Karda Nui

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"The Toa's attention had been drawn to the powerful light coming through the gap in the continent. He had never seen such pure white light before, except when Toa Takanuva was in action."
— Toa Mahri Matoro's thoughts, Downfall

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Karda Nui

Location Category: Previously Inhabited Location

Location Info
Residents None
Population None
Position Beneath the Southern Continent
Pronunciation Car-duh Noo-eee

Karda Nui, also known as The Universe Core or "The World that Feeds the World", is the ultimate power source for the Matoran Universe.

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[carve] The Land

[carve] History

Before Mata Nui was created to watch over the Matoran Universe, Tren Krom maintained it from Karda Nui. When the Great Beings formed Mata Nui, Tren Krom was removed from Karda Nui and hidden elsewhere.

Karda Nui was once colonized by the Av-Matoran, and while they were there, the Toa Mata were assigned to guard the region. The Toa spent most of their time there defending the Matoran from sentient lightning bolts known as Avohkah. About 100,000 years ago, when their work there was done, the Av-Matoran left Karda Nui and inhabited the caves above it. It was around that time when the Avohkah were defeated as well.

Tahu and Kopaka tricked the rest of the Toa into going into the spherical structure known as the Codrex. At that same moment, the Great Spirit Mata Nui awoke for the first time. Tahu showed the others that Energy Storms were beginning in the giant cavern, and revealed that only the Toa Canisters would protect them. The Toa reluctantly locked themselves inside the canisters, and went into stasis.

During the Great Cataclysm, the Energy Storms came to a halt. Several of the stalactites on the roof broke off and fell to the floor, some bringing the Av-Matoran villages in the caves above with them, the villages resting on the tops of the stalactites. The Matoran then rebuilt their villages and created jetpacks for themselves for travel between the locations. The stalactite housing the Codrex also fell, leaving the sphere at ground level.

A bridge stretching to a Stalactite Village.
A bridge stretching to a Stalactite Village.

Also during the Great Cataclysm, a hole in Karda Nui and the Southern Continent's roof was formed when Voya Nui rocketed from its position. As a result, sea water containing the Pit Mutagen entered through the continent's roof and dropped into the Karda Nui through the hole in the core's roof, forming a waterfall. The hole in the dome of the core was sealed when Voya Nui returned to its former position. Before the hole was sealed, however, Toa Mahri Matoro managed to slip into the core and use the Kanohi Ignika, reviving Mata Nui from death while sacrificing his life for the energy needed.

The hole in the Universe Core's dome being sealed.
The hole in the Universe Core's dome being sealed.

Later, after Vamprah discovered Karda Nui, a number of Makuta had recently invaded the core through an entrance in the western wall, led by Antroz. They split into two groups, one which searched the swamps of the area, while another attacked the Matoran settlements by air. Antroz, Vamprah and Chirox were blinded by the light released by the Ignika. As a result, the Toa Nuva were teleported to the core by Artakha in order to fight off the attack. The Toa split into two teams, with one fighting alongside the remaining Av-Matoran while the other descended to the swamp below in an attempt to retrieve the Kanohi Ignika, which recently created a body for itself. The Order of Mata Nui stated that the organization relied on the Toa Nuva to prevent the invasion, and would provide them with any available help.

The Toa Nuva escaping Karda Nui.
The Toa Nuva escaping Karda Nui.
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The Toa Nuva gathered the six Keystones scattered about Karda Nui, and used them to enter the Codrex. Completing their destiny, the Toa Nuva, with the help of Ignika, awoke Mata Nui. As a result, the Energy Storms began again and are currently active, destroying everything and everyone inside.

[carve] Purpose

Karda Nui is the source of all light in the Matoran Universe, and provides energy for various locations, as well as powering most Lightstones. This is the reason for it being called the 'Universe Core', even though it is not physically located at the center of the universe. The energy is sent to Metru Nui, and possibly other locations, where it is redistributed to other areas of the universe, and even to Mata Nui himself. This energy is vital to the universe; if the flow stops, then Mata Nui will begin to sicken and die, among other side affects.

Due to this energy, Karda Nui is perpetually lit and warmed, despite the fact that there are no Sun Holes to provide light. If all the light in Karda Nui is drained, the universe will be plunged into eternal darkness.

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Karda Nui is literally the heart of the Great Spirit Mata Nui.

[carve] Landscape

Karda Nui has no sunhole or stars. Because of this, it has no day and night cycle. The floor used to be covered in sand, but due to the Giant Waterfall flowing for a millenium, the floor became a swamp with Pit Mutagen in it, although the inhabitants were not affected by the mutagen, mainly because it was only partially flooded and they could live without entering the swamps. This swamp section was known as the Swamp of Secrets.

The cave walls surrounding Karda Nui are virtually impervious excluding one spot on the western wall that contains an entrance. The shields protecting Karda Nui are meant to keep the Energy Storms from escaping Karda Nui and destroying anything outside of it. As the Staff of Artakha cannot breach the barriers of the Universe Core, the staff cannot restore the damage that has been done to it. The barriers also stopped the Toa Nuva from accessing their Toa Suva, preventing them from switching masks. The lower section of Karda Nui was filled with a mist that is impenetrable even to the power of the Akaku Nuva.

Several stalactites fell from the ceiling of the core and the Av-Matoran created villages on the tops of them.

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All matter except the Codrex in Karda Nui was destroyed by the Energy Storms.

A cave in Karda Nui.
A cave in Karda Nui.

[carve] Location

Karda Nui is located right underneath the Southern Continent and is protected by shields so powerful that virtually nothing can breach them. It is around the same size as the continent, and it is located within its own dome. Karda Nui is located deeper inside the Matoran Universe.

Below are a number of locations inside Karda Nui:

[carve] Inhabitants

[carve] Av-Matoran and Shadow Matoran

The Av-Matoran once inhabited Karda Nui, although they all left before the Time Slip. Some Av-Matoran later returned to the core, though not through choice. The Av-Matoran were formerly led by Kirop, although many of the Av-Matoran, along with Kirop, were transformed into Shadow Matoran by the Shadow Leeches. All of them were later returned to being Av-Matoran by a Klakk. After doing so, they all evacuated Karda Nui and left to Metru Nui.

Below is a list of known Av-Matoran and Shadow Matoran which were residing in the core:

  • Tanma - Av-Matoran
  • Solek - Av-Matoran
  • Photok - Av-Matoran
  • Radiak - Av-Matoran, former Shadow Matoran
  • Gavla - Av-Matoran, former Shadow Matoran
  • Kirop - Av-Matoran, former Shadow Matoran

[carve] Rahi

The Rahi that originally inhabited the core, such as Air Serpents, were affected by energy spikes, but were defeated by the Toa Mata. The energy spikes were also contained by the Toa.

There were some Rahi which inhabit Karda Nui after the Great Cataclysm, although they were not native to the core. Before the invasion, Av-Matoran made use of ScareRahi, similar to scarecrows, to keep Rahi away from the villages.

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All Rahi that were still in Karda Nui when the Energy Storms erupted were killed.

Some of the Rahi that have inhabited the core are:

  • Avohkah
  • Nui-Kopen
  • Air Serpents
  • Various Rahi that were mutated by waters in Karda Nui's swamp.

[carve] Other

Tren Krom was once stationed in Karda Nui by the Great Beings to take care of the Matoran Universe before the time of Mata Nui.

[carve] Quotes

"In the world that feeds the world of course. The wellspring of flame that blazes bright, yet burns none but it's bearer. And he, oh, he it burns until there is nothing left, not even ashes."
— Builder of the Toa Canisters, Dark Destiny
"Karda Nui – how to describe its glory, its wonder, its sheer beauty? How to capture the feeling one gets at the first sight of it? It isn't easy, but let me try.
It's a big cave. With a swamp in it."
— Mutran's thoughts, The Mutran Chronicles

[carve] Trivia

  • Karda Nui was first discovered by Vultraz, but he did not tell the Makuta. Vamprah later discovered the entrance again, this time informing the Brotherhood.

[carve] Appearances


Karda Nui
Stalactite Villages | Shadow Leech Hive | Swamp of Secrets | Codrex
Locations
Wall of Stars: Red Star

Planet Surface: Mata Nui | Voya Nui | Mahri Nui

Matoran World: Metru Nui | Karzahni | Northern Continent | Southern Continent | Artakha | The Pit | Odina | Daxia | Xia | Destral | Zakaz | Stelt | Artidax | Nynrah

Universe Core - Karda Nui

Universes: BIONICLE Planet | Matoran Universe | Field of Shadows | Toa Empire Pocket Dimension | "Journey of Takanuva" Pocket Dimension | "The Kingdom" Pocket Dimension

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