[hider=Arjuna]
[center]"[color=#F8F8FF]Hide the hideous darkness, destroy every tusked fiend. Create the light which we long for![/color]"

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[b]Name:[/b] Gandivadhanvan Arjuna

[b]Gender:[/b] Male

[b]Age:[/b] 18

[b]Species:[/b] Human

[B]Colour[/b] Achromatic/White

[b]Sexual Orientation:[/b] Nobody's actually asked.

[b]Hometown:[/b] Atlas

[b]Team:[/b] [b][i]A[/i][/b]SHE

[b]Semblance:[/b] [i]वज्रधर ~ Vajradhara[/i]
The powers granted to Arjuna by his semblance allow him to manifest harsh light from his body and weapons, a reflection of his intense desire to enforce good and cleanse sins and ignorance from his foes. Bright white energies, whether in the form of a simple ball to illuminate his surroundings or a sudden, incredible flash to blind his foes, can be formed anywhere on him or anything he holds, and it is in this manner that he most commonly makes use of this power. However, this power can extend, with extra exertion, to creating almost solid light, gleaming like diamonds, in his hands, particularly when he is in need of a more powerful arrow. It is quite energy-intensive, placing a toll on his body if used repeatedly.

[b]Weapon(s):[/b] [i]गाण्डीव ~ Gandiva[/i]
A decorated recurve bow of immense weight and size, the [i]Gandiva[/i] is Arjuna's signature and beloved weapon, acting as the tool upon which he delivers his judgement upon those in his path. Its range of several miles is immense, and the tremendous force behind each of its shots exceeds even the power of a portable missile launcher. Any arrow, no matter how simple, fired from the bow is amplified in strength, and in the skilled, bleeding hands of Arjuna, strike true with the sounds of rumbling thunder. One hundred and eight bowstrings adorn the weapon, allowing multiple projectiles to emerge from its glowing body at once. It is even said that Arjuna can blot out the sky on his lonesome, readying hundreds of arrows in his bow to be fired for an instant. While he is capable of using traditional arrows for this purpose, his main quiver hangs from his hip, containing Dust which he can manipulate into any necessary shape (although far often than not, into the projectiles of his weapon).

When not wielding his mighty bow, Arjuna wields an unnamed sword, "with blade long and carved with the image of a toad and head shaped as a toad's mouth". Though basic in purpose, its strong and durable nature suits his purposes well when within the sight of his enemies, and when unused is hidden by a sheath of aging leather.

[B]Personality:[/b] Noble and regal in both speech and demeanour, Arjuna is almost the very image of a knightly gentleman. He is consistently opposed to what he perceives as injustice, offering his blade in the service of the good and right path. He views it as a duty of a Hunter, a guardian of humanity against the forces of the Grimm, to also guard against all the ills and sins affecting his brethren. However, as a member of Atlas Academy, at times he must balance his desire to fight for the light with his obligations to the Kingdom. To break one's vows is something he considers disgusting, viewing one's vows as of utmost importance.

Indeed, he is always quick to act when there is trouble brewing or when someone appears to be suffering. While seemingly aloof and uncaring due to his formal, collected demeanour, the white-haired young man will not spurn away another if they are truly in need, not when he feels honorbound to render assistance if it is truly needed. If he considers that one's situation is being exaggerated, he will turn his gaze away to deal with what he considers more of a meaningful issue. No matter how heroic he may be in his heart, Arjuna is not possessing of infinite patience, and is someone who tends to dislike it when others waste his time on things they could resolve themselves, a sign of what he views to be true sloth.

Even Arjuna himself is afflicted with sin, no matter how much he fights to strike it down. The young man is highly proud of his own skills, confident in the power he possesses and the strength of his actions. This is not to say that he is an overly haughty or arrogant individual (even if it may seem that way), but he is always confident in what he can achieve. What this prodigious young man says is what he believes can be his truth, and no matter what, he will seek to fulfil it. Every action he undertakes is with immense diligence, shirking from no difficulty, so he refuses to allow his efforts to be stymied. He is proud of his power, and it is his belief that his power will carry his aims to fruition.

Pride and honor are incredibly important to Arjuna. He believes them to be necessary to living a valorous life, and views one's deeds as the greatest indicator of one's strengths. Thus to insult these qualities, to either dismiss them as useless or as illogical, is the same to him as denying one's very spirit and self. Though far from truly haughty, an attack on his pride will rapidly incite him to anger, and his anger is a terrifying force to behold indeed. As a man always seeking to be patient, it usually takes much to bring out his rage, but he considers insults on his honour to be quite severe, and those who dare to dismiss valour tend to be on the receiving end of his emotions.

It's fortunate that little makes him truly angry, although certain individuals in his family or the forces of darkness can incite him rather quickly. The anger of Arjuna is not a particularly kind thing to observe, full of rage and disgusting hatred to the extent that one could almost mistake him for the sins he seeks to combat. He always seeks to restrain this side of him, but in his moments of great rage, his efforts become moot.

Some would also describe Arjuna as a particularly idealistic figure, especially due to the importance upon which he places upon his duties, pride and honour. It can appear somewhat stubborn of him to refuse to let go of those concepts, and while he is perfectly capable of pragmatism when needed, he still has a slightly zealous adherence to his virtues. At times he can also be rather chauvinistic, refusing to lay a hand on a woman no matter how strong she may be. Otherwise, he is a perfectly reasonable person, one with strong convictions that he seeks to challenge others with.

Despite his formalities and seeming distance to others, he is in possession of a surprisingly dry sense of humour, and is still humble enough to laugh (incredibly rarely) at what is amusing without feeling a loss to his pride.

[B]Biography:[/b] Born as simply Arjuna, the young man whom would later adopted the courtesy title of Gandivadhanvan came from a long line of warriors originally native to Remnant's south before their eventual displacement during the Great War. As the eldest son in his clan, he grew up learning from the tales of his ancestors, of their valour in battle and their desire to live and die in an honourable manner, an experience that drove him to become the successor to their ideals. Knowing of the dangers posed to the world by the foes outside the walls and mountains, the young Arjuna threw himself into his training, braving the harsh cold and painful movements that were necessary for him to become even a match for the ancestors he sought to resemble.

Day by day, he would train, putting every effort into becoming a knightly figure worthy of the accolades of his ancestors. To protect the people and fight sin, he swore fealty to the Kingdom itself, becoming a member of the combat schools and pushing himself through their intense training regimens. As a subject of the Atlesian realm, he knew what duties laid ahead of him, what foes he would need to defeat and what obligations he needed to fulfil. And it was in this understanding that he found himself entering Atlas Academy itself, becoming one of the Hunters that would serve the needs of the kingdom.

The [i]Gandiva[/i], the ancient mighty bow of his clan, found its way into his hands as he took his first steps into the hunting world. It was there that Arjuna chose the courtesy title of Gandivadhanvan, announcing to the world his new role as the bearer of the ideals his ancestors had embodied, and of his transition into what he viewed as adulthood. From there, he would continue his fight for justice, no matter how much his own ideals would conflict with Atlas' commands.

The path he has chosen to walk is one he seeks to traverse alone.

[b]Likes:[/b][list][*]Combat
[*]Justice
[*]Archery and Swordsmanship
[*]Folkloric and mythological tales
[*]Literary works
[*]Potato salad[/list]
[b]Dislikes:[/b][list][*]Sinners
[*]Cowardice
[*]Monsters
[*]Dishonour
[*]Those without conviction
[*]Plain wheat biscuits
[*]The expenses required to maintain a large Dust supply
[*]The Schnee monopoly on Dust[/list]
[b]Strengths:[/b][list][*]Arjuna is an incredibly skilled archer, with impeccable aim and draw-strength. Indeed, merely to hold his bow requires immense power, which he makes significant use of to fire his arrows.
[*]His swordsmanship, while not at the level of his archery, is rather skillful as well.
[*]The physical strength necessary for the use of his weapon is immense, and as a result Arjuna too is stronger than the average Hunter.
[*]He's highly skilled in the manipulation of Dust, particularly for the purpose of his arrows.[/list]
[b]Weaknesses:[/b][list][*]His intense focus on his pride and honour can blind him to more pragmatic, optimal choices, and while he may understand that to be the case, tends to stubbornly choose to walk on his own path even when it may be incorrect.
[*]The use of [i]Gandiva[/i] is highly Dust-intensive, and thus Arjuna takes care not to use up his powerful Dust arrows. When they are expended, it takes a great amount of time and money to be replenished, forcing him to use simple arrows instead, or drain more of his aura on forming the light arrows.
[*]When enraged, Arjuna can easily lose sight of himself, acting in a highly irrational and illogical manner in a zealous quest to take out those who he feel have wronged him and committed sin.[/list]
[b]Theme Song:[/b]
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPwNPnUo4PM[/youtube]

[b]Extra:[/b] He's ambidextrous, and works part-time as a waiter despite his hunting duties (to pay for Dust). He can also cook.[/hider]
[b]Made for:[/b] [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/160296-welcome-to-atlas-a-rwby-roleplay/ooc]Welcome to Atlas![/url]