Karma the Balancekeeper
MystaransProphet of Justice and Balance
"Justice is not punishment. It is balance restored. I simply read the weight of actions.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Scales of Cosmic Equilibrium
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Karma embodies balance—they seem perfectly symmetrical, their movements are measured and fair, their presence feels like the weighing of deeds. They seem to glow with righteous energy. • Clothing: They wear garments that represent justice and balance. They carry scales and measuring tools. • Distinguishing Marks: Their eyes see the weight of people's actions. They have a habit of weighing things mentally.
Relationships
- Family - Balance-seers are their family; they maintain no blood relations
- Allies - Other balance-seers; those who seek true justice
- Rivals - Those who want to escape consequences; injustice-doers
Personality
- Traits: Fair and balanced, genuinely committed to justice, surprisingly compassionate, protective of equilibrium
- Mannerisms: Weighs decisions carefully, speaks in balance metaphors, becomes distressed by injustice
- Voice: Measured and fair, with a quality that makes people feel judged fairly
Backstory
Karma was born during a moment of perfect cosmic balance and has always been connected to justice and equilibrium. They discovered they could read prophecies in actions and consequences—the balance of deeds and their results. They've become the foremost balance-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand justice and the consequences of their actions.
Daily Life
They maintain the Scales, read justice-prophecies for visitors, and train apprentices in balance-divination. They spend their days weighing actions and consequences, seeking visions in the cosmic balance. They intervene when they detect dangerous imbalances.
Secret
Karma has seen that the cosmic balance is shifting dangerously and they're terrified that they might not be able to prevent a catastrophic imbalance.
Story Hooks
- 1 Karma has a justice-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Scales
- 2 The cosmic balance is shifting and they need help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Karma provides justice-based prophecy and moral guidance. Their vision of cosmic imbalance creates stakes while their abilities offer unique opportunities for stories about consequences and fairness. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════