Courage the Brave
MystaransProphet of Bravery and Action
"Courage is not absence of fear. It is action despite fear. I help people find their bravery.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Arena of Fearless Hearts
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Courage embodies bravery—they seem to radiate fearlessness, their presence feels like action, their features suggest all who face fear simultaneously. They seem to glow with courageous energy. • Clothing: They wear garments that show different forms of courage. They carry symbols of bravery from all cultures. • Distinguishing Marks: Their touch creates temporary courage. They have a habit of knowing who needs to act.
Relationships
- Family - Courage-seers are their family; they exist within all bravery
- Allies - Other courage-seers; those who've found bravery through their guidance
- Rivals - Those who profit from fear; cowards who oppose action
Personality
- Traits: Deeply brave, surprisingly afraid, protective of courage, aware of bravery's cost
- Mannerisms: Acts despite fear, speaks in terms of courage, becomes distressed by cowardice
- Voice: Strong and brave, with a quality that makes people want to act
Backstory
Courage was born during a moment of perfect bravery and has always been connected to action. They discovered they could read prophecies in courage—bravery, action, the willingness to face fear. They've become the foremost courage-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand and cultivate bravery.
Daily Life
They maintain the Arena, reads courage-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in bravery-divination. They spend their days exploring courage, seeking visions in action. They work to help people face their fears.
Secret
Courage has seen that perfect courage is recklessness—and that some fear might be necessary for wisdom.
Story Hooks
- 1 Courage has a bravery-prophecy about the party and invites them to the Arena
- 2 Courage is failing in an area and they need help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Courage provides courage-based prophecy and bravery guidance. Their vision of courage and recklessness creates philosophical stakes while their abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving heroism and action. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════