Whenua

Whenua was the Toa of Earth on Metru Nui.

Toa Metru
Whenua is the Toa Metru of Earth and guardian of Onu-Metru. Whenua has the love for history common to all archivists. He still cannot believe he went from being a Matoran one moment to a Toa the next. He is still happiest when he is down in the Archives, and is much less comfortable when visiting other metru. Whenua has his feet on the ground. He knows the Toa Metru are powerful, but he also knows they are not invincible. This makes him a bit more cautious than some of the others, except perhaps in cases where the Archives are threatened. He quarrels with Nuju, who believes the past is unimportant.

Whenua wears the Kanohi Ruru, the Great Mask of Night Vision. This mask enables him to light the way for the other Toa, as well as providing him with a degree of X-ray vision. He carries two Earthshock Drills, which can punch holes in virtually anything as well as creating a powerful sonic force when rotated at maximum speed. They also channel his power to control Earth.

Toa Hordika
After spending years examining and storing Rahi, Whenua is in danger of becoming one as a Toa Hordika. His Thumper tools can summon subterranean creatures or power up his Earth Rhotuka. He feels so much closer to the Rahi than the others.

Turaga
Whenua is known for his honesty. As he often says, "It serves no purpose to be false, for the earth cannot be deceived." He puts great stock in the past and what can be learned from it. Whenua carries the Drill of Onua and wears the Kanohi Ruru, the Noble Mask of Night Vision, allowing him to see in the darkness of the underground.