Quick Start
Avalon is a free-to-play dark fantasy browser RPG. No download, no account required — just click Play Avalon, select New Game, and you are inside the world in under a minute.
The story begins when you emerge from a portal on the island of Avalon — a once-magnificent realm now slowly being destroyed by a magical plague called The Forgetting, which erases memories, people, and places. Your quest: find the four Seals hidden across Avalon's Realms and stop the plague before nothing remains.
1. Choosing Your Class
Your class determines your starting stats, playstyle, and which dialogue options you can unlock. There are three classes available in Phase 1:
Seer
Best for: Magic users, puzzle-solvers
High Intelligence and Perception. The Seer commands spirits and reads ruins. Fragile in direct combat, but devastating with preparation. Best class for uncovering hidden lore.
- Starting HP: 80 • MP: 120
- Bonus: +20% Mana regen, access to hidden magic objects
- Weakness: Low HP, vulnerable to physical attacks
Rogue
Best for: Stealth, exploration, trading
High Agility and Perception. The Rogue navigates shadows, poisons enemies, and always finds the best prices. Excellent for players who prefer avoiding combat entirely.
- Starting HP: 100 • MP: 70
- Bonus: +20% Stealth, better merchant prices
- Weakness: Low magical defence
Mentalist
Best for: Dialogue, strategy, diplomacy
High Intelligence and Willpower. The Mentalist reads minds, persuades enemies to stand down, and unlocks hidden dialogue paths. Slow in combat but nearly unstoppable with preparation.
- Starting HP: 90 • MP: 110
- Bonus: +20% Insight, hidden dialogue unlocked
- Weakness: Slowest combat class
Tempter (Phase 3, 18+) will be unlocked in a future update. See full Class Guide →
2. Understanding Stats
Every hero has eight core attributes. These grow as you level up and can be increased by spending stat points (+3 per level).
| Stat | What it does |
|---|---|
| Strength (STR) | Physical damage, HP pool |
| Intelligence (INT) | Magical damage, MP pool, puzzle bonuses |
| Agility (AGI) | Flee chance, initiative, stealth |
| Charisma (CHA) | Dialogue options, merchant prices, recruitment |
| Willpower (WILL) | Mental resistance, MP regeneration |
| Perception (PER) | Find hidden items, detect traps, read NPC intentions |
3. Exploration
Avalon is divided into locations connected by exits (North, South, East, West). When you reach a new location you see:
- A description of the area
- Characters present — click Talk to [Name] to start dialogue
- Travel buttons to move to adjacent locations
Phase 1 Locations
| Location | Danger | Key NPC |
|---|---|---|
| Portal Clearing | Low (20%) | Vara the Seer |
| Misty Village | None | Old Maren, Merchant Thorn |
| Whispering Glade | High (45%) | — |
| Ancient Library | Medium (30%) | The Chronicler |
| Marsh of Echoes | Very High (55%) | — |
| Forgotten Fortress | Extreme (65%) | — |
| Memoria Chamber | Boss (100%) | — |
4. Combat
Avalon uses turn-based combat. On your turn you choose one action:
- Attack — deal physical damage based on your Strength
- Use Item — consume a potion or resource from your inventory
- Flee — attempt to escape (60% base success rate, modified by Agility)
After your action, the enemy attacks automatically. Combat ends when either side reaches 0 HP, or you successfully flee.
Enemy Levels (Phase 1)
| Enemy | Level | Location | XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Wisp | 1 | Portal Clearing, Glade | 20 |
| Shadow Beast | 2 | Glade, Marsh | 35 |
| Phantom Soldier | 3 | Library, Fortress | 45 |
| Marsh Wraith | 4 | Marsh of Echoes | 55 |
| Memoria Wraith | 5 | Library, Fortress | 65 |
| Whispering Shade | 10 ★ | Memoria Chamber (Boss) | 300 |
5. Inventory & Items
Press I (keyboard) or tap the Inventory button (mobile) to open your inventory. Items are shown as icon slots. Click any item to use it (potions restore HP or MP outside combat).
Key Items for Beginners
| Item | Effect | Where to find |
|---|---|---|
| Health Potion | Restore 50 HP | Buy from Merchant Thorn (20 AC) |
| Spirit Tonic | Restore 40 MP | Loot from Phantom Soldiers |
| Travel Ration | Restore 20 HP | Found in Misty Village |
| Shadow Essence | Crafting resource | Loot from Shadow Beasts |
| Codex Page | Unlocks Codex entry | Ancient Library floor |
6. Quests & NPC Dialogue
Press Q to open your Quest Log. Quests show objectives, rewards, and the Realm they belong to.
Dialogue with NPCs is a core part of Avalon. Some choices give XP, gold, or items. Insight and Charisma unlock special dialogue paths — plan your stats accordingly.
7. Saving Your Progress
Avalon saves automatically after every major action: completing dialogue, winning combat, or travelling to a new location. Your progress is stored in your browser's localStorage — it persists between sessions on the same device and browser.
Important: Clearing your browser cache or using Incognito mode will delete your save. Export / cloud save will be added in Phase 2.
8. Top 5 Beginner Tips
- Talk before you fight. Every NPC has useful information. Vara's full dialogue gives you free XP and unlocks the first quest objective automatically.
- Buy potions early. Visit Merchant Thorn in Misty Village and buy 3–5 Health Potions before entering Whispering Glade.
- Match your class to your playstyle. If you prefer reading and exploration, choose Seer or Mentalist. If you like fast combat and trading, choose Rogue.
- Read Lore Fragments. They reward Knowledge Crystals and unlock Codex entries. Some quest solutions are only revealed in lore.
- Flee is not defeat. Successfully fleeing is a valid strategy. You keep your items and XP, and can return after restoring HP.