Classification: Testudinomorphous aberrant, Beam Guardian;

Colloquial name: Maturin, the Great Turtle;

Origins: Maturin has existed in the extraversal space known as the Macroverse for over fourteen billion years, since at least this long has passed since it has created an universe by vomiting.

Description: Maturin appears as a green, ancient-looking turtle of intergalactic proportions: mutiple galaxies can be seen in his claws.

Behaviour: Maturin displays an avuncular, patient manner, being willing to discuss with and advise those who find themselves in the Macroverse on how to survive there and leave. Performing his duty as the Guardian of one of the Dark Tower macrocosmic structure's Beams, he also saved it from dissolution by catching it on his shell, and displays an interest in its continued existence.

Asset level: macrocosmic. Based on his sheer size, mass and ability to accidentally create universes, Maturin would be capable of at least destroying multiple realities, should he choose to. However, based on him managing to keep his macrocosm from falling apart by "catching" it, he should be capable of stabilising reality across a structure equivalent to our multiverse, and likely transcends that structure, putting him on a level similar to the stronger Great Old Ones.

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Collaboration: Maturin does not usually act outside of the Macrocosm, though confrontations with his Deadlights nemesis inside it are likely to draw his attention. He has also acted to prevent the collapse of the Dark Tower macrocosmic structure, as one of its Beam Guardians. Ultimately, Maturin does not seem inclined to act outside of events happening outside the Macroverse or threating the Dark Tower, but is likely open to collaboration in such cases.

Neutralisation: should Maturin become hostile, the same methods suggested for neutralising his rival would prove useful (see file: It), the difference being that the Turtle is seemingly more powerful and does not cause physical or psychic harm upon being observed.