The realm of the Golden Valley is an interesting one, lying but an arm's reach from the main realm of Wurm. A world seemingly locked in stasis - in an eternal loop that completely wipes the land clean every now and then. All new souls entering the Wurm universe will appear within this tiny landscape, and are perfectly free to explore or colonize it as they choose. However, come with a friend, as the realm contains perils far greater than the mere search for food and water..
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. (Note After Wednesday, 03 March 2010 all kingdoms have turned into Freedom with the new starting place being New Dawn)
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.