Diugn

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"At least I am transparent in my motives,"

―Diugn, The Flare of Chaos

Diugn
Information
Powers	Mutations resistance, emotions detection
Kanohi	Mask of Biomechanics
Tools	Various
Status	Alive
Location	Spherus Magna
Pronunciation	DÏUG

Diugn is a Theropx, a former member of the Hand of Artakha, a former member of the Order of Mata Nui spying on the Brotherhood of Makuta, and current Governor of the kingdom of Xianori.

Biography

Diugn was one of the original members of the Hand of Artakha, where he gained a reputation as both an inventor and diplomat. When the Hand was disbanded, Diugn joined the ranks of the Brotherhood of Makuta. He worked closely with the Nynrah Ghosts on behalf of the Makuta, contributing to the production of various artifacts.

As a failsafe against the possibility of the Brotherhood becoming corrupt, the Order of Mata Nui convinced Diugn to join them and assigned him as a spy. Eventually, the Makuta turned on the Great Spirit, and from then on Diugn's reports became instrumental to the Order in sabotaging many of the Makuta's endeavors.

Diugn was directly involved in designing the modifications to the Makuta's armor when they evolved into their gaseous forms. He would have been able to make the armor completely indestructible, but instead, he subtly sabotaged the design to make it easier for others to release the Makuta's energies and defeat them. Diugn shared this information with the Order, which they famously used to destroy Makuta Kojol.

Destiny War

During the Destiny War, the Order assigned Diugn to go to the Pit to locate and collect the remnants of the Maxilos robot that Makuta Teridax had inhabited. During this mission, he was attacked by a tribe of Zyglak and captured. Diugn's armor was ruptured during the attack and the black waters were able to make contact with him and mutate him into a water-breather. The Order eventually declared Diugn dead but, unknown to them, he had actually managed to sway his Zyglak captors to let him live.

When Teridax assumed control of the Matoran Universe, Diugn convinced the Zyglak tribe to follow his lead to maximize their chances of survival.

Diugn and the Zyglak survived the Reign of Shadows, which secured Diugn's position as the leader of the tribe.

Old Grievances

Diugn did not integrate into Spherus Magna society, preferring to lead a solitary life with his Zyglak.

One day the legendary Manauhk appeared before him asking for his and his army's help to defend the city of Metru Magna in a future attack. The entity also shared a vision of the future: if Diugn helped defend the city, he would open the opportunity to rule a beautiful kingdom in the future. Diugn accepted Manauhk's offer.

Diugn and his army went to Metru Magna, and the enemy force to fight made its appearance: the Alpha Being Mersny with an army of monstrosities. After a fierce fight, Diugn ordered a withdrawal and regrouped with Manauhk and his allies in a camp.

Soon, Mersny's army attacked the camp. Thanks to the help of Deriahk, Pakark, and Vilrohk, the fight ended with a victory. Meanwhile, Mersny was defeated and killed in Metru Magna by his brother Vavakx, resulting in a definitive victory.

After the threat was over, Manauhk thanked Diugn and gave him a gift: Cronuk's Staff.

The Flare of Chaos

Diugn entered the Spherus Magna Council and made alliances with several Senators to gain power in the organization.

Around this time, Diugn was contacted by a presence in Cronuk's Staff: Diguxx, a prisoner of the Pit. Diguxx said he saw the future and promised Diugn that if he followed his advice, he would become the Governor of the kingdom of Xianori. Diugn accepted the offer and used the information in Diguxx's visions for his own benefit.

Eventually, Diugn discovered corruption in the Spherus Magna Council. Advised by Diguxx, Diugn left clues for the truth to be discovered by others. Diguxx also predicted that Turaga Koved was destined to become President of the Council, information that Diugn shared with the Prefect Eukar of the Skakdi.

Rebellion

Over the next few months, the corruption of the Spherus Magna Council began to negatively affect Xianori, and Diguxx summoned Diugn to his prison to discuss the next phases of his plan.

Diugn, questioning Diguxx's true intentions, refused on continuing working with him. Because of this, Diguxx stripped Diugn of Cronuk's Staff, erased parts of his memory, and teleported him back to Metru Magna.

Diugn continued with his plan to become Governor of Xianori and met with Eukar to negotiate an alliance. Eukar had dispatched Deriahk to stop Koved, and interrogated Diugn about the origin of his predictions. With his memories about Diguxx erased, Diugn could only remember parts; however, he warned that Deriahk's life was in danger. Eukar informed Deriahk immediately, saving his life.

Grateful for his role in saving Deriahk, Eukar finally agreed to make a deal with Diugn and ensure that he secured the position of Governor, in exchange for his unconditional help to stop the newly elected President Koved.

After the events of the Rebellion in Xianori, the Spherus Magna Council succeeded in annexing the kingdom as part of its confederation and, with Eukar's intervention, Diugn was elected as its Governor. He initiated reforms, abolishing the powers of the Magistrate of Xianori and granting greater equity to the residents of the kingdom. Although the majority of the population received his leadership well, the nobility tried to resist his reforms.

Diugn only had to remind the nobles about the massacres of the Rebellion to keep them under control.

Abilities and Traits

Diugn.

Diugn appears at first sight as someone polite and charming. An incredibly talented negotiator, he has strong persuasive powers; among his greatest achievements were being able to forge relations with Zyglak, and to work his way up the Spherus Magna Council to Governor of Xianori.

Diugn is also regarded as a very talented inventor and his collaborations with the Nynrah Ghosts resulted in many creations that have left a lasting impact on the world.

Powers

Diugn has the power to sense the presence of emotions, including feelings, moods, and their effects. He can also detect the presence of other beings by sensing their emotions in his surroundings. This power has contributed to his persuasion abilities.

Members of Diugn's species are naturally resistant to mutations. Diugn became a water-breather upon exposure to the mutagen of the Pit, but (other than growing venomous spikes all over his body) his appearance has not suffered any substantial changes despite the thousands of years of constant exposure.

Being a former member of the Order of Mata Nui, Diugn's mind is shielded against all forms of telepathy and mental aggression.

Mask and Tools

Diugn uses the Great Mask of Biomechanics, which gives him the power to control and influence technology. He also wears thick protective armor. Over the years of exposure to the black waters of the Pit, his armor and mask have fused with his physiology.

Diugn owns a personal arsenal with various weapons and tools.

Army

Diugn commands an army of Zyglak. His second in command and bodyguard is the Zyglak Zkkaa.

Since his appointment as Governor of Xianori, Diugn keeps a Kardas Wyvern as a pet, named Nuala.

Trivia

• As of 2015, Diugn is diebeq's Self-MOC.