Ga-Wahi Beach

Ga-WahiGa-WahiGa-Wahi was a region situated to the east on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by Ga-Matoran and various Rahi. The region once fell under the domain of Teridax, though that connection did not endure. Ga-Wahi no longer existed in later records. Beach was a stretch of shoreline outside Ga-KoroGa-KoroGa-Koro is a village on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by the Ga-Matoran and associated with both Nokama and Gali. The settlement was formerly under the power of Teridax., on the southern coast of Mata NuiMata Nui (Location)An island created by accident on the Great Spirit's face, home to the Matoran for a thousand years.. It served as the landing point for 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. on their first arrival to the island, and contained the Ga-Koro WaterfallGa-Koro WaterfallThe Kaukau-shaped Naho Falls above Ga-Koro, concealing the southern approach to the Kini-Nui and rebuilt in the form of a Kaukau Nuva after the Bohrok War., a hidden boat belonging to MackuMackuMacku was a Ga-Matoran of Metru Nui and later Ga-Koro, attendant to Turaga Nokama, Kolhii partner to Hahli at the championship at Ta-Koro, and a member of the Chronicler's Company., and the camp of OnepuOnepuOnepu is an Onu-Matoran and the High Commander of the Ussalry, bearing a Pakari and wearing the purple and black colors of his kind. Connected to the element of Earth, he resides on Spherus Magna. and TaipuTaipuTaipu is a black and tan Onu-Matoran of the element of Earth who resides on Spherus Magna. A miner by trade, he wields a pickaxe and wears the Kanohi Pakari..

Arrival of the Toa Metru#

After 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. evacuated the surviving MatoranMatoranThe most abundant species in the Matoran Universe, chosen by Mata Nui to inhabit and maintain his cosmic body. from Metru NuiMetru NuiThe city beneath Mata Nui functions as the Great Spirit's brain, housing the Matoran whose labor keeps the god alive. in the wake of the Great CataclysmThe Great CataclysmThe day Makuta Teridax put the Great Spirit to sleep, the Great Spirit Robot fell from the sky, Metru Nui flooded, and Voya Nui tore loose from the Southern Continent., they reached the surface island that had formed over Mata NuiMata NuiBuilt by the Great Beings to restore Spherus Magna, Mata Nui sustained an entire civilisation inside his body, was deposed by Teridax, and reclaimed his purpose as a mortal on Bara Magna.'s submerged body. Ga-WahiGa-WahiGa-Wahi was a region situated to the east on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by Ga-Matoran and various Rahi. The region once fell under the domain of Teridax, though that connection did not endure. Ga-Wahi no longer existed in later records. Beach was where they came ashore.

The landing marked the transition between two eras. The Metru NuiMetru NuiThe city beneath Mata Nui functions as the Great Spirit's brain, housing the Matoran whose labor keeps the god alive. campaign had ended with the team beneath the city and the MatoranMatoranThe most abundant species in the Matoran Universe, chosen by Mata Nui to inhabit and maintain his cosmic body. sealed in Matoran SpheresMatoran SphereRound containers that wiped memories and hid Makuta Teridax's manipulation of the Matoran.. The settlement of the surface island began at this stretch of shore, where 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. would in time become TuragaTuragaFormer Toa who fulfilled their destiny and transformed into leaders. Turaga wield Noble Kanohi masks and weakened elemental powers, guiding their communities. and the founders of the new villages.

Formation#

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., including Ga-WahiGa-WahiGa-Wahi was a region situated to the east on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by Ga-Matoran and various Rahi. The region once fell under the domain of Teridax, though that connection did not endure. Ga-Wahi no longer existed in later records. Beach, formed in the aftermath of the Great CataclysmThe Great CataclysmThe day Makuta Teridax put the Great Spirit to sleep, the Great Spirit Robot fell from the sky, Metru Nui flooded, and Voya Nui tore loose from the Southern Continent.. The Great Spirit, rendered comatose by the machinations of TeridaxTeridaxTeridax orchestrated a thousand-year scheme that ended with him occupying the Great Spirit Robot itself before his death on Bara Magna., collapsed face-up into the seas of Aqua MagnaAqua MagnaThe endless ocean where the Matoran Universe found refuge and Mata Nui made his final stand.. The trauma damaged the camouflage systems of his body, which began to generate the surface island over his submerged features.

The beach, the waterfall, the cliffs, and the lily-pad village later built by the Ga-MatoranGa-MatoranThe Water-element Matoran of Ga-Metru and Ga-Koro, exclusively female, who taught the schools of Metru Nui and crewed the boats and bridges of the Mata Nui coast. all post-dated this event. None of the surface geography existed before the fall of the Great Spirit, and the Time SlipThe Time SlipThe Time Slip was a period of about six months that was wiped from the memories of most Matoran universe inhabitants after the Order of Mata Nui scattered the Av-Matoran of Karda Nui across the universe to defend against the Brotherhood of Makuta. preceded its emergence.

Notable features#

Two features of the beach are recorded in detail. The Ga-Koro WaterfallGa-Koro WaterfallThe Kaukau-shaped Naho Falls above Ga-Koro, concealing the southern approach to the Kini-Nui and rebuilt in the form of a Kaukau Nuva after the Bohrok War., known in some sources as NahoNahoNaho was a Toa of Water and a member of the Toa Mangai who served as a protector of Metru Nui. Formerly a Ga-Matoran, she wielded the elemental power of Water and was distinguished by her blue coloring. Falls, was shaped like a KaukauKaukauThe Mask of Water Breathing lets you dive deep, but depth and time limits are what make it matter., the KanohiKanohiMasks that grant powers and sustain life, they're the most vital artifact in the Matoran Universe. worn by GaliGali, Toa of WaterThe Toa Nuva of Water and conscience of the Toa Mata, whose attunement to her element anchored the team across every campaign from Mata Nui to Karda Nui.. Beneath the falls lay a concealed path that led toward Kini-NuiKini-NuiThe most sacred temple on Mata Nui, ironically built directly above Teridax's fortress., one of several mask-shaped landmarks present on the island's surface and tied to the Great Spirit's design.

A boat belonging to MackuMackuMacku was a Ga-Matoran of Metru Nui and later Ga-Koro, attendant to Turaga Nokama, Kolhii partner to Hahli at the championship at Ta-Koro, and a member of the Chronicler's Company. was kept hidden along the shore. MackuMackuMacku was a Ga-Matoran of Metru Nui and later Ga-Koro, attendant to Turaga Nokama, Kolhii partner to Hahli at the championship at Ta-Koro, and a member of the Chronicler's Company. was a regular boat-handler in Ga-KoroGa-KoroGa-Koro is a village on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by the Ga-Matoran and associated with both Nokama and Gali. The settlement was formerly under the power of Teridax. and her canoe later saw use during the Battle of Kini-NuiThe Battle of Kini-NuiWhile the Toa Mata descended into Mangaia to confront Makuta Teridax, six Matoran with bamboo disks held the temple gate that was their only way back. and in subsequent journeys. The beach served as her storage point when the vessel was not in use.

Onepu and TaipuTaipuTaipu is a black and tan Onu-Matoran of the element of Earth who resides on Spherus Magna. A miner by trade, he wields a pickaxe and wears the Kanohi Pakari.'s camp#

A campsite associated with Onu-MatoranOnu-MatoranEarth-wielding Matoran of the deep who adapted to darkness and built the Matoran Universe's defensive cavalry. OnepuOnepuOnepu is an Onu-Matoran and the High Commander of the Ussalry, bearing a Pakari and wearing the purple and black colors of his kind. Connected to the element of Earth, he resides on Spherus Magna. and TaipuTaipuTaipu is a black and tan Onu-Matoran of the element of Earth who resides on Spherus Magna. A miner by trade, he wields a pickaxe and wears the Kanohi Pakari. stood along the shoreline. The presence of an Onu-MatoranOnu-MatoranEarth-wielding Matoran of the deep who adapted to darkness and built the Matoran Universe's defensive cavalry. camp on Ga-WahiGa-WahiGa-Wahi was a region situated to the east on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by Ga-Matoran and various Rahi. The region once fell under the domain of Teridax, though that connection did not endure. Ga-Wahi no longer existed in later records. territory suggests regular travel between 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. and Ga-KoroGa-KoroGa-Koro is a village on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by the Ga-Matoran and associated with both Nokama and Gali. The settlement was formerly under the power of Teridax., though no further scene-level detail is recorded.

Destruction in the BohrokBohrokHive-minded mechanical creatures designed to reshape worlds, the Bohrok represent a threat the Toa Mata never expected. War#

The beach did not survive the Bohrok WarBohrok WarThe 2002 swarm that nearly destroyed Mata Nui when Teridax triggered the Bohrok's awakening ahead of schedule.. Following the awakening of the swarms, the PahrakPahrakStone-aligned Bohrok swarm units that forced the Toa Mata to realize they couldn't win through isolated victories. and other BohrokBohrokHive-minded mechanical creatures designed to reshape worlds, the Bohrok represent a threat the Toa Mata never expected. cleared large sections of the surface island. The beach and the cliffs beside it were levelled in this campaign. The Ga-Koro WaterfallGa-Koro WaterfallThe Kaukau-shaped Naho Falls above Ga-Koro, concealing the southern approach to the Kini-Nui and rebuilt in the form of a Kaukau Nuva after the Bohrok War. itself was destroyed during the Battle of Ga-KoroGa-KoroGa-Koro is a village on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by the Ga-Matoran and associated with both Nokama and Gali. The settlement was formerly under the power of Teridax..

The pre-war geography of Ga-WahiGa-WahiGa-Wahi was a region situated to the east on the island of Mata Nui, inhabited by Ga-Matoran and various Rahi. The region once fell under the domain of Teridax, though that connection did not endure. Ga-Wahi no longer existed in later records., with the waterfall and shoreline intact, did not return. The post-war coast was reduced to neutral terrain across much of the affected area.