Zardan

Early Days
Makuta Zardan was nominated for leader of the Aavistus. But so was Contournes. The two fought in a desprate battle for leadership, and Zardan lost. Angered, he struck out on his own. He created a base in City in the Sky for his main operations. He then constructed a second one in the City in the Depths, which resembled the other but had a pit. During this time he savaged the helpless, and even wiped out most of Burdok's species. Zardan watched over a Matoran named Atora, and watched his progress with intrest. When Atora became a Toa, Zardan took advantage of the young Toa's hasty nature and convinced him to be something more. He watched happily as Atora slaughtered his own teammates. Zardan sent Atora out "talent-scouting" to find a warrior to join their ring. Atora ad confronted Thorna, who was in a foul mood and got into battle with the Toa. It was a fierce battle, but Atora triumphed and recruited Thorna.

City in the Sky
Years passed and the trio settled in their fortress. When Gervick popped up, Zardan had sent Atora to gather information. When he recieved little information, Zardan flew up to confront Gervick. He ended up fighting Gervick and a being by the name of Xyros. However, one fight turned into another so Zardan retreated back to his fortress. But their was a following up battle between Zardan, Meraceire, Sierra, Xyros and his allies which resulted in damage to his fortress. The trio later returned to the underwater base. But as Gervick's invasion begun, they went out to fight. Zardan went to confront him, but instead ended up allying with the Toa. In truth, he felt Gervick would fail and ended up leaving him to his own devices.

Zardan confronted Venom, defeating him in combat. Stealing his power, he escapes. Cortez and Venom, just regaining conciousness, follows Zardan. Rage fuelling him on, Venom fought Zardan and tore open his armour. Zardan was thought to be dead after this conflict, but this was not the case. Zardan escaped, returning to his damaged fortress where his ally, Makuta Mersirax, awaited with new armour. With his power restored, he declared they'd take over. Multi arrived, greeting the two Makuta.

He and Mersirax later formed an alliance with Methenor. He fought against Burdok, who had shown up with some allies. Effectively ending the fight, Zardan left with Ulreq, Methenor and the others. When he arrived, he defeated Venom and convinced him to rejoin the side of evil. He later altered the warrior, and met up with his old rival, Contournes. Zardan fought against him, Jyriqal and Lurjas, but the fight was interrupted.

Abilities and Traits
Zardan is cruel. He tortures Toa, Rahi and even fellow Makuta, excluding allies and Mersirax. He knows that he is beyond redemption, and continues his acts of evil. He makes good use of all his powers, and uses every chance he has. His hated rivalry with Contournes continues, and with his return, hopes to destroy him.

Zardan has all the Rahkshi powers, and controls shadow.

Trivia

 * Zardan has been defeated by a Toa team once before.
 * He enjoys performing cruel experiments on Toa.
 * Zardan had never liked Contournes, long before their match. He calls him "An abomination of a Makuta