Ora Nui

Ora Nui is an island in the Matoran universe, in the Southeastern-most position. It is populated heavily by Matoran and contains small populations of Vortixx as well.

Creation
Similarly to the other islands in the Matoran Universe, Ora Nui was created by early Matoran laborers with the intention of constructing a cohesive society for numerous Matoran species to reside in. Upon the completion of the Matoran Universe, Several Matoran colonies settled there, as well as a small amount of Vortixx. When it was settled, the two islands above it became considered an extension of the island.

Ora Nui was initially not very populous, But early on, Arinwey, along with several other authority encouraged the colonization of the Southern Island Chains, resulting in a larger population of Matoran there.

Several Toa there set up an Ora Nui Guard, where Matoran could join a large defense force and participate in aiding the island and other villagers. The Matoran in this guard were very well trained, and eventually became a powerful fighting force.

Physical
Ora Nui was typically very mountainous, and was filled with all sorts of geological formations like mountains, crevasses, and often large stone mazes. The main sources of plantlife were usually grouped together in certain areas, or were in small clumps. Ora Nui was also known to have several volcanoes, in one of which the demon Ignis resided. Bodies of water were frequent as well.

Settlements
Several villages existed in Ora Nui, the most prominent being the city close to where the Ora Nui guard has their base. The city acts mainly as a hub for all major activities, and is mostly inhabited by Matoran. It is referred to simply as 'The City'. Several other villages also exist, including Ta-Ora, Po-Ora, and Fe-Ora. These villages were moderately connected with one another, and travelers between them were not uncommon. A base also existed for the toa of the island, most of whom worked together.

There were also a couple Vortixx settlements. These Vortixx were very similar to their counterparts in the Northern regions, but were used to a more rough way of life, were smaller in stature, and chose to have more varied colors of armor. The Vortixx worked well with the other inhabitants.

Locations

 * Ora Nui Guard Base
 * 'The City'
 * Ta-Ora
 * Po-Ora
 * Fe-Ora

Inhabitants

 * Nulvot (Formerly)
 * Scarak
 * Voron (Formerly)
 * Scope
 * Gerako
 * Saru
 * Serenta
 * Lyra
 * Hira
 * Levitan
 * Reaper
 * Piria
 * Oria
 * Centra
 * Raikan
 * Nexuka
 * Kilanta
 * Arinex
 * Korann
 * Deku
 * Iriko
 * Vultron
 * Tryeta
 * Uvek
 * Syanax
 * Corato
 * Makita
 * Takon
 * Sage
 * Feriak
 * Serai
 * Ferai
 * Maritu
 * Krau
 * Junto
 * Fenza
 * Kukro