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==Locations==
==Locations==
===Cabal Holdings===
* '''[[Tamingazin]], the northern subcontinent of Otaria.
The [[Cabal]] held most of the continent's eastern region. Most of Otaria's large cities were under its influence.
* '''[[Daru Plains]]''', the plains sprawling across the northern edge of the continent.
 
* '''Cabal Holdings'''. The [[Cabal]] held most of the continent's eastern region. Most of Otaria's large cities were under its influence.
====Aphetto====
** '''[[Cabal City]]''', the greatest city of the Cabal. Most famous for its pit fights.
{{Main|Aphetto}}
** '''[[Aphetto]]''', the second largest city of the Cabal.
Aphetto was the second largest city of the Cabal.
* '''[[Krosa]]''', is a large forest reaching from Balshan Bay on the east to the continent's western coast. Inhabited by [[Centaurs#Otarian Centaurs|centaurs]], [[Insects#Nantuko|nantuko]],  [[Spellcasters#Druids|druidic]] [[humans]], and a wide variety of [[beasts]].
 
* The '''[[Mer Empire]]''', a huge undersea power, the [[Mer Empire]] lead by the [[Cephalid]]s was a dominant force in Otaria.  
====Cabal City====
** The '''Southern Cephalid Palace''' off of the continent's southeastern coast, the capital of the Mer Empire.
{{Main|Cabal City}}
* '''Balshan Bay''', a wide inlet toward the northeastern reaches. A breed of [[griffins]] is native to the area, as well as some [[aven]] and human communities noted for their [[Spellcasters#Wizards|wizards]].
Cabal City was the greatest city of the Cabal, most famous for its pit fights.
* '''[[Pardia]]''', a mountainous country streching along the continent's western reaches from Krosa in the north to Wirewood in the south. The northern peaks were inhabited by [[dwarves]] and human barbarians, while the southern Skirk Ridge teemed with [[goblins]].
 
* '''[[Wirewood Forest]]''', an open, airy birch wood forest to the south of the Pardic range. Many [[Elves#Wirewood Elves|elves]] immigrated to the forest from elsewhere on Dominaria after the Phyrexian Invasion.
===Daru Plains===
{{Main|Daru Plains}}
The Daru Plains sprawl across the northern edge of the continent.
 
===Krosa===
{{Main|Krosa}}
Krosa is a large forest reaching from [[Otaria#Balshan Bay|Balshan Bay]] on the east to the continent's western coast. The forest was inhabited by [[Centaurs#Otarian Centaurs|centaurs]], [[Insects#Nantuko|nantuko]],  [[Spellcasters#Druids|druidic]] [[humans]], and a wide variety of [[beasts]].
 
===Mer Empire===
A huge undersea power, the [[Mer Empire]] was a dominant force in Otaria. It was more sophisticated than the land-bound cultures, with considerable magic forces held by its primary occupants, the [[cephalids]], and an advanced governing body of aristocrats holding power under the imperial office. Cephalids were also skilled merchants, and the Mer Empire held a wealth of treasures and fine craftsmanship, giving them considerable clout among inland cultures. The Empire ran along the eastern coasts of the continent.
 
====Balshan Bay====
Toward the northeastern reaches of Otaria lay the wide inlet of Balshan Bay. A breed of [[griffins]] is native to the area, as well as some [[aven]] and human communities noted for their [[Spellcasters#Wizards|wizards]].
 
====Southern Cephalid Palace====
The capital of the Mer Empire and its throne were at the Southern Cephalid Palace, off of the continent's southeastern coast. Empress [[Llawan]] ruled here, her authority contested by Emperor [[Aboshan]] in the North.
 
===Pardia===
{{Main|Pardic Mountains}}
The Pardic Mountains stretch along the continent's western reaches from Krosa in the north to Wirewood in the south. The northern peaks were inhabited by [[dwarves]] and human barbarians, while the southern Skirk Ridge teemed with [[goblins]].
 
===Tamingazin===
{{Main|Tamingazin}}
North subcontinent of Otaria.
 
===Wirewood Forest===
{{Main|Wirewood Forest}}
An open, airy birch wood, Wirewood Forest lay to the south of the Pardic range. Many [[Elves#Wirewood Elves|elves]] immigrated to the forest from elsewhere on Dominaria after the Phyrexian Invasion.


==In-game references==
==In-game references==

Revision as of 12:05, 2 April 2018

Otaria

Otaria is a long and thin continent, running North-South, on Dominaria. It lies east of Jamuraa, south of Shiv and west of Terisiare.[1] It is the primary location for the Odyssey and Onslaught blocks.

History

Otaria did not figure into any tales until after the Phyrexian Invasion (save for its northern subcontinent Tamingazin). [2] It survived that war relatively unscathed and was one of the first areas to recover and grow powerful once more. As a result, many of the survivors from other regions of Dominaria sought refuge on the continent. Despite all of this, many of Otaria's cultures were warlike and barbaric, ruling by terror and arena combat.

A century after the Invasion the Mirari appeared there, initiating a destructive war that again devastated much of the world.

Inhabitants and Wildlife

At least four groups of humans called Otaria home, including the nomads of the Daru Plains, the Pardic barbarians, the Krosan druids, and the people of the Cabal.

Besides humans, Otaria was also home to many races, including dwarves, goblins, centaurs, giants, ogres, and gorgons, as well as several found nowhere else, such as nantuko, cephalids, and the various species of aven. After the Invasion, numerous other races migrated to the continent in search of new homes, among them elves and minotaurs.

Many of Otaria's people were mutated into bizarre forms by the Mirari's influence. It's unknown if all of these mutations bred true, though crookclaws at least survived into the Time Spiral era.

The continent also had an incredibly diverse (and spectacularly dangerous) range of wildlife. Dragons, wurms, firecats, anurids, griffins, lhurgoyfs, orggs, and a vast array of other beasts menaced Otaria's people. Zombies, vampires, specters, and other undead were disturbingly common thanks to the Cabal. Later in Otaria's history a plague of slivers was unleashed on the continent thanks to the Riptide Project. In addition to these monstrous creatures, normal animals (squirrels, bears, elephants, etcetera) were also common.

Locations

  • Tamingazin, the northern subcontinent of Otaria.
  • Daru Plains, the plains sprawling across the northern edge of the continent.
  • Cabal Holdings. The Cabal held most of the continent's eastern region. Most of Otaria's large cities were under its influence.
    • Cabal City, the greatest city of the Cabal. Most famous for its pit fights.
    • Aphetto, the second largest city of the Cabal.
  • Krosa, is a large forest reaching from Balshan Bay on the east to the continent's western coast. Inhabited by centaurs, nantuko, druidic humans, and a wide variety of beasts.
  • The Mer Empire, a huge undersea power, the Mer Empire lead by the Cephalids was a dominant force in Otaria.
    • The Southern Cephalid Palace off of the continent's southeastern coast, the capital of the Mer Empire.
  • Balshan Bay, a wide inlet toward the northeastern reaches. A breed of griffins is native to the area, as well as some aven and human communities noted for their wizards.
  • Pardia, a mountainous country streching along the continent's western reaches from Krosa in the north to Wirewood in the south. The northern peaks were inhabited by dwarves and human barbarians, while the southern Skirk Ridge teemed with goblins.
  • Wirewood Forest, an open, airy birch wood forest to the south of the Pardic range. Many elves immigrated to the forest from elsewhere on Dominaria after the Phyrexian Invasion.

In-game references

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Depicted in:

Referred to:

Map of Otaria

  • Map of Otaria. Copyright © 2018 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. All Rights Reserved

    Map of Otaria. Copyright © 2018 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • Outdated map of Otaria. Copyright © 1999 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. All Rights Reserved

    Outdated map of Otaria. Copyright © 1999 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. All Rights Reserved

References

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External links

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