Magister Oren Truthseeker
MystaransHead of the Inquisition of False Prophecies
"A false prophecy is worse than no prophecy. It gives false hope, creates false fear, and leads to false actions. I will burn them all.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Obsidian Spire of Verification
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Oren is tall and imposing, with a shaved head covered in tattooed verification runes. His eyes are replaced with crystal orbs that can detect falsehood in prophecies. He moves with the confidence of someone who is always right. • Clothing: He wears the black and silver robes of the Inquisition, adorned with symbols of truth and justice. His belt contains tools for testing prophecy authenticity. • Distinguishing Marks: His crystal eyes glow red when near false prophecies. His hands are scarred from handling cursed false prophecy items.
Relationships
- Family - All deceased; he visits their graves monthly and speaks to them about his work
- Allies - The Inquisition members who share his mission; several nobles who support his methods
- Rivals - Those who believe his methods are too extreme; seers who fear being falsely accused
Backstory
Oren was a young seer when a false prophecy led to his family's death in a pointless war. He dedicated his life to preventing such tragedies by hunting down and destroying false prophecies and punishing those who create or spread them. His methods have become increasingly extreme, but he genuinely believes the ends justify the means.
Daily Life
He oversees the Inquisition's operations, reviews cases of suspected false prophecy, and personally investigates the most serious offenses. He maintains a network of informants and spends his evenings reviewing prophecy authentication techniques. He hasn't taken a day off in fifty years.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Oren accuses a party member's prophecy of being false and demands they prove its authenticity
- 2 He's discovered a conspiracy creating false prophecies to manipulate Mystaran society and needs outside help investigating it