Melisma

Melisma was a metal bow which the Toa of Sonics Tesudin used as his Toa tool.

History
Melisma was created, along with the three arrows it was meant to fire, by the Nynrah Ghosts on Nynrah. It was given to Tesudin along with the arrows, who was transformed into a Toa by their artificial Suva. He named it after melisma, the act of singing multiple notes in a single syllable. He brought the bow with him throughout the entirety of his life, up until a moment his death on Powai Nui, when he lent it over to the novice Toa of Ice Navahko. Navahko then held on to Melisma for many years.

Description
Melisma was a thin, metallic bow with a string composed of fibrous metal woven together. Its upper limb bore a blade which allowed it to be more effectively used for melee combat if necessary. The weapon came with 3 black arrows made of Protosteel, rendering them nigh unstoppable when fired at full power. At full power, an arrow was able to pierce the chest of Tetradon, who wore Protosteel armor. The arrows could be charged with elemental power, giving the weapon much versatility.

Example Usages
In Against the Storm, Tesudin fired an elementally charged arrow which pierced through the heavily-armored Makuta Hysterix and released a powerful shockwave upon striking the ground behind him.

Appearances

 * Against the Storm/Volume II  - First appearance
 * Against the Storm/Volume III
 * Against the Storm/Volume IV
 * Against the Storm/Volume V
 * Against the Storm/Volume VI