★BODY★

He is stronger than he looks with a frame of lean muscle hidden under his fluff. This makes him extremely fast and agile, and while slow to anger he can hold his own just fine.

From time to time the scars on his shoulder bother him, mostly in damp or cold weather, making him sluggish, slow, and sore, Atiq is also frequently reckless and will aggravate the old injury by pushing himself too hard when it acts up. He doesn’t like to acknowledge his own weakness, needing to appear strong for others.

★MIND★

Even though Atiq leaves a first impression of being charmingly playful and exceedingly gentle and caring, in his own company he carries a bit of sadness about him, almost bittersweet. Protect or play, or be a very soft pillow to cuddle up to for naps, he is very much a “mother hen”, whether to family, friends, or even strangers. Always concerned for those he cares about and will put their needs above his.

★SOUL★

Atiq is a very old soul, philosophical in his thinking and is very inward-looking, he spends a lot of time in his own mind. He is brave when he needs to be but upon first meeting him he can appear a little anxious, it quickly disappears however when he turns on his charm and introduces himself with a low bow and a lopsided smile. Being roused into a playful mood is when this stag truly shines, he's walked this forest for FAR longer than many ever guess and knows it intimately, he uses this to his advantage in games as he can race amongst the trees unhindered and hide out of sight of any prying eyes. He can be mischievous when he wants, but it’s always with harmless intent.

Tries to see the best in others, though he is not naive or easily fooled.

Awoke in the Forest long, long ago. It was vast, quiet, and nearly empty. Came to be with no memory of anything, and did not question it. Neither did he question his form and how easily he took to it, nor how he had no recollection of a childhood and appeared in full adult form immediately. He spent many a day and night swaddled in a carefree existence, nothing mattered outside of these impossibly tall trees. The fact that he could never quite tell if he knew there was a sky or not never seemed to bother him.
Years passed and the stag faded in and out. He'd walk from places known to unknown in a fog and return to a changed forest. Over time his ignorant bliss turned to silent melancholy and distant observation.
Questions he should have asked years and years ago finally surfaced as the stag's full awareness began to shake itself free. The nights went from being dreamless to threads here and there of subconscious
thought or perhaps a history.

He found he felt just a little bit Haunted. Even Hunted.

His fears were confirmed after being abducted by an unknown force that stole his time and his memories until it spat him back out.
Atiq remains vigilant and slowly falling into paranoia while trying to keep himself and his family afloat.

★Family★

☀Nawfar☀

"Little Firebrand"

Adopted Daughter. Deeply bonded. Loves and Cherishes more than anything in the world. His lifeline. Has paid with his own blood to save her on multiple occasions and would do so again without hesitation. Dotes on her but does not indulge her sass. Admires her fiery spirit and underlying warmth and her playful side. Extremely proud of. Felt a distance after his abduction and return and desperately wants to reforge the bond properly, hoping he's doing his best in that regard.

❅Pagan❅

"Starlight"

Co-parent and cherished friend, budding confidant. After his sudden appearance covered in ash and nightmares, was invited into her home to recover.Stayed with for the support and blessed company. Enjoys her insights, her playfulness and kindness, her genuine care and her unyielding courage in the face of danger. Forged a fierce and deep bond with and feels familial protection and loyalty to.

★Close★

Neirin‣Close friend and confidant. Enjoys his wisdom and his eccentric nature.

Lemon‣Close friend. One of the kindest and gentlest souls he ever had the pleasure to meet.

TOG‣Dear friend. Bright forest spirit that always brightened his day, one of the first souls he met after a long and foggy road. Misses seeing her work in the plant life around the woods.

Jude‣Dear friend. A kind and friendly face to sit and pass the time with. Sat with him through injury and low spirits.

Thais‣Dear friend and lovely neighbor. Pleasant companion and gentle soul, her warm nature reminds him of summer sunlight.

Kaoori‣Dear friend from a distant past. Saw her beginning and growth in the forest from a small distance. Every time he's met with her since has been smiles and joy. Enjoys her presence.

Graceanne‣Dear friend, indebted merchant. Bought a cinnamon broom from one fall season, caught her eye and started a friendship. Endearing company with plenty of laughter and joy.
Healed his daughter after an encounter with her mother, would do anything to repay the sphinx.

"Lil Babu"‣Co-hatched little wonder. Cute, adored, and fleeting presence.

★Known★

Tan, Cu, Feofan, Sabel, Fritillaria, Sub Rosa, Culzean, Maeve, Snow, The Reverend, Damaris, Kinsha, Levant, Cydae, Baldur,

★Seen★

Maritus, Vidal, Joha, Shanaz, Ceryn, Noelani, Mio, Cennétig, Sindelle, Doitsu, Ciel, Uy, Easca, Leovys, Takato, Husami, Galene, Sage, Rossamund, Salem, Crescent, Llyr, Vrasa, Z'ress, Nishi, Sasuda, Cavallo, Shelly, Ashley, Grimoire, Shiva, Walter, X, Maab, Echo

★Enemies★

Marella‣Nawfar's biological mother. Twice attempted murderer of her own daughter. Gave him the scar on his back. Unhinged and hated.

☠‣Unknown, abductor. Branded him with a strange sigil.

★Past★

💔 Lacey 💔

"We bloomed for too short a while"

An old flame, a young love. Felt at home in her presence and was in awe of how sweet and gentle she was. Still holds some grief for.

☙ Darcy ❧

"Faded Monarch"

First friend, best friend, held in high regard even now. Looks fondly on their early days and distant laughter.

Kumiko, Reetno, Skokey, Quad, Rowan, Rutilus, Martisol, Emiva, Isis, The Twin Dancers, Fledermaus, Vipin, Aspen, Xylia, Mystress, Cavalier, Shyla