Othrys

Othrys is the first layer of the Outer Plane of Carceri.

Geography

Othrys looks like a bead of planet-sized orbs without a string. The distance between two orbs is about 100 miles. Compared to the other layers of Carceri, Othrys has few natural hazards. The layer consists of mostly swampland. The Styx and other waters erode the ground, producing bogs and quicksand fields that are between 2‒2,000 ft deep and that glow with green light that is often hidden by green grass. However, dry land exists in the form of mountains. They are often inhabited by titans, and are sometimes tall enough to touch other orbs' mountain peaks, as in the case of Mount Othrys. The swamps had swarms of mosquitoes and other insects. A means to protect against these insects is a local plant called stinkweed that can be rubbed on the body. However, rubbing it on the body works like a stinking cloud that knocks out a person for one to four minutes. The air of Othrys was dangerous to the mind. Inhaling it over an extended period—a week or two—results in a person becoming more intelligent but also egotistic and scheming. This effect wore off after spending about the same time outside of Othrys. However, Othrys's most dangerous feature is its music, which sounds like it is played on slightly off-kilter bells and make people believe it leads to their heart's desire. According to the only one who managed to come back from hearing it, a person by the name Vyaki, the music leads outside of the string of orbs to a gulf where monsters older than the titans lived.

Type

Planar Sphere/Grouping