Doom the Harbinger
MystaransProphet of Catastrophe
"I do not bring doom. I warn of it. The difference is everything.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Tower of Warnings Unheeded
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Doom embodies warning—his presence feels heavy with impending disaster, his eyes see destruction before it arrives, his movements are deliberate and grave. He seems to carry the weight of futures that could be prevented. • Clothing: He wears dark garments that seem to absorb light. He carries warning bells and alarm tools. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice makes people feel dread. He has a habit of predicting disasters that then occur.
Relationships
- Family - Catastrophe-seers are his family; he maintains no blood relations
- Allies - Other catastrophe-seers; those who heed his warnings
- Rivals - Those who ignore warnings; disaster-profiteers
Personality
- Traits: Grave but not cruel, genuinely wants to prevent disasters, surprisingly hopeful about prevention, burdened by knowledge of what could be
- Mannerisms: Warns constantly, speaks in disaster terms, becomes distressed when warnings are ignored
- Voice: Deep and ominous, with a quality that makes people take threats seriously
Backstory
Doom was born during a catastrophe and has always been connected to disaster. He discovered he could read prophecies in catastrophes—disasters, collapses, ends of things. He's become the foremost catastrophe-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to prevent disasters and understand coming threats.
Daily Life
He maintains the Tower, reads catastrophe-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in disaster-divination. He spends his days watching for signs of coming disasters, seeking visions in potential catastrophes. He works tirelessly to prevent the disasters he foresees.
Secret
Doom has seen a catastrophe so massive that preventing it might require sacrificing everything he loves, and he's terrified of having to make that choice.
Story Hooks
- 1 Doom has an urgent catastrophe-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Tower
- 2 Disasters are occurring that he didn't foresee and he needs help understanding why
Narrative Value
Doom provides disaster-based prophecy and creates tension through warnings. His terrible choice creates personal stakes while his predictions drive plot urgency. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════