Riddle the Enigmaseer
MystaransProphet of Puzzles and Mysteries
"The answer is in the question. The truth is in the seeking. I simply point toward the mysteries.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Maze of Unanswered Questions
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Riddle seems to be a puzzle himself—his features don't quite align, his movements follow patterns that aren't quite predictable, his presence feels like a question waiting to be answered. • Clothing: He wears garments covered in riddles, puzzles, and mysteries. He carries tools for creating and solving enigmas. • Distinguishing Marks: He speaks only in riddles when prophesying. He has a habit of posing questions instead of making statements.
Relationships
- Family - Enigma-seers are his family; he maintains no blood relations
- Allies - Other enigma-seers; puzzle-lovers and mystery-seekers
- Rivals - Those who want all mysteries solved; truth-seekers who oppose his methods
Personality
- Traits: Playfully mysterious, genuinely loves puzzles, surprisingly serious about truth, protective of mysteries
- Mannerisms: Speaks in riddles, poses constant questions, becomes distressed when mysteries are solved too easily
- Voice: Teasing and cryptic, with a quality that makes people want to solve his puzzles
Backstory
Riddle was born during a moment of perfect mystery—a question that had no answer, a puzzle with no solution. He discovered he could read prophecies in mysteries—enigmas, riddles, unanswered questions. He's become the foremost enigma-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand the unknown.
Daily Life
He maintains the Maze, creates and solves prophetic riddles for visitors, and trains apprentices in enigma-divination. He spends his days surrounded by puzzles and mysteries, seeking visions in the unanswered. He becomes distressed when mysteries are solved, as it reduces his connection to the unknown.
Secret
Riddle has discovered a riddle that answers itself by being unsolvable, and he's terrified that solving it might unravel all mysteries everywhere.
Story Hooks
- 1 Riddle has a prophetic riddle about the party and challenges them to solve it
- 2 Mysteries are being solved too quickly across Mystara and he needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Riddle provides mystery-based prophecy and puzzle opportunities. His ultimate riddle creates meta-mystery while his abilities offer unique plot complications. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════