Hottaso
Hottaso is a fictional town widely used as a setting in contemporary fantasy and speculative fiction. It appears in novels, graphic novels, and role-playing materials as a place where everyday life intersects with magical or advanced-technological phenomena. The name is presented with variations in spelling and pronunciation across works, and its precise geography changes by author.
Location and landscape: In most portrayals, Hottaso sits along a network of coastal islands connected by ferries
History: The town is depicted as a long-standing trading hub that became a cultural crossroads, absorbing influences
Economy and society: Hottaso’s economy combines traditional crafts—boat-building, glassmaking, textiles—with small-scale tech startups and creative enterprises.
In media: Since its creation, Hottaso has appeared in multiple works, with authors expanding its geography and