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"Do not rely on your memory. Look beyond your history and see what is."
— Lhikan, Legends of Metru Nui

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Lhikan
Toa
Toa Title Toa Mangai of Fire
Mask Gold Great Hau
Tools Fire Greatswords
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Turaga
Mask Gold Noble Hau
Tools Firestaff, Shield
Status Deceased
Pronunciation LEE-kan
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Lhikan was the Toa Mangai of Fire and the leader of his team, and a legendary Toa who guarded Metru Nui prior to the Toa Metru. He was the hero of the former Toa Metru, especially Vakama, since they owe their Toa power to him. He was killed by Makuta Teridax during the Great Cataclysm, but his memory lived on in the myth of the Matoran Lhii. He was one of the eight known Turaga of Metru Nui.

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[carve] Biography

[carve] Toa

The first reference to Lhikan is about 17,500 years ago when a Toa of Fire named Dume saved the young Ta-Matoran craftsmaker. It is also believed that Dume may have had something to do with Lhikan's becoming a Toa. He became a Toa about 7,005 years ago and originally guarded the Makoki Stone in the Toa Fortress along with many other Toa. Following a raid by Vezok and Hakann to steal the stone, the fortress was attacked by Frostelus. Lhikan was ordered by his team leader to abandon his post so there would be a survivor to tell what had happened. Being a new, young Toa, he agreed, and became the lone survivor. Ordered to retrieve the Makoki Stone before escaping, Lhikan found that the stone was already gone, stolen by Vezok. Following the crisis, he vowed he would never run from anything again.

[carve] Kanohi Dragon

Lhikan eventually went to Metru Nui with ten other Toa to fight off the Kanohi Dragon. After a month long battle the Kanohi Dragon was defeated. The Toa Mangai decided to transport the Rahi to Xia, delivering it to Roodaka when they arrived.

[carve] Tuyet's Betrayal

A statue of Lhikan that once stood in the Coliseum.
A statue of Lhikan that once stood in the Coliseum.

After the Kanohi Dragon's defeat, the other Toa left on various missions, leaving only Lhikan and two other Toa on Metru Nui: Toa Nidhiki and Toa Tuyet around 3,500 years ago. At this time, several Matoran corpses were found with tablets saying only 'Toa Tuyet'. Tuyet, a Toa of Water, revealed that she had once been in possession of a powerful artifact called the Nui Stone, sought by the Dark Hunters. Tuyet's home island had been threatened by the Dark Hunters, and Lhikan and Nidhiki realized the deaths were a Dark Hunter 'countdown'. Lhikan and Nidhiki attacked several Dark Hunters, including one shape-shifter resembling a one-eyed yellow titan. After they defeated the Hunters, another Matoran was found dead, proving that the Dark Hunters were not behind the killings. Lhikan then confronted Tuyet, and forced her to admit she had the Nui Stone. The two faced off, and Nidhiki showed up to save the day. Lhikan and Nidhiki froze and battered down the water flow that Tuyet was sitting on in the air. She lost her grip on the stone, and Lhikan moved to catch her. Nidhiki tried to catch the stone, but a rogue blast of fire from Lhikan destroyed it. Tuyet was later taken away by Botar, though Lhikan did not witness this.

[carve] Toa/Dark Hunter War

Some time later, Lhikan led an army of 300 Toa when the Dark Hunters attacked Metru Nui in what would later be known as the Toa/Dark Hunter War. During the war, Lhikan was discovered spying on Nidhiki betraying the Toa to Lariska and the Dark Hunters by Hakann. The Dark Hunter struck a deal with the Toa in exchange of the Makoki Stone which Vezok and he had stolen many years ago: Lhikan would send a messenger to The Shadowed One and notify him of the Dark Hunter's defeat. The Dark Hunters would then be allowed to leave the island city safely in exchange for the Makoki Stone. In the end, Lhikan accepted and also gave Nidhiki two options, leave Metru Nui with the other Dark Hunters or die.

Lhikan served as one of the guardians of Metru Nui for hundreds of peaceful years after the war. He continued to protect the Matoran even as the other Toa of Metru Nui were killed when sent on deadly missions ordered by the Makuta Teridax, disguised as Turaga Dume. Lhikan was spared so that the Matoran would not realize that their protectors were nearly gone.

Lhikan giving Vakama his Toa Stone.
Lhikan giving Vakama his Toa Stone.

When Nidhiki and his partner Krekka showed up hoping to capture him on Teridax's orders, Lhikan was still serving as the protector of Metru Nui. Knowing time was short, Lhikan created six Toa Stones and gave them to six Matoran so they could become the new Toa Metru. He made a close escape from the two Dark Hunters when he was at the Great Temple by jumping off a bridge and activating his airboard.

Upon delivering a Toa stone to Vakama, the final Matoran, he was captured and taken to the a secret underground lair of the Dark Hunters in the Canyon of Unending Whispers. While in prison, he became a Turaga as his power was taken in order for the new Toa to be granted their powers.

[carve] Turaga

Lhikan as he appeared in Vakama's vision.
Lhikan as he appeared in Vakama's vision.

When three of the Toa Metru, Nuju, Whenua and Onewa, were captured and sent to the Dark Hunter Prison, they were surprised to discover that they shared their cell with a Turaga they did not recognize. Lhikan, the Turaga in disguise, trained them to use their mask powers.

Once Nuju had mastered his Kanohi Matatu's Telekinesis power and used it to create a hole in the wall of their cell, the three Toa Metru and Lhikan made their escape.

During Vakama's journey through Le-Metru, the Toa Metru of Fire was beset with a vision in which Lhikan appeared as a Toa. In the vision, Lhikan warned Vakama to heed the warnings of his visions, or else suffer the consequences of ignoring them.

Lhikan and his Toa Metru companions were traveling through an area of the Archives when they ran into Vakama, Nokama and Matau. Once the Toa Metru were reunited, Lhikan revealed his identity and asked Vakama if the heart of Metru Nui was safe. Vakama had misunderstood his first vision in which Lhikan commanded to "save the heart of Metru Nui," thinking that this referred to Lhikan himself. Lhikan explained that the "heart" was, in fact, the city's Matoran population. While Vakama brooded over his misinterpretation, he discovered the real Dume in a Matoran Sphere. Witness to this discovery, the Turaga's suspicion was confirmed that an imposter had taken control of Metru Nui.

Turaga Lhikan with his helmet.
Turaga Lhikan with his helmet.

Turaga Lhikan and the Toa Metru made their way to the Coliseum, where they challenged the false Turaga Dume. Makuta Teridax, the imposter, exposed himself and began absorbing power from the Coliseum's power plant as the Great Cataclysm came into effect. Using a stolen Vahki transport, the Toa Metru and Lhikan escaped the shadowed and crumbling city. As they reached the Great Barrier, Teridax caught up to them and a battle ensued over the possession of the Vahi, the Great Mask of Time.

In the end, Lhikan was killed, sacrificing himself to save Vakama from Teridax's shadow hand. The dying Turaga gave Vakama his mask before he died. His last words were:

"I am proud to have called you brother, Toa Vakama."

[carve] Lesovikk's Vision

An alternate timeline shown to Lesovikk by Karzahni using the Kanohi Olisi, Lhikan and the older Toa would eventually have met up, Lesovikk and his team saving Lhikan and his original team from the Frostelus. Lhikan would have been offered the chance to join Lesovikk's team, had all of Lesovikk's teammates not been killed in battle with Zyglak.

[carve] Dark Mirror

In the Toa Empire Pocket Dimension, Lhikan was killed by Nidhiki when Nidhiki chose to ally with Tuyet instead of Lhikan. This led Tuyet to organizing all the Toa into an empire, with herself as Empress, and ruling the Matoran universe by force.

[carve] Legacy

Shortly after his death, the Vahki Transport the Toa Metru took to Mata Nui was christened The Lhikan by Vakama. On their return voyage to Metru Nui, the Toa Metru built a second ship, this time christened The Lhikan II.

Later, when the Toa Metru had been transformed into the Toa Hordika, Vakama and Onewa found evidence that when Lhikan was choosing the new Toa, the Toa were to be Nuhrii, Vhisola, Ahkmou, Tehutti, Ehrye, and Orkahm. However, Teridax implanted the names of six others (Vakama and the rest who became Toa Metru) into Lhikan's head so he would chose Vakama and company instead of Nuhrii and the others.

After the Great Rescue, when Vakama went to find the Vahi, the plant Karzahni told Vakama that he and his team were meant to become Toa after all and that Mata Nui, to ensure that Vakama and his team would become Toa, had planted the names of the true heroes into Teridax's head, who in turn put those names into Lhikan's head.

Turaga Lhikan dying.
Turaga Lhikan dying.

It is impossible that part of Lhikan lives on in Jaller, because Lhikan's imprint on the Kanohi faded during the Great Rescue, and eventually vanished when Jaller first wore it. However, Jaller and Lhikan do have the same general personality.

Lhikan's mask was stolen from Jaller by Karzahni upon entering his realm. Tahu has since recovered Lhikan's mask and it is now on Daxia with the Order of Mata Nui.

While the Toa Inika were on their way to get the Mask of Life, an illusion of Lhikan appeared, pondering how the Toa Metru turned out such funny looking Toa, and warning them to go back. The sight disturbed the Toa, despite them having forgotten memories. They responded by asking him if he would turn back if the weight of the world rested on his shoulders, which he answered that he wouldn't but that they know what happened to him for doing that. He then disappeared.

[carve] Lhii

When the Matoran were awakened on Mata Nui, Jaller's mask was found to be broken and Vakama gave him Lhikan's mask as a replacement. He later created stories of Lhii, a fictional Matoran based on Lhikan. He was said to wear entirely yellow armor and a Kanohi Pakari. Lhii was the Turaga's way of remembering Lhikan without revealing the truth about Metru Nui to the Matoran. According to the legends, Lhii was the greatest Lava Surfer in Ta-Koro, second only to Tahu himself. He was supposedly the leader of Jaller's clan of warriors within the village. This is homage to the fact that Jaller wore Lhikan's mask. However, one day he was involved in a terrible accident while surfing, and died. He was fondly remembered by all Ta-Matoran. But, after hearing the tales of Metru Nui, the Matoran now know that Lhii never existed.

[carve] Abilities and Traits

Lhikan as seen in Legends of Metru Nui.
Lhikan as seen in Legends of Metru Nui.

Lhikan had command over the Element of Fire. During the time of the Morbuzakh, he was known to have very fine control over his powers, being skilled enough to burn tiny symbols onto Toa stones whereas many Fire Toa have less precise control of their Element.

Lhikan is shown to be a very wise and selfless hero, sacrificing himself to save Vakama. He was known for his patience--shown when he had to train three novice Toa against the Dark Hunter Prison. His caution is shown by Nidhiki in Birth of a Dark Hunter, when Nidhiki reminds him of how Lhikan once thought that smoke coming from something meant the return of the Kanohi Dragon. He also assigned most of his Toa to guard the Turaga during the Toa/Dark Hunter war instead of attacking the Dark Hunters directly.

Lhikan was known for his big-brother attitude towards the Matoran of Metru Nui. When he wasn't protecting the City of Legends from evil, he could be found settling disputes and listening to the problems of ordinary Matoran. When Teridax took Dume's guise and became more reclusive, Lhikan began to manage the day-to-day affairs of the city.

[carve] Mask and Tools

Lhikan riding his Greatswords in flying board form.
Lhikan riding his Greatswords in flying board form.
Lhikan on a Kikanalo in set form.
Lhikan on a Kikanalo in set form.

As a Toa, he carried two Fire Greatswords, which could be joined together to form a hoverboard. He used this to fly high above Metru Nui on the lookout for trouble. His Great Kanohi Hau allowed him to protect himself from foreseen attacks, but not from ambush.

As a Turaga, he carried a smaller version of his Greatswords, which he used as a shield. Also, like all Turaga, he carried a small ceremonial staff that he used as a walking stick and as his Badge of Office.

[carve] Set Information

Lhikan was released as a box set with the Rahi Kikanalo in 2004. Along with the Kikanalo, the set contained 214 pieces, including a special edition movie edition Hau in a gold color. He could optionally ride on the Kikanalo's back, as could any other Toa. Like in the movie, Lhikan carried Twin Fire Greatswords, which could combine into a hoverboard or large shield. Interestingly enough, Lhikan never shares a scene with the Kikanalo in the movie or in any other media. They are only together due to convenience for the set designers.

[carve] Quotes

"You lost the right to call me brother long ago."
— Toa Lhikan to Nidhiki, Legends of Metru Nui
"No...this is my lifetime's journey. Yours lies beyond. I am proud to...have called you brother...Toa Vakama."
— Turaga Lhikan to Vakama, Legends of Metru Nui
"[...] you are so misguided. I am not Metru Nui's heart! The Matoran are!"
— Turaga Lhikan to Vakama, Legends of Metru Nui

[carve] Trivia

  • The 300+ Toa that Lhikan led could also be considered his team.
  • Lhikan's voice performance was provided by Michael Dobson in Legends of Metru Nui. Michael Dobson also gave his voice to Krekka, one of the many voice actors to provide more than one character.
  • Although Lhikan played a large role in Vakama's change of character in Web of Shadows, he isn't even mentioned in the movie. He is, however, mentioned in the movie novelization.

[carve] Appearances



Turaga
Alive
Dume | Vakama | Nokama | Matau | Onewa | Whenua | Nuju
Deceased
Lhikan | Jovan


Toa Mangai
Lhikan | Nidhiki | Tuyet | Naho


Ta-Matoran
Mata Nui/Metru Nui Residents
Aft | Agni | Aodhan | Brander | Kapura | Kalama | Keahi | Maglya | Nuhrii | Tiribomba | Vohon
Voya Nui Residents
Balta | Dezalk | Sarda (Formerly)
Transformed
Dume | Jaller | Firedracax | Lhikan (Deceased) | Norik | Prototype | Vakama | Vultraz


2004: Legends of Metru Nui
Dume & Nivawk / Krekka / Lhikan & Kikanalo / Nidhiki / Ultimate Dume
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