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I have a theory about the new 2015 story, that might explain what the Protectors are protecting, why the Toa need those golden masks, and why Okoto has such a kooky look.

 

Based on the promo comic on the back of the Master's boxes, it looks like the Protectors are protecting the masks

But why? Are they expecting the Toa, and keeping the mask warm for them? Maybe, but I have another idea too:

 

Since this new BIONICLE is up front about being "magical" (forged from raw magic and gold, Ekimu?), this idea seems to make sense: The golden masks themselves, just by being in a certain region, change the environment itself! Or at least have a very strong link to it- or are just that powerful. And this would explain the wonky look of Okoto- the elements of the island are somehow influenced by the masks! (but maybe not, since the masks have to be forged from the elements now. Maybe these ones are special though?)

 

This is why the Toa need those masks! From the promo comic, it looks like once they have them they can kick trash.

I think that it connects them more deeply to their element (and region), and gives them the full range of their power. Without it, they only have the bare minimum (maybe like a turaga on Mata Nui? or maybe the comparison is just Toa Mata to Nuva in power).

 

Well, what do you think? Any different ideas about Protectors, or what makes the golden masks so special?

 

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1: This ain't YouTube.

2: The protectors are the village elders, and I believe they are simply protecting their respective villages.

 

Sorry to sound so harsh :) I'm not a harsh guy :P

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I suppose the fact that they all have the same mask might be evidence that their job is related to masks. But not necessarily, and if the masks are scattered around the island, how can they be protecting them?

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I guess it's what I get from the promo comics and packaging- the masks don't look scattered- they look like they're kept on pedestals for some reason- 

I guess you're right though: would they really have to look for them if everyone knew where they were?  :???:

 

*sigh*, Everything made sense until this moment...

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I guess it's what I get from the promo comics and packaging- the masks don't look scattered- they look like they're kept on pedestals for some reason- 

I guess you're right though: would they really have to look for them if everyone knew where they were?  :???:

 

*sigh*, Everything made sense until this moment...

 

Still makes sense. Who ever said that EVERYONE knew where they were? Maybe just the six guarding the masks know the locations, the way the Turaga on Mata Nui were the only ones who knew the locations of the Kanohi. It doesn't have to be common knowledge. If the Protectors are the village leaders, then it could just be some big government conspiracy to keep the Toa and Okotoans in the dark. :P

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Fair enough... I was also wondering if those pedestals might be part of protecting them. :shrugs: But that's highly speculative.

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I guess it's what I get from the promo comics and packaging- the masks don't look scattered- they look like they're kept on pedestals for some reason- 

I guess you're right though: would they really have to look for them if everyone knew where they were?  :???:

 

*sigh*, Everything made sense until this moment...

 

Still makes sense. Who ever said that EVERYONE knew where they were? Maybe just the six guarding the masks know the locations, the way the Turaga on Mata Nui were the only ones who knew the locations of the Kanohi. It doesn't have to be common knowledge. IF the Protectors are the village leaders, then it could just be some big government conspiracy to keep the Toa and Okotoans in the dark. :P

 

It has been confirmed that the Protectors are the village elders. Perhaps in 2018 we'll hear the Protector of Fire say:

 

"You are not the first Toa. In the time before 2015, we lived in the city of Metrokoto..." :P

 

EDIT: Just imagine, Voyakoto, Mahrikoto, & Kardakoto. And don't forget Ta-Koto, Ga-Koto, Po-Koto, etc. :P 

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I guess it's what I get from the promo comics and packaging- the masks don't look scattered- they look like they're kept on pedestals for some reason- 

I guess you're right though: would they really have to look for them if everyone knew where they were?  :???:

 

*sigh*, Everything made sense until this moment...

 

Still makes sense. Who ever said that EVERYONE knew where they were? Maybe just the six guarding the masks know the locations, the way the Turaga on Mata Nui were the only ones who knew the locations of the Kanohi. It doesn't have to be common knowledge. IF the Protectors are the village leaders, then it could just be some big government conspiracy to keep the Toa and Okotoans in the dark. :P

 

It has been confirmed that the Protectors are the village elders. Perhaps in 2018 we'll hear the Protector of Fire say:

 

"You are not the first Toa. In the time before 2015, we lived in the city of Metrokoto..." :P

 

EDIT: Just imagine, Voyakoto, Mahrikoto, & Kardakoto. And don't forget Ta-Koto, Ga-Koto, Po-Koto, etc. :P 

 

Sorry, I was typing fast, and the "If" got fully capitalized. Ignore that word and focus on the rest of the sentence.

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I guess it's what I get from the promo comics and packaging- the masks don't look scattered- they look like they're kept on pedestals for some reason-

I guess you're right though: would they really have to look for them if everyone knew where they were? :???:

 

*sigh*, Everything made sense until this moment...

 

Still makes sense. Who ever said that EVERYONE knew where they were? Maybe just the six guarding the masks know the locations, the way the Turaga on Mata Nui were the only ones who knew the locations of the Kanohi. It doesn't have to be common knowledge. If the Protectors are the village leaders, then it could just be some big government conspiracy to keep the Toa and Okotoans in the dark. :P
Now now, let's not get into another discussion about propaganda and real world equivalents eh? It ended so well last time :D Edited by UngluedBike

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I've just assumed they are sort of guards for their respective villages, and the masks are identical to identify them as such. Maybe the masks showed up, and the Protectors are just looking after them until the Toa arrive?

 

I like the idea that the masks are tied to the environment somehow, but it does sound a little far-fetched.

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