Many Isles Wiki - Resources - Literature
Literature
The origins of the Many Isles setting lie in the miles of text written about it, and any worldbuilder would be wise to consult existing archives in their search for information.
We generally recommend looking through the awesome Karte-Caedras fandom wiki. You can also search by lore in the digital library for inspirational examples. Additionally, if you're looking for adventures as sources, the Campaigns article might be useful.
Publicly Available Resources
Ordered by descending possible relevance, many lore sources. Find the documents by clicking the headers.
Long History of Ochebana
A 30-page bullet-point document of events of historical importance, from the Untold Times to Maiterya. Openly available for everyone, it serves as a useful index and tool, but isn't an extremely digestible tool.
Short History of the Many Isles
A quick narrative history of the Many Isles.
Starter Guide
A great introduction to 5eS and D&D in general, as well as an overview of the setting's history and some cultures.
Grand Guide of the Many Isles
A conversationally worded overview of the Many Isles in all kinds of domains, including a geographic history in Chapter 1. A good read for anyone searching information on the Many Isles setting.
Currently in draft form.
The Rise and Fall of Humankind
A historical analysis of humanity, from their birth to extinction. A good read, especially useful for writers discussing human societies.
Currently in draft form.
Odorr's Guide to Orcs
A look into orcish societies and life.
Premium Resources
These can be unlocked with tiers in the digital library.
Gallindor's Guide to Goblinoids
A deep look into goblinoid societies and life.
Almanac of Many Monsters
Although serving primarily as a collection of playable races in the Many Isles, it additionally contains tons of racial lore for most important races.
Common (Language)
Developed with love, a crude indo-germanic language spoken by most inhabitants of Oshmondu. Great for quick immersive speech for writers.
Mildred's Guide to Goblinoids
A look into hags and the lore around them.
Stories
Tales written in the Many Isles setting. They are not published.
Orc Wars Trilogy
Three larger books telling the story of Dain Fireforge, heir to the Dwarven Empire's throne, as he explores the Colupan Archipelago shortly before the civilized world's fall, in 1 b. OW. Embellished canon.
A King, a Clan and an Empire
Seven short stories telling the tale of the second battle for Arabor, during the Orc Wars, when all hope seemed lost and the Dwarven king was consumed by flame. Fully canon.
Utadouel
An elven citadel lives its last hours before savage conquest. A good look into elven society. Fully canon.
The Burning Village
An incomplete tale of a rural Ochebanian village in 0 OW. Shows Ochebanian society and how the empire reacted to the orcish threat on a local level. Fully canon.
Rail
The tale of the first railroad built in the east. Shows Ochebanian society in the Human Age. Fully canon.
That in the North
The story of a small forest gnome burrow, told from a young child's perspective. She sees many refugees from various places come and lives in a very tense situation. Fully canon.
Under the Mountain
An incomplete and mediocre account of the women miners working in the Rathgaunt mines, in the Ochebana Empire's dawn. Fully canon.
Ginlic's Lore
Complete, unedited access to Elder God Ginlic's lore dumps. He is the Many Isles' primary lore keeper.
World Folder
Most unpackaged lore of the Many Isles can be found here. See History for a collection of historical texts.
Story Folder
All the fantasy stories written in the Many Isles. Refer to the "Stories" section above for a selection with accuracy information, but go here for a complete assortment.