Eh, it makes more sense when you put it like that. In that case, I think I'll make him a magical prodigy. Since I've already made him a bookworm, it kind of fits. Either that or give him the ability to transform into an enchanted weapon (The whole Demon Weapon concept from Soul Eater really stuck with me), I could think up a way to explain that

As for location or culture of choice; I'll let you decide that one