Shadowdermis

"The Xa-Matoran advanced on the two of them, with only one word coming from their mouth, being repeated over and over and over again: 'Kill.'"

- Narrator on two infected Matoran, The Fairon Chronicles

Shadowdermis is a virus, created by Makuta Kunaku.

Description
Shadowdermis is a mysterious virus with the power to infect its victims and drive them insane. There is currently no known cure for shadowdermis. It also has some previously unknown powers, such as interrupting dimensional portals.

History
It was created by Makuta Kunaku in a failed attempt to replicate the properties of Energized Protodermis. Kunaku discovered its power and used it, along with Hordika venom and Pit mutagen, to create a monstrous Rahi called Mephiles.

Kunaku later released it on the entire island of Xa-Nui.

Appearances

 * The Fairon Chronicles