Elements
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Elements are a set of powers based on the forces of nature, tied to the existence of the Northern Isles. As powers, they are borne primarily by the Matoran race, but other species and creatures are known to have control over them. At present, there are eighteen known elements - sixteen are those of the original Matoran Universe, while another two are unique to the beings of the Isles.
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Elements and the existence of the Northern Isles
List of elements
Fire
Fire | |
Matoran prefix | Ta |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Red, orange, yellow, black |
Associated locations | Dracos Nui |
The element of Fire, when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the control and/or use of, or resistance to, fire and heat; examples of this power in use include. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Fire, or Ta-Matoran, are capable of resisting intense heat.
- Dragon Matoran of Fire are capable of exhaling fire breath when transformed.
Stone
Stone | |
Matoran prefix | Po |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Brown, tan, yellow, orange |
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The element of Stone, when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the control and/or use of rocks and sand, and has a tendency to increase the physical strength of its bearers. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Stone, or Po-Matoran, have enhanced physical strength beyond that of any other Matoran variety. They are also physically slightly larger than other kinds of Matoran, to better facilitate working with stone.
Earth
Earth | |
Matoran prefix | Onu |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Black, grey, purple, orange |
Associated locations | The Darkness |
The element of Earth, when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the control and/or use dirt, soil and the ground in general, and in its bearers tends to better facilitate the ability to live and work underground. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Earth, or Onu-Matoran, have enhanced physical strength and enhanced ability to see in the dark. Additionally, most Onu-Matoran native to the Isles are physically shorter than the average Matoran.
Water
Water | |
Matoran prefix | Ga |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Blue |
Associated locations | Great Ocean |
The element of Water, when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the creation, control and/or use of liquid water and protodermis, and in its bearers tends to better facilitate the ability to live and work in close proximity to water. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Water, or Ga-Matoran, are naturally superior swimmers and have a greater lung capacity than average.
Air
Air | |
Matoran prefix | Le |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Green |
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The element of Air, when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the creation, control and/or use of air and wind, and in its bearers tends to enhance agility. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Air, or Le-Matoran, are naturally more quick-footed and agile than other Matoran varieties.
Ice
Ice | |
Matoran prefix | Ko |
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Associated Matoran colouring | White, grey, sand-blue |
Associated locations | South Drifts |
The element of Ice, when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the creation, control and/or use of solid ice, snow and cold, and in its bearers tends to manifest as a resistance to cold temperatures. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Ice, or Ko-Matoran, have enhanced resilience to extreme cold.
Light
Light | |
Matoran prefix | Av |
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Associated Matoran colouring | White, gold |
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The element of Light, when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the control and/or use of light, an element unique in the myriad of practical uses it may have. The element also relates to the "moral" balance of light and darkness within all sapient beings, light being the product of positive emotions such as love, happiness and empathy. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Light, or Av-Matoran, are capable of firing low-power bolts of darkness from their hands.
- With appropriate training focusing on the use of positive emotions, any sapient being can adjust their moral balance, the practical result being the development of light powers.
Darkness
Darkness | |
Matoran prefix | Kra |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Black |
Associated locations | The Darkness |
The element of Darkness (also known as Shadow in terms of Matoran affiliation), when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the control and/or use of a form of sinister energy based around the manipulation of darkness, or an absence of light. The element also relates to the "moral" balance of light and darkness within all sapient beings, darkness being the product of negative emotions such as anger or aggression. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Shadow, or Kra-Matoran, are capable of firing low-power bolts of darkness from their hands. Unlike in the Matoran Universe, Kra-Matoran exist naturally as opposed to being artificially transformed from other kinds of Matoran.
- Makuta have darkness as their primary power, and are capable of using it in applications unique to them, such as the generation of shadow hands and voids.
- Rahkshi of Darkness bear powers of darkness which are limited but potent in scope.
- Juurhinka have enhanced shadow powers.
- With appropriate training focusing on the use of negative emotions, any sapient being can adjust their moral balance of darkness, the practical result being the development of shadow powers.
Electricity
Electricity | |
Matoran prefix | Am |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Yellow, grey |
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The element of Electricity (commonly referred to as Lightning in the context of Matoran affiliation), when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the control and/or use of, or resistance to, various forms of electricity. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Lightning, or Am-Matoran, are resistant to all forms of electricity and tend to have an aptitude for electronics.
Magnetism
Magnetism | |
Matoran prefix | Ni |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Steel blue, grey |
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The element of Magnetism, when borne as a power, grants abilities involving the manipulation of magnetic forces, and in its bearers tends to instill an enhanced sense of direction. Species known to use the element include:
- Matoran of Magnetism, or Ni-Matoran, naturally have an internal compass indicating bearings, and tend to have a greater sense of direction.
Plant Life
Plant Life | |
Matoran prefix | Vi |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Green |
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Plasma
Plasma | |
Matoran prefix | Yo |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Orange, white |
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Gravity
Gravity | |
Matoran prefix | Ba |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Purple, black |
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Sonics
Sonics | |
Matoran prefix | De |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Grey, light blue |
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Psionics
Psionics | |
Matoran prefix | Ce |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Light blue, white |
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Iron
Iron | |
Matoran prefix | Fe |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Grey, rust-orange |
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Weather
Weather | |
Matoran prefix | Me |
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Associated Matoran colouring | Indigo |
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