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This dude's been on my roster of characters for a while, but never completed all the way. Fixing that now. It's a little bit lazy and it's missing a back view, but there really isn't much unique or important on his back to show.
I don't have a lot of worldbuilding done so some of the details below are a little vague and may be updated later.

Full Name: Aarvid Tabrir
Gender: Male
Species: Stone Marten
Height: 4 ft, 0 in.
Age: 19
Occupation: Forest Warden

TRAITS AND PERSONALITY

In stark contrast to his friend and mentor Malea, Aarvid is a staunch defender of the forests where he grew up, and happy to devote his life to the cause. A short and sturdy fellow, Aarvid values tradition and lives a simple, predictable life. He shares Malea's intense curiosity, not for the world abroad but for knowledge of the past. When not patrolling the many twists and turns of the deep forest surrounding his enclave, he can often be found reading books or studying artifacts or relics within its walls. Aarvid prefers to work alone or in small groups, and is regarded as somewhat of a recluse among the usually social creatures of the forest.

As a child, Aarvid was timid and unremarkable, speaking little and with few friends. When Aarvid's whole life crumbled to dust when his family's caravan was attacked by raiders, fear paralyzed him as he stood frozen, watching the carnage unfold. Too weak to help, he did the only thing his body would let him as the attackers turned towards him: he ran. He was later found - lost, terrified and alone - by an elder forest warden, who saw within Aarvid an immense power and potential for good waiting to be discovered. Thus was he given a second chance at life and discovering his true self by the Enclave, but it was his friendship with Malea that truly broke him from the shell of his past to develop into the person he is today. They were inseparable growing up, training and learning so much together, so when Malea left the Enclave to start her journeys around the world without telling him why, Aarvid was crushed. He has recently considered leaving the Enclave himself, if for no other reason than to track her down and get the explanation he knows he deserves from his mentor, and more importantly, his truest friend.

ABILITIES

Since being taken in by the Forest Wardens, Aarvid has honed his body, sharpened his mind, and dedicated himself to becoming an unbreakable shield for those who need him. Despite his short stature and slender frame, Aarvid is undeniably strong with toned muscle covering his body. He's adept in defensive hand-to-hand combat, further enhanced by earth elemental magic. Aarvid primarily uses his fists to fight, focusing on blocking and parrying attacks before countering with devastating precision punches or disabling his opponent with grapples or throws. His fighting style is simple, direct, and - most importantly - incredibly effective.

Aarvid's elemental affinity is to the earth, and he employs powerful earth magic to complement his fighting style. Like his mentor Malea, he's given a name to his ability: the 'Earthmeld'. It behaves similarly to other elemental powers in that it allows him to manipulate and shape the element he's attuned to, but his body can also assume the properties of minerals he touches. Aarvid most commonly uses this ability to harden his exterior and withstand attacks, but he'll also transform his hands into huge stone or crystal gauntlets to block more dangerous attacks and inflict maximum damage. Finally, and perhaps most impressively, Aarvid has learned how to absorb, store and release kinetic energy from impacts on his own body. As he blocks attacks or gets hit, the power behind a foe's attack becomes his own, strengthening Aarvid's counterattacks to terrifying levels. He trains to master this, and all his powers to be able to stand up to any threat to the safety of his home.

FUN FACTS

Aarvid's super soft and fluffy in spots: around his neck, on his cheeks, and especially his tail. Those spots are rather sensitive, making covering them with clothes uncomfortable. He's styled his outfit appropriately.
He carries a pouch full of different small rocks, gemstones and crystals on him. Some are different studs for his ear piercing, some are rare treasures from archeological digs or ruins, and some just have no value beyond their neat shapes and colors.
The outfit is largely inspired by earthbender outfits from Avatar: The Last Airbender, but I've mixed in some cues from Arabic fashion too in the runes and symbols.
Like another character of mine, Nimah Zharra, his name has origins in Arabic as well. His last name can mean 'defense' in English, among other things.

This character was created and designed by me, and I'd like to keep it that way. Fan art is welcome, but please give credit where it belongs.
Please don't use the character or re-upload/distribute my work without permission.

Thank you!

Description
This dude's been on my roster of characters for a while, but never completed all the way. Fixing that now. It's a little bit lazy and it's missing a back view, but there really isn't much unique or important on his back to show.
I don't have a lot of worldbuilding done so some of the details below are a little vague and may be updated later.

Full Name: Aarvid Tabrir
Gender: Male
Species: Stone Marten
Height: 4 ft, 0 in.
Age: 19
Occupation: Forest Warden

TRAITS AND PERSONALITY

In stark contrast to his friend and mentor Malea, Aarvid is a staunch defender of the forests where he grew up, and happy to devote his life to the cause. A short and sturdy fellow, Aarvid values tradition and lives a simple, predictable life. He shares Malea's intense curiosity, not for the world abroad but for knowledge of the past. When not patrolling the many twists and turns of the deep forest surrounding his enclave, he can often be found reading books or studying artifacts or relics within its walls. Aarvid prefers to work alone or in small groups, and is regarded as somewhat of a recluse among the usually social creatures of the forest.

As a child, Aarvid was timid and unremarkable, speaking little and with few friends. When Aarvid's whole life crumbled to dust when his family's caravan was attacked by raiders, fear paralyzed him as he stood frozen, watching the carnage unfold. Too weak to help, he did the only thing his body would let him as the attackers turned towards him: he ran. He was later found - lost, terrified and alone - by an elder forest warden, who saw within Aarvid an immense power and potential for good waiting to be discovered. Thus was he given a second chance at life and discovering his true self by the Enclave, but it was his friendship with Malea that truly broke him from the shell of his past to develop into the person he is today. They were inseparable growing up, training and learning so much together, so when Malea left the Enclave to start her journeys around the world without telling him why, Aarvid was crushed. He has recently considered leaving the Enclave himself, if for no other reason than to track her down and get the explanation he knows he deserves from his mentor, and more importantly, his truest friend.

ABILITIES

Since being taken in by the Forest Wardens, Aarvid has honed his body, sharpened his mind, and dedicated himself to becoming an unbreakable shield for those who need him. Despite his short stature and slender frame, Aarvid is undeniably strong with toned muscle covering his body. He's adept in defensive hand-to-hand combat, further enhanced by earth elemental magic. Aarvid primarily uses his fists to fight, focusing on blocking and parrying attacks before countering with devastating precision punches or disabling his opponent with grapples or throws. His fighting style is simple, direct, and - most importantly - incredibly effective.

Aarvid's elemental affinity is to the earth, and he employs powerful earth magic to complement his fighting style. Like his mentor Malea, he's given a name to his ability: the 'Earthmeld'. It behaves similarly to other elemental powers in that it allows him to manipulate and shape the element he's attuned to, but his body can also assume the properties of minerals he touches. Aarvid most commonly uses this ability to harden his exterior and withstand attacks, but he'll also transform his hands into huge stone or crystal gauntlets to block more dangerous attacks and inflict maximum damage. Finally, and perhaps most impressively, Aarvid has learned how to absorb, store and release kinetic energy from impacts on his own body. As he blocks attacks or gets hit, the power behind a foe's attack becomes his own, strengthening Aarvid's counterattacks to terrifying levels. He trains to master this, and all his powers to be able to stand up to any threat to the safety of his home.

FUN FACTS

Aarvid's super soft and fluffy in spots: around his neck, on his cheeks, and especially his tail. Those spots are rather sensitive, making covering them with clothes uncomfortable. He's styled his outfit appropriately.
He carries a pouch full of different small rocks, gemstones and crystals on him. Some are different studs for his ear piercing, some are rare treasures from archeological digs or ruins, and some just have no value beyond their neat shapes and colors.
The outfit is largely inspired by earthbender outfits from Avatar: The Last Airbender, but I've mixed in some cues from Arabic fashion too in the runes and symbols.
Like another character of mine, Nimah Zharra, his name has origins in Arabic as well. His last name can mean 'defense' in English, among other things.

This character was created and designed by me, and I'd like to keep it that way. Fan art is welcome, but please give credit where it belongs.
Please don't use the character or re-upload/distribute my work without permission.

Thank you!