Father James is a Seelie Troll Grump in the Kingdom of Pacifica.
Overview[]
Father James was a small but instrumental force in the struggle for human civil rights. As an aging black wilder, he was ordained as a priest and found himself in the heart of the struggle. Though he preached nonviolence and the eventual benevolence of humanity, there were at least several occasions where he was forced to use his extreme size and strength to defend both himself and those under his protection. In credit to the father, he was purported to never have struck another without first being struck himself. Though not a major player in the human struggle, he did meet many of those who were, and was rumored to have had a limited correspondence with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Among the city-bound fae, he was a voice for peace and conciliation. In times of riot and violence, he offered shelter to all who sought it, be they fae or human, and was the first on hand when it came to rebuilding.
Today, the aging grump continues to dwell in the heart of Los Angeles and is still an ordained priest. He manages to juggle his responsibilities between his parishioners and his fae obligations admirably. He sees no contradiction between the two and is one of the most liberal interpreters of the Code of Dagda. Despite his age, he retains his knowledge of the Dreaming and has been approached time and again by various nobles and motleys to serve as either their leader or advisor. Each invitation he has politely refused, claiming he is more needed where he is. Officially a knight in the service of Queen Aeron, he is allowed great attitude in the fulfillment of his courtly duties. As of late, he has grown concerned about the behavior of his liege, and has made several unaccustomed trips to court to observe for himself. No matter where he goes, he always wears his clerical collar.
References[]
- CTD. Kithbook: Trolls, pp. 24, 45-46.