Bank Shot
Idalyz, the seventh child of a poor family in a Caracas barrio, seemed destined for a hardscrabble life even before she began losing her eyesight at nine years of age. But her fortunes turned when she subsequently began to manifest an ability to “see” things as if she had a kind of mental radar.
When news of this remarkable development reached the ear of a Hero Boosters Club member also active in charity work for the blind she quickly informed Duncan Summers. Duncan flew to Caracas and, after an interview with Idalyz and her parents, brought her back with him to Freedom City to attend Claremont Academy.
Coming to Claremont was very challenging for Idalyz, especially as she spoke no English, but her dedication and Claremont’s top-notch resources soon had her on track; she is currently one of the top students at the school and works very hard, firmly believing success at Claremont will not only allow her to better her life but that of her parents and others.
Being blind Idalyz is not influenced by appearance and judges people solely by their behavior and actions; she likes students such as Charles Kumble (aka Eel-Skin) and Changeling who have great personalities while avoiding those who put a premium on superficialities such as Daisy Gibbons (aka Student Body) and Clarence Beaudrie (aka Battlecry). Since coming to Claremont Idalyz has discovered a passion and talent for music; she plays the violin but so far has refused offers to join the school’s orchestra, preferring to keep her playing private.
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Special abilities
Idalyz’s unique vision allows her to do some amazing things but also has some significant limitations. On the one hand she can pin an opponent to the wall with a paper clip, catch herself falling down a cliff, and throw her combat baton (designed by Stephanie Harcourt and disguised as a white cane when not in use) to hit and trip opponents, even over and around obstacles, and have it return to her hand. On the other she cannot make out fine details (i.e. facial features, skin color, tattoos, clothes, printed words, computer images, etc.), which limits her effectiveness in many situations.
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