Mark Cheddwin

Dream Soldier

Soldier of God

Mark Cheddwin always wanted to be a basketball star. Like a lot of black kids in the inner city, he idolized Magic Johnson and Dennis Rodman and other sports heroes, and dreamed of playing in the NBA.

He was, unfortunately, rail-thin and asthmatic, and never had a hope of being able to perform at that level. But his dreams were so vivid that they attracted the attention of Serena, a Servitor of Blandine, who recognized in the mortal the potential for becoming a Soldier of God.

Although he never got to play on a court, Mark has been able to play against every sports star in history in his dreams, and he's also been able to help a lot of kids overcome their fears and reach their dreams -- whether in athletics or in school or just making their way in life. Sometimes he wonders if he's achieved his destiny, but he enjoys what he does.

He's not as militant as his Malakite superior, but Mark has learned enough to defend himself in the Marches. On the corporeal plane he's not so capable, but he doesn't try to fight battles there.