Elements (Generation 2)
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In BIONICLE's second generation, the presence of Elements (also referred to as Nature) is a core principle that informs many of the locations and archetypes seen in the story.
History
The island of Okoto was formed by six prime elements, which also gave birth to the great Elemental Creatures. Agil and Umarak, wielders of light and shadow, also came into being. Each creature is a living embodiment of the element, and together represent the life force of the entire island.
When the two Mask Makers, Ekimu and Makuta, began making Masks of Power for the inhabitants of Okoto, they made a sacred pact never to channel more than one element into a mask at any given time, as any combination would be inherently dangerous; merging the six elements could create a portal to the Shadow Realm. Later, jealous of Ekimu's success at the craft, Makuta broke this agreement and channeled all six of the island's main elements into a single mask, the Mask of Ultimate Power. Ekimu defeated Makuta by knocking the mask off of his face, but the resulting shockwave changed the landscape and nature of the island's regions and trapped Makuta in the Shadow Realm.
The Toa, wielders of the six elements, were summoned hundreds of years later to revive Ekimu and restore balance to the island. They found the Golden Masks of Power and revived Ekimu by merging their powers. Their quest led them to seek out the Elemental Creatures and unite with them to access the power of the raw elements. At the end of their quest, the Toa merged their powers to once again seal Makuta in the Shadow Realm.
List of Elements
Earth
Earth forms the foundation of Okoto, and exists as its support. It manifests as unyielding power and fortitude.
- Example Powers
- Causing tremors and cracks in the earth
- Raising the earth to create structures
- Creating earthquakes[1]
- Locations
- Characters
Fire
The element of Fire is associated with ferocity and impulsivity, but also known for its outstanding courage.
- Example Powers
- Controlling magma/lava/fire
- Creating bursts of fire
- Resistance to heat
- Locations
- Characters
- Lava Beasts, the Elemental Beasts of Fire
- Mamuk, the former Protector of Fire
- Narmoto, the current Protector of Fire
- Ikir, the Creature of Fire
- Toa Tahu, the Master/Uniter of Fire
Ice
Like its color, the element of Ice is associated with purity, seen as a devotion to upholding morals and justice.
- Example Powers
- Creating and controlling ice/snow
- Freezing enemies
- Resistance to cold
- Controlling blizzards[2]
- Locations
- Characters
Jungle
Jungle is connected to the natural order and the presence of life-force, expressed in vitality and playfulness.
- Example Powers
- Locations
- Characters
Stone
Unbreakable and steadfast, the element of Stone is known for its outer and inner toughness.
- Example Powers
- Creating a shell of stone armor
- Causing tremors and cracks in stone
- Telekinetically lifting and moving stones
- Sand manipulation
- Locations
- Characters
Water
The element of Water is regarded for its tranquility and peacemaking, but can be known to summon fearsome power in times of need.
- Example Powers
- Breathing underwater
- Creating bursts of water or lightning
- Controlling bodies of water
- Creating tidal waves[6]
- Locations
- Characters
Light
Light is a mystical element that brings vision and clarity.
- Example Powers
- Creating bursts of bright light
- Granting visions
- Locations
- Characters
- Agil, the Creature of Light
- Ekimu, the Wise Master/the Toa of Light
Shadow
Shadow is an ancient element with mysterious properties.
- Example Powers
- Creating shadow duplicates
- Extending and manipulating shadows
- Teleporting through shadows
- Using shadows to bind and hold enemies
- Locations
- Shadow Realm
- Black Crater
- Dark Portal
- Umarak's Lair
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