Truth the Honest
MystaransProphet of Truth and Honesty
"Truth is not always kind. But it is always necessary. I simply reveal what is.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Sanctum of Unvarnished Reality
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Truth embodies honesty—her presence makes lies feel uncomfortable, her eyes see through deception, her movements are direct and unadorned. She seems to glow with clarity. • Clothing: She wears simple, honest garments without decoration. She carries tools for revealing truth. • Distinguishing Marks: Her voice cannot lie. She has a habit of speaking uncomfortable truths.
Relationships
- Family - Truth-seers are her family; she maintains no blood relations
- Allies - Other truth-seers; those who've found clarity through her guidance
- Rivals - Liars and deceivers; those who profit from confusion
Personality
- Traits: Brutally honest, surprisingly compassionate, protective of truth, aware of honesty's cost
- Mannerisms: Speaks truth directly, becomes distressed by deception, seeks clarity in all things
- Voice: Clear and direct, with a quality that makes lies feel impossible
Backstory
Truth was born during a moment of perfect clarity and has always been connected to honesty. She discovered she could read prophecies in truth—honesty, clarity, the reality beneath deception. She's become the foremost truth-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand reality and cut through lies.
Daily Life
She maintains the Sanctum, reveals truth for visitors, and trains apprentices in truth-divination. She spends her days seeking reality beneath deception, finding visions in honesty. She works to help people see clearly.
Secret
Truth has seen that some lies are necessary—and that revealing all truth might cause more harm than good.
Story Hooks
- 1 Truth has a truth-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Sanctum
- 2 Truth has become obscured in an area and she needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Truth provides truth-based prophecy and moral clarity. Her discovery about necessary lies creates philosophical stakes while her abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving deception and revelation. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════