Zerkah

History
Zerkah is notable as the son of Kihanu, formerly a Matoran of Talis and currently the Protector of Fire on Erkelon. He went with his father on the First Voyage to the island of Erkelon, and settled in Ta-Erkelon, where he served as his father's aide. Approximately three years before the events of Awakening, Zerkah was transformed into a Toa. As the only Toa Vihagu of leader's blood, as well as the Toa of Fire, he was chosen as the leader of his team.

Personality
In contrast to most Toa of fire, who are impatient and hotheaded, Zerkah is quite laid-back. He recovers quickly from grief, and rarely gives way to anger, although he can be violent even when calm.

Powers
As the Toa of Fire, Zerkah can control fire and heat. He carries with him a massive Fire Axe as his primary weapon.

Example Powers

 * Silence Bomb: Zerkah's primary ranged power, and a variation of the "fireball " technique used by other Toa of Fire. Zerkah launches a blast of heat through the air, and after a time will concentrate the heat. The result is an apparently spontaneous explosion with about a one meter radius. Its name is something of a misnomer, the explosion is actually quite loud -- it was apparently named as Zerkah would pop one to get the attention of his team.
 * Firedragon: Similar to Silence Bomb, a stealth-based fire attack. Zerkah launches a larger heat blast a set distance in front of him, but for extended time rather than Silence bomb's single blast. When denotated, it creates a much larger fire that seems to be "drawn" in midair.
 * Flares: Zerkah launches several tiny bright firebombs toward an enemy's eyes, then strikes as the opponent recovers. Though he can launch them from his hands, Zerkah has found it's also possible so send some flares through his mask.
 * Bouncing Flame: Zerkah causes the metal on his cast armor to burn, then launches himself footfirst at an enemy. If he connects, the flame blasts onto the target, and the recoil sends him back on his feet.
 * Fire Gale: Zerkah's Fire Axe can be ignited with fire, empowering strikes. With Fire Gale, Zerkah spins the axe, making a ring of flame, and then with a final cut launches the fire in a mini-tornado towards an enemy.

Relationships

 * Drainu - friend
 * Shaju - friend
 * Ayen - deputy
 * Therina - friend

Trivia

 * Like all members of the Toa Vihagu, Zerkah is based on a person Stormjay Rider knows in real life.
 * Zerkah's metal leg is a reference to an accident on the part of this inspiration.