Crystal Climber

"Ko Metru is no place to climb. Slip and fall to your doom, sure, but not climb. The trick to catching Crystal Climbers is getting to them, since they favor the highest points on the Knowledge Tower. Then, once you have them snagged with a spinner, make sure they don't fall off the tower — they make a heck of a mess down below."

- Rahaga Iruini, Rahi Beasts

Crystal Climbers are Rahi well-adapted to icy climates.

History
The Crystal Climber species was created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.

In the Ko Metru district of Metru Nui, Climbers made their homes on the Knowledge Towers of Ko-Metru, scurrying from one icy rooftop to the next. Here, the Rahi's favorite prey are Ice Bats that nest high in the Knowledge Towers. Because Ice Bats are regarded as pests, one would think that Ko-Matoran would welcome the Climbers' presence, but once the Crystal Climbers find a sufficient hunting area, they are almost impossible to remove and pose a threat to the scholars. Entire Knowledge Towers have had to be closed down while Vahki squads try to root them out.

Following the Great Cataclysm, some Crystal Climbers migrated to Ko-Wahi on the island of Mata Nui, settling in the Mount Ihu region. This population returned to the Matoran Universe after the Bohrok swarms were unleashed to cleanse the island.

Abilities & Traits
Crystal Climbers have sharp claws that can hold on to cold and slippery surfaces while using their tails for balance. They have excellent night vision, and their glowing red eyes are a common sight on a Ko-Metru evening.

Crystal Climbers form small, tight-knit groups and react ferociously to outsiders. It has been theorized that too many Crystal Climbers on a Knowledge Tower could cause a Tower to collapse, so they have learned not to congregate in large numbers.

Trivia

 * The Crystal Climber was created by BIONICLE fan Jonathon Mastron. It was sent in to LEGO as part of the LEGO Magazine Rahi-Building Contest. It was given a name and story role by Greg Farshtey in the book BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts.

Appearances

 * BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts
 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia (Mentioned Only)
 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated (Mentioned Only)