Taryn

"The most powerful sword in the world is useless unless it is guided by the right hand"

- Taryn to Tekint

Taryn is a Ta-Matoran leading the Ta-Kriva Guard.

Early History
He was created, like the other Matoran, by Mata Nui, and went to live on Kavaka Nui. He lived in the village of Ta-Kriva, where he joined the village guard, he swiftly rose through the ranks, and became recognised as one of the most powerful Matoran on the island. His local Turaga soon appointed him to the rank of Guard Captain, a rank he has retained ever since then.

Golden Age of Kavaka Nui
He watched the villages of Kavaka Nui grow into bustling cities, during the island's Golden Age. It is said that he forged a friendship with Kavlok around this time.

Rise of the Cutl
After the rise of the Cutl, and the regression of the cities of Kavaka Nui, the Turaga of Ta-Kriva, Tematin went insane. This forced Taryn into his role, while his second in command, Tekint, took command of the village's guard.

One day, when he found a rare bit of spare time, he went for a walk with Kavlok along the island's coastline, and came to a small lake of lava left by Mount Tematin, and saw something on an island at the centre of the lake. When he managed to get across the lake by toppling a nearby dead tree onto it, he found it was a chestplate, one made of latorium, a rare and powerful mineral.

Tools and Mask
He carries Twin Spiked Longswords, given to him by Kavlok as a gift once. He wears a black, though powerless, Noble Huna.

Personality
He is described as being silent, vigilant, and an almost impossibly skilled combatant and military tactitian. He is said to be the most powerful Matoran on Kavaka Nui, strong as ten average Matoran. Despite his war-like manner, he is also highly reflective and wise.