Intro: 0:00
The World of Athas: 1:53
Dice Emporium Ad: 16:48
Aesthetic, DnD History, and Development: 17:22
Series Timeline: 23:04
Books and Video Games: 27:48
Fandom and Conclusion: 32:59
Ever wondered what would happen if every rule of fantasy was flipped on its head? If magic drained the very life from the world, and survival meant battling not just monsters but the brutal wasteland itself? Welcome to Dark Sun, one of D&D’s most unforgiving and unique settings. In this video, we’ll explore the harsh history of this world, its brutal survival themes, and why it’s still left an indelible mark on the realm of tabletop gaming.
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Hard Boiled, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Rising Tide, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Celtic Impulse, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Vibing Over Venus, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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https://archive.org/details/tsr02400addsettingdarksunboxsetoriginal/page/n11/mode/2up?view=theater
https://archive.org/details/tsr02400addsettingdarksunboxsetoriginal/page/n225/mode/2up?view=theater
https://archive.org/details/tsr02408addaccessorydsdragonkings/page/n113/mode/2up?view=theater
https://archive.org/details/tsr02400addsettingdarksunboxsetoriginal/page/n171/mode/2up?view=theater
https://alphastream.org/index.php/2020/01/16/why-dark-sun-was-4es-most-successful-setting-part-1/
https://mythlands-erce.blogspot.com/2018/07/setting-review-iii-dark-sun.html
https://www.cbr.com/dungeons-dragons-dark-sun-setting-explained/
Dnd - original box set review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoz9Eo7AwUM
dark sun 4th edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/129293/dark-sun-campaign-setting-4e
https://athas.org/
cartagraphers guild: https://ds.daegmorgan.net/worldmaps.php
https://pandius.com/WotC/987771.htm"