Vastara

Vastara was a wandering female Toa of "The Green" and member of the Patriots in the Remains Alternate Universe.

Early Life
Similarly to most other Toa of Plant Life, Vastara began her life on Spherus Magna, where she aided in the construction of the Matoran Universe. She would later be placed within the Matoran Universe in the Southern Continent, along with a large population of other Bo-Matoran.

Mainland Swamp
Whilst in her village, Vastara took up the profession of being the local Trapper, which involved hunting Rahi for the resources they could provide. Frequently, she stalked wandering Nui Kopen, Fader Bulls, and Swamp Stalkers for their skins and sharp horns, which were prized amongst the Bo-Matoran community.

During this period, Vastara became good friends with Touruk, a fellow Bo-Matoran. However, 79,000 years ago, a Toa arrived on the Northern Continent on behalf of the Order of Mata-Nui to headhunt a new generation of Toa both to keep the Brotherhood of Makuta in check and to maintain balance in the Matoran Universe. The Toa traveled to Vastara's village and became impressed by Tourik's diverse lifestyle. Thus, the Bo-Matoran was given a Toa Stone. Shortly afterwards, Tourik was transformed into a Toa and was forced to leave the settlement.

Vastara enjoyed life as a Trapper for a number of centuries until a wandering Toa of The Green traveled to the village and accused her of unethically killing Swamp Stalkers. Her local Turaga, who was trying to gain favor by cringing and flattering the Toa, ordered that she be banned from the occupation. Angered by this unjust action, Vastara left the village.

After several years of living rough in the wild, Vastara returned to find that Toa Tourik had heard of her exile. Irritated by the ill-treatment of his friend, the Toa of Plant Life had donned a Mask of Rahi Control and used it to infest the village with Swamp Stalkers in an act of rebellion against the Turaga.

Around 1,300 years ago, during the Brotherhood of Makuta's purging of the Toa Hagah, Vastara was tracked down by an injured Toa of Plasma and given a Toa Stone, having proved herself a worthy forest navigator. Although irritated by the lifestyle that Toa were forced to endure, she eventually decided to accept the Stone and became a Toa of Plant Life in hopes of one day being reunited with Tourik. She was thus transformed into a Toa.

Life as a Toa
Under unclear circumstances, Vastara refused to immediately adhere to her duty to the Matoran and instead spent many years skulking the deep jungles of the Southern Continent.

Whilst traveling alone, Vastara learned to master his Elemental Powers and learnt to effectively use her weapons in combat.

Patriots
More recently, Vastara traveled to Balfe Nui, where she learnt of the Forgotten Warriors and the infectious disease that they carried. Fearful for her life and in need of protection, she left a distress note outside a local settlement in the hopes that she would be rescued.

After spending a considerable period of time out in the open, Vastara took up higher ground in the branches of a tree. It was at this point that she made contact with Toa Gringat, Toa Solace, Viretha, and Sycco, several members of the Patriots, a group of Elite Toa. Having appeared in the midst of a battle, Vastara swiftly sided with her rescuers to combat a group of Forgotten Warriors. After dominating the undead attackers, however, it was discovered that Gringat had been overwhelmed and captured.

Abilities and Traits
Similarly to all other Bo-Matoran, Vastara would have possessed a minuscule degree of control over the Element of Plant Life, though she could not access Elemental Powers or utilize a Great Kanohi.

Upon becoming a Toa she was able to create, absorb and manipulate most forms of Plant Life to her will. Additionally, she was granted the ability to use her Mask of Levitation.

Mask and Tools
Vastara wore a Great Mask of Levitation, which enabled her to fly short distances and to hover in mid-air. Although this was a Great Kanohi, it was crafted in the shape of a Noble Miru.

Additionally, she wielded several blades, one of which she could use as a throwing blade, the other as a sword to channel her Elemental Powers through.

Appearances

 * Patriots: Chapter 3 - First Appearance