Augafi

Augafi
Species
Homeland(s)	Southern Continent
Language(s)	Augafi Matoric
Species Category	B
Size Category	Medium 1.6 - 2.0 Bio
Can Use Kanohi	Yes (Great)
In the Doronai Nui	Yes
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The Augafi are the highly-adaptable and versatile species of the Barraki warlord Mantax, and the primary constitutent species of Ruangu. Augafi are a tribal but strictly law-bound species, and put a great cultural emphasis on material wealth. They have created a number of rules for their society to help temper their covetous nature.

List of Members

• Mantax
• Lurker
• Guardian

Purpose

One function of the Augafi is the supplying of resources to other workers of the Matoran universe.

Traits

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Culture

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History

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In the Doronai Nui

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In the Barranai Nui

Augafi are present in the Barranai Nui in the form of Ihaugafe Praetorians.

Behind the Scenes

The Augafi are designed to serve as the species of Barraki Mantax. Additionally, the Augafi incorporate the Dark Hunters Lurker and Guardian, which informed parts of their society. The absence of a tail on the latter hunter can be explained either through his severe injuries suffered in his backstory, or a similar punishment from the Shadowed One as those suffered by Conjurer or Lariska. Their culture draws small influences from ancient Egypt, as well as the cardinal sin of greed.

Augafi were originally named Ihaufage, meaning “Wealth Immeasurable”. However, this name was trimmed down while retaining the same meaning, due to the similarities and repeated confusion with “Ihidauri”. Another factor towards the new name was Au being the chemical element gold, with reference to the species' focus on wealth. It was also proposed Ihaugafe may be an older form of their name. However, to avoid confusion, use of alternate names should be minimal.

The Augafi were at an early point written to have a poisonous property if consumed, based on Mantax's poisonous spikes in his mutated form. However, this was cut due to insignificance.

Blurb (Temp)

The Augafi, the race of the Barraki warlord Mantax, are a tribal but strictly law-bound race, having created a number of rules for their society to help temper their covetous nature. However, their laws only apply to their own homeland, and the Augafi have no obligation to follow said laws when not on their own island. All of them have tails that vary in length between individuals, as well as somewhat elongated heads with mandibles (some much more prominent than others) that stretch into a pair of small horns on the back, digitigrade legs that enable them to make huge leaps, and clawed feet. Augafi tend to regard personal wealth as a measure of one’s status, and are usually looking to improve their own station, so to speak. The organic components of an Augafi’s body are toxic if consumed. Augafi are able to use Kanohi.

The Augafi, the people of the Barraki warlord Mantax and the main constituent species of the Kingdom of Ruangu, value nothing more than wealth and its display, utilizing the endless riches hauled out of their mines to fund a culture of bombastic grandeur and ostentatious display. To the Augafi, bigger is always better - from the sizes of their cities, to the depths of their mines, to the heights of the golden pyramids that loom over the black sands of their homeland.

Augafi, while lacking the powerful destructive abilities of Toa or Layamat, nonetheless exhibit a wide range of physical traits that make them adaptable to nearly any situation. They are broad-shouldered beings, characterized by their tail, tusks and a pair of horns. Their claws make them excellent climbers and sure-footed even in rough terrain, and their digitigrade legs allow them to perform great leaps and to reach high running speeds. Additionally, their eyesight is phenomenal, allowing them to not only see infrared and ultraviolet light, but also granting them the ability to better see in the dark and to penetrate dust storms. This extraordinary sight also allows the Augafi to spot small defects in materials or discern details even over great distances. Augafi are well-adapted to the dangerous conditions below ground, being resistant to the various poisonous gases found in underground environments. Additionally, they are capable of using Kanohi. Finally, while most other species are forced to sleep at night to preserve energy, Augafi can choose to stay awake while they conserve energy, leaving them able to react quickly to danger.

Augafi are native to the southernmost provinces of the Southern Continent, particularly the ash-covered region of Monuhi, but can be found throughout the Continent, except for the desolate region in the center. Several of the islands directly south of the Continent have also been colonized by the Augafi, though they are mostly considered of little importance to their society.

An Augafi’s path to acquire a fortune can take many shapes. They are excellent craftsmen and mining engineers; many Augafi are also successful merchants, exporting gems and rare metals to locations throughout the Matoran Universe. However, the richest of the rich in Augafi society are the great landowners. Quite literally seated atop a pile of immeasurable wealth carried forth from their mines, these Barons dominate Augafi society - mostly independent rulers parceling out parts of their territories to chosen favorites. While the Barons occasionally meet to discuss matters of mutual importance, they generally spend their time competing with each other in sheer opulence of lifestyle and construction activity.

The cities of the Augafi vary greatly in form and design, usually defined by the most popular architectural style at the time of their construction. For example, the ashlands of Monuhi often sport massive, angular structures, while pit cities can be found in Avohi, and most settlements in Vezohi are entirely underground, connected via tunnel networks and often combined with Matoran villages. Augafi pride themselves on their tolerance towards other species, though this tolerance just so happens to tend to be tied to personal wealth. Rich outsiders are welcomed with open arms and lavished with gifts, while those without noteworthy possessions are granted no special privileges or are offered “opportunities” that invariably turn into indentured servitude.

Another unusual characteristic of Augafi society is its almost complete lack of reliance on Rahi. With their powerful legs and wide shoulders, Augafi are particularly suited to carry great weights, and the environment of their homeland makes sustaining greater numbers of Rahi impractical. Many foreigners gawk at Augafi caravans made out of nothing but dozens to hundreds of Augafi carrying their wares on foot, but to the Augafi it is second nature to rely on nothing but their bodies. In times of war, the Augafi heavy infantry is thus a fearsome sight, charging at enemy lines with the speed and weight of Kane-Ra bulls. Direct conflicts between Barons are rare, however, and their underlings are usually the ones competing over land. Owing to their impressive physical capabilities, Augafi mercenaries are common in criminal organizations and private armies throughout the universe. The most elite warriors in Augafi society are the Praetorians, an elite rank of bodyguards who protect the Barons with their lives and lead the charge in rare cases of open warfare.

Many Ihaugafe are famously profit-minded and resource-hungry. Wherever there are minerals and goods to be claimed, Ihaugafe are likely not far behind. Yet with their constant drive to collect and hoard wealth, there comes an inherent danger - the more that they collect, the greater the risk of theft. As such, the Praetorians evolved. Originally used as bodyguards for VIPs, Praetorians were found to be better-served defending resource caches, mining towns, and convoys. Their thousand-year-long training has made them reluctant to give up their objectives, and they have been known to go weeks with neither food nor rest in order to see their superior’s tasks done. Additionally, their species’ lack of a need for sleep allows them to operate as full-time guards. Wearing heavy armor, they wield massive claymores so large that few creatures could bear them, both as symbols of rank and dangerous weapons.

Claymore, Poison Blade, Fang Repeater, War Machete

Leap - Ihaugafe have powerful legs, capable of allowing them to leap tremendous distances from a standing position

Highly-adaptable and versatile, with a great cultural emphasis on material wealth; the species of the Barraki warlord Mantax.