When was the original Dark Sun boxed set released?
The original Dark Sun boxed set was released in 1991. This single box set arrived on store shelves that year to present a scorched, post-apocalyptic wasteland called Athas.
Common questions about Dark Sun
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the visual identity of the Dark Sun campaign setting?
Artist Gerald Brom established the visual identity of the setting by creating paintings before the writers began drafting the story. His influence was so profound that he effectively designed the look and feel of the campaign.
What caused the planet Athas to become a scorched wasteland?
The unbridled use of defiling magic during the Cleansing Wars desolated the land and turned it into a savage wasteland under a burning crimson sun. This magic drained the life from the soil and turned vibrant ecosystems into sterile dust.
When was the Dark Sun Campaign Setting Expanded and Revised published?
The Dark Sun Campaign Setting, Expanded and Revised was published in 1995. This sourcebook included psionic rules as part of the core boxed set.
Which year did Wizards of the Coast release Dark Sun for the fourth edition of Dungeons and Dragons?
Wizards of the Coast released Dark Sun for the fourth edition of Dungeons and Dragons in 2010. This version was set back to just after the original Dark Sun's first adventure, Freedom.