The Depth of Nicole
In my Gaia’s Majesty Trilogy Nicole Cloutier brought a whole different set of values and weapons to the Andromeda. Once again her origins for this series was not at all clear. She came and offered an irresistible set of talents and powers. Of course such women are found in various forms throughout history across our world. But she had a special heritage.
The Pain and Wonder of Haiti
The history of Haiti is intriguing. It was a colony of France and gave France considerable wealth until a bloody rebellion freed the people of this Caribbean island. Unfortunately the freedom did not lead to a glorious future. To this day we see an island of poverty beset by hurricanes and earthquakes.
A Rich History
Haiti has continued to nurture rich African traditions. Perhaps to many of us it is the mystery of their religion which intrigues us most. It was displayed in motion pictures from long ago and we know a central component as Voodoo. They call it Vodun. There are books which relate to the setting of their struggles and from time to time we see the heritage in America.
What Nicole Brought
To Andromeda Nicole brought depth of richness fromHaitian traditions. She was a mulatto woman born into a privileged family in the ruling class. What she brought to the trilogy began as innocence but with an in depth understanding and regard for the culture of Vodun. While she had privilege she also seemed to have regard for the power inherent in the mysterious traditions of Africa.
From an early age she was drawn to the occult and it was as if it was ordained that she become conversant with the spirit world. It was that world that brought power and understanding. At the same time she had at her command the power of substances which could be lethal or heal.
Adapting to a New World
Coming to Europe she showed that she was able to relate skillfully to new cultures while harboring skills and knowledge useful for her position in Andromeda. It meant, in her interface with the Overlords that she was truly dangerous, even lethal, in a way they could not comprehend. Her facility with the nether world meant she could relate to and adapt to the spirit world in all its manifestations. And, in the end it would seem that she had been ordained and she could relate to what would almost surely become something essential for the eventual development of humankind.
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