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Dosne

Onu-Matoran of Onu-Koro

Dosne is an Onu-Matoran from Onu-Metru who helped build Onu-Koro on Mata Nui, fled it twice, and went back to Metru Nui to help rebuild the city.

By Anya

Dosne is an Onu-MatoranOnu-MatoranEarth-wielding Matoran of the deep who adapted to darkness and built the Matoran Universe's defensive cavalry. who lived and worked in Onu-MetruOnu-MetruThe deep archive-city that made mining and historical records preservation the beating heart of Metru Nui. on Metru NuiMetru NuiThe city beneath Mata Nui functions as the Great Spirit's brain, housing the Matoran whose labor keeps the god alive.. After the Great Cataclysm he was carried in a Matoran sphere to the island of Mata NuiMata Nui (Location)An island created by accident on the Great Spirit's face, home to the Matoran for a thousand years., where he helped build the underground village of Onu-KoroOnu-KoroOnu-Koro was the earth engineers' city, where underground isolation created one of Mata Nui's most self-sufficient settlements, until the Bohrok came.. (BIONICLE Adventures 4: Legends of Metru Nui; BIONICLE: World)

Metru Nui#

Before the Great Cataclysm, Dosne lived and worked in Onu-Metru. The Vahki, serving Makuta Teridax in his disguise as Turaga Dume, captured him and sealed him in a Matoran sphere. The Toa MetruToa Metru and Toa HordikaSix Matoran elevated by Lhikan to save their city, mutated by Visorak venom, and restored in time to deliver the population to safety. rescued the spheres, and Dosne woke on the shore of Naho Bay on the island of Mata Nui. (BIONICLE Adventures 4: Legends of Metru Nui; BIONICLE 2: Legends of Metru Nui)

Mata Nui and the mines of Onu-Koro#

His time in the sphere left him smaller and weaker, with no memory of Metru Nui. He helped build Onu-Koro, which Turaga Whenua oversaw, using materials from the airships of the Great Rescue. (BIONICLE: World)

In the Mata Nui Online Game II, Dosne explains Onu-Koro's Kolhii skill, Stamina: following the village's principle is hard work, but the reward is the power to dig forever. (Mata Nui Online Game II: The Final Chronicle)

He had to leave Onu-Koro for a while when the Bohrok attacked the village. After the Bohrok-Kal were defeated, he was rebuilt into a stronger form. (Mata Nui Online Animations)

When the Rahkshi attacked Onu-Koro, Dosne was evacuated with the other Matoran. (BIONICLE: Mask of Light)

Return and evacuation#

Dosne helped build the boats that carried the Matoran back to Metru Nui. (BIONICLE Adventures 1: Mystery of Metru Nui)

In the city he worked on rebuilding the districts that had fallen into disrepair. When Jaller had the Matoran stop work to force the Turaga to reveal where the Toa Nuva had gone, Dosne downed tools too, though he went back to work in the end. (BIONICLE Legends 1: Island of Doom)

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dosne?
An Onu-Matoran who lived in Onu-Metru on Metru Nui, then helped build the underground village of Onu-Koro on the island of Mata Nui after the Great Cataclysm.
What happened to Dosne in Metru Nui?
The Vahki, under Makuta Teridax disguised as Turaga Dume, captured him and sealed him in a Matoran sphere. The Toa Metru rescued him, and he woke on the shore of Naho Bay on Mata Nui, smaller, weaker and without his memories.
What did Dosne do in Onu-Koro?
He helped build the village under Turaga Whenua, and in the Mata Nui Online Game II he talks about the Onu-Koro Kolhii skill, Stamina: the power to dig forever.
What did Dosne do during the Rahkshi attack on Onu-Koro?
He was evacuated from the village with the other Matoran. He had already had to leave once before, when the Bohrok attacked.
What happened to Dosne after returning to Metru Nui?
He helped build the boats that carried the Matoran home and then worked on rebuilding the city. When Jaller ordered the Matoran to stop work until the Turaga said where the Toa Nuva had gone, Dosne stopped too, but went back to it in the end.

Sources

  • BookBIONICLE Adventures 4: Legends of Metru Nui, Greg Farshtey, Scholastic, 2004
  • FilmBIONICLE 2: Legends of Metru Nui, Miramax and the LEGO Group, 2004
  • BookBIONICLE: World, Greg Farshtey, Scholastic, 2007
  • GameMata Nui Online Game II: The Final Chronicle, The LEGO Group, BIONICLE.com, 2003
  • SerialMata Nui Online Animations, BIONICLE.com, 2002
  • FilmBIONICLE: Mask of Light, Miramax and the LEGO Group, 2003
  • BookBIONICLE Adventures 1: Mystery of Metru Nui, Greg Farshtey, Scholastic, 2004
  • BookBIONICLE Legends 1: Island of Doom, Greg Farshtey, Scholastic, 2006

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