Archetype:Storyteller

Storyteller
Jeramie Brasieri/Spider Kumonos (Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger) is an immortal storyteller who is aware that his universe is fictional, and acts as a narrator detailing the events that transpire.
Archetype of:	Storyteller

"I remember the night of the shooting stars when that coyote, Dwight, came into our lives and all sorts of wonderful things began to happen, stories beyond belief. But there was no one to tell them. And that's when the mysterious storyteller, Hector Longhouse, arrived. He, too, came on the night of shooting stars and began to tell our stories for all the world to hear."

― Opening Narration (The Longhouse Tales)

"When people told themselves their past with stories, explained their present with stories, foretold the future with stories, the best place by the fire was kept for...the Storyteller."

― The Storyteller (Jim Henson's The Storyteller)

"People need stories more than bread itself. They tell us how to live and why."

― Storyteller (Arabian Nights 2000 miniseries)

The power to use the archetypal traits of a storyteller.

Also Called

• Hakawati (Arabic)

Properties

As an archetype, a storyteller tells stories that often serve as a bridge between the mundane and the fantastical. These narrators have the unique ability to captivate their audience, transporting them to worlds where the lines between reality and fiction blur. The stories they weave can influence perceptions and emotions, altering the listener's sense of what is possible. This is not just a feature of oral traditions or literature but extends to modern media as well. Filmmakers, writers, and even game designers craft narratives that challenge our understanding of the world, sometimes leaving a lasting impact on our collective consciousness. Whether these stories are based on real events or are purely fictional, their power lies in their ability to resonate with us, to reflect our dreams, fears, and hopes.

Associated Powers

• Fairytale Warping
• Narration
• Story Manipulation
  • Story Creation
• Storytelling Mastery

Relationships

• Author Surrogate

Known Users

See Also: The Storyteller

Cartoons

• Story-telling fairies (Disney Fairies)
• Muses (Hercules)
• Rockhoof (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)

Comics

• Dream (DC Comics/The Sandman)
• Uatu The Watcher (Marvel Comics)

Literature

• Scheherazade (One Thousand and One Nights)
• Wendy Darling (Peter and Wendy/Peter Pan)

Live Television

• The Storyteller (Jim Henson's The Storyteller)
• Hector Longhouse (The Longhouse Tales)
• Jeremie Brasieri/Spider Kumonos (Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger)

Gallery

"Once Upon a Time..."

The Muses (Walt Disney's Hercules)

Dream Of The Endless/Morpheus (Sandsman Universe/DC Comics)

Uatu The Watcher (Marvel Comics)

Kwaku Anansi (African Mythology)