Mariah James

Mariah James (b. 2001) is a Seeker and ward of Auldhouse who possesses telekinetic powers.

Physical appearance
Mariah is a short, curvy girl with dark skin. Her hair is short and extremely curly.

Etymology
Mariah is a variant of Maria, the Latin form of Greek "Maria", derived from Hebrew "Miryam".

James is of both Biblical and 12th century Crusader origins. These are confused, and like the personal name and subsequent surname Jacob, it has its origins in the Hebrew given name "Yaakov". This was Latinized in the Roman Period of history, first as "Jacobus", and then in the period known as "The Dark Ages" up to the 11th century, as "Jacomus". The actual meaning of the name is also a matter for some dispute. Traditionally the name is interpreted as coming from the word "akev", meaning a heel, but has also been interpreted as "he who supplanted". Both of these meanings are influenced by the biblical story of Esau and his younger twin brother Jacob. Jacob is said to have been born holding on to Esau's heel, and took advantage of Esau's hunger to persuade him to part with his birthright "for a mess of pottage".