In the old days, there were the shamans. These were the storytellers, dreamers, speakers to gods and mediators of old. Perhaps the names had changed with the times. Perhaps even the duties had evolved to serve the new societies. But the role of the shaman is alive in a different form to this day.
It only stands to reason that our modern artists, artistes, game makers, novelists and others have come forward to take the places of what were once the combined duties of a single person in a simpler society. Still, with the mantle of shaman comes the responsibility of duty. The great responsibility of handling this power seems to be lacking, especially in those who do not even recognize the power of their positions. Of course, this is not unexpected in a society where the very mention of the shaman brings little more awe than would be afforded a snail eating a leaf. Then again, few still give credence to the speakers of Apollo
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