Turaga
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- "Matoran into Toa. Toa into Turaga. Turaga into Legend."
- — Turaga Vakama, Legends of Metru Nui
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| Turaga | |
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| Power(s) | Elemental Powers, Mask powers |
| Location(s) | Scattered throughout the Matoran Universe |
| Status | Active |
| Pronunciation | Too-RAH-gah |
A Turaga is the final form of a Matoran's life. After completing their respective Destiny, a Toa can sacrifice his or her Toa Power for the greater good and become a Turaga.
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History
As with Toa and Matoran, the Great Beings created several Turaga as they are, without having been Toa or Matoran beforehand. Turaga later came into existence as the final stage of a Toa's life. Turaga were deemed the wise leaders of Matoran, and directed the villagers while the Toa protected them.
One of the earliest Turaga, the Turaga of Lesovikk's homeland, was at one point driven insane, and shipped his entire Matoran population to the land of Karzahni. The fate of this Turaga remains unknown.
Around 15,000 years ago, a Toa of Fire named Dume was transformed into a Turaga, and made leader of one of the most important locations in the Matoran Universe, Metru Nui. Dume lead the Matoran for the next 14,000 years, defending it against Rahi attacks and Dark Hunter invasions, until a Makuta named Teridax silently abducted and impersonated him, as part of his plan.
A Toa named Jovan, whose team saved the life of the Great Spirit Mata Nui, sacrificed his own Toa Power and became the Turaga of Voya Nui. After a cataclysm struck the universe, Jovan was killed, and the Matoran of his area were forced to rely upon themselves.
Six Toa, after rescuing the Matoran of Metru Nui, completed their destiny and became Turaga. They led the Matoran of Mata Nui for the next thousand years, helping their villages defend against Rahi attacks and Teridax's harassment. The Turaga offered their wisdom to the Toa Mata, once they arrived on the island, though they withheld key information from them about Metru Nui. Upon returning to the city, they, along with the real Dume, became the leaders of Metru Nui.
Turaga are also a frequent target of the criminal organization known as the Dark Hunters. The Shadowed One, it's leader, often sends his operatives to kidnap or kill Turaga, in order to destabilize their regions and earn a profit.
Abilities and Traits
Turaga are wise beings, with years of experience of leading Matoran. Turaga are larger in stature than Matoran, but physically weaker than both Matoran and Toa. The elemental abilities of a Turaga are significantly weakened upon their transformation, although they can still conjure up small amounts of their power. Despite the transformation, Turaga can still maintain the concentration necessary to activate and use Noble Kanohi.
Mask and Tools
Upon their transformation, a Toa's Great Kanohi is altered in shape and reduced in power to become a Noble Kanohi. Turaga usually carry a Badge of Office, a symbol of their leadership status. This tool is usually their Toa Tool transformed, though they have been known to fashion their own.
Turaga Nui
A Turaga Nui is a legendary sage, said to be the combination of six Turaga. To date, one has never been formed. The Tools and Noble Kanohi of a Turaga Nui will depend on the fused Turaga.
Known Turaga
Matoran Universe
- Vakama - Formerly the Toa Metru of Fire
- Nokama - Formerly the Toa Metru of Water
- Matau - Formerly the Toa Metru of Air
- Onewa - Formerly the Toa Metru of Stone
- Whenua - Formerly the Toa Metru of Earth
- Nuju - Formerly the Toa Metru of Ice
- Lhikan - Formerly the Toa Mangai of Fire - (Deceased)
- Dume - Formerly a Toa of Fire
- Jovan - Formerly a Toa of Magnetism - (Deceased)
- The other members of Jovan's team, excluding the one that used the Kanohi Ignika
- A Turaga, whose name is unknown, that argued with Vezok
- A Turaga who fled from Lariska
- A group of Turaga killed by Lurker
- Turaga of Lesovikk's old homeland, who went insane and sent all the Matoran from that land to Karzahni - (Fate Unknown)
- One or more Turaga on Tuyet's homeland - (Fate Unknown)
- One or more Turaga who led Metru Nui during the Matoran Civil War
- A Turaga on an island that Toa Mangai Naho swam to for reinforcements during the Toa/Dark Hunter War.
- One or more Turaga who were created as Turaga and are the first Turaga in the Matoran Universe.
Alternate Universes
- Takanuva - Formerly Toa of Light - In The Kingdom Alternate Universe
- Dume - In Toa Empire Alternate Universe and The Kingdom Alternate Universe
- Nuju - In The Kingdom Alternate Universe
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