Ripclaw is also able to enter the plane of the spirit world. This physical transformation defies any kind of scientific analysis but seems to involve some sort of manipulation of unstable molecules. Robert developed an ability to assume certain animalistic attributes, such as the teeth and claws of a bear. He was raised primarily by the shaman after that, but also spent time with the Cheyenne, Navajo and Lakota Sioux tribes who taught him how to use his special talents. When he finished the ceremony, which included tribal flesh hooks and war paint, the shaman marked him with his blood, marking his skin, reminding him always of the pain and truth of his spiritual destiny. These same spirits foretold his destiny to be that he was to be their warrior and that he was to lead the Indian People back to their true spirit and glory. What followed was a ceremony where Robert experienced a joining and conversing with the spirits of his ancestors and the spirits of the land, who told him that he was Robert Bearclaw, and not Robert Berresford. The local Shaman took him in and taught him about his ancestors. Initially he fell into trouble and was even hurt seriously when stumbling into a fight. He left home, seeking answers, and ended up on an Apache reservation. It was during a martial arts class when, sparring with another student the issue came to a head and provoked him to confront his father about his unusual traits. Despite his ethnic heritage, Robert grew up with very pale skin and in his adolescence began to see signs of a mutation in his hands. Ripclaw is a Native American descended from the ancient Iriqouis Nation of Northeastern North America named Robert Berresford.
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