MYSTARA THE DREAM-WALKER
DragonsDream Interpreter and Prophetic Visionary
"In dreams, we are all honest. It is only when we wake that we learn to lie.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Somnarium, a tower that exists partially in the dream realm
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Mystara's scales are the silver-blue of moonlight on water, seeming to shift and flow even when she is still. She is ethereal—110 feet of otherworldly grace—with wings that appear to be made of starlight. Her eyes are pure silver, reflecting not what is, but what might be. • Clothing: She wears veils of spun moonbeam that reveal and conceal simultaneously, adorned with dream-catchers that actually work. • Distinguishing Marks: She sometimes fades partially from view, existing in both waking and dreaming simultaneously.
Relationships
- Family - Unknown—she has never spoken of her birth
- Allies - The Order of the Open Eye (dream interpreters), several Drakonian prophets, the Seers of Valdoria
- Rivals - Nightmare entities that seek to corrupt dreams, those who fear her knowledge
Personality
- Traits: Cryptic and prophetic, genuinely caring but distant, often confused about what is real, surprisingly playful in dreams
- Mannerisms: Speaks in riddles, falls asleep mid-conversation (while still talking), reacts to things no one else can see
- Voice: Echoing and distant, as if coming from very far away
Backstory
Mystara was born during a convergence of celestial events that bound her spirit to the dream realm. She has spent her life navigating the boundary between waking and sleeping, interpreting dreams and occasionally shaping them. She is simultaneously one of the most powerful and most fragile dragons in existence.
Daily Life
Mystara sleeps most of the day, walking through the dreams of Landorya's inhabitants. She wakes only to record her visions, receive visitors seeking interpretation, and occasionally intervene in particularly significant dreams.
Secret
Mystara has seen her own death in a dream—a death that will occur soon and cannot be prevented. She has not told anyone, not wanting to cause distress, but is quietly preparing for the end while trying to ensure her knowledge survives.
Story Hooks
- 1 Mystara appears in the party's dreams with a warning that they must decipher
- 2 Someone is trying to kill her before she can reveal a crucial prophecy—the party must protect her and learn what she knows
Narrative Value
Mystara provides prophetic guidance, dream-based quests, and her impending death creates urgency and emotional stakes. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════