Artakha

The island of Artakha is the setting for the events of Brickonicle and the home of the Elemental Gods, the Matoran, and various species of Rahi. It is the only land mass above sea level in the world.

History
Long ago, the Brothers created the world, filling it with Rahi. They later created a race of beings known as Matoran to inhabit the lone island of Artakha. The Matoran were granted free will and sentience by Ekimu, something Makuta despised. In order to appease Makuta, the Elemental Gods were created to keep order amongst the six tribes that had formed within the regions of Mangai, Naho, Kanae, Motara, Tiro, and Ihu. After the Elemental Gods came into being, an agreement was made between Ekimu and Makuta to never create additional sentient life.

War of the Brothers
Time passed, and a seventh tribe emerged: the tribe of Lightning. Enraged by what they believed to be a breach of the agreement, Ekimu and Makuta waged war, blaming the other for the existence of the seventh tribe. Their conflict cost the Matoran many lives.

Seeing that the Matoran were crying out for help, the Elemental Gods agreed with each other to end the conflict between the brothers by any means. They sent their power into six Matoran, one from each tribe: Tahu of Mangai, Gali of Naho, Lewa of Kanae, Pohatu of Motara, Onua of Tiro, and Kopaka of Ihu. Infused with the power of the Elemental Gods, the champions ended the conflict and brought peace to the island. These heroes would later be known as the Toa.

Geography
Artakha is divided into six regions based on their environment, with various landmarks and unclaimed portions.

Mangai
Mangai is a volcanic region inhabited by the Mangaians. The patron Elemental God of Mangai is Ikir.

Naho
Naho is a tropical region inhabited by the Nahoans. The patron Elemental God of Naho is Akida.

Kanae
Kanae is a system of floating islands inhabited by the Kanaeans. The patron Elemental God of Kanae is Uxar.

Motara
Motara is a desert region inhabited by the Motarans. The patron Elemental God of Motara is Ketar.

Tiro
Tiro is an arboreal region inhabited by the Tiroans. The patron Elemental God of Tiro is Terak.

Ihu
Ihu is an arctic region inhabited by the Ihuans. The patron Elemental God of Ihu is Melum.

Elysia
Elysia is a floating city suspended in the Everlasting Storm inhabited by the Elysians.