Doubt the Questioning
MystaransProphet of Skepticism and Inquiry
"Doubt is not weakness. It is the questioning that leads to truth. I help people question wisely.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Academy of Sacred Doubt
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Doubt embodies questioning—he seems to radiate skepticism, his presence feels like inquiry, his features suggest all who question simultaneously. He seems to glow with doubtful energy. • Clothing: He wears garments that show his commitment to questioning. He carries tools for inquiry. • Distinguishing Marks: His touch creates temporary doubt. He has a habit of knowing what needs to be questioned.
Relationships
- Family - Doubt-seers are his family; he exists within all questioning
- Allies - Other doubt-seers; those who've found truth through his guidance
- Rivals - Those who oppose questioning; dogmatists who reject doubt
Personality
- Traits: Genuinely skeptical, surprisingly open, protective of inquiry, aware of doubt's value
- Mannerisms: Questions constantly, speaks in terms of skepticism, becomes distressed by unquestioning belief
- Voice: Clear and questioning, with a quality that makes people think critically
Backstory
Doubt was born during a moment of perfect skepticism and has always been connected to questioning. He discovered he could read prophecies in doubt—skepticism, inquiry, the questioning that leads to truth. He's become the foremost doubt-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand the value of questioning.
Daily Life
He maintains the Academy, reads doubt-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in skepticism-divination. He spends his days exploring inquiry, seeking visions in doubt. He works to help people question wisely.
Secret
Doubt has seen that perfect doubt is paralysis—and that some faith might be necessary for action.
Story Hooks
- 1 Doubt has a skepticism-prophecy about the party and invites them to the Academy
- 2 Doubt is preventing necessary action in an area and he needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Doubt provides doubt-based prophecy and skepticism guidance. His vision of doubt and paralysis creates philosophical stakes while his abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving inquiry and critical thinking. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════