Paradigm (@SikkoTheClown)
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Background and Origin
Born to a very low class family as Michael Vanderkamp, Paradigm grew up hard. An alcoholic father and a physically abusive mother, at age 17 he left home. Taking refuge in an old bus station, he'd shown examples of great kindness. Giving his last bits of money to a starving man, and showing the courage to stand up to authority when the same man was being assaulted by corrupt police.
After several years, the man revealed to Michael that he was no homeless vagabond. In all actuality the man was the ghost of a great wizard from the medieval days. He revealed his name to be Grand Wizard Carlisle Claire. Transporting Michael into his lair, another dimensional plane he called "The Above", he granted Michael several abilities after having Michael swear an oath to protect those around him, and exhibit the same kindness he'd shown the wizard while he was under his guise. Michael agreed.
The lair was transformed as the wizard's spirit finally passed on, having found it's champion. Michael was sent back clean, washed up, and with every once of money he'd helped the wizard obtain over the years. Quickly Michael had to become part of the working class. For the first year it was easy. The wizard's magic opening opportunities left and right for Mike. He had no worries. He'd purchased his own small apartment, uniform, and gained a well paying job as a photographer for the local paper. Now, twenty one year old Michael fights for truth and justice as he works his way to establish hope in the hearts and minds of all that he encounters! If you listen closely you might here his famous call once and a while: "To the skies!"
