Akanbar was my first MUD. I've tried other MUDS, and they just don't seem to stick. The playerbase is small, but dedicated. The admins present, active, and helpful (If snarky). There are three cities with 4-5 guilds in each city (We're in the middle of all three cities getting a fifth guild.) For me, the biggest draw has always been the guilds. Seeing how they work, playing with the skills, and discerning the little secrets. Of the three cities, there is Golgonath, the empire of evil, constantly yearning to take control of akanbar and all its denizens. Opposite them, is Elysium the city of light, fighting Golgonath with everything they have, and spreading the light to all the realms. Tucked away in the northern forests of Akanbar, though, is a third city. Ysallyra, shadowy and mysterious, nestled amongst the trees and the beasts. All three cities have (although different from each other) player run government systems. The guilds are quite varied, from the lightning throwing storm wardens of Elysium, to the talon wielding, mind affecting Forsaken of Golgonath, to the silent, poison wielding Assassins of Ysallyra. As I said before though, the playerbase is quite small, I enjoy it, but I understand it isn't for everyone. Perhaps, it is for you.