I think so. He has a very tom bombadil feel about him if you catch my drift. Neither here nor there, in this world but not of it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Bombadil

Miaq would use "the ring" to get calipers and fishy sticks, but that is a good comparison for his role.

After every conversation i have with him he ditches me LOL

M'aiq should have his own book. Or at least a book detailing his great knowledge and sayings.