Home

Welcome to Arvelas

Arvelas is an imagined world shaped by stories, games, and the people willing to walk its roads. For more than thirty-five years, players have taken on the roles of wanderers, schemers, survivors, and heroes. Through their choices, Arvelas has grown, shifted, and in some cases remembered them as legends.

This is a world built through collaboration and friendship. Its lore, rules, and traditions draw inspiration from many games and stories, but are ultimately shaped by the players at the table and the adventures they undertake.

If you dare, pack your traveling bag and begin your journey. You can explore Arvelas by browsing this site, discovering its rules, or reading stories set within the world.

"Remember it's a collaboration art, and everyone at the table is working together to have a good time and make some memories."
-B. Dave Walters (Dungeon Master)

Current Campaigns

The Defenders (2025-Now)

The City of Light (2018-2020)

Available Stories

Defeat
by S.C. Eston

What if you could defeat evil - but only at the cost of your sanity?

"A slick and well-paced dark fantasy novella..."
- Glen Christie, GlamAdelaide

"A dark, often gritty, fantasy novella with a strong, female protagonist to root for. Highly recommended!"
- The Wishing Shelf

More about "Defeat"

Somewhere in Arvelas: Malgon

These northern islands are home to the minotaurs. Malgon is a world apart, as its only link to other realms is through limited commerce. Temperature is cool, but beaches are plenty, with crystal clear water. Many waterfalls also trickle down from the green mountains found in the center of the islands.

More Information

Glimpse: Dragons

Art © Spaceweaver Art.

Regroups dragons and dragonkins.

Although elusive and rarely seen, dragons are probably one of the best known of the Ancients of Arvelas. They are creatures of incredible power and size, and directly linked to the world and one of its raw forces (element, metal, or other). Each dragon is unique.

More Information

Map: Kurtor

Kurtor is a fortress made of carved rock and natural mountains. It is a grand sight, one that leaves its visitors humbled by its imposing size and incredible craftsmanship. The western dwarves call it home, living in a maze that expands both underground and above ground, in between peaks and on high plateaus. Tyr is revered and a fifty foot statue stands at the heart of Kurtor in his honour.

More Information