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"Whenever you need help from sunsoaring Le-Koro, playsong and you will have it!"
— Turaga Matau, Mata Nui Online Game
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Kewa, or Goko-Kahu, are vulture-like[1] Rahi.
History[]
The Kewa species, a sub-species of the Gukko,[2] was created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.[3]
Kewa Bird Riding
When the Great Cataclysm brought about the creation of the island of Mata Nui, many Kewa migrated there and established themselves in Le-Wahi. In the wild, they shared their nests with their relative, the Taku.[QftT] The Le-Matoran of Le-Koro found them easy to tame, and they could summon the trained birds by using Flutes.[1] Tamed Kewa in Le-Koro lived in woven birdhouses and were often ridden as mounts in the Gukko Force.Skabelon:OnlineCitation
Kewa Bird Riding also became a popular sport in Le-Koro. Riding on a Kewa, the player would attempt knock their opponents off of the Kewa that they are riding while attempting to stay on their own.[QftT] Turaga Matau himself was a famed Kewa Rider.Skabelon:OnlineCitation
When the wandering Av-Matoran Takua was tasked with the rescue of Turaga Matau, the Matoran discovered that the Turaga was trapped in a Kewa nest.[QftT] Later, he made use of a Kewa bird he called with a Flute, who would transport him to various parts of Mata Nui.Skabelon:OnlineCitation
When the Bohrok swarms were prematurely awakened, the high jungle canopy territories of the wild Kewa were invaded by displaced Fikou.Skabelon:OnlineCitation
The Kewa later returned to the Matoran Universe after the Bohrok swarms destroyed Mata Nui.[4]
After the Great Spirit Robot was critically damaged in the Battle of Bara Magna, many Kewa left the Matoran Universe and immigrated to Spherus Magna.[5]
Abilities and Traits[]
Kewa are smaller than their Kahu cousins, but larger than the aquatic Taku. Unlike the Taku, Kewa are scavengers.[1] Kewa are known to carry objects as heavy as small boulders.[QftT]
Set Information[]
Concept art of a Kewa
The Kewa was released as part of the 10023 Bionicle Master Builder set. The orange, red, and gray Kewa used sixty-two of the set's 102 parts and featured a flapping action when a gear on its back was turned.
Trivia[]
- The Kewa's name was for many years not considered a part of the BIONICLE canon, having been replaced by the Gukko because of a conflict with The LEGO Group using Māori words (Kewa and Goko-Kahu).[6] It was later placed back into canon as a sub-species of Gukko.[2]
- Although BIONICLE.com described the Kewa as a vulture, Quest for the Toa refers to the Kewa as an eagle.
- In promotional art and the Kewa's instruction manual, the Rahi is portrayed facing backwards.
Appearances[]
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References[]
External links[]
- Kewa Building Instructions on LEGO.com (Instructions Begin on Page 26)
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