The world is now good enough to write some actual tales. So, this is how I would like to proceed:

• Most of the content should be generated by writing posts: “Tales” of Otraxis. These should be in the form of short (even very short) stories about Otraxis, or Gönd if you prefer. I’m thinking along the style of fan fiction here.
• These stories will start to build a feel and flavour for the City that goes beyond what has been established on the main pages.
• Where a story includes snippets of history or additions to the main canon, either I or the poster will update the pages. Specifically, the Timeline page should be updated to include any major events that are described or mentioned in a story.

In the meantime, I will continue to build on the main pages and keep the site in order. I’ll comment on the Tales, and will probably write one or two of my own. I’d like, as much as possible, to leave the tales up to your collective creative freedom.

With so many authors, though, conflicts with the main canon will inevitably appear. I will decide whether or not something is “out of canon” and put up a comment to that effect against the post. That Tale itself should remain as is… and, if possible, will be explained away as “that’s how it’s heard in the taverns” where inconsistencies remain. If it can’t be so explained, then we just ignore the bit that doesn’t make sense. The place for authoritative canon will be the pages of the site: City of Otraxis, World Information and Timeline (not the Tales/posts themself or comments on the pages of the site).

Hey all… looks like I’m getting too excited about all of this. I’ve already put up a timeline! Eep. You can check it out on the links above, or by clicking here. Please help me out by adding in some relevant historical events and feel free to criticise or improve on any of the existing events. I know some of it’s pretty cheesy fantasy stuff – but hey, we’re creating a High Fantasy setting here, right?

Welcome to Tales of Otraxis. This is where players can write their own content to contribute to the campaign setting!

Otraxis is a city nestled on the Palir Mountains which mark the edge of the Known World. Many vital rivers that feed the Kingdom of Leyira originate in the Palir Mountains, and the River Thienne which runs through Otraxis is the most important of those. Otraxis and its outstanding natural resources have kept the rest of the Leyira thriving over the centuries. It is a small but shining jewel in the remote north of the Kingdom.

What else is known about the city of Otraxis – and the world at large – is up to you, the player, to help decide. I will be feeding you information as time goes on, including maps, drawings and setting information, but you should feel free to contribute whenever you like!

Of course, if you’d rather read than contribute, that’s fine. Enjoy these Tales of Otraxis!