- "In the beginning, the thirteen gods created the land. They shaped the mountains, filled the seas, gave life to mighty trees and myriad beasts... and then they created men, who would become masters of the land. Yet one god, Galdera, was too greedy to part with his creations. And so the twelve deities of good were forced into a desperate struggle with the cruel Galdera, lord of the most infernal magicks. In the end, the conflict was brought to a close by Aelfric the Flamebringer, lord of all that is holy. Aelfric called astral fire down upon Galdera, sapping his strength... then sealed him away in the afterworld." —History from the Order of the Sacred Flame
Orsterra is the fantastical continent on which Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent take place. Set in the medieval era, this land is divided into eight geographical regions, with Champions of the Continent exploring the supernatural realms of Hell and the Domain of the Gods.
Orsterra was formed by thirteen gods, twelve of which are now worshiped as patron deities. The thirteenth god, Galdera, rebelled against his brethren in an effort to consume the world, but was banished to the underworld beyond the Gate of Finis. The people of Orsterra now revere the Sacred Flame as a holy shield against his power.
Regions:[]
List of Towns[]
Region | Name | Story | Dungeon | Infomation |
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Woodlands | Valore | Master of Wealth, Chapter I | Herminia's Manse | |
Master of Fame, Chapter II | Auguste's Villa | |||
Victors Hollow | Bestower of Wealth, Chapter I | Subterranean Arena | ||
Frostlands | Flamesgrace | Bestower of Fame, Chapter II | Cave of Origin | |
Emberglow | Master of Wealth, Chapter II | Snowbloom Ruins | ||
Master of Power, Chapter I | Emberglow Laboratory | |||
Master of Power, Chapter II | Emberglow Slopes | |||
Master of Power, Chapter III | Cathedral of Tytos | |||
Bestower of Fame, Chapter I | Emberglow Laboratory: Inner Chambers | |||
Flatlands | Nameless Town | Master of Fame, Chapter I | Tower of Remembrance | |
Theatropolis | Master of Fame, Chapter I | Amphitheatre: Rehearsal Room | ||
Master of Fame, Chapter III | Amphitheatre: Backstage | |||
Atlasdam | Bestower of Fame, Chapter I | N/A | ||
Coastlands | Rippletide | Master of All, Prologue | Isle of Orsa | |
Bestower of Power, Chapter III | Middlesea: En Route to Orsa | |||
Grandport | Bestower of Power, Chapter II | Grandport Sewers | ||
Cliftlands | I'cirlo | Bestower of..., Chapter II | Spiny Grotto | |
Cragspear | Master of All, Chapter I | Gray Grotto | ||
Master of All, Chapter II | Geist Canyon | |||
Master of All, Chapter VIII | Castle Edoras | |||
Riverlands | Donescu | Bestower of Power, Chapter I | Cyphlo Banks | |
Clearbrook | Master of All, Chapter III | Waterpool Caves | ||
Master of All, Chapter VII | Castle Riven | |||
Sunlands | Sunshade | Master of All, Chapter IV | N/A | |
Sufrataljah | Bestower of Wealth, Chapter II | Sufrataljah: Palace | ||
Bestower of Wealth, Chapter III | Golden Palace | |||
Highlands | Shepherds Rock | Master of All, Chapter V | Valley of Death | |
Berecain | Bestower of Fame, Chapter III | Forbidden Temple |
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Trivia[]
- Orsterra can be translated as the "Land of Orsa," named after the primordial goddess who created the world. As Orsa's name is derived from "orsus," a Latin word meaning "beginning," Orsterra can also be interpreted as "Land of Beginnings."
- Alfyn's Chapter 2 reveals that a continent called Gaborra exists far to the south of Orsterra; it has been known to suffer from a virulent whooping cough.
- Quatrait flowers are known to bloom on an exotic continent far to the south of Orsterra, possibly Gaborra. This continent is said to be located so far south that it isn't on any map.
- The sea in the center of Orsterra is called the Middlesea, a detail mentioned in the To Err Is Human travel banter and in Champions of the Continent by a sailor in Rippletide.
- According to the first entry of Graham's endgame diary, the ocean to the west of Orsterra is known as the Verdant Deep.
- As revealed by a sidequest, a bookbinder in Stonegard, carries a book from the far east whose text reads, "Far to the west lies the great continent of Orsterra. In that land was a city called Hornburg, where a mighty gate was built."
- During the travel banter "A Business Proposal," Tressa mentions a location called "Fisher's Bay." Its location is otherwise unknown, though it evidently contains delectable squid.
- Francesca Baerald, who created Orsterra's map, says, "By drawing such vast lands, I was able to add many interesting details and places that really help make the map more alive and real. It was a pleasure to be able to explore each region, giving each one distinct but balanced and communicating natural features." [1]
- According to Leon in Tressa's Chapter 1, a famous painter named Bastian hails from a land to the west. Bastian married four times and created a masterpiece called Love Unforgotten. It depicts his first love, who died "when the two were babes of thirteen years."
- During her Chapter 4, Tressa refers to a famed painter called "Master Bonito," "House Sennedi Tableware," "Rene towels," and "gold coins from Belmond." None of these names or locations are otherwise known.
- Ali mentions a noble house Khafqa, describing its members as "famous aristocrats from the north." According to him, a craftsman made the Khafqas a carpet which caused their business to boom and their family to blossom with six beautiful children, and the carpet is now worth more than ten thousand leaves. Whether or not Ali is exaggerating, telling the truth, or inventing the Khafqas entirely remains up to the player's judgment.
- Ali also delivers a story about "Ziqqurat's Watch," the legendary timepiece of the "The King of the East," although the accuracy of this story is quite dubious given that Ali composes it in order to distract a suspicious man.
- During her Chapter 4 banter, Tressa claims that Ali is "too young for the alehouse." Given that Ali is 20 years old, Orsterra's legal drinking age is likely 21 years.
- Orsterra is home to a flower called Mind-Me-Always, whose blooms are extremely rare and can only be found high in the mountains.
- Kismet trees are the rarest in the realm, known to bring good fortune in marriage. According to popular belief, holding a kismet doll made from this wood will guarantee that the doll's holder finds their soulmate.
- According to the Erudite Graybeard in Goldshore Manor District, an Orsterran adventurer named Dupone once set out across the sea and discovered a new continent. Just before he left, he declared, "My name is Dupone! And I set forth to treat the lands no other ever has!"
- In banter during Therion's Chapter 3, Tressa reveals that gigaswallow egg soup is one of Orsterra's greatest delicacies. According to her, gigaswallows are very rare birds that build their nests in dangerous, remote places.
- Maps of Orsterra can be seen hanging on the walls of certain buildings in Octopath Traveler II. These buildings include the guardhouses in Sandflow Pass, Roque Island: Anchorage, and Timberain Castle: Town Square, along with rooms in the Guard Outpost and The Roque Company: East Tower.
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- ↑ The Art of Octopath Traveler 2016-2020, page 80.