Furnace Salamander

"You need patience and a quiet step if you wish to approach this Rahi, and a brave heart to even think of catching one."
— Rahaga Norik, Rahi Beasts

Furnace Salamander
Rahi
Known locations	Ta-Metru (formerly) Spherus Magna

Furnace Salamanders are formidable reptilian Rahi that attack only when provoked.

History

The Furnace Salamander species was created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.

A population of Salamanders settled in Ta-Metru in Metru Nui. They inhabited the dark corners and crevices of furnaces and foundries, sharing their territory with Hikaki. The Ta-Matoran workers did not often see this Rahi. When the Morbuzakh attacked Metru Nui, the Salamanders were forced out of the Great Furnace, but the Matoran didn't view it as significant. When the Visorak invaded Metru Nui, most of the furnaces were destroyed, so these Rahi lived near the volcanic vents filled with Liquid Protodermis that surrounded Ta-Metru.

After the Mata Nui Robot was critically damaged in the Battle of Bara Magna, many Furnace Salamanders emigrated from the Matoran Universe to Spherus Magna.

Abilities and Traits

These Rahi have long, powerful limbs that let them jump over great distances and scamper quickly across the ground, sharp claws that let them cling to almost any surface, and even short spiny wings that let them glide over short distances. When straightened up, the Furnace Salamander is almost the same height as a Toa, although they prefer to move hunched. If endangered, these Rahi attack in large swarms (since they are always in the midst of their nestmates), quickly overcoming a foe. The Salamander's bite, as Matoran describe it, is like "a thousand red hot needles."

Trivia

• The Furnace Salamander was an entry sent in to LEGO as part of the LEGO Magazine Rahi Building Challenge. It was created by Casey Kinsey and given a name and story role by Greg Farshtey in the book BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts.

Appearances

Books
Guides BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts (FA) BIONICLE: Encyclopedia BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated

External links

• Furnace Salamander entry photos on Reddit.com (Courtesy of its creator)