Malishta (Chalkaverse-1)

Malishta were a race of organic humanoids located on various planets.

History
The true history of the Malishta is largely unknown, due to mythological stories told by the various species in the Matoran Universe.

Abilities and Traits
Malishta often stand taller than most Toa, with males being seven feet and females typically being around eight feet. Malishta usually have strong but light armor, so that they can fly while wearing armor but still have protection if they fall from certain heights. Due to many wars, most Malishta wear white or black armor, as most other colors were used to signify allegiance.

All members of the Malishta race have wings, which allow them to fly. Their blood has an increased affinity for oxygen and higher lung capacity, allowing them to breathe at frighteningly high altitudes. Due to most member of the species spending much of their time at high altitudes, they have become used to frigid temperature.

Social Structure and Interactions
Due to many wars across their history, many members of the Malishta are skilled in combat, and descendants of those who fought in wars will often teach their forms of combat to their children. Many of those descended from those who participated in wars will wear the same color armor as their ancestors, resulting in many Malishta not being on good terms with each other. Despite this, they still have a working system of government, which they call the Rule of Three. One member of each side of the wars will be joint ruler, along with one who is descended from one who remained neutral.

Most Malishta prefer to stay away from other species, resulting in them becoming more myth than fact among Matoran and most others. Most Malishta live in floating cities in the sky, which were constructed using hover technology given to them by Chalka. Despite this, most Malishta are not very knowledgeable about technology and prefer low-tech tools and weaponry.

Known Individuals

 * Kyoto (Half-Malishta, Half-Toa)