Real World Hero is a charity donation drive created by City of Heroes players. In our real lives we are not super-powered, but we can still be super-purposed.

"You guys are by far the best community in the MMO space bar none." - Brian Clayton - Executive Producer & Studio Head, Paragon Studios

There must be something about playing heroes that makes this community so great! - EMpulse - Head of Community Relations, City of Heroes


The 2011 Charity Drive Has Raised $7515.47! Well Done Heroes! Stay Tuned For The Next Event!

Holiday Cheer Gift Basket from Gamer’s Wearhouse

December 6, 2010

This “Holiday Cheer” gift basket contains the following handmade “inspirations” to keep you smelling like a rose no matter how many sewer runs you’ve made. Respite: Known for it’s healing properties, Tea Tree Oil is a great anti-bacterial oil and is paired with Oregano in this bath bar to restore lost hit points to your [...]

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Carnelian Beaded Copper Bottle Necklace from The Bottle Shop

December 6, 2010

Another steampunk appropriate accessory, this delicate 21″ copper chain with s-hook clasp supports a clear bottle with three copper wired carnelian beads from The Bottle Shop Retail Price $7 – donated by The Bottle Shop To bid on this item, place a comment below with the amount of your bid. Use a valid email address [...]

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Brass Enamel Capped Bottle on Dual Chain from The Bottle Shop (Lot 2)

December 6, 2010

This brass enamel capped bottle hangs on a dual chain in blue and green, with a brass lobster claw clasp and two brass bells suspended inside. Designed exclusively for Real World Hero from The Bottle Shop. Retail Price $7 – donated by The Bottle Shop To bid on this item, place a comment below with [...]

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Brass Enamel Capped Bottle on Dual Chain from The Bottle Shop (Lot 1)

December 6, 2010

This brass enamel capped bottle hangs on a dual chain in blue and green, with a brass lobster claw clasp and two brass bells suspended inside. Designed exclusively for Real World Hero from The Bottle Shop. Retail Price $7 – donated by The Bottle Shop To bid on this item, place a comment below with [...]

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Black Star Charm Bottle Necklace from The Bottle Shop

December 6, 2010

Into steampunk? Go to raves? Need your own rez fairy in a bottle or perhaps just a bottle to hold faerie dust? Perhaps this will strike your fancy. It is a black star charm with a clear bottle on 19 inch black fancy chain with black lobster claw clasp from The Bottle Shop. Retail Price [...]

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Let the bidding commence!

December 1, 2010
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Yes! The Real World Hero Charity Auction is now open for bidding. You have until midnight (Eastern Time) on Saturday, December 18th, 2010, to bid on the many and varied items up for auction. There are some seriously awesome things available for you. Some are ultra-rare. Some are handcrafted. Yes, some are even ultra-rare, handcrafted! [...]

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Fantasy Craft: Adventure Companion (book + PDF) from Crafty Games

November 29, 2010

Every Hero Needs a Good Companion Frodo had Sam and Conan had Subotai, but neither of them had this ultimate companion. Whether you’re battling demons in the harsh and savage land of Epoch, exploring the mysterious ruins and rivers of Sunchaser, engaged in high stakes fantasy intrigue and espionage in Cloak & Dagger, or just [...]

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Fantasy Craft Core Rulebook (book + PDF) from Crafty Games

November 29, 2010

This second printing of the Fantasy Craft core rulebook includes complete errata and clarifications, making it the definitive answer for anyone looking for a customizable high adventure roleplaying experience. ENnie Award nominee for Best Writing, with an Honorable Mention for Best Product of 2010 Origin Award nominee for Best RPG of 2010 Your Dungeon, Your [...]

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“Flame Seeker Phoenyx” necklace from Obsydian Moon

November 29, 2010

The central piece is nickel silver and aluminum sheet riveted with brass and copper tube rivets. It was then textured and sanded for comfortable wear and to give it a brushed finish. The central stone is a spectacular carnelian circle with internal patterns and good translucence. The necklace strands are various fire based gemstones including [...]

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“Nightshade” necklace from Obsydian Moon

November 29, 2010

This is a part of a series of pieces of jewelry based on mythical supernatural creatures. This particular piece is for a female Dark Elf or a Faerie of the poisonous plant Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade. The centerpiece is a section of deer bone capped with silver and Wyoming Jade. This piece also is carved [...]

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