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Renika Island
Welcome to Renika Island, the starting home of every new adventurer on UO Horizon.
Renika is a peaceful island designed to help players learn the game before venturing into the wider world. Here you'll find essential services, beginner-friendly creatures, and your first opportunities to earn gold and develop your character.
Why Start Here?
Renika is a protected starting area where new players can safely learn Horizon's custom systems.
Here you can:
- Learn the game at your own pace
- Gather basic resources
- Train combat skills
- Visit merchants
- Begin your first adventures
- Meet other new players
Things to Do
Gather Resources
The forests and mountains surrounding Renika provide excellent places to begin gathering.
Popular activities include:
- Chopping trees
- Mining ore
- Fishing nearby waters
- Collecting hides from wildlife
Gathered resources can be crafted into useful items or sold for your first gold.
Train Your Skills
Renika contains plenty of beginner creatures perfect for raising combat skills.
Experiment with different weapons, spells, or pets until you discover a playstyle you enjoy.
Visit the Shops
The town merchants offer many basic supplies:
- Weapons
- Armor
- Reagents
- Food
- Crafting tools
- Maps
As your wealth grows, you'll rely more on player vendors throughout the world.
Begin Exploring
Although Renika is safe, adventure waits beyond the island.
When you're ready, begin exploring:
- Nearby roads
- Hidden locations
- Dungeons
- Neighboring towns
Every journey starts with a single step.
Tips for New Players
✔ Save your gold.
✔ Pick up crafting materials.
✔ Try gathering professions.
✔ Complete achievements.
✔ Join the Discord if you have questions.
✔ Don't be afraid to ask veteran players for help.
Leaving Renika
Eventually you'll be ready to leave the island and begin exploring the greater world of Horizon.
From here your adventure is entirely your own.
Will you become…
- A legendary warrior?
- A master craftsman?
- A powerful mage?
- A wealthy merchant?
- A fearless explorer?
Only time will tell.
!! Every legend begins somewhere. Welcome to Renika Island !!