Once again I'd like to welcome everyone, now straight to more business.

The two-hundred-eleventh article proposed by Cap'n K is as follows:

Cap'n K hereby proposes that within the "The C.I.R.C.L.E. Universe" there exists an eighth tribe of Bara Magna known as the "Darkness Tribe", or the "Kingdom of Ai" (KING-duhm UHV IGH).

 

The Darkness Tribe existed on Spherus Magna before "The Shattering", but was isolated, its’ existence only known by their own kind and the Rock Tribe. After The Shattering, the Kingdom of Ai suffered significant damage but survived and they rebuilt their village, which was located near a pole of Bara Magna where sunlight rarely touched. It should be noted however, that the number of bioluminescent organisms that naturally inhabited the area provided the city with light.

 

The Darkness Tribe does not communicate with the other tribes, and most likely does not know of their existences, and therefore do not take part in traditional Glatorian arena matches as the other tribes do in order to survive. Agori and warrior-class Glatorian species belonging to the Darkness Tribe typically wear black, violet, and gray armoring.

 

Now, feel free to discuss this proposal in this thread and then vote.

 

All in favor vote "AYE".

 

All opposed vote "NAY" with an explanation.

The two-hundred-twelfth article proposed by Tohunga Tahnok is as follows:

Tohunga Tahnok hereby proposes that within the "The C.I.R.C.L.E. Universe" there resides a species of amphibians called the "Corruns" (KOHR-uhns), a species native to the Isle of Corrunai.

 

The Corruns are frog-like in appearance, and very aggressive, a trait being cultivated further by the Makuta of Corrunai, Lerra. They are masters of disguise. They can change the texture, pigmentation, and other aspects of their skin at will, allowing then to disguise themselves as almost anything, from rocks to trees, to water. They have a large gills along their abnormally long tail, and use a primitive set of lungs to breath while above water. Their skin color normally ranges from dark yellow to reddish-green in appearance, and they average a height of five-and-three-quarter-bio-high. The Corruns have sharp claws, and hunt with a weak poison, used to simulate the affects of a narcotic in other species, making them more docile and therefore easily devoured.

 

The Corruns have no spoken language, but are instead telepathic, communicating with one another through a series of mental bursts of sound, color, light, and shadow. The language cannot be learned, except by others with telepathic abilities, which is why Makuta Lerra managed to pick up the basics of Corrunese through contact with the natives. Lerra hopes to use her control and understanding of the Corruns as a bartering chip for promotion higher into the ranks of the Brotherhood of Makuta.

 

Now, feel free to discuss this proposal in this thread and then vote.

 

All in favor vote "AYE".

 

All opposed vote "NAY" with an explanation.

The two-hundred-thirteen article proposed by Zorrakh is as follows:

Zorrakh hereby proposes that within the "The C.I.R.C.L.E. Universe" there existed a faction known as the "Cult of Xarkhan" (KUHLT UHV ZAHR-kann) that was formed around 99,000 Y.B.G.C. and disbanded around the same time as the dissolving of the League of Six Kingdoms.

 

The center of worship was on the Isle of Marak Nui where Makuta Xarkhan secretly set up the Cult, unbeknownst to the rest of his species, including Miserix. The worshippers were mostly made up of Toa and Matoran, however a small number of other species also participated, but it was more difficult for them to to hide "The Mark".

 

The Mark was the symbol of Makuta Xarkhan that was burned onto the forehead, then usually covered up by a Kanohi; the scare burned and glowed when Makuta Xarkhan called them to worship. As a sign of surrender when at the alter, the participants removed their masks, The Mark glowing brightly. Over time, the members found strengthen in this repeated exposure, to the point where one who had been a part of the Cult for some time hardly felt any effects from removing their Kanohi.

 

Once a year, the Cult of Xarkhan selected one of their number to be offered up to the Makuta, who impaled the being with his extending limbs and used his powers of mimicry to duplicate the voice of the sacrificed. Using them as an "Oracle" to order his cult to construct buildings, ships, mining equipment, etc, Xarkhan had a great city built, with a single tower reaching to the roof of the Dome of Marak Nui. The Cult practiced many other things that mostly dealt in violence and murder, many of which are unspeakable, even amongst Skakdi.

 

Over time, the Cult of Xarkhan worshiped less often, constructed whatever they wished, and hardly ever consulted their "God". Xarkhan eventually wiped most of them out by raising the coast of the island and covering all of Marak Nui beneath a massive avalanche of debris, causing the great city to sink into the ground. As a result, the Cult was disbanded. A very small number of former Cult members remain alive and do not wish to speak of what they had done.

 

Now, feel free to discuss this proposal in this thread and then vote.

 

All in favor vote "AYE".

 

All opposed vote "NAY" with an explanation.

The two-hundred-fourteen article proposed by Koji is as follows:

Koji hereby proposes that within the "The C.I.R.C.L.E. Universe" there resides a species known as the "Eruo" (UUH-row), commonly referred to as "The Scourge".

 

The species is comprised of three hierarchical groups. The lowest are insectoid soldiers simply called "Eruo", that are about one-and-one-third-bio-tall, armed with powerful muscles and claws, and are the main invasion force. The middle class are called "Junkers" (YOONG-kehrs), and are the commanders. They're about one-and-one-half-bio-tall, and are less muscular, but have powers over Water, similar to those of a Toa. The highest class are dubbed "Rges" (REH-ges) and stand over two-and-one-fifth-bio-tall. They wear thick, dark armor and wield powerful weaponry, in addition to having horns on their heads. Most exhibit limited powers of Fire and Shadow, as well as have the ability to steal life force from any other member of their species - thus becoming instantly healed by sacrificing any worthless soldiers that they have, or prisoners of their own kind.

 

The Eruo were the original inhabitants of the Isle of Tren Krom, but were compelled to migrate once Tren Krom was imprisoned there. The species then became a swarming war-like breed, with the intention of utilizing the lower castes to overtake islands with their soldiers, and then, the Rges would move in, and "negotiate" with the defeated enemies to seize their lands, and imprison their peoples. The Hand of Artakha however crushed these endeavors and banished the Eruo to the Southern Islands. There they lived on the Isle of Artidax in relative peace until once again they had to abandon their adoptive home when Makuta Miserix was imprisoned there. After their forced relocations, the Eruo spread throughout the Matoran Universe, but most found their way under one of their rulers, Czar Everto, back to the Western Islands and the Isle of Angelus Nui, where they took refuge in the mountains.

 

Now, feel free to discuss this proposal in this thread and then vote.

 

All in favor vote "AYE".

 

All opposed vote "NAY" with an explanation.

The two-hundred-fifteenth article proposed by Zorrakh is as follows:

Zorrakh hereby proposes that within the "The C.I.R.C.L.E. Universe" there exists a faction known as the "Light Brigade" (LAHYT bri-GAYD), a secretive organization that was created to destroy evil.

 

Several years before the Great Time Slip, that occurred 59,000 Y.B.G.C. where many Av-Matoran were scattered across the Matoran Universe, seven Av-Matoran discovered one Toa Stone for each of the party, and later were transformed into Toa of Light. All seven swore an oath to defend what was good and right and to purge evil and darkness from their universe, no matter the cost. Over time, their purpose was warped, and while hunting down perceived evil, they became willing to even torture any beings that felt were withholding information related to their targets. The Light Brigade's base of operations is now the Isle of Marak Nui, although no one knows for certain where exactly they are located, and their current target is Makuta Xarkhan.

 

Now, feel free to discuss this proposal in this thread and then vote.

 

All in favor vote "AYE".

 

All opposed vote "NAY" with an explanation.

The two-hundred-sixteenth article proposed by Cap'n K & Toa_Ausar is as follows:

Cap'n K & Toa_Ausar hereby propose that within the "The C.I.R.C.L.E. Universe" there exists an isolated sect of Onu-Matoran devoted to the Sand aspect of their Earth powers, known as the "Nepu" (NEE-poo).

 

The Nepu hail from the village of Valrah-Koro on the Southern Continent and wear Tan and other Brown armoring instead of the more traditional darker shades associated with their tribe, so as to blend in better with their Mainland Desert environment. An Onu-Matoran Nepu who transforms into a Toa has very limited control over Earth in its' purest form, however they have far more control over Sand than an ordinary Toa of Earth does.

 

Now, feel free to discuss this proposal in this thread and then vote.

 

All in favor vote "AYE".

 

All opposed vote "NAY" with an explanation.

The two-hundred-seventeenth article proposed by Koji is as follows:

Koji hereby proposes that within the "The C.I.R.C.L.E. Universe" there resides a species of creatures known as the "Sleepers" (SLEE-pers).

 

Considered one of the weakest species that live within of "The Void", that is to say the space between dimensions, they are minuscule, and almost invisible to the naked eye. They seep into the bodies of a host, usually a Matoran with a weak constitution, and remain dormant inside of the body. After an incubation period, typically around one-hundred years or so, the "Sleeper" awakens, and possesses the body of the host. When under full possession of a Sleeper, the host becomes faster, stronger, and more resilient. They acquire the ability to mutate their body, typically a single limb, into a grotesque, blade-like form.

 

Sleepers seem to have a communication system built into their being in order to speak to the other members of their cell division on any given island and they internally house an organically built explosive. The goals of the Sleeper species as a whole are simply to kill other species and seek out their brethren in a future attempt to try to rule this new land by leaving "The Void" once and for all, with all of their kind united once more in the Matoran Universe.

 

Now, feel free to discuss this proposal in this thread and then vote.

 

All in favor vote "AYE".

 

All opposed vote "NAY" with an explanation.

And with that said, I open this thread up for discussion on the various articles for the proposed enhancement of our group structure and joint storyline.

Please be sure to vote on all seven articles in this thread.

Also, note that this discussion and the corresponding voting will end at 1200 PST (Noon in the Pacific Time Zone) on Monday, April 12th, 2010 provided at least 2/3 of C.I.R.C.L.E. members have voted at that point.

Lastly, the C.I.R.C.L.E. members will be notified of the results via the C.I.R.C.L.E. Results Overview & Discussion thread, however, when there are other blog threads where authors can vote on the proposals surrounding the details of C.I.R.C.L.E., that communication will still happen via PM.

Thanks.