Tartaka

The Island of Tartaka was a relatively large island in the right leg of Mata Nui. It was home to the infamous pools of Antidermis and a species known as the Tartakans.

Creation and Early History
The island of Tartaka was originally created by the great beings to hold a bi-product of the extreme use of Protodermis in the MU which was a shadowy substance known as Antidermis. Mata Nui eventually decided to utilize the substance, which was almost overfilling the island, and created the race of Makuta from it. He also created the Tartakans to watch over the pools and gave them the ability to absorb and gain strength from the substance. Before the creation of the Destral fortress during the reign of the Hand of Artakha the Makuta used Tartaka as a base.

The Destral Years
The Destral Years are a period in Tartakan history when the Brotherhood's main base was moved to Destral before a brutal amphibious Tartakan known as Nocturn split the island in half. It was an era of prosperity for the Tartakans as they were favored by the brotherhood and many became lieutenants for their special ability to gain strength from Antidermis.