Kewa
| Kewa | |
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| Rahi | |
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Kewa, or Goko-Kahu, are vulture-like[1] Rahi.
History
The Kewa species, a sub-species of the Gukko,[2] was created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.[3]
When the Great Cataclysm brought about the creation of the island of Mata Nui, many Kewa migrated there and established themselves in Le-Wahi. In the wild, they shared their nests with their relative, the Taku.[4] The Le-Matoran of Le-Koro found them easy to tame, and they could summon the trained birds by using Flutes.[1] Tamed Kewa in Le-Koro lived in woven birdhouses and were often ridden as mounts in the Gukko Force.[5]
Kewa Bird Riding also became a popular sport in Le-Koro. Riding on a Kewa, the player would attempt knock their opponents off of the Kewa that they are riding while attempting to stay on their own.[4] Turaga Matau himself was a famed Kewa Rider.[5]
When the wandering Av-Matoran Takua was tasked with the rescue of Turaga Matau, the Matoran discovered that the Turaga was trapped in a Kewa nest.[4] Later, he made use of a Kewa bird he called with a Flute, who would transport him to various parts of Mata Nui.[5]
When the Bohrok swarms were prematurely awakened, the high jungle canopy territories of the wild Kewa were invaded by displaced Fikou.[6]
The Kewa later returned to the Matoran Universe after the Bohrok swarms destroyed Mata Nui.[7]
After the Great Spirit Robot was critically damaged in the Battle of Bara Magna, many Kewa left the Matoran Universe and immigrated to Spherus Magna.[8]
Abilities and Traits
Kewa are smaller than their Kahu cousins, but larger than the aquatic Taku. Unlike the Taku, Kewa are scavengers.[1] Kewa are known to carry objects as heavy as small boulders.[4]
Trivia
- The Kewa's name was for many years not considered a part of the BIONICLE canon, having been replaced by the Gukko because of a conflict with The LEGO Group using Maori terms (Kewa and Goko-Kahu).[9] It was later placed back into canon as a sub-species of Gukko.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 BIONICLE: Le-Koro Creatures
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Official Greg Dialogue," page 2, post 42. BZPower.
- ↑ "The Makuta." Makuta's Guide to the Universe, p. 63.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 BIONICLE: Quest for the Toa.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Chapter 6." Mata Nui Online Game.
- ↑ "Island Wildlife on the Move." Wall of History. BIONICLE.com.
- ↑ "Official Greg Dialogue," page 34, post 1357. BZPower.
- ↑ "Official Greg Dialogue," page 300, post 11964. BZPower.
- ↑ "Official Greg Discussion," page 95, post 3778. BZPower.