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The official encyclopedia of GemStone IV and Elanthia
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Latest Announcements

Dwarven empath tattoos will now accept herbs from the Survivalist's Kit. As a friendly reminder, you can CLEAN the tattoo (twice to confirm) to have him empty all herbs from his haversack. | Dwarven Empath Tattoo Update

A new lore document regarding the wagons of the half-elven travelers, the Vanadre Chiras, has been released. | New Half-Elf Lore: Living Wagons of the Vanadre Chiras

In the tradition of Kah'lewas, an Iyo holiday of quiet giving, the Iyo have traded for driftglass and hidden two small caches somewhere on the Isle of the Four Winds. Left for any who might find them, they lie without pattern through town and wild places, a silent blessing for strangers and neighbors alike. | Nest Blessings Across the Isle

Horticultural Phenomenon: Insanity Pepper | New Lore Document: Horticultural Phenomenon: Insanity Pepper

New lore released plus info on the winter premium festival | Premium -The Driftglass Fayre of Van Anicola

Getting Started

The GemStone Universe

Welcome to the GemStone Universe! The home of Elanthia, Elanith and, of course, Wehnimer's Landing. Here is a brief list of categories to get you started on your adventures.

New Player Guides

For first-time players: New Players' Guide

A beginner's guide to playing a... Warrior | Rogue | Paladin | Sorcerer | Ranger | Bard | Wizard | Empath | Cleric | Monk

For more articles on getting started click here!

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Gemstone IV Changelog

Curious about new developments in Elanthia? Stay up to date by following along with the Official Gemstone IV Changelog!

Featured Article

DUSKRUIN: FROSTBOUND

alttext=Set in a snowy landscape that is azure and frosty white, some kind of frozen witch stretches out one hand and claws at the air while her hair flies around her haggard features in a wild mane.

Winter grips Bloodriven Village as Duskruin returns beneath a veil of ice and snow, featuring brutal combat in the Arena, the thrilling hunt for bandit caches in the sewers, and a host of fresh attractions in the shops.

Sharpen your blades, brace yourself against the cold, and prepare to carve your legacy in the icy Arena.

The High End Scrip Shop continues to evolve with expanded automation, moving more services into the Annex and making powerful enhancements for your armaments easier than ever. A collection of highly anticipated purified metal services makes their first appearance in the Annex, while a fresh rotation of intermediate transmutes arrives in HESS, promising potent new upgrade potential for your most prized treasures.

Keep an eye out for the debut of pet rocks, Energy Wings, and new features for gnomish mechanical bracers! Discover these additions and more, along with returning favorites, throughout Bloodriven Village.

The BATTLE VAULT is back, loaded with entries into your favorite scrip-earning activities and introducing a chaotic mirror shard from behind the demon door underneath in the Hypogeal Cavern — The Arena of the Abyss.

Join our Discord to stay on top of all the latest announcements!

More news to come shortly after this teaser on Discord! And as always, keep an eye on our wiki!

Beginning Friday, February 6th at 9:00 PM ET, Duskruin Returns


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