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Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

Mask of Rahi control has been noted to not work well on insectoid Rahi. I already looked it over. Also, we have an OOC.

BIONICLE

Gathered friends, listen again to our legend of the Bionicle.
In a time before time, we, the Matoran, were driven from our home.
Lost and unprotected, the six Turaga lead us in the Great Exodus.
Finally, the wall was passed, and a great land was found.
Here we built our city, our home, of Kongero Nui.

Once every year, the citizens of Kongero Nui gather to watch the Red Star pass low on the northern horizon. Long has it been said that the light of the Red Star brings prosperity to the Matoran of the land.
Legends also speak of the city's birth, and the mythical Toa stone that was brought with the first passing of the Red Star. Long has it been guarded, and the very existence of a Toa stone, let alone a Toa, have faded into the realm of myth and fairytale.

Story So Far

Objective:
Matoran meet before the Red Star Festival and A: Plan to gather to see the star, B: Want to see if the Toa stone is real, or what is really kept in the city's center, using the opportunity of everyone being at the festival as a means of ingress.
Characters:

Character Sheet

Name:
Element:
Mask: (Name/Title, i.e. Kanohi Hau- Mask of Shielding. Only the current mask.)
-----(Use this section to make notes about the mask, such as if it's custom, what its shape is, and what its limitations are.)
Gender:
Appearance: (At presnt)
Occupation: (What's the character's job? Before being a Toa, what do they do with their day?)
Description: (Of personality, attitude, mannerisms, etc.)
Tools: (Describe/list the tools/weapons the character has at the current time.)

Relationships:

(How does your character know or interact with the other characters? At the start, just how they know them before they become Toa. After, put their thoughts on them now. You may write this portion in-character.)

Journal:

(If you have anything you want to write down, like character thoughts/reflections, put them here.)

Bag:

(An ordered list of what the character has on them other than weapons, if applicable. Currency is called widgets.)

The Elements

^{Element, Colors, Prefix}
Fire, Red, Ta
Water, Blue, Ga
Air, Green, Le
Earth, Black, Onu
Stone, Brown, Po
Ice, White, Ko
Plantlife, Green and Blue, Bo
Lightning, Blue and white, Vo
Iron, Metallic Grey and Burnt Orange, Fe
Magnetism, Gunmetal Grey and Black, Fa
Gravity, Purple and Black, Ba
Plasma, Orange and White, Su
Sonics, Grey and Black, De
Psionics, Blue and yellow or gold, Ce

The City

The Vatali

These Rahi like Machines are the city's main security system. With long, almost serpentine bodies, and three pairs of wings, these systematic sentinels fly high over the city streets, typically circling close to buildings, keeping an ever watchful eye on the Matoran below.

The Congro

Ta-Congro
Where the passionate, productive Ta-Matoran make their hearth, this area houses the fiery smokestacks and factories of Kongero Nui. Materials are brought from the northern sectors of the city and fashioned into various goods. A thin layer of soot coats the simple streets; thick walled stone houses harkening to a bygone era where the inhabitants of the city lived in a volcanic crater. The mountains that back Ta-Congro are a constant reminder of the land whence they came, With the conditions inside the work-floors only matched by the Ta-Matoran’s fiery tempers, these citizens are the first to call for action in most matters.

Ga-Congro
Thin walled houses raised on pillars of wood are the scattered homes of the Ga-Matoran. Jetties and docks line the coast where fishing boats are sent out in the morning and haul their catches of sea creatures at sunset. Despite the bogged down ground and oppressive scent of fish, the Ga-Matoran spend their days happily and simply, swimming in the shallows of the kelp beds from which many soft-lines are made, including the fishing lines they use. Most residents of Kongero Nui only know Ga-Congro for its fish market, but beyond the misty facade is a land where beauty is much appreciated. In fact, much of the art that finds its way into a display case is at least in part from Ga-Congro.

Le-Congro
The deep jungles to the north of the Kongero Nui are home to the wind-riding Le-Matoran. Dense foliage and high mountains swirling with constant, warm breezes are a veritable playground, when you ride the broad winged giant birds that live there that is. Due to its isolation, inhabitants of Le-Congro have developed unique ways of thinking and speaking. Those who travel into the city’s center are often poets, artists, or designers, and, in fact, much of the city’s methods of transportation have Le-Matoran to thank.

Onu-Congro
Amongst the very bones of the city, the sturdy Onu-Matoran delve ever deeper. They shape and work the very earth, drawing from it ores and minerals to the surface. Steeped in mystery, Onu-Congro is rarely visited by the ‘surface dwellers’, and the Onu-Matoran are often the subject of superstition in that regard, however, many brilliant and technical minds have come from the land below.

Po-Congro
The deserts to the south of the city’s center are home to the Po-Matoran. Traditionally stoneworkers, much of the mechwork that makes it into the city, whether for transportation, defense, or personal ease, was made by Po-Matoran hands. The expansive, although mostly uninhabited desert that surrounds the small village like clusters of houses is used for a variety of sports and games. In fact, Po-Congro is one of the few areas where there is enough space for any kind of large sporting event. Despite having helped construct it in the past, and guard it in the present, no Po-Matoran truly knows what is kept within the depths of the Po-Congro Prison.

Ko-Cogro
Beneath the cloud of smoke created by the factories of Ta-Congro, a shrouded chill greets the lives of the Ko-Matoran daily. Between the city’s production and import districts, Ko-Congro contains the large chilled warehouses of Kongero Nui. Here, the Ko-Matoran are in charge of sorting, storing and distributing various boxes, crates, and containers of goods. Many of the small igloo like homes are packed into rows near smooth streets, or crammed between storage units and warehouses. Due to the nature of their work, it is not uncommon for Ko-Matoran to be injured by falling crates. This happenstance- and the risk thereof- have left many an empty building, where it is rumored any possible items of ill repute may be sold. However, what such items might be are largely left to speculation of the city’s general population.

Bo-Congro
This sylvan expanse is home to the Bo-Matoran. Often differentiated from Le-Matoran by the accents of blue on their body as opposed to lime-greens or bright yellows, these villagers are ones who are attuned with nature, even in the hostile coniferous forests and autumn deepwoods of their homeland. Despite its being perceived as a lifeless waste by many of those who live in Kongeru Nui’s central areas, it is, in fact, the primary source of fresh fruits and savory vegetables for the entire city, as well as that of dangerous beasts. Those who find the metropolitan life to be too cluttered or dreary often come to Bo-Congro as a means of escape, lodging in cabins graciously and gladly provided for such occasions by the Bo-Matoran who know the land so well.

Vo-Congro
A land of surging power and whipping winds, Vo-Congro is the lifeline of the city, providing all of its power needs on a daily basis.Wind turbines and power stations dot the landscape- even the ground beneath the Vo-Matoran’s feet crackles with power, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Vo-Matoran may, at a distance, look similar to Ko-Matoran, but the moment they begin to speak, even a careless observer will know the difference. Vo-Matoran live for thrills, often traveling the entire city within a span of days in search of a new activity. There exists a saying among Matoran “If you want fast, visit Vo-Congro.”- and they are likely not misinformed. A great number of the machines from Po-Congro have been driven- pulled, pushed, or dragged if need be- to Vo-Congro, where they race over the plains and steppes around their home. Between Ba-Congro and Onu-Congro, the Vo-Matoran share a sacred Protodermis well- the only source in the city- used by the Turaga to craft new Matoran in the city’s center.

Fe-Congro
While the bulk of workmanship comes through Ta-Congro, finer, more top-of-the-line items are often crafted by the skillful hands of the Fe-Matoran. Because of the innate ability these Matoran have in assessing the quality of metallic items, the brunt of shops and markets are run and hosted in Fe-Congro. Despite being slightly rare and expensive, Fe-Matoran goods typically come with a variety of functions. In fact, the only truly functional weapons, like those of old, are housed, and many of them made, in Fe-Congro’s homes and shops.

Fa-Congro
Fa-Congro is, oddly as it may sound, a favorite location for Vo-Matoran scrappers, both because of its central location between Po-Congro and Vo-Congro, but also because the majority of Mechanical work is performed and refined here. The Fa-Matoran work metal with ease, and take pride in their work. However, their drive and pride they take in their work often gives them the aura of a repellant personality. Despite this, they show an overwhelming warmth to those who have gained their trust.

Ba-Congro
Deeper still than the foundations of Kongero Nui, the Ba-Matoran live in the spent mines within and beneath Onu-Congro, creating a unique and ethereal land of their own. With homes that hang above seemingly endless chasms, the mysterious underground inhabitants, clad in black and purple, use their positions to inform the Matoran above of many happenings of the past, and rumblings of far away. Having the ability to drift with seemingly no effort, there is often more suspicion and superstition surrounding the stable Ba-Matoran than the Onu-Matoran. While typically unnoticed, mechanisms crafted by the Ba-Matoran move with ease, and their workmanship is often found in security doors, mainly for its ability to become seemingly immovable with a simple gesture.

Su-Congro
Perhaps the most distant of the Congro, the muddy, heated lowlands in the southernmost portion of Kongero Nui are home to the energetic Su-Matoran. Despite being containing the garbage disposal area for the city, the Su-Matoran live happy, energetic lives, making all the use they can out of the refuse they can salvage, melting the rest down to extract the raw materials and sending them back whence they came, or using them for themselves.

De-Congro
The silent grasslands near the coast, divided from the noise and bustle of Po-Congro by a massive chasm, are where the peace loving De-Metoran make their home. Speaking in whispers, they do everything they can to remain silent, and show a distaste for anything noisy. As such, they typically are not fond of visitors, but will typically not make any shows of force due to the noise it would make. Despite this partially axenic property, De-Congro is the only area to hold a temple, specifically for public use as a place for spiritualism, concentration, research, and stargazing.

Ce-Congro
While this is possibly the only area in the city that seems wholly residential, the Ce-Matoran do not seem to mind. Instead, they live their lives expanding their knowledge in many unique ways, and offering many small services to those who visit, often as businesses hosted within their homes. Despite having been an uncommon type of Matoran, the only ones who remember the Great Exodus are several elder Ce-Matoran.

Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

Well, for the one character, I was thinking a Plantlife Toa with a way to access a bit of alternate powers, such as either venom, or maybe a swarm or small insects. But, because I didn't think of, like, what his life was as a Matoran yet, I'm not sure what kind of mask would really fit.
The other character idea is a Ko-Matoran who actually hates the cold. I was thinking that, due to his past, he'd likely get a Mask of Psychometry, but as for weapon, don't even know. I should probably get the OOC up somehow.

Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

I don't feel like a sword fits the character, to be honest.

Hmm. Probably a little more than Metru Nui. Like public transportation mechanicals and automated doors and lifts will be rather common in the core of the city, and there's even an area with multiple generators.
And I misread "On a scale of Mata Nui to Metru Nui" as "On scale with Mata Nui to Metru Nui" which made less sense.
It's Metru Nui +. As comparable to an actual modern city as you can get with Bionicle, without any of the down steps that you'd have to take, and not likely that much telecommunication. Maybe radios though. In some places.
Edit: True, Suva do exist. Mask swapping is possible. But I can't really think of any that fit the one specific character, or any that could grant the effect I want. I should really think more about the personality though.

Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

For one character, I have a mask, but no weapon. For the other, I sorta thought of them as a Toa before a Matoran, so everything happened backwards, so the like, most root of the personality I'm not sure about, and I don't know how to handle the mask, since I know what effect I want but I don't think any masks really do that. It's more a matter of the personality though for that idea.

Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

I have really interesting character ideas but either I can't think of a proper weapon, or a way for the mask to be useful, or it's a bit too Year Two.

Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

Oh, interesting. Such intrigue. We won't be getting into the depths of the will of the Great Beings here. And I purposefully left it ambiguous as to where this RP will take place. That way I don't have to track any beings/objects/events to know where it must happen. It is, however, after the Great Calamity, but most likely before the end of Bionicle as we know it. Basically, it fits where-ever it fits, so it can work.
Also, I do think that I might want a second "campaign" so we can have a bit of Year Two Toa action, if you know what I mean.

Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

Noted. However, since Bionicle means Biological Chronicle, and there's a distinction between the Rahi/Matoran/Toa and the Bohrok, with the latter being fully mechanical, and the others being at least partially biological. (I didn't know about the self-awareness glitch but I knew enough that it's not that much of a spoiler.)

Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

Biological you mean? Cause the psychological stuff seems the most logical, and easy to play if they can be imperfect, 'human' characters.

Interesting. Could be. Although makes them kind of flat as a classification, ya know?

Haha, not now anyway.

Bionicle Roleplay Interest Check (4-6 Players. Ideally Six.)

Well, I think it's one of the minor issues of type-casting all the Toa, like how water Toa and Matoran were always female.
So, accepting the humanity of the Toa, like is it enough, or not how you expect?