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Deep within the hallowed halls of the seldom-spoken of and shrouded by the fog of time, exists the Seminary of The Outer Dark. Hidden away from the prying eyes of the world, this sanctuary of arcane knowledge and wisdom is a repository and training ground for those who dare to walk the path of the unseen.

The inception of the Seminary of the Outer Dark owes its existence to universal order, an inevitable consequence of a world dominated by the reprobate. Its edifice, hidden within the mists of a known yet sequestered realm, promises those who are qualified, a journey of immense learning and esoteric discovery.

The Seminary of The Outer Dark offers a path to mastering the arts of sorcery. Practical sessions are designed for the novice and the experienced alike, educating you on the history, understanding, and applications of sorcery.

An essential part of learning sorcery at the Seminary of Outer Dark is to get accustomed to the boundless dimension of the Outer Dark. Cryptic to the ignorant and outsiders, the Outer Dark is a realm of existence unlike any other, revealed via “quiet whispers”.

You must master the art of dealing with the unknown, for they will often find themselves treading upon perpetual enigmas and secrets as you learn sorcery. This requires full development of your abilities. The journey is often fraught with unexpected challenges and trials that help refine and temper your skills as a sorcerer.

Arcane knowledge and power always has a price. Acheronian Sorcery alters your being and sets you on a path that mere mortals will ever consider. The Cave of Kurak is where it begins, but it ends with the Outer Dark.

Learn and practice the disciplines of thaumaturgy, demonology, illusion, necromancy, and divination. You will know power, but only one can be the most powerful.

On or off the battlefield, a sorcerer well-trained in the ways of "Shadow Force" combat is the most formidable force for any adversary to contend with. The Exiled Lands is a harsh and unforgiving place, exceeded only by the  horrors unleashed by a master of this deadly practice.

Fear of death is for people that don't understand life and therefore, reality. For a sorcerer, life and death are merely two means to the same arcane end... another name inscribed in the Book of Azathoth.

Use the dead to do your personal bidding. Give life to metal or stone. Enslave demons and be consumed by corruption... all to your advantage.

In the inexhaustible expanse of knowledge, learning, and exploration, there exists a profound realm of knowledge—the Outer Dark. Most people find solace in the common, but you, unlike others... are drawn to the arcane. You seek knowledge that makes gods tremble and devils run in fear.

Sorcery is the manipulation or control of natural forces through perceived uncommon means. Gravitating from its dark associations, it has morphed into a field of study subject to philosophical, psychological, and cultural interpretation. However, reality is not an interpretation. Reality is absolute.

Unlike conventional institutions of knowledge, the Seminary of The Outer Dark, much like its name suggests, exposes an unconventional dimension of learning. Instead of conforming to traditional sciences and arts, it provides an avenue that stimulates academia’s curiosity. It introduces sorcery as an intellectual discipline, inviting prospective students eager to learn sorcery under its neoteric curriculum.

The seminary's curriculum primarily focuses on knowledge about the Outer Dark, an omnipresent, timeless field beyond the material universe. It recognizes the constant dance between the known and the unknown, the light and the dark, the seen and the hidden. The curriculum aims at teaching qualified men and women to manipulate the space between worlds, connecting the physical and metaphysical realms.

Enrolling in the Seminary of The Outer Dark is not something that everyone can do. Beyond administrative rituals, prospective students need to showcase a genuine interest in sorcery. The sorcery seminary invitation extends to students thirsting after the knowledge of the unknown—a spirited inquisition tempered with respect for the arcane.

In the Seminary of The Outer Dark, one begins to dig deep into understanding the essence of sorcery. It transcends disturbing graves or summoning spirits. Sorcery is about understanding the universe, the essence of existence, and the manipulation of energies unseen to the mortal eye, all without breaching the universal balance.

THIS IS A DIGITAL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR GAMING HOBBYISTS THAT HAVE A FERVENT INTEREST IN ACHERONIAN SORCERY AND THE LORE.

THIS EXPERIENCE PROVIDES THE BEST POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENT FOR: 

🧙‍♂️LONG TERM CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

🐍STUDYING AND PRACTICING ACHERONIAN SORCERY

📚LEARNING AND DISCUSSING THE LORE

🗡️LORE ACCURATE QUESTS AND MISSIONS

🗺️EXPLORING THE OPEN WORLD

⚔️PvE BATTLES

🗡️PvP CHALLENGE BATTLES/WARS (Opt-In Only)

🌐24/7 IMMERSION

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Age 30+

· Must Have A PlayStation 5 (No PC or PS4 Players)

· Must Have The "Conan Exiles" Game For PlayStation

· Must Have At Least 2 People To Have Your Own Clan

· Role Players Only (No Casual or "Griever" Players)

Voice chat is required. All communication is via the PlayStation Network.

WHAT ARE THE RULES?

The rules are congruent with the lore and are always maintained.

Sourcebooks:

📗The Book of Skelos
 (Download PDF)

📕The Scrolls of Skelos (Download PDF)

📙The Secrets of Skelos (Download PDF)

These e-books are required for learning and maintaining lore accuracy with your character and gameplay. These e-books provide the necessary information that is the standard for the game and that standard is the canon and lore established Robert E. Howard and approved by the Robert E. Howard Foundation. Without the canon and lore, there would be no Conan Exiles game and we would not be able to experience the digital realization of Acheronian Sorcery. Robert E. Howard was careful to not restrict the creativity of his readers, but that creativity is limited to and within the Hyborian world and, just like in the real world, there are rules. Robert E. Howard set the standards for the rules when he created the Hyborian world. Any deviance from the standard is a perversion and not a part of the Hyborian world. In short, any imagination that is outside or away from the Hyborian world is clearly not part of the Hyborian world.

Characters:
-If you are a male, use an original/unique male character and an original/unique male name.
-If you are a female, use an original/unique female character and an original/unique female name.
-No Anachronism
-No Impropriety

Violation of this rule merits an instant ban from the server.

Reason: Anything that is outside or away from the Hyborian era or age is clearly not part of the Hyborian world. Deviance from the lore. Willful ignorance. Direct Violation.

Building:

-Build anywhere. If an area is contested, the matter can be resolved via battle (willing participants on agreed terms) or the Gamemaster.
-Do not block points of interest.
-Do not build in areas of interest.
-No “Purge Bases”, “Mesh Bases”, or “Sky Bases”

Violation of this rule merits complete removal of all building pieces in the area or point of interest.

Reason: Direct violation.

Gameplay:

Players must use a microphone and the PlayStation Network for communication. There is no text chat because text chatting interrupts the experience and breaks the immersion. Each clan is to set their own clan specific rules, but no clan specific rule can override any server rule.

Violation of this rule merits being banned from the server.

Reason: Direct Violation

>>>ABSOLUTE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR “GRIEFERS”<<<

>>Voicechat via PSN is required for engaging with other players.<<

🤔WHY CHOOSE THIS SERVER?

Active Gamemaster/Administrator with 5,800+ hours of gameplay (since May 28, 2023), Platinum Trophy, all journeys completed on both maps, has all DLC and 95%+ of all the items and sets in the Bazaar, knows the game with an encyclopedic levels of insight, actively enforces the rules, and actively maintains order to make sure that all players have the best experience possible. The admin carries a True Name in order to be identified by all players at all times, and the admin base is also identified by an altar icon on the map for all players to see.

👌 Rules Are Enforced and DO NOT Shift or “Move Goal Posts”

👍 Original, Lore Accurate Events and Quests

👊 ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ANYTHING THAT IS “WOKE”

💃NO DIGITAL TRANSVESTISM (no males that use female characters or females that use male characters)

🪙 In-Game Market and A Unique, Inflation-Proof Economy

🫥 Neutral Host/Admin Clan

🤯 Ultra-Immersive

👎No Grievers or Raiding

👌Excellent Server Maintenance

ARE YOU READY?

You must be at least 30 years old. Enter your PlayStation Network username and email address in the form below to continue. You will be provided with instructions to begin qualification and the application process should you be a qualified player.