The Brotherhood of Makuta was a powerful faction of Makuta organized by the Great Spirit Mata Nui, tasked with carrying out his will and maintaining order in the Matoran Universe. Later, many of its members purged their inner light, and the Brotherhood became a malevolent organization. It was later dissolved after Teridax's attempted coup against Miserix.
| Brotherhood of Makuta | |
|---|---|
| Organization | |
| Base |
Destral
|
| Leader |
Miserix
|
| Group |
Dissolved
|
| Pronunciation |
mah-KOO-tah
|
History[]
The Brotherhood was created early on in the history of the Matoran Universe by Mata Nui. Led by Makuta Miserix, with their headquarters on the island of Destral, the initial purpose of the Brotherhood was to create biomechanical Rahi which would populate the Matoran Universe along with the universe's sapient species. However, they soon took on the tasks of settling major disputes and protecting the Matoran. On one such mission, Icarax and Mutran convinced the Vortixx of Xia to stop overcharging traders for their goods. As a side effect of this mission, a good portion of Xia was destroyed, and Mutran accidentally left the Mountain in the middle of the island.
The Barraki, leaders of the League of Six Kingdoms, claimed divine right as Mata Nui's chosen leaders, and demanded that the Brotherhood, as fellow followers of Mata Nui, use their talents to create war beasts for their armies. The Brotherhood complied, but kept a close watch on the League. When the League attempted to usurp Mata Nui himself, an army led by Miserix's lieutenant, Teridax, struck swiftly and brutally, ending the League for good. However, after defeating the Barraki, Teridax began contemplating the possibility of Mata Nui being overthrown.
Shortly after the end of the League, the Matoran Civil War broke out in Metru Nui, weakening Mata Nui and causing the Great Disruption. During the war, Mutran was assigned to meet with Tren Krom, who probed the Makuta's mind, inadvertently giving Mutran knowledge into the inner workings of the universe. Teridax ended the civil war with the Archives Massacre, and Miserix decided to assign the Makuta to look over different regions and prevent such wars from occurring in future.
Some Makuta grew disillusioned with their jobs as most of their work was ignored while Mata Nui received all the praise. Teridax, bolstered by information Mutran had gained, proposed a plan to undermine Mata Nui and become rulers of the universe. Some, including Miserix, opposed the plan, but many more supported it and followed Teridax as the Brotherhood's new leader. Outraged, Miserix then sent a squad of Toa led by Ardak to attack Teridax and his forces. Many Makuta and Toa were killed during the ensuing battle, but with much determination, Ardak was able to get to Teridax, where the two fought until the Makuta was swiftly decapitated.
After the coup was stopped, Miserix saw the Brotherhood as a lost cause and dissolved the organization, though many of his followers chose to stay on his side.
Former Members[]
- Miserix - The former leader of the Brotherhood; usurped by Teridax, but regained his position momentarily before deciding to dissolve the Brotherhood entirely after Teridax's death.
- Teridax - The Makuta of Metru Nui; killed by Ardak. (Deceased)
- Kojol - The Makuta of Artakha; killed by the Order of Mata Nui member, Tobduk. (Deceased)
- Spiriah - The Makuta of Zakaz; went rogue after failing with the Skakdi. He ultimately remained loyal to Miserix, but was later killed by Avak. (Deceased)
- Mutran - The Makuta of the central area of the Southern Continent; killed by Nysa. (Deceased)
- Antroz - The Makuta of Xia and Teridax's primary lieutenant; killed by Ardak. (Deceased)
- Bitil - The Makuta of the western chain of the Southern Islands; killed by Nysa. (Deceased)
- Chirox - The Makuta of Visorak and Keetongu's homeland; killed by Ardak. (Deceased)
- Gorast - The Makuta of the Tren Krom Peninsula; She survived the Makuta Purge, but was later captured and imprisoned by Kuurk.
- Icarax - The Makuta of Karzahni; killed by Murkhor. (Deceased)
- Krika - The Makuta of the northern region of the Northern Continent; he survived Teridax's attempted coup and currently works for Miserix.
- Vamprah - The Makuta of the region including Odina; killed by Ardak. (Deceased)
- Tridax - The Makuta of Nynrah; killed by Ardak. (Deceased)
- Orkraz - The Makuta of Stelt; killed by Miserix. (Deceased)
- Akutahn - The Makuta of the Sea Gate; Now a member of the Cult of Dark Order.
- Kyral - Makuta General; Now a member of the Cult of Dark Order
- Salzak - The Makuta of Okoto; later joined the Cult of Dark Order, and was eventually killed by Kuurk. (Deceased)
- Akojus - Makuta Specialist; later joined the Cult of Dark Order and was later killed by Kuurk. (Deceased)
- Verjax - Makuta Tactician; Now a member of the Cult of Dark Order.
- Thoraxi - The Makuta of one of the lowest islands in the Matoran Universe (Status Unknown)
- Ruunaja - A Makuta Commander who sided with Miserix during Teridax's attempted coup.
- Nacnud - A Makuta General who sided with Miserix during Teridax's attempted coup.