About Us

abjured.top was founded in 2020 by a team of fantasy RPG enthusiasts and game designers who wanted to center gameplay around the often-overlooked magic school of abjuration—defense, shields, and protection. Based in Salem, Massachusetts—a city steeped in magical lore—our team of 12 developers, writers, and artists is passionate about crafting immersive worlds where defensive magic is not just a secondary skill, but the core of heroism. Our story began when our co-founders, Clara Bennett and Ethan Torres, met while working on a fantasy MMO. They dreamed of a game where players could be heroes not by dealing massive damage, but by outsmarting enemies with clever shields, warding spells, and strategic defense. They left their jobs, assembled a team of like-minded creators, and set out to build abjured.top as a platform for this vision of defensive magic. At abjured.top, our flagship game, Ward of Legends: Abjurer’s Quest, plunges players into the realm of Aetheris, a world threatened by the Void—an ancient darkness that corrupts everything it touches. Players take on the role of abjurers, wielders of protective magic tasked with defending kingdoms, sealing rifts, and training new mages. What sets us apart is our deep abjuration system: players can customize their shields with runes (e.g., fire resistance, reflective barriers), master spells that heal allies while warding enemies, and build defensive fortifications that turn the tide of battles. Every defense choice matters—whether you’re shielding a village from a goblin horde or sealing a Void rift with a legendary ward. Our team brings diverse expertise to the table. Our lead game designer, Maya Chen, specializes in creating strategic combat systems that reward foresight and planning over reflexes. Our writer, Lila Moon, crafts rich lore for Aetheris—from the origin of abjuration magic to the tragic fall of kingdoms to the Void—making the world feel alive. Our art director, Marcus Reed, designs stunning shields and fantasy environments, with each abjuration school featuring unique visual effects (e.g., holy shields glow with golden light, arcane barriers shimmer with runes). Our community manager, Jake Taylor, fosters a welcoming environment for fantasy fans, hosting regular Q&As with developers and organizing "Coven Defense Tournaments" where players team up to protect kingdoms for in-game rewards. Since launching Ward of Legends in 2021, we’ve grown to over 300,000 players worldwide, with active covens and fan art communities centered around the game’s defensive magic theme. We’ve released two major expansions, adding new abjuration schools (e.g., nature warding, time-based shields) and realms (e.g., floating cities, underground vaults), all inspired by player feedback. We’re proud that our game has attracted both casual RPG fans and hardcore strategists—our difficulty curve is designed to be accessible to new players while offering depth for veterans, and our "Master Abjurer" mode challenges players to defend against overwhelming odds with limited resources. We value our community deeply. Every update is shaped by player input: for example, we added a "ward sharing" feature after users requested to support allies with custom shields, and we expanded the coven system to include shared fortifications based on popular demand. Our forums and Discord server are hubs for abjuration-related discussions, where players share shield builds, theorycraft new spell combinations, and connect with the team. We also partner with fantasy artists to create limited-edition shield designs, giving players exclusive in-game items while supporting independent creators. Looking to the future, we plan to expand Ward of Legends with a cooperative raid mode where players’ defensive abilities complement each other, a mobile version of the game optimized for touch controls, and a tabletop RPG companion that lets players bring their in-game abjurers to physical tabletop sessions. Our goal is to become the leading name in defensive magic RPGs, known for our innovative systems, rich worldbuilding, and vibrant community. Whether you’re a lifelong fantasy fan, an RPG enthusiast, or just someone who loves strategic gameplay, abjured.top invites you to step into Aetheris. Craft your shield, master abjuration magic, and become the ward that saves the world—heroism begins with defense. Contact us to share feedback or learn more:abjured.top456 Warder Way, Salem, MA 01970, USAEmail: [email protected]