Background: Chosen One

You are destined for something greater—at least, that is what everyone says. You were raised under the assumption that you are fated to fulfill some ancient prophecy. The pressure to meet the impossible expectations set upon you is immense. Many think that you are set on an inevitable path, but deep down you wonder if it is possible to fight fate. Whether or not you try is your choice.

Skill Proficiencies: History, Religion

Languages: Two exotic languages of your choice

Equipment: A set of common clothes, a copy of the prophecy you are named in, a talisman of the god or other being that chose you, a journal, and a pouch of 15 gp.

Predestined Quest

For some reason or another, people have decided that you are a perfect fit for a prophecy. Discuss with your DM how the prophecy will play into your campaign, or if it will at all, and consider what your character thinks about their mission. Choose from the tables below or roll on the table to determine what the prophecy foretells that you will do. The first table shows what you are destined to accomplish, and the second table shows how you will supposedly do it.

d6 I will... 1 Save the world from a dark, evil force 2 End a major war or other ongoing conflict 3 Free an oppressed people and raise them to up their former glory 4 Bring spiritual salvation 5 Cause the end of the world 6 The prophecy doesn't mention what I'll do d6 Using... 1 An untapped ultimate power deep inside of me 2 An unstoppable weapon only I can wield 3 My cunning, skill, and/or determination 4 The power of some abstract virtue (love, honor, trust, etc.) 5 My own death 6 The prophecy doesn't mention how I'll do it

Feature: Mark of the Chosen

You have an unusual physical feature that marks you as being the chosen one, such as a strange birthmark, an oddly shaped scar, or an unnatural hair or eye color. It is in a highly visible place and will be noticed by most people who get a good look at you, unless you intentionally cover it up.

People who are familiar with the prophecy will recognize you immediately. If they believe in it and support your quest, they will be more willing to help you, as long as it doesn’t put them in danger. They can also be convinced to support you at whatever lifestyle they can reasonably afford. They may ask you to help them with their own problems using your supposed power. If they are against your quest, they will treat you with hostility, and may even attack you.

Suggested Characteristics

Chosen ones grow up with the weight of the world on their shoulders. Believing that they are destined for great things could either bolster their ego or plague them with doubts, depending on how they choose to cope.