The server is the starting point for all free to play characters (see [[Account Types#Basic|Basic account]]), and has the presence of two kingdoms on it - [[Mol-Rehan]] and [[Jenn-Kellon]]. Your beginning choice of kingdom will not affect your ultimate choice of kingdom in the full, premium Wurm realm, so choose whatever you feel fits you best, as you can change it before you leave golden Valley for wider lands.
There is a third civilization - the fearsome [[Horde of the Summoned]] that do not have direct access to this fabled realm, and as such, a teleporter to their lands does not exist. You can not start the game as part of the Horde. You must seek out a member of the Horde to join their cause personally. There is a Horde of the Summoned showcase settlement in the lands of Golden Valley so that you can see examples of their structures and style. Take care when around this area, as the guards have been known to escape their bounds and attack the unfortunate traveller.
Due to a mysterious pacifying force, [[PvP]] combat is disabled on this server. Deed and tower guard constructs are not immune to this force however, so tread on controlled soil at your own peril. This force is rumored to weaken the animal inhabitants of this realm.