Joyboy
Country of Origin: Caribbean
Being Type: Spirit of Joy & Music
Being Type: Spirit of Joy & Music
Power Stats
Aggression
1/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
5/10
Origin Backstory
Joyboy is a spirit from West African origins brought to the Caribbean by enslaved people, personifying the human need to dance, sing, and celebrate despite hardship. He plays a magical drum that compels people to party and cast off despair, bringing hope and jubilation. Oral tradition figure inspiring jazz and resistance through joy.
Key Features
- •Magical drum player
- •Forces dance and song
- •Brings hope in misery
- •Constant smile
- •Celebration embodiment
Lore
Joyboy embodies resilience in Caribbean folklore, a West African-derived spirit whose drum ignites dance and song to overcome oppression, symbolizing hope, music, and communal joy in the face of adversity.
