T'Challa is the prince and heir to the throne of Wakanda, the secretive African nation that thrives on advanced technology from it's precious source of Vibranium, the worlds' strongest and rarest metal, the material Captain America's shield is made from. The nation is ruled by T'Chakka, the kind and strong king who has has upheld peace among the tribes for years. T'Challa is a cocky and arrogant young prince with a natural talent for combat, being at peak physical condition due the herbs, fruits and elixirs of Wakanda, as well as being a champion of the brutal battle arena.