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'''Otto''' is a powerful human wizard and member of the [[Circle of Eight]].
'''Otto''', sometimes called '''Otto the Great''',{{csb|WoG|75|Gem of the Flanaess}} is a powerful human wizard and a member of the [[Circle of Eight]].


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


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
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 [[Common Year|CY]]. He is also a good friend of [[Ravel Dasinder]] of Greyhawk and [[Riggby]].


==History==
==History==
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]], he became a henchman of [[Robilar]] for a time.  
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 a lover of fine food and music. He owns a manor in [[Greyhawk City]]'s Garden Quarter, where he is a generous patron of the arts.
After the [[Greyhawk Wars]], Otto travelled to the ruins of [[Almor]] in [[Coldeven]] [[585 CY]], seeking to locate his follower and former mentor, [[Johanna]] (N human female cleric 14). He also sought vengeance against Duke [[Szeffrin]] for the murder and destruction he commited in [[Almor]].{{cite dragon|230|8, 15|The Orbs of Dragonkind}}


==Writings==
==Writings==
Otto is known to have authored or co-authored the following works:
Otto authored, or co-authored, the following works:
*''Aestrella'' (a magical aria of his composition)
*''Aestrella'' (a magical aria of his composition)
*''Arcane Manipulations of the Entourage''
*''Arcane Manipulations of the Entourage''
* ''Curative Music''{{csb|WGA4|21}}


==Spells==
==Spells==
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 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 has also developed the following additional spells:
* ''Otto's chime of release''
* ''Otto's Chime of Release''
* ''Otto's crystal rhythms''
* ''Otto's Crystal Rhythms''
* ''Otto's drums of despair''
* ''Otto's Drums of Despair''
* ''Otto's gong of isolation''
* ''Otto's Gong of Isolation''
* ''Otto's imperative ambulation''
* ''Otto's Imperative Ambulation''
* ''Otto's silver tongue''
* ''Otto's Silver Tongue''
* ''Otto's soothing vibrations''
* ''Otto's Soothing Vibrations''
* ''Otto's sure-footed shuffle''
* ''Otto's Sure-footed Shuffle''
* ''Otto's tin soldiers''
* ''Otto's Tin Soldiers''
* ''Otto's tonal attack''
* ''Otto's Tonal Attack''
* ''Otto's tones of forgetfulness''
* ''Otto's Tones of Forgetfulness''
* ''Otto's warding tones''
* ''Otto's Warding Tones''
 
Perhaps Otto's most rare or esoteric spell—
* ''Otto's Gelatinous Cube Transformation to Edible Gel''{{csb|GA|51|note=Spell referred to, not given a stat block.}}


==Creative origins==
==Creative origins==
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 rapidly, rarely straying from Robilar's side. In the original campaign, Otto was chaotic neutral and reached 18th level as a single-class magic user of chaotic neutral alignment.
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.
 
==Bibliography==
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''Players Handbook''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1978.
 
*Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." ''Dragon'' #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
 
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
 
*[[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J]]., and Douglas J. Behringer. "[[Robilar]] Remembered: Lord Robilar and Company." ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #7. [[Council of Greyhawk]], 1997. Available online: [http://www.oerthjournal.com/oj7.html]
 
*[[Mona, Erik]], and [[Gary Holian]]. "Wheels within Wheels: [[Greyhawk]]'s [[Circle of Eight]]." ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. Available online: [http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LGJcircleof8pdf.zip]
 
*[[Roger E. Moore|Moore, Roger]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
 
*[[Niles, Douglas]], and [[Carl Sargent]]. ''The City of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
 
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. . Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
 
*[[James Ward|Ward, James M]]. ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR,, 1988.


*[[Skip Williams|Williams, Skip]], Penny Williams, [[Ari Marmell]], and Kolja Raven Liquette. ''Complete Mage''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Otto01.jpg|By Sam Wood. ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #0 (2000).
Otto04.png|"Vecna Lives!", p87. Art by Ken Frank.
Otto05.png|"Window on the World", LG Journal #6, Dragon Magazine #290, p108, art by Sam Wood (2002).
Otto03.png|''Otto'', [[Trading Cards]] (1992).
OttoAndBigby01.jpg|"Bigby and Otto of the [[Circle of Eight]]", ''The Adventure Begins''. Art by David Roach (1998).  
</gallery>


==References==
===Citations===
<references />
===Bibliography===
* [[Gygax, Gary]]. ''Players Handbook''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1978.
* Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." ''Dragon'' #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
* [[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
* [[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J]]., and Douglas J. Behringer. "[[Robilar]] Remembered: Lord Robilar and Company." ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #7. [[Council of Greyhawk]], 1997. Available online: [http://www.oerthjournal.com/oj7.html]
* [[Mona, Erik]], and [[Gary Holian]]. "Wheels within Wheels: [[Greyhawk]]'s [[Circle of Eight]]." ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. Available online: [http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LGJcircleof8pdf.zip]
* [[Roger E. Moore|Moore, Roger]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
* [[Niles, Douglas]], and [[Carl Sargent]]. ''The City of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
* [[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. . Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
* [[James Ward|Ward, James M]]. ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR,, 1988.
* [[Skip Williams|Williams, Skip]], Penny Williams, [[Ari Marmell]], and Kolja Raven Liquette. ''Complete Mage''.  Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
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Latest revision as of 12:25, 23 August 2025

Greyhawk Character
Otto
Otto, as depicted in Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (2000). Art by Sam Wood.
General info
Home:Free City of Greyhawk (originally Almor)
Alignment:Neutral
Gender:Male
Species:Human
Class:Cleric 3 (Boccob)/Wizard 15
Bard[1]
Dates
Age:53 (in 591 CY)
Birthdate:538 CY

Otto, sometimes called Otto the Great,[2] is a powerful human wizard and a member of the Circle of Eight.

Description

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

Otto is 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.

Relationships

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

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.

After the Greyhawk Wars, Otto travelled to the ruins of Almor in Coldeven 585 CY, seeking to locate his follower and former mentor, Johanna (N human female cleric 14). He also sought vengeance against Duke Szeffrin for the murder and destruction he commited in Almor.[3]

Writings

Otto authored, or co-authored, the following works:

  • Aestrella (a magical aria of his composition)
  • Arcane Manipulations of the Entourage
  • Curative Music[4]

Spells

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

Perhaps Otto's most rare or esoteric spell—

  • Otto's Gelatinous Cube Transformation to Edible Gel[5]

Creative origins

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.

  • 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

Citations

  1. ↑ Player's Handbook (2024), Ch.7: Spells.
  2. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.75, Gem of the Flanaess.
  3. ↑ "The Orbs of Dragonkind".  Dragon #230 (Jun 1996), p.8, 15.
  4. ↑ WGA4 Vecna Lives! (1990), p.21.
  5. ↑ Greyhawk Adventures (1988), p.51, Spell referred to, not given a stat block..

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, 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
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'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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