Shale

Shale is a senior member of the Fallen Empire, a Soulless Makuta.

Biography
Shale was created, like all other Makuta, from Antidermis. Unlike the other Makuta, he was well-read in legends, and set off to find Shadowmaster. After years of searching, he found him, and began following him, starting the Fallen Empire. He willingly allowed himself to become a Soulless. Although at first, Shale was third in command of the empire, a Vahki from the demon realm, Deathblade, took his place. This angered Shale, starting a conflict between him and the demon Vahki.

During the events of Collision, Shale attempted to stop the heroes from reaching Shadowmaster's lair. He failed, but managed to kill a number of them.

Currently, Shale resides in the base of the Fallen Empire, acting as second-in-command.

Abilities and Traits
Shale is, unlike the other Makuta, very wise. He reads and observes tales and legends, and tries to uncover them. However, he has succumbed to greed, and holds a grudge against Deathblade because he took his place. When he became a Soulless, he started to go insane.

Shale possesses all 42 Makuta Powers, as well as the ability to create Shadow Hands. His variation of the Shadow Hand is blue instead of the usual red, a sign of the soulless. He also possesses the ability to use low-level Black lightning. Finally, he can reanimate dead bodies, and control them, so long as he maintains focus. His legendary Salek allows him to induce dread into other beings, enough to drive them insane.

Appearances

 * Collision