Wonder the Awestruck
MystaransProphet of Wonder and Awe
"Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. I simply help people remember how to be amazed.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Observatory of Cosmic Marvels
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Wonder embodies awe—they move with the grace of someone constantly amazed, their eyes hold the spark of discovery, their presence feels like witnessing something extraordinary. They seem to glow with wonder. • Clothing: They wear garments that shift to show marvels. They carry tools for cultivating awe. • Distinguishing Marks: Their voice can induce wonder. They have a habit of finding extraordinary in the ordinary.
Relationships
- Family - Wonder-seers are their family; they maintain no blood relations
- Allies - Other wonder-seers; those who've rediscovered amazement through their guidance
- Rivals - Cynics who oppose wonder; those who want to suppress amazement
Personality
- Traits: Constantly amazed, surprisingly knowledgeable, protective of wonder, aware of awe's importance
- Mannerisms: Points out marvels, speaks in terms of wonder, becomes distressed by cynicism
- Voice: Breathless and excited, with a quality that makes people see the extraordinary
Backstory
Wonder was born during a moment of cosmic awe and has always been connected to wonder. They discovered they could read prophecies in amazement—moments of awe, the extraordinary hidden in the ordinary, the marvels that inspire. They've become the foremost wonder-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to reconnect with amazement.
Daily Life
They maintain the Observatory, cultivates wonder for visitors, and trains apprentices in awe-divination. They spend their days seeking the extraordinary, finding visions in amazement. They work to help people rediscover wonder.
Secret
Wonder has seen that maintaining wonder requires not knowing everything—and they're terrified that their gift might be destroying the very thing they seek to preserve.
Story Hooks
- 1 Wonder has an awe-prophecy about the party and invites them to the Observatory
- 2 Wonder has disappeared from an area and they need help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Wonder provides wonder-based prophecy and inspirational depth. Their discovery about knowledge and wonder creates philosophical stakes while their abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving discovery and amazement. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════