Arvak Banderas

**Arvak Banderas** was a Guardian born on World 7, and one of the two consultants of Darumala's ruler, King Parker.

## Appearance

Arvak is a lithe trans male guardian with a thin coat of curly brown fur, darker brown nose and hooves, and pale brown mid-length hair. He has pale yellow eyes matching his hair tie, and a branded stardust plate symbol into his left shoulder. His tail is docked near the base, and a fabric tag with bead and tassel replaces it. The outer skin of his pouch has been surgically removed, and so his stomach appears more masculine-like.

## Personality

Alert and worrisome yet loving beyond belief, Arvak does all he can to support those he cares for. He has endless patience and understanding, and has developed a mildly parental roll over the trio, over time becoming the most responsible and attentive of their needs, at times feeling the only reason he could keep himself together was knowing they couldn’t cope if he didn’t. His position in the world is a tough one, but he knows him holding on might be the only thing keeping the trio from going over the edge, and with his love for them both unquestionable, that’s not a chance he would ever be willing to take.

## History

### Pre-Series

Right hand guard of TG King Parker, Arvak was born to Remick and Gemma Banderas on the evening before the King’s birth, and so from the start was prophesied to be destined to be one of his two protectors alongside Leon Acker. He was raised alongside these two that were also adopted by his parents in a loving household where all were treated like their true children. Arvak was born biologically female, though early on showed signs of discomfort in this, and upon his request in early life his family would going forward refer to him only as male, to the point where most of the outside world has only ever known him as such, in later life he would undergo cosmetic surgery to remove his visible outer pouch skin completely, helping him to more easily pass.

Upon moving to the palace at adulthood, Arvak alongside Leon would have his left shoulder branded with a stardust plate symbol, with intent to now forever stand on King’s right side and keep the lucky sign facing him at all times, as well as completely devoting his life to the care of the TG. He would develop a mildly parental roll over the trio despite only being a few hours older, over time becoming the most responsible and attentive of King’s needs when he would overwork or be in fear of Dallion, at times feeling the only reason he could keep himself together was knowing King couldn’t cope if he didn’t. Arvak was the first to discover the true extent of Dallion’s abuse on King, and though he frequently begs to take the evidence to the court, King will never let him, even keeping Leon somewhat in the dark from fear of worrying him too. He does find himself confiding most in Leon though over his own struggles, afraid of what the burden of more thought may do to King, he is admittedly terrified of Dallion ever discovering his birth gender, and what consequences may come with it, often bathing in immensely strong scented soaps to try and mask any shred of leftover feminine scent Dallion could possibly pick up on.

Arvak retains a close bond with his parents despite moving out, and often goes home to see them whenever possible much to their delight, feeling some relief at being able to escape the palace for a while. His position in the world is a tough one, but he knows him holding on might be the only thing keeping the trio from going over the edge, and with his love for them both unquestionable, that’s not a chance he would ever be willing to take.