User blog:Ahpolki Inika/Remnants of the Great Being MOC/Art Contest

...Okay, I'm supposed to think of some type of motivational speech or witty intro, but I've got nothing. :/ Might as well get to the point.

The point is this: The main cast for Remnants of the Great Beings have no visual image. Heck, some of them don't even have their Kanohi or tools choosen. Which is why I've made this blog: It's a desperate call for help.

I need someone to build (or draw, depending on your medium of choice) at least one of the main characters for the story. Here's how it'll work.

General rules and guidelines
As a note, this will be done in two waves, one for each world of origin for the cast.
 * 1) For anyone MOCing, the MOC has to match with the canon colorschemes of the G1 universe. Still, they don't specially say what shades of said colors aren't allowed, or how much of them you can use. Many Elements decree a primary color, but they also have multiple secondary ones. You can choose whichever of the later you desire. :P
 * 2) You're also allowed to spraypaint pieces, or paint them by hand. I suppose sharpies are also allowed. Just avoid painting balljoints and connectors, though. Trust me, this comes from personal experience.
 * 3) If you don't have the right mask for them (assuming the character's version ever existed), you can always try using another one. last time I checked, a Kanohi of one power can be shaped like that of another (as seen with Norik ). And before you ask, yes, G2 masks are allowed. Heck, you can use both systems (ye olde G1 peices and CCBS) for building MOCs.
 * 4) For anyone drawing, I don't think colors are as much as a deal (so long as you leave the name of the character you're depicting in the file's name). The design kinda has to fit with the character's personality, physical description (unless I allow otherwise. :P),  and background a bit, though. Apart from that, all artists pretty much have creative reign.
 * 5) Some of them also lack a Kanohi and/or tool(s), so you have creative reign over those as well.
 * 6) Much like with ReddKuta's contest, you'll have to post each entry in its own gallery, with you name beside it. Don't want anyone to steal your work! :P
 * 7) You'll need at least three images for each entry. Try putting them into different possess, or show off the MOC at other angles. If you want to do more than three, go on ahead.
 * 8) You're also allowed to build/design for more than one character. However, this is a contest, so expect some competition. Not that it should worry any of yawl. XD
 * Oh, and have fun. This might be a contest, but you are allowed to go loose in terms of spirit and creativity.

Ekumas
Turaga of Ice, and the main star of the story (at least, as an MU immigrant)
 * Element: Ice
 * Colorscheme: Primarly white. Secondary colors include gray, silver, black, blue (light or dark), and sand blue. Take your pick. :P
 * Kanohi: Noble Elda (We haven't gotten this in set form, nor did we ever get a white Great Elda. Use whatever mask you want. Paint's also allowed for this.)
 * Tool: Some form of staff
 * Personailty: In a way, he's somewhat like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft, though not as adventurous as either of them (anymore). He's always been interested in history, and would often set off on some mission or quest for truth. He might be a Turaga now-a days, but he has plenty of spirit and determination left.

Labyth
Veteran Toa of Earth, and mentor to Ekumas' successors.
 * Element: Earth
 * Colorscheme: Primarly black. Secondary colors include gray, tan, orange, and purple. You're allowed to add silver as well.
 * Kanohi: Kakama Nuva-shaped Zyrlakpe, Great Mask of Infrared Perception. (If you don't have a Kakama Nuva, you can use something else. He did discard his Xyrlakpe when he fled from the Brotherhood of Makuta.)
 * Tool: Some kinda blunt weapon (like hammer, mace, axe, or something else of the like.)
 * Personality: Labyth's served as a Toa Hagah in his past, and was the sole survivor of his team when their assigned Makuta was ordered to kill them. He's hardened up as a result of this, but his stone heart's been softening up after the Reformation of Spherus Magna. Still, he does have some bits of his Toa Hagah drive.

Ramita
Novice Toa of Psionics, successor to Ekumas, and apprentice to Labyth.
 * Element: Psionics
 * Colorcheme: Blue and Gold. No primaries or secondaries listed on Biosector01. So you're free to use whichever shade of either color you want, and how much of them you want to add.
 * Kanohi: None have been decided for her at the moment. Choose any G1 or G2 masks you want for her (so long they're a shade of blue or gold). :P
 * Tool: Some type of staff. Maybe a bow-staff, like the ones in martial arts movies or something? XD
 * Personality: Somewhat like Ekumas, she's always been a sort of curious person. Unlike him, though, she's more interested in passing knowledge down than obtaining it. She's always had a drive to teach, and one of her favorite subjects happens to be combat. She's a skilled fight, fluent in hand-to-hand combat and numerous weapons. Sadly, she struggles with her Elemental powers. Kinda ironic for the stereotypical mystic, do yawl think? XD

Bodrix
Novice Toa of The Green (Jungle for G2ers), successor to Ekumas, and apprentice to Labyth.
 * Element: The Green (Or Jungle, as known by the Spherus Magnans and Okoto's people. AKA Plantlife to fans as well).
 * Colorscheme: Blue and green. Same case as Ramita, no primaries or secondaries really listed. So you have free reign on how much of either color and which shades of them are allowed. XD
 * Kanohi: Great Mahiki, Noble-shaped if you don't have a Great one. If either of them aren't in your possession, then try a blue or green mask. Like with Labyth, it might be possible that his Mahiki's shaped like a different mask. Besides, he loves having the element of surprise. XD G2 masks also work (though try to avoid making him look like some repaint of G2 Lewa. XD)
 * Tool: A scythe of some kinda. Always kinda invisioned it having the same piece as Vastu's Venom Talon, but that's not really nesseacry. Experiment to your heart's content. I've also considered having him wield a one-handed axe as a secondary weapon, but I'm not sure. Yawl's choice. Just make sure that the scythe doesn't generate petals , okay? It'd embarrass him quite a lot. XD
 * Personality: Where to start. In a way, he's like G2 Lewa; cunning, sarcastic, carefree, and even a bit mischievous. Unlike him, though, he's a bit more level-headed, and doesn't really rush into the fray headfirst. He also possesses some medical skill, due to living the life of a Bo-Matoran healer. He also has a bit of interest in botany, hoping to use the knowledge he gains to enhance his healing skills and Elemental power. This brings us to his fighting style: He's somewhat a polar opposite of Ramita. While he is much more fluent in using his Elemental powers than her, he's not really as capable in normal combat. Heck, I'm surprised that he hasn't chopped himself up into tiny pieces so far. XD

Rifu
Le-Matoran Spy, Climber, and Scout
 * Element: Air (Can't really use it as a Le-Matoran. Still one bonus is that he's more athletic and nimble than most other Matoran)
 * Colorscheme: In his Tonhunga/Mctoran/2001 form, he was green and lime-green. Of course, he rebuilt him into a stronger form alongside the other Matoran of Mata Nui, and may have changed his colorscheme as a result. Kopeke would be a great example of this. Teal's a secondary color for Le-Matoran, so you can add that to his current form.  :/
 * Kanohi: He bore a Noble-shaped Komau during his days on Metru Nui and Mata Nui. I personally think he still retains it, though any collectible 2001 Kanohi works. You don't have those, just use any green mask. G2 ones work too.
 * Tools: Since he's a climber, he'll need some climbing tools. Maybe hooks or claws. Ramita has passed down some of Labyth's lessons to several Matoran, Rifu included. Try not to ripoff Piruk, though. XD
 * Personality: Like most Le-Matoran from the islands of Metru Nui and Mata Nui, he is rather carefree. Energitic, talktive, and fun-loving. Course, after falling to both Nui Rama and the Bohrok swarms, he has sobered up a bit. He also has a dislike for water (even after Tamaru tried to teach him how swim). He's a skilled climber and vine swinger, and is rather light on his feet. He also has a bit of an artistic side, sketching in a sketchbook and painting on canvuses. Sounds a bit ironic, doesn't it? He's also a bit displanined in the Mata Nuian Princible of Faith, so he's a bit of a crackshot with any projectile. No need for a Kanohi Sanok (at least, not while he's still a Matoran). XD Just don't ruin his work, though, or you'll end up in a world of pain.

Polzuk
Fa-Matoran Navigator
 * Element: Magnetism (Can't really access it as a Matoran. However, he and his kind do possess an internal compass due to their Elemental connection. As such, they make really great navigators. If you get lost, go hire one of these dudes. XD)
 * Colorsheme: Gunmetal gray and black. Onu-Matoran usually possess the latter, but not the former. Gunmetal might be a bit harder to obtain, though. Might be easier to use grey instead.  :/
 * Kanohi: No idea for him right now. The only gunmetal Kanohi I now of is Hewkii Inika's Sanok. Then again, might be best to use black and grey masks.
 * Tools: No idea for those either. Ramita did tutor him a bit in the ways of combat, so feel free to use whatever weapon you think works for him.
 * Personality: Not much to him right now, so there's a chance that his character will develop. As a Fa-Matoran, he is a a decent navigator, and he has had some training from Ramita.

Siretii
Vo-Matoran Chonricler
 * Element: Lightning (Can't really shoot bolts of electircty, but she is much more resistent to them than most Matoran)
 * Colorscheme: Blue and white. No primary or secondary, just those too. Try not to make her look like someone with Ice, though. XD
 * Kanohi: I've always imagined her as bearing a Pakari (the 2001 version, not the Nuva one). If you don't have one, try any blue or white mask. Try to find one that captures her shy side, too.
 * Tool: A Chronicler's Staff. If you don't have the head pecies usually used for it, then make use of whatever you have. :P
 * Personality: She's a rather shy girl, and for good reason. She's been a prisoner of the realm of Karzahni, where damaged Matoran are sent to be repaired. However, the land's ruler ins't really good at his job, and after some time, decided that she'd stay with him. She barely managed to retain her identity and sanity, holding out long enough for the Toa Nuva to sent the island's population to Metru Nui. She was properly healed and rebuilt, though she's still haunted by her past. As a Chronicler, it's pretty much her job to record The Expedition's adventures.

Yelta

 * Element: Iron (Can't bend metal or anything, but he's physically more endurable than most Matoran.
 * Colorscheme: Gray, metallic gray, gold, bronze, and burnt orange. No primary or secondary colors again (seems to be a trend with rarer G1 Elements). Basically the colors of common(ly known) real-world metals. Burnt Orange is a bit rare in terms in the G1 building system. However, I think G2 Pohatu and the Protector of Stone have armor plates in those colors. If you want to use paint, go ahead.
 * Kanohi: I've always pictured him as having a Miru with a custom scope attached to it. Course, there's no such thing in the real world. Any scope mask can work. If you want to paint it, go ahead. If any of yawl are artists, then you don't really have to give him a scoped Miru. Just give him a scoped mask that makes him look smart or something. XD
 * Tools: Like the tools of a blacksmith. Hammer, wielding torch, that sort of stuff. I thought having him use a firearm or blaster as well. The Protector's elemental shooters are allowed too.
 * Personality: While he is a skilled craftsman, he has a love for tinkering and experimentation. He can pretty much remember the design of any device or tool, and is capable of reverse engineering stuff. He hopped along on The Expedition in the hopes that he might uncover some secret technology. Kinda makes me think of the Brotherhood of Steel, though he (thankfully) isn't obessed with it. XD

Tangi
De-Matoran coachman and herder.
 * Element: Sonics (Can't really shake things apart, but they do have acute hearing. unfortantly, this is a bit of a two-sided blade. While it can be helpful to them, it can also be used againist them).
 * Colorscheme: Grey and black. Think they have more grey than black.
 * Kanohi: Havne't really decided. Any black or grey Kanohi may work (expct for the grey Hau. Krakua and another dude are already wearing those).
 * Tools: Not sure about those either. He does carry some type of instrument(s) around, like maybe a guitar or flute.
 * Personality: Krakua's had a bit of an influence on this fellow. While Krakua simply hummed to himself, this guy has an all-out interest in music. He's been taught under two Le-Matoran musicians, and has developed a knack for handling animals and Rahi.

The Deadline
As of New Year's day, the contest BEGINS! It'll end end on the 12th of February this year, so that should give yawl plenty of time to brainstorm, design, and build/draw. I'll be leaving for a little trip on the 12th of January, and might be away for a couple of weeks after that. I'm not sure if the place will have internet connection, so if you have any questions, you might wanna ask them now.

The Prizes
All winning entries for each character will be featured on their main pages. Winners may also have me put their own character of choice onto a background. They might also be allowed to a character in a guest or cameo appearance in Remnants of the Great Beings.

Good luck to everyone, and be sure to have fun.