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The dread doppelganger is a variety of [[doppelganger]] found in the [[Land of Mists]] and native to [[Paridon]]. It is an even more accomplished [[imposter]], [[deceiver]], and [[manipulator]] than the standard [[doppelganger]]. All the doppelgangers of [[Paridon]] are dread doppelgangers. The creature's existence was exposed during the 13th murder spree of [[Bloody Jack]] in 742 BC. The dread doppelganger, like the standard doppelganger, is a puzzle for | The dread doppelganger is a variety of [[doppelganger]] found in the [[Land of Mists]] and native to [[Paridon]].<ref>[[Denizens of Dread]] p.</ref> It is an even more accomplished [[imposter]], [[deceiver]], and [[manipulator]] than the standard [[doppelganger]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p.30-31</ref><ref>[[Hour of the Knife]] p.61-62</ref> All the doppelgangers of [[Paridon]] are dread doppelgangers.<ref name="Citation needed">Citation needed</ref> The creature's existence was exposed during the 13th murder spree of [[Bloody Jack]] in [[742 BC]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p.150</ref> The dread doppelganger, like the standard doppelganger, is a puzzle for [[abnormal anatomy]] and [[Abnormal Physiology | abnormal physiology]] [[researcher|researchers]]. [[Dissection|Dissections]] have been performed but the creature remains poorly understood.<ref name="Citation needed">Citation needed</ref> | ||
Beyond [[Zherisia]], dread doppelgangers can be found in the following domains: [[Dementlieu]]<ref name="GazIII p.13">[[Gazetteer III]] p.13</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, and [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>. | |||
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Dread doppelgangers are discussed at length in [[Van Richten Society Research Files: Doppelgangers]]. | Dread doppelgangers are discussed at length in [[Van Richten Society Research Files: Doppelgangers]]. | ||
Several origins for dread doppelgangers have been proposed. They are possibly derived from a mishap involving an [[alchemical child]]. Another possibility is that they were humans altered by [[alchemy]], [[surgery]], or [[magic]], possibly in a misguided attempt of a sect of the [[Divinity of Mankind]] to purge impurities from humanity. Also possible is that the first doppelganger was a fusion of a parasite (such as an [[Impersonator]]) with a human host. Lastly, they could be from an [[outlander world]].<ref>[[Van Richten Society Research Files: Doppelgangers]]. </ref> | Several origins for dread doppelgangers have been proposed. They are possibly derived from a mishap involving an [[alchemical child]]. Another possibility is that they were humans altered by [[alchemy]], [[surgery]], or [[magic]], possibly in a misguided attempt of a sect of the [[Divinity of Mankind]] to purge impurities from humanity. Also possible is that the first doppelganger was a fusion of a parasite (such as an [[Impersonator]]) with a human host. Lastly, they could be from an [[outlander world]].<ref>[[Van Richten Society Research Files: Doppelgangers]].</ref> | ||
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==[[Dread Doppelganger Clan|Dread Doppelganger Clans]]== | |||
See [[:category:Dread Doppelganger Clan|Dread Doppelganger Clans]]. | |||
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[[Category:Imposter]] | [[Category:Imposter]] | ||
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[[Category:Monstrous Humanoid]] | [[Category:Monstrous Humanoid]] | ||
[[Category:Zherisian]] | [[Category:Zherisian]] | ||
[[category:Native Monster of Paridon]] | |||
[[category:Paridoner]] | |||
[[category:Neutral Evil]] | |||
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[[category:Dementlieuse]] | |||
[[category:Native Monster of Dementlieu]] | |||
[[category:Richemuloise]] | |||
[[category:Native Monster of Richemulot]] | |||
[[category:Native Monster of Tepest]] | |||
==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue== | ==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue== | ||
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The dread doppelganger is a variety of doppelganger found in the Land of Mists and native to Paridon.[1] It is an even more accomplished imposter, deceiver, and manipulator than the standard doppelganger.[2][3] All the doppelgangers of Paridon are dread doppelgangers.[4] The creature's existence was exposed during the 13th murder spree of Bloody Jack in 742 BC.[5] The dread doppelganger, like the standard doppelganger, is a puzzle for abnormal anatomy and abnormal physiology researchers. Dissections have been performed but the creature remains poorly understood.[4]
Beyond Zherisia, dread doppelgangers can be found in the following domains: Dementlieu[6], Richemulot[7], and Tepest[8].
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Dread doppelgangers are discussed at length in Van Richten Society Research Files: Doppelgangers.
Several origins for dread doppelgangers have been proposed. They are possibly derived from a mishap involving an alchemical child. Another possibility is that they were humans altered by alchemy, surgery, or magic, possibly in a misguided attempt of a sect of the Divinity of Mankind to purge impurities from humanity. Also possible is that the first doppelganger was a fusion of a parasite (such as an Impersonator) with a human host. Lastly, they could be from an outlander world.[9]
Dread Doppelganger Clans
References
- ↑ Denizens of Dread p.
- ↑ Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III p.30-31
- ↑ Hour of the Knife p.61-62
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Citation needed
- ↑ Van Richten's Arsenal p.150
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.13
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.86
- ↑ Gazetteer V p.51
- ↑ Van Richten Society Research Files: Doppelgangers.
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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Hour of the Knife - pp6-7,19-20,63-64 | |
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Doppelganger, Ravenloft Doppelganger, Dread |
Subcategories
This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
D
- Doppel-Vampire Spawn (1 P)
T
- The Experts (empty)
Pages in category "Dread Doppelganger"
The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.
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- Canon
- Netbook-canon
- Member of a Dread Doppelganger Clan
- Master
- Imposter
- Deceiver
- Manipulator
- Concealer
- Doppelganger
- Shapechanger
- Shapechanger Subtype
- Monstrous Humanoid
- Zherisian
- Native Monster of Paridon
- Paridoner
- Neutral Evil
- CR 3
- Dementlieuse
- Native Monster of Dementlieu
- Richemuloise
- Native Monster of Richemulot
- Native Monster of Tepest
