Mystix

Mystix
Species
The Onu-Wahi Mystix awaken.
RPGs	BZPRPG III
Native To	Mata Nui(?)
Powers	Elemental abilities & sonar
Abilities	Flight (Avian), Water-breathing (Aquatic)
Status	Approved
Creator	Ramona Flowers
Pronunciation	MISS-ticks

The Mystix are a playable race of sapient, humanoid beings, defined primarily by their long hibernation periods, inhabiting dark environments, and sonar abilities.

Physical Characteristics

Mystix are generally of a similar height and build to Toa, with Vortixx-like heads and a tendency toward being slim and lean, facilitating their preference for fast strikes on prey in total darkness. Possibly in order to fit into these dark environments, they tend to be of a darker colouration than most Toa, despite sharing similar elemental abilities. The most well-known Mystix are the bat-like clan of Ignotus, native to Onu-Wahi, who brought the Mystix to the attention of Mata Nui at large when they attempted an ill-conceived conquest of the island. Their most notable features are their bat-like ears, webbed feet and winged arms, which made them capable of flight. However, despite receiving the most exposure, they are only one subspecies of the Mystix as a whole - the various clans have evolved in unique ways to suit their environments, isolated from the rest of the species by distance and differing hibernation periods.

Ignotus, former 'emperor' of the bat Mystix.

At present, the only other known subspecies is that of Aclaraung and Norathed, who more closely resemble dragons than bats, having developed a less humanoid shape, in addition to metal scales, clawed feet, and tails.

Rumour would have it that there are also Mystix occupying the darkest depths of the ocean, although no sightings of such Mystix have yet been recorded. Based on how widely Aclaraung's clan diverge in appearance from Ignotus', it has been postulated that such undersea Mystix likely do not have wings, having evolved means of breathing and moving quickly underwater instead.

Abilities

Mystix have elemental powers of the same varieties and power level as Toa. Although unable to use Kanohi, all Mystix share sonar abilities similar to that of the Kanohi Arthron, allowing them to see and hunt in the dark environments that they inhabit. Avian Mystix, such as Ignotus or Aclaraung, have winged arms which make them capable of flight. Aquatic Mystix are instead likely to have the ability to breathe underwater, having dispensed with wings for physiologies more suited to their environment.

Culture

The clans of the Mystix diverge as much in culture as in appearance, once again as a result of geographical and temporal isolation. Ignotus' clan valued conquest above all else, and believed that the Mystix were a superior race with the right to rule all 'inferior' species. However, these Mystix had little in the way of natural armour, and as a result developed a mythology around the armour that they wore on the vulnerable front of their bodies, with more armour being afforded to those with the highest status, and 'traitors' being stripped of armour entirely. These Mystix were sealed in an Onu-Wahi cave, Aclaraung alongside them, as punishment for Ignotus' attempted conquest of Mata-Nui; centuries later, when they were unintentionally released, Ignotus attempted to do the same, and failed utterly. Leadership of the bat clan has since been taken up by Ignotus' brother, Zarnarax, who killed his own blood to put an end to his reign. Little has been heard from the clan since, which is likely a positive sign for Zarnarax's plans to foster a more peaceful lifestyle.

Notable Individuals

• Ignotus (Former leader/'emperor' of the bat clan)
• Agira
• Aclaraung- The first known draconic Mystix. He has scales, clawed feet, a Tahtorak-esque head, and appears to be growing a tail. He also eats metal because it's good for his metal scale.
• Aru - The traitor who caused Ignotus' clan to be sealed and imprisoned.
• Zarnarax - Brother of Ignotus and current clan leader, having killed Ignotus in order to enact a policy of non-violence.
• Norathed - The only other known draconic Mystix, besides Aclaraung.

Trivia

• Although originally based on bats, the addition of the draconic Aclaraung and Norathed led to the diverse appearances of different Mystix clans becoming a major feature of the species.
• The Mystix have been approved in Arc I and Arc III of the BZPRPG III, having been absent in Arc II due to Ramona Flowers not submitting them for reapproval.