Gresh

"Surrender, and I will let you live." "If I surrender, I have nothing to live for."

- A Skrall and Gresh, in battle

Gresh was the young second Glatorian of the Jungle Tribe.

History
Gresh's early history remains unknown. At some point, the Jungle Tribe hired him as the secondary Glatorian of Tesara following the unexplained absence of their original Second Glatorian.

Journey to Vulcanus
Around 100,000 years after The Shattering, Gresh, Tarix, and Strakk traveled to Vulcanus, where Gresh battled a Skrall. The travelers came across a Bone Hunter named Fero attacking an Agori of Tajun named Berix. Launching a Thornax at Fero's hand, he saved Berix, only for Fero to flee and trample Gresh and his friends. After recovering from their injuries, they were almost immediately attacked by Malum's pack of Vorox, though Malum quickly called them off. Berix left and the three Glatorian left for Vulcanus.

He soon went into battle against a Skrall in the Vulcanus arena for control over an oasis. He faired well, lasting three minutes, which was the longest time anyone had ever lasted against a Skrall, before the Skrall gained the upper hand and defeated Gresh. The Skrall moved in to kill Gresh, but Tarix got in the way and saved his comrade.

Atero
Before an upcoming tournament in Atero, Gresh was practicing his battle moves in the wilderness with Tarduk, away from the other Glatorian. While he was practicing, he was confronted by Malum and a group of Vorox. Malum suggested that Gresh flee, but Gresh insisted that he would not run.

Gresh was at the arena when the Skrall attacked Atero. He was ready to stand his ground and defend Atero, even if it meant dying. But in the end, he and the other Glatorian were outnumbered and forced to flee from the destruction in Atero.

Powers & Tools
Gresh was fast, agile, and strong, but had no powers of his own. His favorite move was to backflip and fire his Thornax Launcher while in midair, making him a tough opponent. However, he didn't have as much of a variety in battle moves as other Glatorian did, so he practiced in private to keep the element of suprise. He wielded a Jungle Shield in addition to his Thornax Launcher. The shield was upgraded after Mata Nui used Ignika on it and he gained the elemental power of Air.

Personality
Gresh was heroic and noble, fighting for the greater good rather than for his pay. Thus he was something of the opposite of Strakk. He valued life over profit, so he did not charge for acts of heroics outside of the arena. When he and several other Glatorian were forced to flee from Atero, he was the one concerned for the Agori still trapped there.

Set Information
Gresh was released in 2009 as set number 8980 with a piece count of 55 pieces.

Appearances

 * Comic 1: Sands of Bara Magna (First appearance)
 * Comic 2: The Fall of Atero
 * Comic 3: A Hero Reborn
 * BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn
 * The Crossing