Icarax

"Since you ask so nicely, brother, what can I say? I will return with the mask... shall I bring it with or without the head that wears it?"

- Icarax to Antroz

Icarax was the Makuta of Karzahni, and was one of the most experienced Makuta in battle.

Icarax wanted to take control of the Brotherhood, because he thought that Teridax's schemes were too complex and convoluted. In his mind, demolishing all opponents was the way to go. He also believed he would do a better job as leader than Teridax had been doing.

History
While Teridax was on Voya Nui, he telepathically communicated with Icarax and told him to retrieve the Kanohi Kraahkan from the Silver Sea. Icarax retrieved and wore it. Teridax then instructed Icarax to retrieve the Staff of Artakha, which he did, defeating Onua and revealing himself to him, who then told the other Toa Nuva. He then headed to Karzahni and, because they needed the staff, the Toa Nuva followed him there. Icarax fought and defeated all the Toa Nuva in battle except Gali, who swept him away with a Nova Blast. Afterwards, he managed to travel to Mahri Nui, where he handed over the Staff to Teridax.

After delivering the staff, Icarax returned to Destral, only to be summoned to Karda Nui by Antroz. Although annoyed that Antroz was giving him orders, Icarax complied. Around this time, possibly on the way to Karda Nui, Icarax encountered two members of the Order of Mata Nui: Botar and Trinuma. In a fierce but brief battle, Icarax killed Botar and forced Trinuma to retreat. He then went on to Karda Nui. Antroz assigned him to retrieve the Mask of Life, and the five then confronted the Toa Nuva in a fierce battle. During the melee, Icarax fought Toa Ignika and tried to take the Mask of Life. Angered, the Ignika lashed out with its power, painfully devolving Icarax back into a biomechanical form. Icarax then headed for the Swamp of Secrets, as per Mutran's instructions.

Abilities and Traits
Like other Makuta, Icarax possessed powerful elemental Shadow powers. He also had the ability to shape-shift, but in his biomecanical state he couldn't create Kraata. He also had access to all 42 Rahkshi powers.

Icarax had a reputation as one of the fiercest warriors in the Brotherhood, and even his fellow Makuta were nervous about working with him.

Mask and Tools
Icarax wore the Kanohi Kraahkan, the Mask of Shadows. and was equipped with a Tridax Pod and rotating shadow blades.

Set Information
Icarax was released in Feburary 08 as a Toysrus exclusive.

Trivia

 * Unlike the other Makuta of Karda Nui, Icarax was not blinded by the light of the Mask of Life when Toa Matoro revived Mata Nui because he wasn't in Karda Nui at the time.
 * Icarax did not get along well with Antroz.
 * Icarax was probably assigned to the realm of Karzahni because Miserix knew he wouldn't care at all about what happened to the Matoran in his assigned area.