Character Contest 38: Random Name II
Ha… “trying to contrasting light and shadow”… and the Forum isn’t updating my editing… But, since I wanted to take a moment to snark my own post, I’ll move on to Shamanesso.
Shamanesso is a one shot character. Couldn’t help myself from the Northwest fusion of “Shaman” and “Espresso.” The only reason why he’s mid-range in my entries is because I don’t like coffee. Go ahead, flame away.
Shamanesso
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Backstory
Jay Kirk is not a name one would associate with a Seattle tribal Shaman. Jay hides his true tribal name for outsiders. He learned a long time ago to politely quiet tourists. Not that he doesn’t like people or helping them. Jay just gets tired of answering repeated questions.
He is also the proud owner of the Sky Coffee gourmet café and cultural center. As a businessman and spiritual leader, Jay Kirk is a respected member of the community. Many troubled citizens come to him for advice. He has a special affinity for children and rescued animals.
With his best animal friend “Sealth”, he uses his spiritual might and magic to help those whom he cannot help with wisdom and charity. Sealth is actually Jay’s family totem. The spirit of Chief Seattle himself. Though Sealth is cunning and powerful, he still behaves much like a wild wolf.
Sealth also shares Jay’s love for frothy-brewed coffee. For whatever reason, no one has ever made the connection to Jay Kirk and his alter ego “Shamanesso”.
