WARPATH (Earth-7)

Biography 

Early Life

 James Proudstar grew up in an isolated Native village, frequently harassed by armed explorers who sought to plunder the community’s resources. From a young age, John’s unique abilities began to emerge. He could hear cars approaching long before they arrived, count how many people were inside, and even pick up their conversations if he focused. This gave his people time to prepare for raids, ensuring they would not be left defenseless. With the help of his older brother, James refined his gifts. His superhuman hearing and strength were honed for combat — he learned to anticipate an opponent’s moves, to adapt his fighting style to his environment, and to turn his acute senses into tactical advantages.

Powers

James developed a unique ability to project his voice directly into another person’s ear, no matter how far away they were, like a whisper carried on the wind. This allowed him to threaten or mislead invaders, breaking their morale and scattering them before they could harm his people. 

He also learned to mask his movements, strike swiftly, and disarm enemies with precision. By using his gifts strategically, James enabled his community to organize ambushes against the explorers. They destroyed vehicles, disarmed mercenaries, and forced the intruders to flee, haunted by the terrifying whispers John sent directly into their minds.

Meeting Xavier

One day, a new kind of aircraft — the Blackbird jet — flew over the reservation. John, as usual, tried to whisper into the pilot’s mind, warning him to leave. But this time, the pilot responded in kind, matching his ability.

 The pilot was Professor Charles Xavier, who had been seeking out powerful mutants across the globe. Xavier revealed his mission: to gather a new generation of mutants with extraordinary gifts, individuals who could change the course of history and improve the world. Impressed by Jame’s abilities and potential, he invited him to join the X-Men. Recognizing an opportunity to protect not just his people but the wider world, James accepted.