I don't even remember half the names under the "Potential Characters" section! Mikchich? Odzhihozo? WTF??
Last modified in 2005 though, seeing as RTMI's writing ended in that year, and started in 2003, I'd say this likely predates 2003. Original author's note follows.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hungry still for a little teaser? :) I am. Here is the tentative standing character list for the possible (yet by now likely) sequel to Manitou Island. Return To Manitou Island will most likely place a greater emphasis on native Ojibwa mythology, hence the slew of new characters. You'll notice some characters do not appear, at least in as great a role as before; and some play different parts. Keep in mind this is the "light spoiler" version, similar to my nonspoiler version of the character list for the current serial. This means this item contains SLIGHT SPOILERS, mostly regarding character histories and motivations, yet it DOES NOT CONTAIN MAJOR PLOT SPOILERS. And so yes, a few details in here may spoil the occasional cliffhanger chapter ending, but the entire plot does not hinge on them.
I recommend you check this out if you like the current serial, yet if you really do not want ANYTHING spoiled, do not read further. Spoilsport. :)
(Characters from the current serial who reappear in major or important roles)
Augwak: Plays much the same role--chief of the GeeBees--yet at one point is given much more power as a Wendigo giant. (Age: Same)
Black Elk Horn: Replaces Old Yellow Turtle as chief of the Red Leaf Tribe. Much the same as before, but a bit more trusting of Charmian and co. (Age: Slightly older)
Charmian: Plays much the same role as an Island protector. Begins the story somewhat jaded and bitter due to circumstances which cannot be revealed here, but is still eager to protect the Island. (Age: One year older)
Dakh Natha: A dream guardian and protector of the Island, along with Sikt. Plays much the same role, only greater. (Age: Full grown)
Justin Dupries: Not as earnest and naive as before. Has married and had a son. (Age: Slightly older)
Justine Dupries: Plays much the same role as before. Along with Justin, helps manage the Dupries estate. (Age: Slightly older)
Firelings: Play the same role as before.
GeeBees: Play the same role as before.
Francois LaCroix: Plays much the same role as before, as a trader/trapper/mentor. (Age: About the same)
Lily Flower: Plays much the same role as before, only it may be increased. Is being secretly courted by another important character who cannot be revealed. (Age: Slightly older)
Little Dove: Now married and a mother; may play a slightly more important role, though personality has changed little. (Age: Slightly older)
Manabozho: Plays much the same role, only greatly increased as Charmian's new mentor and teacher. Much of the story revolves around him and his family. Personality has changed little, though it may appear to have changed due to his presence being increased in the story. (Age: Same)
Mani: Plays much the same role, only more protective of Charmian. Assistant of Old Mother Manitou. (Age: Slightly older)
Alexander Marcott: Plays much the same role, very minor. (Age: Perhaps slightly older)
Mitchi Manitou: Plays the same role as in the current serial, underling of Ocryx. (Age: Same)
Moon Wolf: Role is greatly changed for reasons that cannot be given at this time. (Age: Same)
Nathalit: Plays the same role as before, but may not appear in the story; if she does, then may not play a major role. (Age: Same)
Ocryana: Motivation is the same but role has changed, for reasons that cannot be given at this time. (Age: Same)
Ocryx: Plays the same role as before, demon of Devil's Lake and master of the lake manitous. Has taken a mate and again become a father. Has settled down just a bit...but not much. (Age: Same)
Old Mother Manitou: Plays the same role as before, old shamaness of Sugar Loaf Rock. Sparring partner for Nokomis. (Age: Same)
Pakwa: Plays much the same role as before, only now with more of a comic angle. Spends time with a Frenchman who, intrigued by the idea of a non-cannibal Wendigo, plies him with sugary foods and alcohol. (Age: Same)
Red Bird: New role which is revealed toward the end of the current serial. Still with Tal Natha. Not as naive or "weak" anymore, but still shy and reserved. (Age: Slightly older)
Shadow Water: New role which is revealed in the current serial. Is now a mother, but cannot say much else about her character without revealing crucial plot points. (Age: Slightly older)
Sikt Natha: A dream guardian and protector of the Island, along with Dakh. Plays much the same role, only greater. (Age: Full grown)
Silver Eagle Feather: "Princess" of Red Leaf Tribe following Black Elk Horn's naming as chief. Plays much the same role as before, only indirectly, in a mentor role. (Age: Possibly slightly older, or the same)
Sooleawa Chepi: Role is likely the same or similar to before, but may be more willing to help Charmian. Still vain and rather slutty. (Age: Same)
Stick-In-The-Dirt: Role is much the same as before. Has remarried and still serves as shaman. (Age: Slightly older)
Tal Natha: Does not play as great a role as in the current serial, but still important. Role has slightly changed for reasons revealed in current story. Slightly wiser and more jaded to the ways of the Island, but much the same. (Age: Same)
Uroona: Play the same role as before.
White Coyote: Plays much the same role, only perhaps greater. Has his eye set upon another character, who for reasons that cannot be stated does not reciprocate. (Age: Slightly older)
White Deer: Plays the same role as before. (Age: Slightly older)
Windwalkers: Play the same role as before.
X'aaru: Role has changed slightly for reasons which will be revealed in the story. (See Preview for more info.) Personality and duties are much the same, only increased; has improved his skills somewhat, but is still friendly and eager to please. (Age: Slightly older)
(Entirely new characters appearing for the first time; note that some are only TENTATIVE and may be discarded at a later time)
Baguks: Irritating skeletal bird spirit of discord; more annoying than dangerous.
Chakenapok: Primary antagonist. Brother of Manabozho, with a dark past and even darker motives which cannot be revealed. Enlists the aid of Ocryana and Augwak as well as others to achieve his ends. Half manitou; incredibly powerful and persuasive.
Page Dupries: AKA "Sky." Young son of Justin Dupries. Friendly, but may have untapped powers.
Geezhigo-Quae: "Sky Woman," a sky manitou, possibly sister of Muzzu-Kummik-Quae.
Glooskap: Great ancient culture hero of the natives, before even Manabozho. Has retired from this position to live beneath the lake, but is consulted by Charmian and Manabozho later on. A giant manitou; gruff and unfriendly, with a past similar to Manabozho's.
Kenu: Thunderbird; sleeps within Skull Cave, awoken by Manabozho. Friendly, but tends to be narcoleptic.
Khiieta: Female Ocryx X'aaru takes as his mate. Parentage to be revealed in the story. Name means "Dewrunner" in Ocryx; personality much similar to X'aaru's.
Malsum: Evil brother of Glooskap, who killed him long ago. Plays an indirect role in the story in a manner that cannot be revealed yet.
Mashenomak: Evil underwater monster defeated by Manabozho.
Michinimakinong: Turtle fairy spirits, guardians of the Island and of the different realms--Sky, Earth, etc. Many are in service to powerful manitous who protect the Island, and serve as warriors and attendants. Appear slightly shorter than average humans, with dragonfly wings.
Mishupishu: Evil underwater monster defeated by Manabozho. May not be as threatening as Mashenomak.
Mudjikawiss: Brother of Manabozho. A good hunter/warrior, but rather slow and a dullard. Eldest of the brothers; half manitou.
Muzzu-Kummik-Quae: "Earth Woman," an earth manitou, possibly sister of Geezhigo-Quae.
Niskigwun: A Michinimakinong (turtle fairy spirit), attendant of Geezhigo-Quae who then serves as Charmian's attendant and guard. Name means "Ruffled Feathers."
Nokomis: Manabozho's grandmother. Rival/sparring partner of Old Mother Manitou, who lives beneath the Crooked Tree. An earth elemental.
Pauguk: Skeletal death spirit, once a human.
Peepaukawiss: Brother of Manabozho. Trickster, gambler, rake; always getting into trouble and out again, but is liked much more than Manabozho by the women, so gets away with it. Constantly pulling pranks on his younger brother, thus leading to fights both friendly and not friendly. Half manitou.
Pukwudjininees: Small fairy spirits of the woods; shy but friendly. Distant relatives of the Michinimakinong.
Thomas Richington: Son of one of the British inhabitants of the Island. Takes Drake's place in the sequel as Charmian's human partner, but plays a more active role due to his knowledge. Charmian's age; also serves as a potential love interest. Needs blood to survive, as he is half Wendigo; parentage to be revealed in the story.
Wabasso: Brother of Manabozho. Most levelheaded of the brothers, at turns charming and introspective. Half manitou; more mystically inclined. For reasons that will be revealed in the story, partway through discards the name Wabasso and assumes the new name of Chibiabos.
OTHER POTENTIAL NEW CHARACTERS: Aniwye, Azeban, Bmola, Geezhigo-quae, Kabibonokka, Kabun, Mikchich, Mikumwesu, Odzhihozo, Pomola, Shawana, Tabaldak, Wabun, etc.
(Characters who do not reappear, and/or reappear in a limited fashion)
Miss Anne: Does not appear in the story.
Charmian's Dad: May not appear in the story, at least not in a major role.
Charmian's Mom: May not appear in the story, at least not in a major role.
Drake: Role is greatly reduced; does not accompany Charmian to the Island, and should appear only near the end of the story. Has gone his separate way and has his own circle of friends by now, and has matured somewhat, but personality is much the same. (Age: One year older)
Gerard Dupries: Does not appear in the story.
Kawaduk: Most likely will not appear in the story.
Old Yellow Turtle: Exits partway through the story.
Antoine Pomiere: Most likely does not appear in the story.
List is tentative and has not been checked for errors or typos; more characters may come in the future.
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