Whenua (Earth-4001)

Whenua was originally an Onu-Matoran archivist, and later became the Toa of Earth on Metru Nui as well as Turaga of Onu-Koro and later Onu-Metru.

History
The history of Whenua prior to 2553 is the same as his mainstream counterpart.

Personality
Turaga Whenua was known for his honesty. As he often said, "It serves no purpose to be false, for the earth cannot be deceived." He put great stock in the past and what could be learned from it; forever a historian at heart, he knew more about the past of Metru Nui than any of his fellow teammates. This love for history occasionally put him at odds with Nuju, who thought that the future was far more important than the past.

He also tended to be more cautious then the rest of his allies; even as a Toa, he never forgot that power does not confer invincibility. On Metru Nui, he was happiest down in the Archives, and was much less comfortable when visiting other Metru. However, such was his love for the Archives that he would often throw this caution to the wind when they were threatened.

As a Hordika, Whenua felt much closer to the Rahi than the others. However, he was able to block the urge to go wild better than the others.

Powers & Equipment
Whenua wore a Kanohi Ruru, Mask of Night Vision. The Great version of the mask enabled him to light dark places, as well as providing him with a degree of X-ray vision. When he became a Toa, he gained the power to manipulate, create and absorb earth; these powers were greatly diminished when he became a Turaga.

When he was a Toa he carried two Earthshock Drills, which could punch holes in virtually anything as well as creating a powerful sonic force when rotated at maximum speed. They also channeled his power to control Earth.

As a Hordika he carried Thumpers that could summon subterranean creatures or power up his Earth Rhotuka.

When he became a Turaga, he carried the Drill of Onua as his badge of office. He still had elemental earth powers, though they were weakened.

Trivia

 * Whenua is the Maori word for earth.