Time the Eternal
MystaransProphet of Time and Temporal Flow
"Time is not a river. It is an ocean in which we all swim. I help people understand the currents.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Chronos Spire
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Time embodies temporal flow—they seem to exist across all moments simultaneously, their features shift between ages, their presence feels like the passage of hours. They seem to glow with temporal energy. • Clothing: They wear garments that show different times. They carry timepieces from all eras. • Distinguishing Marks: Their touch creates temporary time dilation. They have a habit of knowing when things will happen.
Relationships
- Family - Time-seers are their family; they exist across all times
- Allies - Other time-seers; those who've understood time through their guidance
- Rivals - Those who want to manipulate time; temporal criminals
Personality
- Traits: Timeless yet present, surprisingly focused on now, protective of temporal flow, aware of time's power
- Mannerisms: References multiple times simultaneously, speaks in temporal terms, becomes distressed by temporal anomalies
- Voice: Echoing across time, with a quality that makes people aware of passing moments
Backstory
Time was born outside normal temporal flow and has always been connected to time itself. They discovered they could read prophecies in time—past, present, future, the flow that connects all moments. They've become the foremost time-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand temporal matters.
Daily Life
They maintain the Chronos Spire, reads time-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in temporal-divination. They spend their days across all times, seeking visions in temporal flow. They work to maintain the proper flow of time.
Secret
Time has seen that time itself is ending—and that preventing this might require sacrificing everything that exists within time.
Story Hooks
- 1 Time has a temporal-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Chronos Spire
- 2 Time is behaving strangely in an area and they need help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Time provides time-based prophecy and temporal guidance. Their vision of time's end creates cosmic stakes while their abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving time travel and temporal manipulation. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════