Otto

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Greyhawk Character
Otto
Otto, as depicted in Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (2000). Art by Sam Wood.
Homeland: Free City of Greyhawk (originally Almor)
Class(es): Cleric 3 (Boccob)/Wizard 15
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral
Age: 53 (as of 591 CY)
Born: 538 CY

Otto, sometimes called Otto the Great,[1] is a powerful human wizard and a member of the Circle of Eight.

Description[edit | edit source]

Otto is a short, rotund man, with shoulder-length, curly hair, and a well-groomed mustache. He tends to dress in fine, expensive garb.

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Otto befriended Nystul at the Sorcerous Union in Radigast City. He served as a henchman of Robilar for a time. He joined the Circle of Eight in 571 CY. He is also a good friend of Ravel Dasinder of Greyhawk and Riggby.

History[edit | edit source]

Originally a priest of Boccob, in Almor, Otto soon found he had an uncanny knack for wizardry and became quite skilled in the arcane arts. At the secret prompting of Mordenkainen, Otto became a henchman of Robilar's, for a time.

Otto is known to be a lover of fine foods and music. He owns a manor house in Greyhawk City's Garden Quarter. Otto is a generous patron of the arts.

Writings[edit | edit source]

Otto is known to have authored, or co-authored, the following works:

  • Aestrella (a magical aria of his composition)
  • Arcane Manipulations of the Entourage

Spells[edit | edit source]

Otto is responsible for developing the commonly known spell Otto's Irresistible Dance. Many of the spells he has created are specialized by sound, sonic, or musical motifs.

Otto has also developed the following additional spells:

  • Otto's Chime of Release
  • Otto's Crystal Rhythms
  • Otto's Drums of Despair
  • Otto's Gong of Isolation
  • Otto's Imperative Ambulation
  • Otto's Silver Tongue
  • Otto's Soothing Vibrations
  • Otto's Sure-footed Shuffle
  • Otto's Tin Soldiers
  • Otto's Tonal Attack
  • Otto's Tones of Forgetfulness
  • Otto's Warding Tones

Creative origins[edit | edit source]

In Gary Gygax's original Greyhawk home game, Otto was a denizen of the second level beneath Castle Greyhawk. Robilar, Tenser, and Terik encountered him while adventuring there. Otto was subdued by Tenser, but decided to work for Robilar. He subsequently gained levels at a rapid rate and rarely strayed from Robilar's side. In the original campaign, Otto reached 18th level, as a single-class magic user of chaotic neutral alignment.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • By Sam Wood. Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (2000).

    By Sam Wood. Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (2000).

  • "Vecna Lives!", p87. Art by Ken Frank.

    "Vecna Lives!", p87. Art by Ken Frank.

  • "Window on the World", LG Journal #6, Dragon Magazine #290, p108, art by Sam Wood (2002).

    "Window on the World", LG Journal #6, Dragon Magazine #290, p108, art by Sam Wood (2002).

  • Otto, Trading Cards (1992).

    Otto, Trading Cards (1992).

  • "Bigby and Otto of the Circle of Eight", The Adventure Begins. Art by David Roach (1998).

    "Bigby and Otto of the Circle of Eight", The Adventure Begins. Art by David Roach (1998).

References[edit | edit source]

Citations[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.75, Gem of the Flanaess.

Bibliography[edit | edit source]

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Index is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, and his work as continued and updated by Eric Johnson, Richard DiIoia, Jason "PupickDad" Jacobson, a French fan group, and numerous other fans over the years. The wiki page for the EGI has a list of sources, full product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Arcane Manipulations of the Entourage By Otto Item Book, Dragon magazine #082 58
Arcane Manipulations of the Entourage By Otto Item Book, Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III 1140
Gotto Non-player character Male, Human, [C7], Slavers, AD&D 2e 95
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Bigby's Curse 89
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 22-24, 27, 36, 63
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 63, 64, 75
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Dragon magazine #037 11
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Dragon magazine #082 58
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Dragon magazine #230 8, 12, 15
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Dragon magazine #241 40
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Dragon magazine #249 93
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Dragon magazine #290 108
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], From the Ashes: Campaign Book 46
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], From the Ashes: References Card #13
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Greyhawk Adventures 3, 51, 65, 66, 128
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 156, 157
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Living Greyhawk Journal #0 6, 10, 11
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Living Greyhawk Journal #2 5, 8
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Living Greyhawk Journal #5 6, 7
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Oerth Journal #06 45,47
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Oerth Journal #07 27,41,42,43,44
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Oerth Journal #12 8
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Oerth Journal #22 4,9,10,11,12
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Oerth Journal #29 9
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Player's Guide to Greyhawk 21, 22
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], Return of the Eight 3, 32
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], The Adventure Begins 7, 71, 89, 113
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], 1992 TSR Trading Cards - Gold Set 168
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], WGA4 Vecna Lives! 9, 10, 14, 20, 21, 86, 87, 92
Otto Non-player character Male, [C5/M14][3e C3/M15], WGR2 Treasures of Greyhawk 38
Otto Britzen Non-player character ONW1-08 Rashtai's Brother 5, 13
Otto Dernholm Non-player character The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 31
Otto the fighter Non-player character Male, Human, [F6], Slavers, AD&D 2e 73
Otto's Chime of Release (LVL1) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 65, 128
Otto's Chime of Release (LVL1) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 645
Otto's Crystal Rhythms (LVL3) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 65, 128
Otto's Crystal Rhythms (LVL3) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 645
Otto's Drums of Despair (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), CGR1 The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook 108
Otto's Drums of Despair (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 65-66, 128
Otto's Drums of Despair (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 645, 646
Otto's Gong of Isolation (LVL5) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 66, 128
Otto's Gong of Isolation (LVL5) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 646
Otto's Irresistible Dance (LVL8) Spell Spell (Magic User), Hidden Lore, D&D 3.0 7
Otto's Irresistible Dance (LVL8) Spell Spell (Magic User), Player's Handbook, AD&D 1e 42, 90
Otto's Irresistible Dance (LVL8) Spell Spell (Magic User), Player's Option - Spells And Magic 182, 185
Otto's Irresistible Dance (LVL8) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 646
Otto's Place (Elredd) Building Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , Slavers, AD&D 2e 73, 74
Otto's Rousing Anthem (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 66, 128
Otto's Rousing Anthem (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 646
Otto's Silver Tongue (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 66, 128
Otto's Silver Tongue (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 646
Otto's Soothing Vibrations (LVL2) Spell Spell (Magic User), CGR1 The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook 106-107
Otto's Soothing Vibrations (LVL2) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 65, 128
Otto's Soothing Vibrations (LVL2) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 647
Otto's Sure-Footed Shuffle (LVL3) Spell Spell (Magic User), CGR1 The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook 107
Otto's Sure-Footed Shuffle (LVL3) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 65, 128
Otto's Sure-Footed Shuffle (LVL3) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 647, 648
Otto's Tin Soldiers (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 66, 128
Otto's Tin Soldiers (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 648
Otto's Tonal Attack (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 66, 128
Otto's Tonal Attack (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 648
Otto's Tones of Forgetfulness (LVL2) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 65, 128
Otto's Tones of Forgetfulness (LVL2) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 648, 649
Otto's Triple Chime (LVL6) Spell Spell (Magic User), Dragon magazine #242 80
Otto's Warding Tones (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Greyhawk Adventures 66, 128
Otto's Warding Tones (LVL4) Spell Spell (Magic User), Wizard's Spell Compendium - Volume III 649
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