Barionk

Barionk is a veteran Toa of Gravity, and is the former leader of the Toa Hagah team assigned to Makuta Verahk.

Toa
Originally a Ba-Matoran from a small settlement on the Northern Continent, Barionk acted as an advisor to his village's Turaga. He was eventually tranformed into a Toa and became the sole guardian of his village until it was overrun by a Visorak invasion, resulting in most of the settlement's inhabitants being killed or abandoning their home. Barionk became a wanderer, traveling the world and lending his services to those in need.

While much of what he did during this time isn't clear, it is known he helped to repel a number of Visorak and Rahkshi invasions, explored formerly unknown lands, and freed a number of enslaved warriors on the island of Stelt. Barionk also made enemies among the ranks of the Dark Hunters, eventually fighting against them in the Toa/Dark Hunter War of Metru Nui.

Toa Hagah
When the Brotherhood of Makuta decided that the Makuta needed Toa guardians, Barionk was chosen, and made the leader of the team assigned to Makuta Verahk. He and his teammates were given metallic armor to denote their status as elite Toa, and were trained vigerously in the use of their combat skills by Verahk himself.

Barionk's Toa team performed their duty well, and dealt with issues that Verahk did not have time for, such as Rahi intrusions.

Eventually, Barionk and his teammates learned of the Brotherhood's corruption and struck out against their employers. This clash resulted in the majority of Barionk's team being killed, though Barionk himself managed to severly defeat and wound one of their opponents, Verahk. Barionk was then forced flee, vowing to someday track down Verahk again and settle the score.

Post-Toa Hagah
After fleeing from the Brotherhood's forces, Barionk shed his metallic armor and replaced it with less conspicuous plating so as to escape the Brotherhood's immediate notice. He would eventually return to his nomatic lifestyle, striking out at Brotherhood agents and Dark Hunters alike.

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Abilitis & Traits
Though brave and a devoted force to good, Barion has become slightly hardened over the course of his life (mainly attributed to his village's destruction and Verahk's betrayl), and is somewhat difficult to befriend. Despite his shortcomings, however, Barionk is truely commited to his job as a protector, and will not hesitate to put his life on the line for others.

As a Toa of Gravity, Barionk is capable of generating and controling gravitational forces, allowing him to increase and decrease gravity within a limited area. Unlike Toa of most other elements, however, he cannot absorb gravity.

Mask & Tools
What Kanohi Barionk wears is unknown. His primary weapon is combat is his Graviton Spear, which not only allows him to focus his elemental powers, but also possesses the ability to create small, but powerful black holes. Barionk is also known to carry a Rebounding Shield, which automaticlly returns to its owner when thrown.

Appearances

 * Society of Guardians (First Appearance)