Description : Episode one of the Saga of Ryzom takes place far across the universe on Atys, the living planet, where four civilizations are striving to recover after an apocalyptic tragedy.

Three generations ago, the proud civilizations of Atys perished in the Great Swarming, when hordes of Kitins swept from the Prime Roots and wrought war and genocide. Now it is time to reclaim your heritage. Join forces with thousands of others, master the arts of sorcery, war, and tradecraft, and re-forge the destiny of your people. The secrets of the past have been lost, but the Saga of Ryzom has just begun.

The Saga of Ryzom features: A Storyline That Matters Enjoy a wholly original universe fusing science fiction and fantasy where players shape the story and each server charts its own course. A Lush, Living Ecosystem The world of Atys is alive, with a rich and diverse ecology where flora and fauna dynamically interact with each other and the ever-changing environment.

Nothing is static in Ryzom. Massive Territorial Invasions Ryzom's RAID Engine delivers excitement on a large scale. Monsters will assault key outposts, dynamically invade territories, and devastate entire regions if left unchecked. Epic Battles with Hordes of Monsters Fight hundreds of creatures at once in pitched battles!

Ryzom offers groundbreaking mass combat mechanics that allow combat on a scale never before seen in MMORPGs. Flexible Skill-Based Advancement Develop your character through a skill-based system that grows in detail as you gain experience. Ryzom offers five huge skill trees with thousands of possible choices.

Customized Skills and Special Attacks Ryzom's unique Modular Action System lets you create your own custom actions. From a core set of building blocks, make as many spells and special attacks as your imagination will allow.

Rich Item Creation/Enchantment Hunt and forage for scarce natural resources to craft complex items from the bottom up, then add enchantments to your equipment to make it vastly more powerful. Guilds and Factions Meet new friends and form your own Guild to compete against other players (PvP) or build strong alliances to face common enemies in mass combat.