Explore a savage, wondrous world... Aimed at players and Dungeon Masters, this game supplement explores the heroes and wonders of Athas-a savage desert world abandoned by the gods and ruled by terrible sorcerer-kings. Use it to build Dark Sun; heroes and thrillingD&D; adventures set in the Seven Cities of the Tyr Region, the Ivory Triangle, the Sea of Silt, and monster-infested wastelands-or plunder it for your ownD&Dcampaign!; TheDark Sun Campaign Setting provides exciting character options forD&D players, including new races, new character themes and class builds, new paragon paths and epic destinies, and new equipment. It also provides everything Dungeon Masters need to run 4th Edition Dark Sun campaigns or include Dark Sunelements in their homebrew campaigns. It has rules and advice for handling survival challenges, arena encounters, desert terrain, and adventure creation. It also presents a short, ready-to-play introductory adventure.