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Research Log 6: Location: Великая Речка (Velikaya Rechka), Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia

Subject Discovery:

Subject 'Kliment' found on vehicular tour through rural Russia. Researcher was advised not to venture out into the woods surrounding the appointed rest stop, as local lumber operations had equipment out that might have been considered dangerous, alongside precarious harvest sites.

Upon minor investigation, the operators of said local industry were found exiting a barn previously disregarded as being of use. Inside, 'Kliment' had been given a few amenities and comforts, including sleeping quarters, pantry, and the like.

Observations:

'Kliment' is observed to be a figure of muscular build, with an adaptive layer of insular adipose tissue. This tissue seems to ensure both the protection of vital organs from both cold and exertion, as well as endear him greatly to many in the community*. *Researcher note: Researcher is to be included among the populous described above.

When first interacting with 'Kliment', subject made defensive maneuvers towards the Researcher. From up in the rafters, it was easier to conduct an interview with the subject. Said defensive maneuvers were on account of what the Researcher was wearing. It was assumed that they were attempting to remove him from the premises to be placed in Scientific Custody. Researcher assured that this was not the case, and that precautions will be taken to ensure the subject's protection.* *Researcher note: Location required for academic purposes. Accurate location not observed as a requirement for said purposes.

'Kliment' has since gone on record to describe his place in the local community. The local logging operations have him listed on payroll as 'Load Operator'. To prevent potential discovery, subject has declined to leave the perimeter of current residence. Subject declines the payment of roubles as currency, in that regard. Compensation takes the form of acquired housing, basic necessities like clothing and food, and communal protections.

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Some Polkanne (formerly polkan) Malkul practice! It’s not necessarily hard to draw him, but it’s hard to draw him RIGHT. There were some parts of his anatomy that were driving me crazy, so I figured a little repetition might help me out. I’m not 100% sold on the not-hooves/one-toed feet, or the finger count on the hands, but I’ll probably refine that next.

I really need to make some art of him actually wearing some clothes...

Look at me! For once I’m working on my own stuff again, and it’s high-time poor Malkul got some new reference material.

I considered just updating his Fantroll reference... but really, I’ve wanted to do actual profile stuff for his Myriaverses versions for ages but never had the oomph to do it. In the end, I figured “you know what? What about I COMBINE THEM INTO ONE REF”, and so, that’s what I’m doing. Also makes it much easier to show his variants off! Uh... also just so you guys know, polkan Malkul SHOULD have clothes but I haven’t drawn them in yet wheeze I’m still figuring out how polkans do clothing.

Also added the image on the bottom in case you guys wanted a rough idea of how tall Mal is nowadays. Regardless of context, he’s in the midst of a growth spurt. Uh-oh.

MALKUL DAGOON - Overview

A man who is trained to be an impartial government servant but is unable to entirely ignore his surprisingly big heart, Malkul Dagoon is somebody who’s been forced to mature very early. In all of his iterations, he grew up either as an orphan who didn’t know his parents or lost them for a significant period of time, and this is crucial to his empathetic nature; life put him at a severe disadvantage in an unkind, militaristic society.

His lack of family or prestigious lineage to reference, as well as some childhood health issues, gave him a bad habit of overworking himself in order to prove his worth to his peers and superiors. Though this has given him some problems later in life with self worth and taking responsibility for issues he couldn’t have prevented, it also meant he worked particularly hard when trained in his assigned career - reconnaissance/intel field work. It’s crafted him into a dangerous foe - and an excellent ally in intelligence gathering or battle.

Malkul, though polite and outwardly friendly, is quite slow to completely trust, but he’s incredibly loyal to those he cares for once they’ve entered his inner circle. It’s no exaggeration to say he would die for his closest companions and his partners. His military upbringing, tactical mind, and devotion to found family, lands him in or makes him gravitate towards leadership jobs.

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I’m finally done!! Malkul’s got a recent, live piece of ref material that actually feels correct and shouldn’t be too hard to alter as needed to reflect new material.

-Check out his full profile here-! I was just gonna’ put it here on tumblr, but at least docs doesn’t constantly crap up my pretty formatting and is easy to update without having “the wrong version” of a reblog going around hhhh