Greetings, adventurers, old and new, and welcome to the City of Arabel!
Arabel is a Persistent World Server for the Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition, with a legacy spanning over twenty years of storytelling, adventure, and immersive roleplay.
At our core, we are a roleplay focused server, where character development and narrative take centre stage. Our dedicated DM team works closely with the playerbase to support character arcs and craft dynamic, engaging storylines that players can explore and shape through their actions.
We embrace heroes and villains alike, celebrating the full spectrum of character alignments and classes. Whether you walk the path of light or shadow, you'll find space here to thrive. Great stories demand conflict, choice, and consequence, and in Arabel, you’ll find a home for all of it.
We are a low level server, with characters beginning at level 4 and capped at level 10. Loot and magical equipment are modest, carefully balanced to maintain challenge and reward.
But while the mechanics may remain grounded, our storytelling soars to epic heights. You may arrive at our server familiar with the City of Arabel and the Forgotten Realms setting. However, to reset expectations, please note that we’ve moved beyond canon lore, embracing entirely homebrew content and forging our own unique path in exciting new directions. Our current metaplot, Winterfront, is a prime example:
"Arabel and its surrounding lands are locked in a mysterious, unrelenting winter. A swirling storm of ice and snow has sealed off the region, cutting it off from the outside world. No one enters. No one leaves. Within this frozen prison, your story begins..."
Helpful LinksJoin our vibrant Discord community to connect with fellow players, stay updated on events and server changes, and enjoy friendly conversation. The names highlighted in pink belong to our DM Team, feel free to reach out to any of them with your questions. Our player community is also exceptionally helpful and welcoming. You can find us all here, on our CoA Discord Channel.
We offer a wealth of custom content, lore, and adaptations to the core game that are worth familiarising yourself with. You can explore them here, in our Player's Handbook.
New to the server? We invite you to create a character and jump into the adventure. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask, we’re always happy to help. One of the best ways to get started is by joining other players in a group concept. To do that, you have two great options to explore:
You can read all about our DM Factions here. Alternatively, our amazing community frequently shares group concepts right here.If you're interested in joining one of our DM Factions, an Application is required from the start. But don’t let that discourage you, it’s simply a way to ensure your character concept aligns well with the faction’s goals and tone. We aim to keep the process quick, straightforward, and supportive.
You can read about our Application format here.
Alternatively, you can join our DM Factions organically through gameplay by earning a recommendation from an existing member. This approach, commonly known as Earning In Game (EIG), is a natural path that many players enjoy.
Stay up to date with the latest happenings in Arabel through our regularly updated Setting-Wide Rumours thread. It features two sub-categories for you to explore at your convenience:
DM Only rumours, pertaining to server plots and major events. Player rumours, in which players can promote their own activity.Finally, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of the DM Team via the forums or Discord
You can find the full list of DMs here.
The CoA DM Team
