Law the Ordered
MystaransProphet of Rules and Structure
"Law is not oppression. It is the structure that enables freedom. I help people create just systems.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Court of Eternal Justice
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Law embodies order—he seems to be pure structure, his presence feels like rules, his features suggest all lawmakers simultaneously. He seems to glow with lawful energy. • Clothing: He wears garments covered in legal symbols. He carries books of law from all cultures. • Distinguishing Marks: His touch creates temporary order. He has a habit of knowing what rules apply.
Relationships
- Family - Law-seers are his family; he exists within all rules
- Allies - Other law-seers; those who've created order through his guidance
- Rivals - Criminals who oppose law; anarchists who reject all structure
Personality
- Traits: Deeply lawful, surprisingly flexible, protective of structure, aware of law's limits
- Mannerisms: Applies rules consistently, speaks in legal terms, becomes distressed by lawlessness
- Voice: Measured and lawful, with a quality that makes people respect rules
Backstory
Law was born during a moment of perfect order and has always been connected to rules. He discovered he could read prophecies in law—rules, structure, the frameworks that enable society. He's become the foremost law-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand and create proper structure.
Daily Life
He maintains the Court, reads law-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in legal-divination. He spends his days exploring structure, seeking visions in order. He works to help people create just systems.
Secret
Law has seen that perfect law is tyranny—and that some lawlessness might be necessary for justice.
Story Hooks
- 1 Law has a legal-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Court
- 2 Law is being broken in an area and he needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Law provides law-based prophecy and guidance about structure. His vision of law and tyranny creates philosophical stakes while his abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving justice and order. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════