Fear the Terrorseer
MystaransProphet of Fears and Anxieties
"Fear is not weakness. It is information about danger. I help people understand what their fears are telling them.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Dungeon of Confronted Fears
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Fear embodies terror—his presence makes people aware of their fears, his eyes see what frightens others, his movements are cautious and alert. He seems to absorb fear and transform it. • Clothing: He wears garments that shift to represent different fears. He carries tools for confronting terror. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice can induce fear. He has a habit of being present when people face their fears.
Relationships
- Family - Terror-seers are his family; he maintains no blood relations
- Allies - Other terror-seers; those who've conquered fears through his guidance
- Rivals - Those who want to exploit fear; courage-seers who oppose his methods
Personality
- Traits: Fearful but brave, surprisingly compassionate, protective of the frightened, aware of fear's necessity
- Mannerisms: Confronts fears directly, speaks in terms of terror and courage, becomes distressed when fear is suppressed
- Voice: Tense but controlled, with a quality that makes people feel their fears are understood
Backstory
Fear was born during a moment of collective terror and has always been connected to fear. He discovered he could read prophecies in fears—anxieties, phobias, the terrors that drive people. He's become the foremost terror-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand and overcome their fears.
Daily Life
He maintains the Dungeon, helps people confront their fears, and trains apprentices in terror-divination. He spends his days surrounded by fears, seeking visions in terror. He works to help people overcome their fears.
Secret
Fear has seen that some fears should not be overcome—that they protect people from real dangers.
Story Hooks
- 1 Fear has a terror-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Dungeon
- 2 Fear has become overwhelming in an area and he needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Fear provides fear-based prophecy and psychological depth. His discovery about protective fears creates philosophical stakes while his abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving terror and courage. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════