Rahk'veth

"Among the islands and shoals of dust, starward I set sail! But when I left, I vowed to return, from where I did once hail!"

- Rahk'veth Oath

The Rahk'veth, deragatorily "Rahkshi", are a Makuta-created sentient species native to the Bionicle universe, and are more purified forms of the true Rahkshi.

Creation
Before the standard Rahkshi came to be, the Makuta species learned to create the Rahk'veth. The process was excruciating, as it caused the Makuta to have to go through a process of cell and armor replication and division, causing extreme pain. Due to this fact, only forty-two Rahk'veth were created.

Downfall from the Brotherhood
Although the Rahk'veth were originally loyal servants to the Brotherhood of Makuta, they soon realized the organizations true goals of domination. The race also became jealous of the non-sentient but easier-to-create Rahkshi.

This conflict of idealogy and siblings eventually lead to a revolt. Around twelve Rahk'veth were killed, while others escaped into the underground passages of Metru Nui. But some, such as Xenos, remained loyal to the Brotherhood.

Biology
Rahk'veth are somewhat reptilian in nature, but have no terrestrial analogue. Their armor is fused to their skin, and often melds with the internal skeleton.

Each Rahk'veth has a power specific to themselves. Each power is based on one of the Makuta's forty-two powers, or basic elemental powers. Some include fear, ice, water, anger, fire, and disintegration.

Naming
The most important thing a Rahk'veth can possess is it's name. Their name is composed of the individuals standard name, and then a name based on what mineral their armor most resembles (usually in color). An example name would be "Turahk in Ruby Clad" or "Xenos in Onyx Clad".

Notable Individuals

 * Turahk in Ruby Clad, the Rahk'veth leader and oldest Rahk'veth. The Turahk Rahkshi clade was named after him.
 * Shadrach in Diamond Clad, a warrior Rahk'veth.
 * Terya in Sapphire Clad, a warrior Rahk'veth.
 * Xenos in Onyx Clad, an assassin and Brotherhood loyalist.
 * Necrom in Stone Clad, another Brotherhood loyalist.

Trivia

 * The species is very slightly inspired by the quarians of Mass Effect, but their oath takes the most inspiration from that species.
 * Their naming system takes inspiration from the starship In Amber Clad from the Halo series.
 * The species' name may have taken subconscious inspiration from the Rak'Ven character by user ToaAtraks.