Takametru007 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 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? --------- [like, subscribe, and comment below!] 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) 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 Edited November 11, 2014 by UngluedBike 2 Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesiii Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 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? 3 Quote The Destiny of Bionicle (chronological retelling of Bionicle original series, 9 PDFs of 10 chapters each on Google Drive): Part 1 - Warring with Fate | Part 2 - Year of Change | Part 3 - The Exploration Trap | Part 4 - Rise of the Warlords | Part 5 - A Busy Matoran | Part 6 - The Dark Time | Part 7 - Proving Grounds | Part 8 - A Rude Awakening | Part 9 - The Battle of Giants My Bionicle Fanfiction (Google Drive folder, eventually planned to have PDFs of all of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takametru007 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) 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... Edited November 11, 2014 by Takametru007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 1st Shadow Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited November 11, 2014 by ~T1S~ 4 Quote ~Your friendly, neighborhood Shadow ~Credit for Avatar and Banner goes to NickonAquaMagna~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesiii Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Fair enough... I was also wondering if those pedestals might be part of protecting them. But that's highly speculative. 2 Quote The Destiny of Bionicle (chronological retelling of Bionicle original series, 9 PDFs of 10 chapters each on Google Drive): Part 1 - Warring with Fate | Part 2 - Year of Change | Part 3 - The Exploration Trap | Part 4 - Rise of the Warlords | Part 5 - A Busy Matoran | Part 6 - The Dark Time | Part 7 - Proving Grounds | Part 8 - A Rude Awakening | Part 9 - The Battle of Giants My Bionicle Fanfiction (Google Drive folder, eventually planned to have PDFs of all of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) 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. 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..." EDIT: Just imagine, Voyakoto, Mahrikoto, & Kardakoto. And don't forget Ta-Koto, Ga-Koto, Po-Koto, etc. Edited November 11, 2014 by SuperGeniusCreator 1 Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I thought they would be Protecting A) the island of Okoto itself or B) the asleep Ekimu and Makuta. There was an image of them standing in front of a huge coffin-thing, so yeah. 2 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 1st Shadow Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) 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. 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..." EDIT: Just imagine, Voyakoto, Mahrikoto, & Kardakoto. And don't forget Ta-Koto, Ga-Koto, Po-Koto, etc. Sorry, I was typing fast, and the "If" got fully capitalized. Ignore that word and focus on the rest of the sentence. Edited November 11, 2014 by ~T1S~ Quote ~Your friendly, neighborhood Shadow ~Credit for Avatar and Banner goes to NickonAquaMagna~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) 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. Now now, let's not get into another discussion about propaganda and real world equivalents eh? It ended so well last time Edited November 11, 2014 by UngluedBike Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It would make sense for them to be protecting the masks. Don't know about the elemental part though. Could just be a weird design on the concept artists part. -NotS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I, honestly, think that the Masters should've been Protectors and the Protectors should've been Masters- elders are kind of more experienced and masterful of their elements, while the Toa are the ones who are actually protecting Okoto and stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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