Inspiring figure (11)
(Other definitions for muse that I've seen before include "Contemplation" , "Ponder, say meditatively" , "Source of inspiration; rock group" , "The source of an artist's inspiration" , "Think - goddess of the liberal arts" .)
(Other definitions for torchbearer that I've seen before include "Person who leads or inspires" , "Leader in a cause" , "One who leads or inspired others" , "Inspiring leader" .)