Body the Physical
Mystarans"Body is not a prison. It is the sacred vessel of experience. I help people honor their physical form.""
Identity
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Body embodies physicality—they seem to be pure form and substance, their presence feels grounded and real, their features suggest all bodies simultaneously. They seem to glow with physical energy. • Clothing: They wear simple garments that honor the body. They carry tools for exploring physicality. • Distinguishing Marks: Their touch creates temporary physical awareness. They have a habit of knowing bodies' needs.
Relationships
- Family - Body-seers are their family; they exist within all bodies
- Allies - Other body-seers; those who've understood physicality through their guidance
- Rivals - Those who want to escape the body; ascetics who oppose their methods
Personality
- Traits: Deeply physical, surprisingly spiritual, protective of bodies, aware of form's importance
- Mannerisms: Moves with awareness of body, speaks in physical terms, becomes distressed by physical neglect
- Voice: Grounded and present, with a quality that makes people aware of their bodies
Backstory
Body was born during a moment of perfect physical presence and has always been connected to form. They discovered they could read prophecies in body—flesh, physical sensation, the material vessel of consciousness. They've become the foremost body-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand physical existence.
Daily Life
They maintain the Temple, reads body-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in physical-divination. They spend their days exploring physicality, seeking visions in form. They work to help people honor their bodies.
Story Hooks
- 1 Body has a physical-prophecy about the party and invites them to the Temple
- 2 Bodies are behaving strangely in an area and they need help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Body provides body-based prophecy and physical guidance. Their vision of unified physicality creates philosophical stakes while their abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving physical health and form. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════