Kanohi stone

A Kanohi stone is an ore found deep underground on Zypvera. The ore possesses powers similar to that of a Kanohi, resulting in their use when forging Kanohi masks.

Description
Kanohi stones are the ore of a rock found in abundance deep underground in Zypvera. The stones possess powers similar to that of Kanohi masks, leading to their wide use in the forging of Kanohi. They contain different powers depending on the density, colour and purity of the rock used. Those with higher densities, more intense colouring and higher purities tend to possess the most potent powers, but are much rarer, however.

History
Kanohi stones were first found during a mining expedition near the city of Fiern in order to find more valuable ores beneath the existing mine shafts and tunnel networks. The stones, along with other metals, were distributed across Chroros Nui. A mask forger in Gutix soon discovered that the stones had powers and used them in his mask crafting. The news of the discovery quickly spread through the continent and intense research was made.

Licenses were soon required to be allowed to craft with the stones due to the potential of their powers, which lead to their use in criminal gangs and crime rings as a means of bargaining. The mask industry boomed and continued to due so thanks to the ore's abundance. After the arrival of the Order of Mata Nui there slight blip in the popularity of Kanohi forged with the stones as Kanoka disks were introduced, however, this did not last long because Kanoka required protodermis in order to be made whereas the stones could just be found and smelted into the required shape.

The idea of infusing armours with Kanohi stones was brought up by the Order upon learning of the stones' powers and uses. The idea was quickly made a reality when the armour industry suddenly experienced a boom. Armours with stone-infusions became incredibly popular among law enforcement organisations and crime rings.

Along with the rise in popularity, the events of Evuk's unsuccessful takedown of an government base in Ayeg and escape from prison lead to the introduction of the negation field. The fields prohibited the use of powers, rendering the stones powerless when within the a field's region. This put the once lucrative business on a slow decline. However, the stones are still used outside of the fields by both law enforcement groups and crime gangs to intercept the transport of goods.

Known Users

 * Any bearer of a Kanohi mask or stone-infused armou originating on Zypvera

Trivia

 * Kanohi Stones were created by RandoMaster07.