I have a question: How did you chose the names?
You explain at the end of the story that they are most Swedish or Icelandic but how or where did you find them?

Why did you take "Mies" for John?
I know, the English readers will have no connotation with this word but for a German reader it's a bit ... strange. I mean it's the same like Johnny Depp. His last name makes a German smile whereas an English speaking person has no problems with this name.

And on a more general level: Did this story start out with a certain fascination for the Wraith worshippers? Or was your starting point John losing his memory?
(Or can't you tell? *g*)

I think the artwork for your story is great, it's like a summary of this story!