Yatzy: Wandering Minstrel with a Magical Flute
Yatzy is a wandering minstrel whose garish, clashing apparel and asymmetric hair might seem jarring at first glance—but beneath the unconventional exterior lies the spirit of Old Lore's traveling storytellers, reimagined for the modern Odd world. He carries a magical flute capable of summoning kages and wields a silver tongue that can weave enchanting tales, though his true intentions remain mysteriously hidden. Whether he'll prove friend or foe is a question only time will answer.
The Land of Odd
Yatzy exists in the richly imagined Land of Odd, a world inspired by Brian Froud's Podlings from The Dark Crystal. Unlike the earthy tones of Podlings, the Oddlings celebrate a kaleidoscope of colors and diverse personalities. The Land is home to diverse communities—from Desert-dwellers to Underwolders, Aeyriekin to Swamplings, Oceanics to Forestkind—each with their own cultures, beliefs, and traditions.
The Craft
Each Yatzy marionette is handmade in Australia by The Squeaking Tribe, featuring a sculpted clay head with hand-painted details, a unique minstrel costume made from specialty fabrics and collected materials, and professional 6-string marionette controls. Standing 25cm tall (60cm when strung) and weighing 0.6kg, each piece is unique with its own story told through carefully chosen textiles, jewelry, and distinctive details.