Physical characteristics
Merfolk have their gills near their necks, which only work when they are in water. On land they can breathe with their lungs like Toa do. However, their gills cannot breathe in air, like a normal fish cannot breathe in air through their gills. Merfolk also all have fin shaped bones extending behind their forearms (Think like Kiina’s arm armor,) that they use to help them swim.
Abilities Merfolk have decreased strength on land, exceeding the strength of a Matoran, but weaker than a Toa when on land. But in the sea, Merfolk have the advantage of brute strength, their strength doubling a normal Toa’s strength, making them as strong Skakdi. They are amphibians, and cannot use Masks.
Variations
Cave Fish Merfolk
Cave Fish Merfolk, along with the normal abilities granted to a Merfolk, have the ability to inhale water/air to make themselves appear larger.
Makuta Fish Merfolk
Makuta Fish Merfolk, along with the normal abilities granted to a Merfolk, have extremely sharp teeth, strong enough to break through stone.
Lightfish Merfolk
Lightfish Merfolk, along with the normal abilities granted to a Merfolk, posses excellent vision in all environments including the brightest light and near-total darkness, and give off luminescence when in dark areas.
Proto Drake Merfolk
Proto Drake Merfolk, along with the normal abilities granted to a Merfolk, are able to achieve limited flight with their fins, and can withstand extreme heat.
Razor Whale Merfolk
Razor Whale Merfolk, along with the normal abilities granted to a Merfolk, have a row of sharp spikes down their backs, and are larger than the normal Merfolk.
Tarakava Merfolk
Tarakava Merfolk, along with the normal abilities granted to a Merfolk, have larger arms than most species, with a boxing glove like apparatus at the end.
Three Eyed Wolf-Merfolk
Three Eyed Wolf-Merfolk, along with the normal abilities granted to a Merfolk, have increased resistance to the cold, along with a 'squishy' body. This 'Squishy' body allows a Three Eyed Wolf-Merfolk to contort their body into various shapes which would normally be impossible to any other being. As their name implies, they also have three eyes.
Culture
Little is known about Merfolk culture, except that the legends state that they believe that they should rule over all species in the sea.
Notable individuals
Trivia
- All Merfolk characters must have Fire listed as one of their weaknesses.