Otterai

Otterai is a fictional city-state in a shared speculative-fiction setting used in literature, tabletop gaming, and media. It lies on a broad tidal estuary along the southern coast of the continent of Lysara, connected to inland rivers by a network of canals. The city blends maritime commerce with advanced water-management infrastructure, including floating markets and submerged transit tunnels.

Otterai operates as a constitutional republic led by a City Council and a Speaker. Governance fuses formal institutions with customary councils representing historic districts, merchant guilds, and coastal clans. Environmental stewardship is central to policy, and a maritime police service enforces navigation, fishing quotas, and pollution controls.

Origins trace to a medieval trading post that grew through shipbuilding and salt fisheries. The city expanded during industrial and digital eras within its fictional timeline, and the Great Waters event redefined its boundaries and regional influence.

Key sectors include fisheries, shipbuilding, logistics, tidal energy, and crafts. Otterai functions as a regional hub for inland and sea routes, supported by a web of canals, ferries, and rail links.

Otterai's culture centers on water heritage, with the Tide Festival and a canon of sea-themed art. Notable sites include the Ringed Docks, the Archive of the Waterways, and Coral Theater, which hosts performances and maritime education programs.

Population is around 150,000, with a diverse mix of coastal communities. Otterese and Common are commonly spoken; education emphasizes maritime sciences and urban planning.