Mātaatua

Primordialwell-documentedMāori traditionNew ZealandHawaiki (mythical homeland)

A legendary voyaging canoe in Māori tradition, sent from Hawaiki to bring supplies of kūmara (sweet potato) to Māori settlements in New Zealand. (Note: - Power tier: Reduce to Greater (powerful regional) as there is no indication that it's on a cosmic or deity-level in the source material. - Sensory cues: Specify what is meant by "strong sense of anc)

Origin

According to Māori tradition, the Mātaatua was sent from Hawaiki to bring supplies of kūmara (sweet potato) to Māori settlements in New Zealand.

Appearance
Abilities

The Mātaatua facilitated trade and cultural exchange between Polynesian tribes, and navigated long distances without modern technology. Its core crew consisted of the children of Irakewa and their families, who were tasked with bringing supplies to Māori settlements.

Weaknesses & Wards

Weaknesses

  • condition
    Loss of its crew

Wards

  • symbol
    Kōwhaiwhai patterns on the hull

Community Record

Sources
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well-documented