Keeper of Infinite Earths - Covenant
Created by Eric Doyle & Bob Justice
Manitou
Alter Ego: n/a
Occupation: Shaman
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: The Covenant
Base of Operations: Salem, Massachusetts
Background/History:
He was born to a tribe of Blackfoot Indians in the early 1800’s. Dwarven at
birth and considered cursed, Manitou was cast out of the tribal village and left
to die. Inside his misshapen form was a rare natural magician who could
manipulate mystical energies without the need to invoke names of power or use
other external tools. The Master sensed his power and sent an agent to find him.
Raised by the Master, he learned to use his gifts for good purposes and
eventually returned to his tribe as their shaman. He defended the American West
against mystical threats and defeated the evil, murderous Big Red McAllister
imprisoning him for years. He fell in battle to an evil Indian Snake God’s
venom, defeating his plans, but ending up in a coma-like healing trance for over
100 years. Upon his awakening, the Master had him join with the Covenant to
continue defending the world against black magic.
Personality/Motivation:
Somewhat embittered by his banishment and the less than enthusiastic acceptance
of his people when he returned with his powers, Manitou is not overly fond of
people. He is motivated more by his debt to the Master and his commitment to do
what’s right than a love of humanity. He is generally quiet and contemplative,
but very blunt and rather impatient with non-practitioners of the mystic arts.
Quote: "Leave me be and I’ll do what must be done."