Takanuva (The Kingdom): the Turaga who walled off the Makuta

This TakanuvaTakanuvaHidden among the Ta-Matoran as Takua, the disguised Av-Matoran who became Takanuva was the sole Toa of Light produced in the Matoran Universe's full history. was the Turaga of an alternate timeline, a former Av-MatoranAv-MatoranThe Light-element Matoran, prototypes of their species, who colonised Karda Nui from the Southern Continent and built the Stalactite Villages above the Swamp of Secrets. and Toa of LightTakanuvaHidden among the Ta-Matoran as Takua, the disguised Av-Matoran who became Takanuva was the sole Toa of Light produced in the Matoran Universe's full history. whose life diverged from that of the main-universe TakanuvaTakanuvaHidden among the Ta-Matoran as Takua, the disguised Av-Matoran who became Takanuva was the sole Toa of Light produced in the Matoran Universe's full history. at a single catastrophic moment. In this reality, Toa Mahri MatoroMatoroA quiet Ko-Matoran translator who became a Toa Inika and then a Toa Mahri, Matoro gave his life with the Mask of Life to restore Mata Nui. failed to bring 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. back from the dead, and the inhabitants of the MatoranMatoranThe most abundant species in the Matoran Universe, chosen by Mata Nui to inhabit and maintain his cosmic body. Universe were forced to evacuate to the island of Mata NuiMata Nui: Great Spirit of the Matoran UniverseBuilt by the Great Beings as a biomechanical guardian, betrayed by Teridax, and returned in a smaller form to reshape Spherus Magna.. TakanuvaTakanuvaHidden among the Ta-Matoran as Takua, the disguised Av-Matoran who became Takanuva was the sole Toa of Light produced in the Matoran Universe's full history. sealed the universe behind a barrier of light, transformed a new generation of Toa, and became the head of the kingdom's leading council.

Divergence and the sealing of the Matoran Universe#

In this timeline, Takanuva's life before The KingdomThe Kingdom: Parallel Universe Where Mata Nui DiedThe Kingdom was a parallel universe in which Matoro hesitated too long to revive Mata Nui, leaving the Great Spirit dead. Its survivors evacuated to the island of Mata Nui and built a vast city ruled from the Coliseum, until a visiting Takanuva and a redeemed Matoro brought down Teridax. was exactly the same as the main universe's TakanuvaTakanuvaHidden among the Ta-Matoran as Takua, the disguised Av-Matoran who became Takanuva was the sole Toa of Light produced in the Matoran Universe's full history.. The point of divergence came when Toa Mahri MatoroMatoroA quiet Ko-Matoran translator who became a Toa Inika and then a Toa Mahri, Matoro gave his life with the Mask of Life to restore Mata Nui. failed to bring 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. back from the dead. With that failure, everybody evacuated to the island of Mata NuiMata Nui: Great Spirit of the Matoran UniverseBuilt by the Great Beings as a biomechanical guardian, betrayed by Teridax, and returned in a smaller form to reshape Spherus Magna..

Using the last of his Toa Power, Takanuva created a barrier of light around the MatoranMatoranThe most abundant species in the Matoran Universe, chosen by Mata Nui to inhabit and maintain his cosmic body. Universe's exits to keep the MakutaMakuta (2015)Ekimu's brother and rival Mask Maker, who forged the forbidden Mask of Ultimate Power and was sealed in the Shadow Realm with Capital City. out. Spending his Toa Power in this way reduced him to a Turaga. He then transformed Balta, Kapura, Velika, Defilak, Dalu, and TanmaTanma, Av-Matoran Resistance Leader of Karda NuiTanma was the Av-Matoran who took command of the Karda Nui resistance after Kirop's corruption, partnered with Lewa Nuva during the Phantoka campaign, and led the evacuation that carried the surviving Av-Matoran to Metru Nui. into the next generation of Toa. Afterward, Takanuva became the head of the new kingdom's leading council.

The arrival of his counterpart#

Ten thousand years later, Takanuva met his alternate universe counterpart and held a meeting with him and a few others, including Toa TanmaTanma, Av-Matoran Resistance Leader of Karda NuiTanma was the Av-Matoran who took command of the Karda Nui resistance after Kirop's corruption, partnered with Lewa Nuva during the Phantoka campaign, and led the evacuation that carried the surviving Av-Matoran to Metru Nui.. They later set out to get the visiting TakanuvaTakanuvaHidden among the Ta-Matoran as Takua, the disguised Av-Matoran who became Takanuva was the sole Toa of Light produced in the Matoran Universe's full history. a new weapon to replace his confiscated Staff of LightStaff of LightThe Staff of Light was the Toa Tool of Takanuva, channelling his elemental power and retaining its origin as the Kolhii stick Takua had carried as a Matoran.. Arriving at the hut of some Nynrah GhostsNynrah GhostsThe Nynrah Ghosts were Fe-Matoran weapons engineers from the island of Nynrah whose sabotage of Brotherhood war machines led to their near extinction., both Takanuvas entered, and the visiting Toa Takanuva received a Power Lance and a Midak SkyblasterMidak SkyblasterThe Midak Skyblaster was a ranged light weapon issued to the Toa Nuva for the final aerial battle against the Brotherhood of Makuta in Karda Nui..

After TeridaxTeridaxTeridax orchestrated a thousand-year scheme that ended with him occupying the Great Spirit Robot itself before his death on Bara Magna.'s death, the visiting Toa Takanuva was sent back to his own universe. Turaga Takanuva then oversaw the construction of a statue of MatoroMatoroA quiet Ko-Matoran translator who became a Toa Inika and then a Toa Mahri, Matoro gave his life with the Mask of Life to restore Mata Nui., honoring the sacrifice whose failure in this timeline had shaped the whole of the kingdom.

Powers and tools#

As an Av-MatoranAv-MatoranThe Light-element Matoran, prototypes of their species, who colonised Karda Nui from the Southern Continent and built the Stalactite Villages above the Swamp of Secrets., Takanuva originally possessed minuscule Light powers, enabling him to generate blasts of light and change the color of his armor. As a Toa of LightTakanuvaHidden among the Ta-Matoran as Takua, the disguised Av-Matoran who became Takanuva was the sole Toa of Light produced in the Matoran Universe's full history., he could manipulate and control light on a much stronger level, able to shoot a powerful beam of light that could either freeze or destroy enemies, or create a sphere of light energy to throw, among other effects. As a Turaga, this version of Takanuva possessed severely weakened Light powers.

Although a Toa, and later a Turaga, Takanuva still had the Av-Matoran ability to form a mental link with another Toa. He could also alter his apparent color and make holograms of himself.

As a Matoran, Takanuva wore a powerless blue Pakari. Upon his transformation into a Toa, his mask became the Avohkii, the Great Kanohi of Light, which augmented his elemental powers and could bring peace and understanding to others, as well as reverse the effects of the Kraahkan. As a Turaga, this version of Takanuva wore the Noble Avohkii, which held the same powers as the Great Avohkii but on a much weaker level. As a Toa he carried the Staff of LightStaff of LightThe Staff of Light was the Toa Tool of Takanuva, channelling his elemental power and retaining its origin as the Kolhii stick Takua had carried as a Matoran. as his Toa Tool, allowing him to channel his elemental powers more efficiently; after becoming a Turaga he carried a Badge of OfficeBadge of OfficeThe Badge of Office was the staff or tool carried by a Turaga to symbolize experience and authority, most often the transformed Toa Tool the elder had wielded in their days as a Toa., which doubled as both a cane for his frail body and a symbol of his authority.