“Hello, there! Welcome, and come in. Don’t be shy now — and mind the dust. Yes, yes, the things here are all rather ancient. Who, me? Yes, I, too, am rather ancient. But where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself. I am the Sage of Almarrón. Yes, that is me. I have made it my life’s work to pry into all matters historical and geographical of our world.
“I believe you have already met my assistant. It is he who composes these tracts from the Book of Knowledge that you are doubtless here to read. This section of my library contains all of the ancient texts, correspondences, and cartograms I have been able to collect over these many years. He will now guide you to the resources you seek. Please, try not to break anything.”
Mazrooth al Yedom, Sage of Almarrón, Librarian and Archivist of the Atlas of Mystara
These Archives collect and present old materials for reference purposes. The primary contents are:
- Extracts from the Mystara Mailing List (MML — full archive at the Vaults of Pandius)
- Restored forum threads from Wizards of the Coast’s now defunct Mystara Message Board (MMB — full archive at Pandius)
- Old versions of Atlas maps
More material will be added gradually as it becomes necessary to refer back to it in current projects.
Mystara Message Board Threads
Atruaghin Map
A recreation of the December 2004 MMB thread in which Andrew Theisen posted his revised map of the Atruaghin Clans.
Preview of Thorf’s Secret Project (TM)
A recreation of the original February 2005 MMB thread previewing the first hex art designs for what would eventually become the Atlas of Mystara.
Thorf’s Secret Project: Stage One
A recreation of the long running MMB thread that kicked off the Atlas of Mystara project, with restored links and images.
The first posts has been converted into an introduction followed by an index of old versions of Atlas maps.
Atruaghin Clans — looking for new tribe names!!
A recreation of a March 2005 MMB thread asking for community input to fill out new areas of the revised Atruaghin Clans map.
A Question of Colour
A recreation of a late June 2005 MMB thread proposing major changes to the Atlas of Mystara’s colour palette. These changes were adopted and have been in use ever since.
Wendar
A recreation of the mid 2005 MMB thread in which the Mystara community collectively developed Wendar’s map.
Darokin Provinces
A recreation of a late January 2006 MMB thread coming up with names for the provinces of Darokin.
Western Herath
A recreation of a February 2006 MMB thread asking for information on this largely undetailed province of Herath.
Sind
A recreation of a late June 2005 MMB thread proposing major changes to the Atlas of Mystara’s colour palette. These changes were adopted and have been in use ever since.
Adri Varma plateau
A recreation of a February 2006 MMB thread examining the addition of B3’s Gulluvia to the Adri Varma Plateau.
Thanegioth Archipelago Project
A recreation of a February 2006 MMB thread discussing the mapping and development of the Thanegioth Archipelago.
Kal’s Map of Mystara
A recreation of a November 2006 MMB thread talking about Andrea Francolini’s incredible massive map.