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Dark Castle is a Multi-User Dungeon (MUD) set in a fantasy world.

On Dark Castle, players develop a character in order to slaughter monsters (and each other!), hoard wealth, complete quests, and to generally become the biggest badass on the block.

With over 100 all-original areas, Dark Castle MUD is a challenge to both new and experienced mudders alike.

Your ability will determine your fate!

News

04/Mar/2026
- SPELLDAMAGE added to the fire-opal set items.

27/Feb/2026


10/Feb/2026
- new command, pets. example usage:
pets, pets bard, pets bard 50, pets all, pets all 50, etc

05/Feb/2026
- new Chain gossip
- you can meta AC to -250 now (previous limit was -50)

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Welcome to Dark Castle

Some of Dark Castle's original features include:

  • A detailed and highly developed player-run CLAN SYSTEM.
  • A 'META-PHYSICIAN' where attributes and upgrades can be purchased.
  • A vast array of items, mobs, areas, and storylines.
  • A variety of well developed races and classes.
    (Some classes include: Monk, Bard, Druid, & Paladin)
  • Professions for character and class specialization.
  • An all-original CASINO utilizing actual rules and odds.
  • An exciting fully automated QUEST system.
  • A LEADERBOARD to compare your character to the competition.
  • A flexible, unique combat system full of gore and mayhem - with 'real killing' possibilities for the clever and organized.
  • Free player VAULTS for storing, saving, and sharing your loot!
  • A player-run AUCTION HOUSE for buying and selling goods.
  • Comprehensive helpfiles for both new and veteran players.
  • An interactive and constantly evolving world to get immersed in.
  • Many more ORIGINAL FEATURES only found on Dark Castle!

Connect to Dark Castle MUD with telnet or a MUD client.
Host: dcastle.org
Port: 23
telnet://dcastle.org:23
There is a secondary copy of the MUD running on port 6666 for mostly just bots or multiplayers to play on. Most players are on port 23.




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