitous destruction, Semal Reach has been laid bare in eastern Midkemia, revealing an ongoing battle of epic proportions between a faction of master magicians opposing a Tsurani Great One. Their bitter conflict has laid waste to the surrounding lands, twisting and warping it in unfathomable ways; yet many rewards remain for those brave enough to venture into the clutches of the Reach.
Ruins of Veilgarden
1 May 2011
The Ruins of Veilgarden, a destroyed edhel city from the Chaos Wars, has been unearthed in the misty depths of the Yabon Forest. The nations of Midkemia compete to lay claim to the powerful artifact within known as the Chalice of Mists, and adventurers compete and quest to unravel the mysteries within the haunted ruins.
Memory Magicians
18 April 2011
Memory Magicians have appeared in the major cities of Midkemia, allowing players to store and retrieve memories - thereby permitting easily switching between stored classes and specializations!
Shadoweaving
14 April 2011
Shadoweaving, the specialization for Priests of Banath, has been released, allowing them to bend the shadows to their will and weave terrifying effects from the undulating dark.
Escape
29 December 2010
There is a new skill in Riding: Escape! It lets your loyal steeds flee from battle in dire situations.
Astalon, the Just
17 December 2010
Astalon, the Just, also known as the Builder, the Lawbringer, the Judge, He Who Brought Order, and the God of the Skies has returned to mortal perception!
The Art of Fishing
30 November 2010
Herman Pequod has set up shop in the Central Hills, selling fishing poles and bait, and will buy any fish that you catch. Enjoy a relaxing day fishing the seas, rivers and lakes of Midkemia!
Crafting Overhaul!
16 November 2010
The crafting system has been completely overhauled! Smithed weapons and shields now have varying quality based on their damage, precision, and speed, all of which are determined by the quality of the commodities used to craft the item, as well as a ton of other changes to offer the highest degree of customization possible. See the announce post for the full details!
Shah
13 November 2010
The Tsurani game of Shah, known in the Kingdom as chess, is now being played in the cities across Midkemia!
Blackjack
9 November 2010
Blackjack is now available in gambling dens to complement that most (in)famous of Keshian card games, Pokiir!
Blackwood Hollow
29 October 2010
Eerie mists have settled over the Dimwood, parting to reveal the cursed village of Blackwood Hollow. Within are rumors of witches, vampires, ghosts, and other nefarious monsters. Do you dare step foot into the village to unravel the mystery?
Whispers of the Nighthawks
24 September 2010
Whispers of the Nighthawks abound across the land, revealing much speculation but little insight into the legendary Guild of Death. It is said that if one offers the right sacrifices, one could hire the Nighthawks to take vengeance upon those who have repeatedly assaulted your person.
Silban, the Earthmother
22 September 2010
After a sudden attack of raging fire elementals in the Green Heart forest, an enchanted glade was discovered, and its charred remains restored to life through the diligent efforts of Midkemians. From the magical spring, Silban, the Earthmother arose and gifted the mortals with cleansing waters to extinguish the elementals. Thus, the Sleeper Without Dreams returned once more to mortal perception.
Riding
25 August 2010
The Riding skill has been released, allowing Midkemians to mount upon a steed and ride swiftly across the lands. Each city has a unique kind of steed, in addition to the 18 other kinds of mounts available.
The Howls of Vengeance and Justice
23 August 2010
Lord Ka-hooli, the Howler After Fugitives, the God of Justice and Vengeance, has revealed Himself to mortal perception once more.
Ravensburg
12 August 2010
Ravensburg, the seat of the Barony of Darkmoor, and chief producer of the greatest wines of the Kingdom of the Isles, has had its roads recently cleared and opened for travel once again. Yet there are dark plots afoot in the quiet Barony, as a young villagewoman named Freida has recently been poisoned, and whispers are that the nobility themselves may be involved.
Hadati Crypts
1 August 2010
Baru Serpentslayer, legendary warrior of the Hadati, and Shigga the Spear of Armengar, have joined together to battle a growing undead menace recently unearthed in the burial mounds deep beneath the Hadati Highlands. Pitted against them is an outcast cleric practicing black necromantic arts and raising the ancestors in a perversion of the Wheel of Life.
Special Auctions!
19 July 2010
Special auctions are running for the next 7 days, selling unique and never-before-seen prizes for a limited time only! See HELP AUCTIONS to learn how to bid.
War and Espionage
9 July 2010
Five new skills were released today, spread across the Fighting and Subtlety skillsets. Rogues are sneakier and more dangerous than ever, and those who mastered fighting learned how to decapitate their enemies!
Highcastle
12 June 2010
Highcastle has been released! Cities can fight for control of this contested Border Barony in a modified version of capture-the-flag, and the controlling city gains a damage bonus against denizens!
Shrines and Holy Orders
7 June 2010
The powers of shrines were revealed today in Midkemia, as Holy Orders gain in strength and their devotion to the Gods. Holy Order members can beseech a variety of shrine powers and personal blessings in the name of their God at these shrines, and even fight and compete over control of the shrines themselves.
The Hall of Worlds
3 June 2010
Pug of Crydee appeared today, revealing to Anders Aldous that those who reach level 100, a Lord of the Planes, are able to use the strange doorways across Midkemia to travel to and from the Hall of Worlds, a strange and wondrous place between the planes.
Perfect Defense
27 May 2010
A new skill has been added to Fighting: Perfect Defense. This skill, based on the Isalani martial arts, allows using confusion and misdirection to help when fighting against a group of enemies.
Fencing Overhaul
26 May 2010
The Fencing skillset has been overhauled! Over a dozen changes, including two complete new skills, have been made! Rogues are now deadlier than ever before. See Announce #94 for the details.
Celani Applications!
6 May 2010
Midkemia is looking for a few good men (and women)! We're now accepting applications to be a Celani, a volunteer who helps run the game and roleplaying events, and can eventually become a God! See Announce Post #90 for details!
Free Lessons
3 May 2010
Earn 6 free lessons every single day for the month of May. To earn your lessons just login, hang out for 10 minutes, and you're in lesson heaven.
May Promotions
1 May 2010
This month, enjoy special promotions such as double XP Tuesdays and IRE Favour Thursdays! See in-game news for more!
21 Days of April
2 April 2010
Login on 21 different days and win a special item for every one of your participating characters.
Societies
2 April 2010
Societies have arrived in Midkemia! Societies are highly customizable player-created and run organizations. The sky's the limit with your own society! See announce post #74 for details.
Artifact Upgrades
31 March 2010
You can now easily upgrade your artifacts to more powerful versions with a snap of your fingers! Check out announce post #71 for full details.
Lord of the Planes
28 March 2010
Anders Aldous, Soldier of War, was the first mortal to reach level 100, becoming ranked as a Lord of the Planes. Congratulations!
Facebook Fan Contest
26 March 2010
The IRE facebook fan contest ends on March 31st. We will pick one random fan to win 500 FREE credits. Visit our Facebook Page to become a fan!
Double XP Weekend!
23 March 2010
This is our last Double XP Thursday and to celebrate we will be running the event through the entire weekend, ending on Sunday at midnight GMT. That is four full days of double XP fun. Is it possible to fend off sleep for that long?
Tailoring
18 March 2010
Tailoring has arrived in Midkemia! Interested apprentices can buy licenses and join the Crafter's Guild from Shordan von Harkenwold in Hawk's Hollow.
Bribery!
6 March 2010
An unscrupulous Magistrate has set up shop in Port Natal, and is accepting bribes in exchange for full pardons of past criminal records in the various villages of Midkemia.
Thaumaturgy
28 February 2010
Thaumaturgy has been released! Numerous new skills were also added to Arcana, granting Greater Path Magicians new levels of destructive power.
Jewels of Striking
22 February 2010
Enchanted Jewels of Striking, which increase the owner's chance of landing a critical strike, were released today in the artifact shop!
Smithing and the Crafter's Guild
20 February 2010
Smithing is here! Shordan von Harkenwold, the Master of the Crafter's Guild, is now selling licenses to those who wish to learn the trade of Smithing in Hawk's Hollow.
Sedia Tunnels unearthed
15 February 2010
The Sedia Tunnels, ancient mines beneath the Stone Mountains, have been unearthed! Dozens of new quests and adventures await.
Valentine's Day Massacre
14 February 2010
The inaugural Bloodbath was held in Midkemia, pitting player against player where only one can remain. It was a close call, but in the end Lilin Khalishin, the self-styled Broken Promise, was victorious!
The God of War
10 February 2010
Tith-Onanka, the two faced God of War, has returned to Midkemia! His return was heralded by fierce battles between the northlanders of Sar-Sargoth and Krondor, as the Jewel of the West was raided by the Dark Brotherhood. What will His increased presence portend for Midkemia?
Great Hunt
2 February 2010
Quilana has won the Great Hunt! In second place was Narcissus, and Deminix in third! Congratulations!
Double XP Thurdays
2 February 2010
Earn double experience on every IRE game on Thursdays from midnight GMT to midnight GMT for the month of February.
January Lessons Bonus
17 January 2010
This month, you can receive 6 bonus lessons per day just for logging in to your favourite Iron Realm and playing for 10 minutes!
City Leaders Chosen
11 January 2010
Midkemia's first city leaders have been chosen! Anders was selected as Duke of Krondor by the Congress of Lords. Keijima reigns in Sar-Sargoth as the Witch-King with consent of the Palaver Circle, and the Elder Council of Elvandar met to declare that Elora is to be the Queen's Advisor. Congratulations!
Councils Elected
10 January 2010
In Elvandar, Aritaelis, Elora, Quilana, Lutheo, and Niala have been elected to serve as the first Elders of the Elder Council! In frozen Sar-Sargoth, Raki, Keijima, Ashurmannus, Sethysia, and Radakail sit on the Palaver Circle. Meanwhile, in Krondor, Anders, Deminix, Heidi, Narcissus, and Rhuric stand as Court Barons in the Congress of Lords.
January Lessons Bonus
6 January 2010
This month, you can receive 6 bonus lessons per day just for logging in to your favourite Iron Realm and playing for 10 minutes!
Arch Magister Elected
6 January 2010
Jaida Stormdancer has been elected as Arch Magister of the Spellweavers! She steps in to fill the vacancy left after the stunning betrayal and flight to Sar-Sargoth of Navouri, who previously held the post. What new intrigues will follow?
Spellshield
4 January 2010
Magicians across Midkemia have mastered a new spell in their studies of Arcana: a powerful Spellshield to help protect themselves from harm - but at the cost of their magic.
Mac Mordain Cadal
4 January 2010
The ancient and cursed dwarven mines of Mac Mordain Cadal have been rediscovered by intrepid adventurers! Plumb the depths for new treasure and adventures, but beware the many dangers that lurk in the deep, dark places of the earth.
Dragon Down!
1 January 2010
The first dragon of Midkemia has fallen to adventurers from Krondor. The elder green wyrm was slain, after several failed attempts, by: Saffire, Elora, Jessamin, Niala, Ainsley, Rasoc, Anders, Elewyn, Lutheo, Kalidas, Narcissus, Alexander, Kavi, John, Aelwyn, Vimarone, Morgance, Ansel, Jerry, Markir, and Zafen. Congratulations!
Bloodthirst
29 December 2009
A powerful new skill has been learned by Soldiers: Bloodthirst! This skill in Warcraft allows a Soldier to regenerate quickly after dispatching a foe, ready to seek out new threats and challenges.
Prandur, God of Fire, revealed
25 December 2009
Lord Prandur, revered as the Bringer of Light and feared as the Burner of Cities, has revealed His presence upon Midkemia to mortal followers. He joins the existing pantheon of Lims-Kragma, Guis-wan, Banath, and Killian.
Guildmasters Elected!
22 December 2009
The first Guildmasters have been elected! Ansel leads the Pathfinders, Navouri the Spellweavers, Sintor the Queen's Guard, Nhudri the Clan Dragon, Daemaethor the Clan Raven, and a mysterious personage as the Upright Man! Congratulations!
Midkemia Online in Open Beta
19 December 2009
Midkemia Online is now in open beta. Any characters you create from this point on will not be deleted. Try us out today!
Who could it be?
18 December 2009
Rumour has it that a certain magnanimous dwarf has been spied lurking around the Iron Realms...
Open Beta - 18 December!
17 December 2009
Midkemia Online will start open beta beginning on 18 December, 2009 at midnight GMT (4 pm Pacific)! Log in using one of our handy links, or telnet to midkemiaonline.com:23 to join!
Twitter Winner Announced
6 December 2009
Congratulations to Golgothura of Lusternia who won 500 credits in the twitter contest!
The Iron Lottery has begun!
26 November 2009
The Iron Lottery has begun! Join the search in your favorite Iron Realm for iron tickets, which may be exchanged at the lottery office in each realm for entry into the Iron Lottery. At the conclusion of the event at midnight GMT of Sunday, November 29th, ten winners shall be drawn to win 50-500 credits with a special DOUBLE OR DEATH option. Furthermore, double experience is in effect throughout this event!
Open Beta In December!
20 November 2009
Yes, it's coming at long last! Open Beta testing will be here in December 2009! The game will be playable for everyone during Open Beta: we'll see you there!
Follow MKO on Twitter!
1 November 2009
Midkemia Online is now on Twitter! Follow us at twitter.com/MidkemiaOnline to hear from the dev team.
We'll be posting regular, brief updates on what we're currently working on, thinking about, listening to, or whatever else happens to pop into our heads!
The Great Hunt
11 September 2009
Join us Friday, September 11 at Midnight GMT (5PM PST) for the Great Hunt! All player will be able to earn credits, compete for prizes, and earn double experience for 48 straight hours of bloodshed and mayhem.
Credit Sale
11 September 2009
For the month of September you can receive special, unique items in addition to your credit purchases. For more details check your favorite games announce news.
Welcome to our new website!
4 July 2009
Midkemia Online -- our free to play, text-based MMORPG -- is progressing rapidly, with an expected release period of Autumn 2009. In anticipation of our release, we've launched this brand-new website!
We'd also like to give a worthy shout-out to the creative talents of Neil Johnson of Visionology for bringing this website to life.
Return of the Demon King is finished!
4 February 2009
The latest book in the acclaimed Midkemia series, Return of the Demon King, is finished!
Raymond Feist submitted the book to the publisher, Harper Collins, on the 13th of February, 2009. Does the ominous date, Friday the 13th, spell certain doom for our brave heroes? Aiee! We're all thrilled at Midkemia Online, and can't wait to read it! Three cheers!
Final Guilds Unveiled
4 February 2009
We are very excited to announce our final Guild list for Midkemia Online! In brief: the Mockers, the Spellweavers, the Queen's Guard, the Royal Krondorian Pathfinders, and the moredhel Dragon and Spider clans, spread among the cities of Krondor, Elvandar, and Sar-Sargoth.
Read more about these (in)famous guilds on our forums!
10th Anniversary
7 August 2007
Iron Realms 10th Anniversary is on September 9th, 2007. All games are currently offering a 30% bonus to all credits purchased in celebration!
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