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Okay so I was cleaning my room and found that little lore booklet that came with one of the old Bionicle card games. I’m curious to see just how much was dropped/retconned/etc.
“Once a paradise, the island of Mata Nui has become a place of darkness and fear, ruled by the evil Makuta. But the islanders, known as Tohunga[…]”
Well that didn’t take long.
“Onua, the Earth Toa, watches over the land and intervenes to restore balance when it is threatened.”
Onua is Zygarde’s new form for Pokémon Z it’s confirmed
“Tahu, spirit of fire, is the oldest of the Toa, having been created when the planet was forming.”
When the planet was forming? Well…sorta…
“With his fire sword, Tahu keeps the lava moving towards the ocean, much to the annoyance of his rival, Gali.”
Tahu u little brat
“Lewa, the youngest of the six Toa, is the spirit of air.”
They have been hanging on to that for quite some time, haven’t they…
“The Tohunga believe [Gali] is the sustainer of life, and worship her more than any of the others.”
Gali 4 fav goddess
They reversed the image of Kopaka in here. I could maybe deal with the sword and shield being on the wrong hands, but seeing the Akaku mirrored is just…*shudder*
“They are careful not to anger him, though, being fearful of the landslides an enraged Pohatu can unleash.”
Something about the phrase “an enraged Pohatu” just makes me chuckle. Like has he ever even gotten beyond “mildly irritated”?
(Kanohi Hau) “Provides protection against overhead attacks or falling objects.”
But you’re screwed if they attack from straight ahead.
“[Matau] can also fly[…]”
Wait what
“Nokama’s tool is a fork-shaped staff[…]”
Apparently “trident” is too advanced a word for the target demographic
“[Nuju’s] closest friend among the Turaga is Nokama, and the two silent Turaga often pass their time in winter on frozen Lake Naho.”
I wasn’t aware that Mata Nui actually had seasons. Also I ship it now.
“Here Whenua and the rest of his tribe toil to quarry the great rocks that will eventually be carved by the Pohatu Tohunga.”
Personally I prefer “Po-Matoran”
“[Le-Matoran] also show affection be imitation, a gesture that is often misinterpreted by those unfamiliar with their customs.”
Okay I don’t remember this and it sounds slightly freaking adorable
“Ga-Koro is also home to a great mystery—Gali’s shrine is missing a mask. Many would-be adventurers have set out to find the mask, never to return. Nokama has recently chosen new champions in an effort to locate the missing mask once and for all.”
Hello epic-sounding aborted arc, I am now angered by your non-existence
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