~Arava Chander - Aravis Tarkheena~
Arava Reene Chander
Other Names: The only daughter of Kidrash Tarkaan, the son of Rishti Tarkaan, the son of Kidrash Tarkaan, the son of Illsombreh Tisroc, the son of Ardeeb Tisroc who was decended in a right line from the god Tash; Ara
Real Name: Aravis Tarkheena
Occupation (FT World): Calormen Noble; Future Wife of the Grand Vizier.
Occupation (Earth): Medieval Life Reenactor
Place Of Origin: Calavar, Calormen; Narnia
Age: 19
Affiliation (FT World & Earth): Chaotic Good
Appearance - Thirteen Years Ago (6 Years Old):Appearance - Earth (19 Years Old):Wardrobe Style :Earth (Presently) - When not working, Aravis would go for whatever clothing she could afford. Medieval Life didn't pay much, and raised as a foster kid, she was already used to shopping at Good Will almost exclusively. She would wear a hoody, a crappy t-shirt, and ripped up jeans about every day, rain or shine. When working, she would wear a ride variety of faux medieval outfits, such as
this armor or
this dress.
~Relationship Information~
Single
Partner: N/A
Father: Kidrash Tarkaan
Mother: Aishwarya Tarkheena (Deceased)
Siblings: Devadas Tarkaan (Deceased) and Gopinath Tarkaan
Pet/s: A horse named Hwin
Other: Too many foster parents for Arava to recall; Parvati Tarkheena (Step-Mother); Ahoshta Tarkaan (Would Have Been Fiance)
Personality: Incredibly brave and loyal, Aravis never suffers from a shortage of courage. Before being sent to Earth, Aravis was arrogant and egotistical, looking down on those who were not Tarkheenas or Tarkaans. Overtly prideful, this almost reckless pretentiousness toned down quite considerably. While she still is a bit prideful, she no longer is the entirely self-centered person she once was.
Aravis can also be incredibly manipulative, able to analyze a situation quickly and make the best moves needed. However, she only does this if she believes it is for the greater good, never trying to actively cause harm to anyone. After getting some of the other kids in her foster home into trouble, Aravis has become more aware of the impact of her actions on others. She has, essentially, become a hero, willing to put her life on the line for others.
That doesn't mean however that she's going to suffer fools. Confident and decisive, Aravis is a very firm and serious personality, getting everything done. She hates those who sit around all day, preferring herself to constantly be accomplishing things. Hard work is how she relaxes--that, or reading a good book. She loves stories.
Strengths:- Aravis is a talented swordsman, trained in various types of blades and styles. On occasion, she fights mounted on horseback, primarily on Earth through her occupation at Medieval Life.
- Aravis is keen and clever, an excellent strategist, and able to confuse and bewilder her enemies.
- Aravis' confidence and bravery never falter. She is fiercely independent.
- She is a fantastic storyteller, a key ability shared among the nobles in Calormen, and an ability that kept her English grades in school reasonably high on Earth.
- Her horseback riding skills know no parallel.
- She is highly adaptable, able to go with the flow and follow through on each and every situation. While things may surprise her, they don't incapacitate her.
Weaknesses:- Aravis can be rather hotheaded and self-centered, looking out for herself first. However, she isn't nearly as egotistical as she once was.
- Aravis can be incredibly stubborn, clinging to her own ideas rather than accepting the ideas of others.
- Aravis has a "I can do it all" type of mentality, causing her to overload and overwork.
- Aravis has some insecurities, feeling that she doesn't have any real family. She doesn't feel quite at home in the world.
- Aravis can be a bit of a martyr waiting to happen.
Magic Capabilities:None. She may claim to be descended from the god Tash, yet she has no powers.
Weapons:Back in Calormen, Aravis was learning to use a scimitar. On Earth, due to her job, Aravis was skilled with a lance, straight sword, and rapier. In Calormen, she used her fallen brother's weapon. On Earth, she has weapons specifically assigned to her for her employment at Medieval Life.
Brief Biography (Life In Rivenspire - FT World):Aravis was born in the province of Calavar, in the country of Calormen, deep to the south of Narnia. Her father was the ruling lord of the province, making her a member of the nobility, a Tarkheena. She grew up with a rather pleasant childhood in the supposed Golden Age of Narnia. She spent her time with her good friend, Lasaraleen, often playing at the lake. While Lasaraleen was more into gossiping and preparing for married life, Aravis enjoyed learning to sword fight and to wear armor, taking lessons from her brother Devadas before he perished in a war.
Her life took a turn for the worst when her mother died as well, causing her father to remarry. Her stepmother despised her and plotted to marry Aravis off to Ahoshta Tarkaan as soon as she turned thirteen. Ahoshta Tarkaan, a vile and hideous man, was nearly fifty years her elder. Her father wouldn't listen to Aravis, so she fled the house in fear, being lost in the woods. Her horse Hwin encouraged the small girl to not fret, and that once she was older, the two of them would run away to Narnia together. Almost fortunately for her, the Tisroc got wind of Maleficent's plans, and sent all of the young Tarkaans and Tarkheenas they could through a portal to Earth in order to protect the nobility of Calormen.
Brief Biography (Life On Earth):Aravis was found in a horse stable near Seattle, Washington. The owners of the stable freaked out about the small girl, and called the police. The police took her into custody, attempting their best to ascertain the name of the child. They placed her into foster care, where the only ones adopted were newborns. Her first foster parents named her Arava Chander, yet they quickly grew tired of the troublesome girl, and sent her on her way. Too old to be adopted, Aravis spent her life going from foster home to foster home, lacking anything constant in her life. She learned to brawl with the other children who would pick on her for the color of her skin. By the time she finished high school, she was yet another one of the children who the system had failed, with a juvi record five miles long.
One day, caught in a fight in an alley, the owner of a Medieval Life location happened to spy her skills. He tested her ability with the sword, finding it to be remarkable, and hired her on the spot. Ever since, Aravis has lived on site with the Medieval Life crew, portraying a knight, a rogue, a bandit--whatever they need that day. The daily combat and escape from "real life" has proved far more beneficial to her than she could ever imagine. It's the first place she could ever call home.
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