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Bionicle: Chronicles of Avsa Nui

I'll probably get an opening post up in the next couple of days.

Bionicle: Chronicles of Avsa Nui

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Name: Watiri
Gender: Female
Element: Lightning
Kanohi: Noble Valumi
Equipment: Badge of Office
Personality: With a tongue as sharp as her wit, Watiri has long had a strong protective instinct towards the Matoran. She taught most of Ora-Koro how to defend themselves. When she was younger Watiri was fiery and hotheaded, and often came to butt heads with Nongu, though nowadays verbal combat between the two tends to be friendly.
Backstory: For as long as Watiri has remembered, she has been a warrior. On her original home island she was a member of the village guard, and was often tasked with keeping the Matoran safe from outside threats like Rahi. When she became a Toa she was excited, and dove headfirst into her duties. However she quickly came to learn that being a Toa wasn't all glory and acts of heroism. Sometimes it was as simple as settling disputes between Matoran, or getting a pet Rahi out of a tree. Time and experience have tempered her... well, temper, and by the time she became a Turaga, she had enough experience under her belt to guide the Matoran in their endeavors. In Ora-Koro she acts as an advisor to the captain of the guard, and advises her in the best ways to protect the village.

Bionicle: Chronicles of Avsa Nui

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Name: Nongu
Gender: Male
Element: Air
Kanohi: Noble Miru
Equipment: Badge of Office
Personality: While Le-Matoran are usually quite cheerful and excitable, but Nongu's time as a Toa has sobered him. He has seen so much good and bad in the world, and he's come to view the world from seemingly opposing angles in order to see the facts at the heart of a matter. Being in charge of the village's supplies, his mind is often focused on numbers and the needs and wants of the Matoran.
Backstory: At one point a simple messenger on his home island, Nongu became a Toa alongside Ranga and Watiri, protecting Matoran across the universe before settling down on a particular island and becoming Turaga. On Avsa Nui, he is in charge of Ora-Koro's provisions, and he can be found busying himself in the village.

Bionicle: Chronicles of Avsa Nui

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Name: Ranga
Gender: Male
Element: Fire
Kanohi: Noble Hau
Equipment: Badge of Office
Personality: A calm and level-headed individual, Ranga puts the Matoran of Ora-Koro before himself. He is patient, with years of experience put to use leading the Matoran. Though a realist at the end of the day, he does his best to see the world through "glass half-full" lenses. Aside from supervising the Expeditionary Guild, he occasionally helps to repair masks, weapons, and tools.
Backstory: Long ago, Ranga was a Toa of Fire, working alongside his teammates Watiri and Nongu to protect Matoran across the universe. They eventually settled down on a particular island, and gave up their Toa Power, becoming Turaga. For some time, the island they lived on was peaceful. That all changed when six warlords attacked, enslaving Matoran to serve their own goals. The only option was to flee, and so the Matoran and Turaga left the island on a boat. Time went by and they arrived on Avsa Nui.

Bionicle: Chronicles of Avsa Nui

@Forsythe Looks okay. I'll be posting the other Turaga before I post the first IC post.

Bionicle: Chronicles of Avsa Nui

_{This universe's version of Ahkmou may or may not going to be appearing in the future.}

Cleveraptor's Not So Cleverly Named Interest Check

Still looking for something Starship Troopers-y.

Bionicle: Chronicles of Avsa Nui

@Forsythe For the time being, let's not have any core canon characters make an appearance.

Yet.

Rahi Field Guide - A Compendium of the Wildlife of Avsa Nui

Entry 9: Forest Mantis

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A close relative of the Metru Mantis, Forest Mantis are large, predatory insect Rahi that will eat almost anything they can catch. As their name implies, they hide in the underbrush, preferring to find a spot near a watering hole or a game trail and patiently waiting to ambush prey. Their bladed forearms are not only incredibly powerful, the barbs on the inside of the blades can inject a venom that makes prey drowsy and easier to consume.

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Pakaru's assessment

I don't like bugs. Never have, never will. But when you scale one up to 1.5 bio [6.75 ft/205.74 cm] tall and give it blades for forearms, and make it an ambush predator, you have me running for the hills. Forest Mantis are noticeably more aggressive than Metru Mantis, and they've attacked Matoran on several occasions. The best way to spot a Forest Mantis before it attacks is by keeping an ear out for a distinct clicking sound they make when anticipating prey.