Gavla

"You might say I saw the light ... by looking into the darkness."

- Gavla

Gavla was a female Shadow Matoran, leader of the Shadow Matoran in Karda Nui.

The Invasion of Karda Nui
Gavla was formerly an Av-Matoran and was in the Universe core during the attack of the Brotherhood of Makuta. She was tending ScareRahi with Tanma when Chirox hit her with a Shadow Leech, becoming the first Av-Matoran to have her light drained. Later, after the Makuta had been blinded by the use of the Ignika to revive Mata Nui, she was chosen by Vamprah to become a his eyes and see for him, she can ride on Bitil's back also. She has fought alongside Vamprah many times since then in battles against the Toa Nuva and Av-Matoran. She was recently cured by a Klakk against her own will, she claimed that "The shadow was where she belonged."

Powers and Tools
Gavla as a Shadow Matoran had the ability to fire bolts of Shadow energy, along with the power to disrupt her enemy's sense of balance when paired with Vamprah.

Set Information

 * Gavla was released in 2008 as one of the six Av-Matoran sets. Gavla can be attached to Vamprah's and Bitil's backs.
 * Gavla was one of the first Matoran to have a unique mask (although some were recoloured).
 * The amount of pieces that she comes with is 14.
 * Her set number is 8948.