Enter the World of Edgar Rice Burroughs
Experience the epic adventures of Barsoom, the dying world of Mars, where ancient civilizations clash, advanced technology rivals magic, and honor defines heroes.
Play NowWelcome to Barsoom
Step into the sandals of a hero on Mars—a dying world of thin atmosphere, ancient ruins, and diverse civilizations. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic Mars series, Barsoom MUD brings the exotic world of John Carter to life in an immersive text-based adventure.
Four Unique Classes
Master the blade as a Warrior, unlock technological wonders as a Scientist, command respect as a Noble, or strike from shadows as an Assassin.
A Dying World
Explore ancient Martian civilizations from the twin cities of Helium to the underground Sea of Omean, each with unique cultures and dangers.
Technology, Not Magic
Wield radium pistols, activate personal shields, and master matter transmitters. On Barsoom, there are no gods—only advanced science.
Epic Locations
Explore the twin cities of Helium, venture into the dead sea bottoms, discover hidden polar kingdoms, and uncover the secrets of ancient atmosphere factories.
The Story of Barsoom
Mars is a dying world. Its once-great oceans have evaporated, leaving behind vast dead sea bottoms covered in ochre moss. Ancient civilizations struggle for survival, maintaining the thin atmosphere through colossal factories scattered across the planet.
The dominant Red Martians live in great city-states like Helium, Zodanga, and Ptarth, bound by codes of honor and martial prowess. The savage Green Martians, fifteen feet tall with four arms, roam the ancient ruins in nomadic hordes. In the frozen polar regions, the Yellow Martians guard their technological secrets, while the Black Pirates of the Sea of Omean rule the underground waterways.
This is a world where swordplay and scientific achievement go hand in hand, where airships cross the dying planet, and where honor matters more than life itself.
What Makes Barsoom Unique
Unlike traditional fantasy MUDs, Barsoom offers:
- Science Fiction Setting: Advanced technology replaces magic—radium weapons, invisibility cloaks, matter transmitters, and brain transplant surgery
- Honor-Based Culture: Your reputation and adherence to the Martian code of honor shape your journey
- Diverse Civilizations: Each city-state and race has unique customs, technologies, and political intrigue
- Epic Scale: From the canals of ancient Mars to the underground Sea of Omean, adventure spans an entire dying world
- Rich Lore: Based on 11 novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs, with deep backstory and consistent world-building
Ready to Begin Your Adventure?
Your journey to Barsoom starts now. Will you be a noble warrior defending Helium's honor? A cunning scientist unlocking ancient technologies? A charismatic princess commanding armies? Or a deadly assassin working in the shadows?