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==Locations==
==Locations==
===Daru Plains===
===Daru Plains===
The Daru Plains are sprawled at the Northern edge of the continent, and they are home to a nomadic people of Otaria. The [[Order]] is made up of many of these tribesman, and it essentially rules this region, though the Order as a whole is an important force throughout the continent. Though they are wanderers, the Order has built a fortification in the area as the center of its rulership, where the current highest officer resides.
The Daru Plains sprawl across the northern edge of the continent, and they are home to a culture of nomadic [[humans]]. The [[Order]] is made up of many of these tribesfolk, and it is an important force throughout the continent it rules the plains as the de facto government. Though they are wanderers, the Daru nomads have built a fortification in the area as a power center where the highest officer resides.


===Mer Empire===
===Mer Empire===
A huge undersea power, the Mer Empire is a dominant force in Otaria. It was more sophisticated than the land-bound cultures, with considerable magic abillity held by its main 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. Thus, they were able to obtain a respect in the mainland. The Empire runs along the eastern coasts of the continent.
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====
====Balshan Bay====
Toward the North-Eastern end of Otaria, a wide inlet known as Balshan Bay lies. A breed of [[griffins]] is native to the area, as well as some [[aven]].
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]].


====Southern Cephalid Palace====
====Southern Cephalid Palace====
The capital of the Mer Empire and the location of the throne were at the Southern Cephalid Palace, off of the South-Eastern coast of Otaria. Empress [[Llawan]] ruled here, her authority contested by Emperor [[Aboshan]] in the North.
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.
 
===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]].
 
===Wirewood Forest===
An open, airy birch wood, [[Wirewood Forest]] lay to the south of the Pardic range. [[Elves]] called the place home.


===Map of Otaria===
===Map of Otaria===

Revision as of 01:35, 12 November 2007

Otaria is a continent on Dominaria’s southern hemisphere that is not featured in any storylines until after the Phyrexian Invasion. 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 on other areas of Dominaria sought refuge on the continent. Despite all of this, Otaria's many cultures were considerably warlike and barbaric, running through policies of terror and commercializing the arena combat facillities.

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

It is the primary location for the Odyssey and Onslaught blocks.


Locations

Daru Plains

The Daru Plains sprawl across the northern edge of the continent, and they are home to a culture of nomadic humans. The Order is made up of many of these tribesfolk, and it is an important force throughout the continent it rules the plains as the de facto government. Though they are wanderers, the Daru nomads have built a fortification in the area as a power center where the highest officer resides.

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.

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.

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.

Wirewood Forest

An open, airy birch wood, Wirewood Forest lay to the south of the Pardic range. Elves called the place home.

Map of Otaria

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