Clarity Cleine

In Character

Biography

Born in Zurich to a Swiss diplomat whose wife soon thereafter died, Clarity Cleine was taught by the finest tutors and travelled extensively by typical means until she was fifteen.

An unexpected teleportation to Egypt during an archeological history lesson cemented the need for a different sort of instruction. Sent to the United States, Clarity attended the prestigious Dr. Cullen's Institute for the Gifted where the extroverted youth thrived. She remained there some years after completing her secondary education before departing to attend Cambridge University.

After obtaining her master's degree in developmental psychology, Clarity took a job in her native Switzerland working with troubled mutant youths. She was a frequent visitor to Cullen's until a few years ago.

Clarity currently lives in George Town, Grand Cayman with her son, Ridley Rhee.

Powers

Clarity is an exceptionally powerful teleporter. She has the ability to travel to any location with unfailing accuracy.

Although only playing a small part in her power, it is of interest to note that Clarity's brain tissue contains high levels of magnetite--the same iron oxide found in sea turtles. It's presence allows her to draw upon variations in Earth's magnetic field, which give each geographic area a distinctive magnetic pattern. Clarity can detect and distinguish the magnetic fields in different locations, enabling her to compile a mental "magnetic map" for aid in navigating to specific areas.

Like many mutants, her powers take a toll on her physical reserves when used for prolonged periods or complicated tasks. Also, the high levels of magnetic particles in her brain make her a target for those mutants who are able to manipulate such elements.

Ironically, she is very nearsighted.

Out of Character

Liz is awesome. She's been around for years.