Destiny the Pathseer
MystaransProphet of Paths and Journeys
"Every journey begins with a single step. I simply help people find the right direction.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Crossroads of All Roads
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears garments that shift to show different paths. She carries maps, compasses, and journeying tools. • Distinguishing Marks: She always knows which direction to go. She has a habit of pointing out paths people didn't know existed.
Relationships
- Family - Path-seers are her family; she maintains no blood relations
- Allies - Other path-seers; travelers who follow her guidance
- Rivals - Those who want to control others' paths; destination-seekers who oppose her focus on journeys
Personality
- Traits: Guiding without controlling, genuinely wants to help people find their way, surprisingly accepting of wrong choices, protective of journeyers
- Mannerisms: Points out paths constantly, speaks in journey metaphors, becomes distressed when people are lost
- Voice: Clear and directional, with a quality that makes people trust her guidance
Backstory
Destiny was born at a literal crossroads and has always been connected to paths and journeys. She discovered she could read prophecies in roads, routes, and the choices that define journeys. She's become the foremost path-seer in Mystara, consulted by travelers, explorers, and those seeking to understand their life's direction.
Daily Life
She maintains the Crossroads, guides journeyers to their paths, and trains apprentices in path-divination. She spends her days at the intersection of all roads, seeking visions in the choices people make. She rarely leaves the Crossroads, as it is the center of all journeys.
Secret
Destiny has seen that all paths eventually lead to the same destination, and she's terrified of what this revelation might mean for free will and choice.
Story Hooks
- 1 Destiny has guidance about the party's journey and invites them to the Crossroads
- 2 Paths are disappearing and she needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Destiny provides journey-based prophecy and guidance. Her vision of converging paths creates philosophical stakes while her abilities offer unique navigation and choice-based plot opportunities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════