AkaSteward-keeper of a threshold estate — a guardian of living land.Canonical notes (what we know so far)In the world (biographical / cultural-lineage notes)Public “SoulHaven” bio describes Andrew Spence as a two-time Grammy-nominated composer and music producer, and situates his work in sound + healing-oriented spiritual study.[1]A separate public bio for Andrew Spence (film-music site) describes him as an award-winning film music composer based in Hollywood/Los Angeles (also citing Los Angeles & San Diego) and a multi-instrumentalist whose scores can feature piano, trumpet, didgeridoo, and voice.[2]That same site explicitly connects his credits to projects including the Johnny Depp film The Rum Diary (noting “2 Grammy submissions”), and Sam Raimi’s Drag Me To Hell, as well as work on the video game The Saboteur.[2]A longer-form producer profile (studioexpresso) describes him as operating out of a music studio complex in Los Angeles, CA, with experience spanning arranging, producing, and mixing across genres; it also describes a SONY release of a song titled “Mystic Karma” (1997).[3]That producer profile further names additional credits/associations such as work connected to Priest (co-production with Christopher Young), producing/music work for The Rum Diary, and collaborations/performances referenced with a range of artists (e.g., Joe Cocker; The Drifters) while also noting a background of classical + jazz study.[3]Lineage / spiritual study (as publicly described)SoulHaven’s founders bio frames Andrew as a teacher of the Egyptian Mystery Schools and an initiate of the Pachakuti Mesa tradition, integrating music, sound healing, and global spiritual studies in service of transformation and “soul remembrance.”[1]Pachakuti Mesa Tradition (context)The Pachakuti Mesa Tradition (PMT) is described by The Heart of the Healer (don Oscar Miro-Quesada’s organization) as a form of cross-cultural shamanism rooted in Peruvian curanderismo healing lineages and organized around the ceremonial use of a mesa (an altar) for self-exploration, transformation, and relationship with the unseen realms.[4]Key ideas (per PMT’s own public description):“Pachakuti” is described as meaning “world reversal,” pointing to an era of transformation.[4]A mesa is described as an altar and “sacred patterning of elemental expressions,” functioning as a seat of spiritual vision and a structured way of engaging with nature, spirit allies, and one’s own inner work.[4]The tradition is framed as an evolving practice aimed at restoring balance/harmony in relationship with “All That Is,” and as open to anyone oriented toward loving service and healing support for self/others/Earth.[4]Lineage notes as presented by PMT:PMT describes don Oscar Miro-Quesada as its originator and traces apprenticeship influence through don Celso Rojas Palomino (huachumero tradition) and don Benito Corihuamán Vargas (Andean Paqokuna priesthood), and frames the creation of PMT as a response to elders’ request to share the medicine ways with Western acculturated peoples.[4](This section is background/context on what PMT is, since Andrew’s bio references it; it is not a claim about Andrew’s exact training depth or teacher relationships beyond “initiate.”)In the Mythica (story context)Andrew Spence is encountered in the “road south” movement from Palo Alto toward Jamul / Elysium around the New Year threshold (New Year’s Eve → New Year’s Day) 2025–2026.Described as steward of a remarkable California property / private estate: ancient oaks, boulders, waterfalls, hiking + horse trails, mountain terrain (and mountain biking).Known association: Tracy Ray (partner / collaborator); together they are named publicly as founders of SoulHaven.[1]Mythic readIn the Mythica’s language, the estate functions as a Kairos threshold site: arriving at a land of unusual elemental depth precisely at the hinge between years.Oak-grove resonance:Ancient oaks as “thunder tree / world tree” current (earth ↔ sky conductivity), aligning with the broader lightning / deva-intelligence motifs.The keeper’s role is not merely ownership but stewardship: keeping a piece of sacred geography intact so it can continue to transmit what it carries.Appearances / NodesNew Year’s Threshold 2025–2026 — road south from Palo Alto → Jamul / Elysium: encounter with Andrew’s estate as passage-marker. (Kairos entry to be created / linked when present.)Open threads / to be filled from direct recollectionHow you and Andrew met (first contact point + context).What happened on-site during the New Year threshold (who was present, what was spoken, any rituals / transmissions).Tracy Ray’s role in the estate / in the encounter.Exact location name (if the place has a known name) + a Place entry when you want it.