Bitil (Chalkaverse-1)

"Krika had told him once that it was a Makuta's fate to only be able to hold onto one dream — that of gaining more and more power. It was a dream Bitil embraced."

- Narrator, Swamp of Secrets

Bitil was the former Makuta of the West Southern Islands in the Chalkaverse-1.

Early Life
Similarly to most other Makuta, Bitil was created by Mata Nui out of antidermis in the Southern Islands. Like every other member of his species, he was created to be a member of the Brotherhood of Makuta, to help maintain order in the universe and carry out Mata Nui's will. Bitil created numerous rahi, specializing in insectoids.

After the Matoran Civil War, Bitil was assigned a group of islands in the west southern islands. When Teridax revealed his plan and claimed leadership of the Brotherhood, Bitil was one of the first to side with him.

Whilst discussing with Mutran how it was unfortunate that Teridax's plan was highly dependent on Kojol, Bitil discovered that his form had changed to a gaseous form, as he was suddenly unable to move. This prompted Teridax to call the Nynrah Ghosts to Destral to modify their armor to accommodate the new form of their antidermis.

Karda Nui
Bitil, along with several other Makuta, was sent to invade Karda Nui in order to be in control of it when Mata Nui awoke. Bitil went with Gorast and Krika to the Swamp of Secrets, were they took the form of swamp insects. The Pit Mutagen present in the swamp caused them to be locked in these insectoid forms.

After the Toa Nuva's arrival in the swamp Bitil ambushed Onua, and was able to successfully capture him. However, Onua broke free once they reached Krika's lair, trapping one of Bitil's past selves that had been summoned by Bitil's Mohtrek. He attempted to summon even more of his past selves to combat Onua, but they all dissipated after Bitil lost his concentration upon being hit by a blast of mud from Onua. Onua began retreating, but Bitil continued to pursue him, eventually being joined by Krika and Gorast, who brought along an escaping Tahu and Gali. They were then distracted by a falling Chirox, allowing the three Toa to escape.

While guarding one of the Keystones, Bitil was hit by a timed blast of water by Gali, distracting the group of Makuta and allowing the Toa to sneak past. The Makuta covered quickly, confronting the Toa. Calling Toa Tahu's bluff about wielding the Kanohi Ignika, Bitil sent a telepathic message to his fellow Makuta, in the process discovering that Tahu was unwittingly telling the truth, and that Icarax had fallen to "Toa" Ignika. Krika advised that the group of Makuta to wait for the Toa Nuva at the Codrex, at which Bitil considered his unfortunately low position in the Brotherhood. This thinking caused him to be unprepared for the arrival of the Toa, prompting him to be swallowed up by the mud. Breaking free, he flew up to attack Toa Gali, taking her down and then being joined by the Makuta of the group who had taken to the sky.

During the Makuta's final confrontation with the Toa Nuva, Bitil and Chirox were ordered by Antroz to attack Takanuva. Bitil used his kanohi to summon seven of his past selves to help in the attack, which would have been successful had Kopaka not flown in on the Jetrax T6. After more fighting, the Makuta discovered the energy storms that would begin once Mata Nui was awakened. Once the storms began, Antroz requested Bitil's help to fly him out. Bitil refused, leaving his fellow Makuta to be consumed by the storms. Bitil, muttering to himself about how proud Teridax would be of him, was nearly destroyed by the storms when a portal appeared in front of him, saving him.