GENERAL INFORMATION
The Matukai are a group of Force users that have a much different philosophy than the Jedi or the Sith. They strictly use their own body as the focal point of the Force instead of an inanimate object. Through meditative martial arts and strenuous exercise, they seek to strengthen their bond with the Force. Many have found that, even with very weak force sensitivity, they can enhance that sensitivity and become masters though it takes many years of hard work.
POWERS
Typical powers of the Matukai are similar of some of the powers that the Sith and Jedi use to enhance their own bodies. Matukai are capable of jumping higher and moving faster as well as improving their reflexes. They are also capable of reducing damage and even healing themselves to some extent.
Those that become masters are able to harden their bodies to the point where they take little or no damage and feel no pain. Matukai are so intuned with their bodies that they become very aware of every illness, wound, and even poisons that have afflicted them. Many have found that they can force the wounds closed or remove the toxic poisons from their body through the Force and their own will.
MATUKAI CODE
- Through exercise, discover the Force.
- Through the Force, discover tranquility.
- Through tranquility, discover vitality.
WEAPONS
The Matukai construct a weapon called a wan-shen when they graduate from apprentice to adept. This weapon is a polearm with a short, single blade on one end and serves as their focal point for their abilities. The weapon, much like a lightsaber, tends to be decorated and crafted according to the adept's tastes and preferences. Many make collapsable or seperative shafts for ease of concealment and transportation as the wan-shen tends to be around 2 meters in length. Masters of this weapon are capable of swinging it around their bodies and attacking with incredible speed and ability.
Though the majority of the Matukai use Wan-shen, three members have been known to use lightsabers. Those members are Leos, Mairi, and Raven D'yrii.
TRAINING
The Matukai have a strict training regime that involves martial arts slowed down to be meditative. They also meditate for extended periods of time while holding a physically demanding pose to increase their connection with the Force as well as using enduring exercises as well.
LEADERS
The Matukai are governed by a few select members. To gain a leading position, a person must have achieved the rank of Adept and be proven capable, intelligent, and wise. The current leaders are Iyonna Vell, Antos Torrall, and Leos Categaern. Others may sit in on their meetings, but only during certain occasions where it is warranted.