MODERN INHERITANCE ART, THIS IS WAR: THE SOLDIER
Used a shutterstock image as reference
Originally posted on my DeviantArt Account!
Arya's been fighting in the Rider War for over seventy years now. Even though she's supposed to be there as an 'ambassador' for the elves it was quickly apparent to the Varden that her skills as a fighter on the battlefield made her more valuable than at any tedious negotiating table. She became the first, and for a long time the only, member of the Elvin Special Ops unit. Covert infiltration, target protection, scouting and full blown war were soon her near constant companion. When tasked with guarding and transporting the only known free dragon egg, the elf accepted the mission with the knowlage that the outcome could end the war altogether.
With Saphira now hatched and a young Rider to protect alongside his grouchy old mentor, Arya has become a temporary bodyguard. But that doesn't mean she will, or even can, stop being a Soldier.
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Modern Inheritance drawing, based off "This is War" by Thirty Seconds to Mars because it's a terrific song.
Mentioned very briefly in 'Night Terrors,' Modern Inheritance elvish armor is made from spidersilk. When woven correctly and layered properly it becomes a nearly impenetrable barrier that can stop blade and bullets with the flexibility of cloth and a fraction of the weight of kevlar.
Here we get to see Arya's full tactical armor made of spidersilk plate. That shutterstock image is a godsend it's the perfect model with so many variations and aaaggh I love it.
Like many of the Varden's fighters Arya has added her own customizations to her armor. The ESO's motto of "Edoc'sil"(Unconquerable) has been sealed on the back, and to add some welcome black humor to the battlefield the phrase "Talk shit, get hit" is painted on the back of each of her gloves.