Bone, Wood, Stone, and Obsidian – Fighting in Athas
From the materials used to the differences in construction to paying with clay pieces, Athas has a unique flavor when it comes to weapons.
Varied Threats – Understanding Athasian Terrain
A key to DMing Dark Sun is understanding its varied and brutal terrain. This article led to a Dragon magazine article!
Life and Death in an Athasian City-State
Points of light? Dark Sun turns this on its head. The PCs’ home base is a city-state ruled by a vile godlike dictator with an army of corrupt templars enforcing their will. Let’s meet the city-states!
Classes and Themes in Athas
4E Dark Sun’s themes capture iconic Athasian setting elements and make them important to your PC. Here’s how to make the best of that.
Dark Sun’s Cast of Characters
Dark Sun takes common campaign elements and turns them upside down – including the playable races. Learn what makes them uniquely Athasian.
Traveling the Athasian Wastes
Dark Sun is a campaign world unlike any other. Here are four aspects of the setting that any traveler must confront.
Warming up for Dark Sun
This post serves as an index to all of my Dark Sun posts.