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==Welcome to the Lands of Otan Wiki==
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[[Otan]] is a wide and complex world of fantasy from the mind of Robyn Blaber.  [[Otan]] was originally created to be '''notes''' for a series of fantasy novels, the first which is currently underway.  Meanwhile, these notes are serving double duty, creating a repository for a fantasy role playing game of our own design.
  
This wiki was created to manage the fantasy world of Robyn Blaber, created for his anticipated fantasy novel series.  Doing double duty, the fantasy world and wiki is currently being play tested in a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition setting, where real players are experiencing this universe first hand.  While many aspects of the game will be represented on the wiki, those specific to Dungeons & Dragons will not find their way into the novels.
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Through our game, nearly two dozen people have experienced life on [[Otan]] first hand, a number we hope to grow. These players and their characters have been travelling between countries, encountering strange new creatures, and meeting the people of faraway lands.  While [[Otan]] is a great setting for low-level parties, it is a '''phenomenal''' setting for high level parties, with intrigue around every corner.
  
If your interest is piqued, then you'll want to begin by clicking:
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==Welcome to the Wiki==
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[[File:Shorts.png|thumb|300px|link=Short Stories|'''Enjoy a [[Short Stories|Short Story]] set in [[Otan]]!''']]
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This wiki was created both to manage the fantasy world of [[Otan]], while sharing lore about [[Otan]] with players in our games.  In the future, this site will provide an excellent resource for both players and game masters alike as they learn more about this unique setting.  Official [[Otan]] rules for our game series, with complete gaming stats will soon follow.
  
=== [[Otan|Exploring Otan]] ===
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Of course, elements specific to other games will likely not find their way into the [[Otan]] novels, there may be crossover in any future published rules to make the lands of [[Otan]] compatible with other RPG systems.  Our own gaming system is planned to come available to the public early next year... and may involve a Kickstarter campaign.
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The world of [[Otan]] is vast, with some 18 countries containing 370 settlements each with its own unique characteristics from race to religion, from government to culture.  Each has a local tradition and history.  Each has unique and interesting characters and each has aspirations for the future and the future of Otan.  Here are some of the most visited pages:
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===[[Player's Handbook]]===
* [[Ortalyk]] (country)
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[[File:Playershandbook.png|thumb|300px|link=Player's Handbook|'''Examine the [[Player's Handbook]] and learn about adventuring in [[Otan]]!''']]
** [[Karagay Province]] (region)
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From detailed descriptions of [[Otan]]'s player races to the latest advancements in adventurer's gear, it can all be found here in Otan's
*** [[Karagay]] (provincial capitol)
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[[Player's Handbook]].
*** [[Balagash]] (settlement)
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*** [[Koboldy Rock]] (keep)
 
*** [[The Stuffed Kobold]] (inn)
 
*** [[Dirty Nellys]] (street corner)
 
  
=== [[Sewoch|Exploring Sewoch]] ===
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===[[Encyclopædia Otanica]]===
Like most things [[Otan]] is part of something bigger. While the [[Otan]] continent occupies the northern hemisphere of it's world, the southern hemisphere is occupied by East and West [[Sewoch]].  There is little about [[Sewoch]] that a traveller from [[Otan]] would find familier, not the people, cultures, politics or religions.  Take a look:
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[[File:EncyclpædiaOtanica.png|thumb|300px|link=Encyclopædia Otanica|'''Delve into the [[Encyclopædia Otanica]] to dive deep into the lore of [[Otan]]!''']]
* [[Sewoch]] (continents)
 
**  (region)
 
*** (settlement)
 
  
== [[Heroes of Otan]] ==
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All things in [[Otan]] will eventually be recorded in the [[Encyclopædia Otanica]].  Archivists from around the globe have contributed to this colossal work.
There is a current and unfolding Dungeons & Dragons (5e) campaign running through the ever developing world of [[Otan]].  While there is room for more than one campaign in this vast world, there currently is only one, with five brave heroes exploring:
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* [[The Primordial Campaign]]
 
** [[Greef Roake]]
 
** [[Obsidian Black]]
 
** [[Rayjok]]
 
** [[Panamon Cree]]
 
** [[Matteo Alleman]]
 
  
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===[[Atlas of Otan]]===
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[[File:AtlasofOtan.png|thumb|300px|link=Atlas of Otan|'''Explore the [[Atlas of Otan]] to learn the lay of the land in [[Otan]]!''']]
  
== [[Songs of Otan]] ==
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Every good map leads to another.  Navigate from [[Otan]] to a country, a province, a city and even what's beyond the waves using the [[Atlas of Otan]].
Where there's adventure, there are songs!
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Where there's sea, there are shanties!
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<h3>[[Heroes of Otan]]</h3>
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[[File:HeroesofOtan.png|thumb|300px|link=Heroes of Otan|'''Enjoy the tales of the [[Heroes of Otan]], those intrepid adventurers who have gone before you.''']]
  
Where there's wine, there are whores!
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Four brave sets of adventurers have set out for riches and glory in the [[Otan|Lands of Otan]].  Learn about their richly described and illustrated adventures here.
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==Featured Articles==
  
THE BASTARD - sung by Capt'in Crunch
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=== [[Guide to Otan|Start Here: Guide to Otan]] ===
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[[File:OtanMap.png|thumb|500px|link=Otan|Map of [[Otan]]]]
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[[File:Glossary.png|thumb|300px|link=Glossary|'''Check out this [[Glossary]] of Otani Terms''']]
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The world of [[Otan]] is vast, some 19 countries containing 370 settlements each with its own unique characteristics from race to religion, from government to culture.  Each has a local tradition and history.  Each has unique and interesting characters and each has aspirations for the future and the future of Otan.  Here are some of the most visited pages:
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* [[Ortalyk]] (country)
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** [[Karagay Province]] (region)
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*** [[Karagay]] (provincial capitol)
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*** [[Balagash]] (settlement)
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*** [[Koboldy Rock]] (keep)
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*** [[The Stuffed Kobold]] (inn)
  
"Dear dirty Otan in the pouring rain
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* [[Aydahar Confederation]] (dragon country)
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** [[Kara Aydahar Region]] (black dragon region)
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*** [[Kara]] (capitol city)
  
I wish to Woden I was back on the sea again
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==Far Away Lands==
  
Though that belongs to the world of never will be
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=== [[Sewoch|Exploring Sewoch]] ===
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[[File:GuideToSewoch.png|thumb|300px|link=Sewoch|Guide to [[Sewoch]]]]
  
There was never a wilder bastard than me on the sea"
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Like most things [[Otan]] is part of something bigger.  While the [[Otan]] continent occupies the northern hemisphere of it's world, the southern hemisphere is occupied by East and West [[Sewoch]].  There is little about [[Sewoch]] that a traveller from [[Otan]] would find familiar, not the people, cultures, politics or religions.  Take a look:
 
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* [[Sewoch]] (continents)
 
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**  (region)
IT ITCHEZ - sung by Dirti Nellie
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“There was a young belle of old Natchez
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=== [[W'q'le|Exploring W'q'le]] ===
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[[File:GuideToWqle.png|thumb|300px|link=W'q'le|Guide to [[W'q'le]]]]
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Whose garments were always in patchez.
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== Other Dimensions ==
  
When comments arose
 
  
On the state of her clothes,
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=== [[Nether World|Exploring the Nether World]] ===
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[[File:GuideToNetherworld.png|thumb|300px|link=Nether World|Guide to the [[Nether World]]]]
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She replied, “When Ah itchez, Ah scratchez.
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=== [[Heaven|Exploring the Heavens]] ===
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[[File:GuideToHeavens.png|thumb|300px|link=Heaven|Guide to the [[Heaven]]s]]
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Latest revision as of 10:30, 3 July 2023

The Definitive Guide to Otan

Otan is a wide and complex world of fantasy from the mind of Robyn Blaber. Otan was originally created to be notes for a series of fantasy novels, the first which is currently underway. Meanwhile, these notes are serving double duty, creating a repository for a fantasy role playing game of our own design.

Through our game, nearly two dozen people have experienced life on Otan first hand, a number we hope to grow. These players and their characters have been travelling between countries, encountering strange new creatures, and meeting the people of faraway lands. While Otan is a great setting for low-level parties, it is a phenomenal setting for high level parties, with intrigue around every corner.

Welcome to the Wiki[edit]

Enjoy a Short Story set in Otan!

This wiki was created both to manage the fantasy world of Otan, while sharing lore about Otan with players in our games. In the future, this site will provide an excellent resource for both players and game masters alike as they learn more about this unique setting. Official Otan rules for our game series, with complete gaming stats will soon follow.

Of course, elements specific to other games will likely not find their way into the Otan novels, there may be crossover in any future published rules to make the lands of Otan compatible with other RPG systems. Our own gaming system is planned to come available to the public early next year... and may involve a Kickstarter campaign.

Player's Handbook[edit]

Examine the Player's Handbook and learn about adventuring in Otan!

From detailed descriptions of Otan's player races to the latest advancements in adventurer's gear, it can all be found here in Otan's Player's Handbook.

Encyclopædia Otanica[edit]

Delve into the Encyclopædia Otanica to dive deep into the lore of Otan!

All things in Otan will eventually be recorded in the Encyclopædia Otanica. Archivists from around the globe have contributed to this colossal work.

Atlas of Otan[edit]

Explore the Atlas of Otan to learn the lay of the land in Otan!

Every good map leads to another. Navigate from Otan to a country, a province, a city and even what's beyond the waves using the Atlas of Otan.

Heroes of Otan

Enjoy the tales of the Heroes of Otan, those intrepid adventurers who have gone before you.

Four brave sets of adventurers have set out for riches and glory in the Lands of Otan. Learn about their richly described and illustrated adventures here.

Featured Articles[edit]

Start Here: Guide to Otan[edit]

Map of Otan
Check out this Glossary of Otani Terms

The world of Otan is vast, some 19 countries containing 370 settlements each with its own unique characteristics from race to religion, from government to culture. Each has a local tradition and history. Each has unique and interesting characters and each has aspirations for the future and the future of Otan. Here are some of the most visited pages:

Far Away Lands[edit]

Exploring Sewoch[edit]

Guide to Sewoch

Like most things Otan is part of something bigger. While the Otan continent occupies the northern hemisphere of it's world, the southern hemisphere is occupied by East and West Sewoch. There is little about Sewoch that a traveller from Otan would find familiar, not the people, cultures, politics or religions. Take a look:

  • Sewoch (continents)
    • (region)
      • (settlement)


Exploring W'q'le[edit]

Guide to W'q'le


Other Dimensions[edit]

Exploring the Nether World[edit]

Guide to the Nether World


Exploring the Heavens[edit]

Guide to the Heavens



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