Kraahkan
"Most think it allows me to spread physical darkness, or breed a little rage here and there, but it's much more than that. My Kanohi lets me see the darkness inside everyone, all the nasty little things they hide in the shadows of their spirit."
— Makuta Teridax, Prisoners of the Pit
| Kraahkan | |
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| Kanohi | |
| Title | Mask of Shadows |
| Powers | Shadow Fear Anger |
| Bearers | Teridax (formerly) Icarax (formerly) Teridax (The Melding Alternate Universe) |
| Pronunciation | krah-KAN[1] |
The Kanohi Kraahkan is the Mask of Shadows.
History
Like all masks worn by the Makuta, the Kanohi Kraahkan was crafted by Artakha[2][3] from Protosteel and with the ability to be shapeshifted alongside the Makuta's armor,[4][5][6] on the island of Artakha.[7] It was then worn by Makuta Teridax for the next 100,000 years.[8]
During the Conflict Between Takanuva and Teridax, when Teridax and Takanuva merged to form Takutanuva, their masks also merged into the Mask of Light and Shadow. However, Takutanuva and his mask soon separated.[9]
When the Piraka traveled to the Great Barrier to raid Teridax's lair, Reidak attempted to steal the Kraahkan. However, it blasted him with Shadow bolts when he picked it up, so he threw it into the Silver Sea.[10] The Mask of Shadows was later retrieved by Makuta Icarax,[11] who began to wear it. Eventually, Teridax expressed interest in retrieving the Kraahkan,[12] but before he could do so, the Kraahkan was reduced to atoms and scattered across the entire Matoran Universe when Icarax was killed in mid-teleport by Makuta Gorast and Vamprah. [13] The Kraahkan has not reformed since then.[14]
Teridax later formed the stars above Metru Nui into the shape of the Kanohi Kraahkan when he announced the success of his plan to the whole Matoran Universe.[13]
Another Kanohi Kraahkan appeared in the Matoran Universe when an alternate Teridax crossed over to the core dimension.[15]
Alternate Universes
The Melding Alternate Universe
In a reality in which the Toa were created to heal Spherus Magna instead of Mata Nui, the Brotherhood of Makuta never rebelled and conquered their inner darkness. Teridax wears a gold Mask of Shadows, but its power is not associated with evil. The Kanohi Kraahkan of this universe is currently located in the core dimension.
Toa Empire Alternate Universe
In an alternate universe, the Kanohi Kraahkan was taken from Teridax by the Toa Empire and placed in the Archives as a trophy.[16] The mask was warded so that if anyone touched it, the Toa Empire would be alerted.[17]
The Kingdom Alternate Universe
In a reality in which the Great Spirit Mata Nui remained dead, the main dimension's Takanuva knocked the Kanohi Kraahkan off the alternate timeline's Teridax during the Battle at the Light Barrier. An alternate Toa Tanma then destroyed the mask.[18]
Powers
The Kanohi Kraahkan allows its user to access power over anger, fear, and Elemental Shadow,[19][20][21] allowing for feats such as cloaking an opponent in shadow, blinding them.[22] It also lets the user see moral darkness in others.[12] The Mask of Shadows will automatically send out Shadow bolts to attack non-Makuta beings who touch it whenever it is not being worn.[23][24][25] Even though the mask grants its user Shadow powers, it does not boost any pre-existing Elemental Shadow powers.[26]
Example Usage
In Legacy of Evil, when Reidak picked up the Kanohi Kraahkan, it automatically blasted him with Shadow bolts until he released it.
Bearers
- Makuta Teridax - Formerly; lost the mask during his fight with Takanuva
- Makuta Icarax - Formerly; now deceased
- The Makuta Teridax of The Melding Alternate Universe
Forms
| Picture | Description |
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The Kanohi Kraahkan appearing as an Infected Kanohi Hau.[27][28] |
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The Kanohi Kraahkan |
Set Information
The Kanohi Kraahkan has been released in four different forms. The first was released in metallic black with the 8593 Makuta set in 2003. It was the first mask to feature two separate faces - one that fits over Teridax's head, and one that fits over a face like that of a Toa.
The second was released in late 2003 in the same set. This type was nearly identical, the difference being the number of slits at the bottom of the mask. This version had four instead of the earlier's six. It was again made available in the 2005 8758 Tower of Toa playset in gold, used for the Kahgarak's head, and later in black the the 8953 Makuta Icarax set released in 2008. The gold iteration came in two shades depending on the time of production, with earlier models using a duller shade and later models using a brighter color.
The third form was released in the special edition 10201 Takutanuva set, and was advertised as a movie version. It was designed to look more like its movie counterpart.
The fourth version was released in the 10202 Ultimate Dume set and was simply advertised as an exclusive mask, keeping its name unidentified. This mask attached to the top of the head via two axles situated behind the head. It covered only the upper half of the set's face, like a helmet.
Trivia
- The Kanohi Kraahkan was not originally given to Miserix because it didn't pertain to the original purpose of the Brotherhood.[29]
- Toa would consider the Kraahkan's powers immoral.[30]
- Like the rest of the immoral Kanohi, this mask was created under the direction of Brotherhood of Makuta.[31]
- According to legend, the Kraahkan was created by mask makers enslaved by the Brotherhood.[1]
- Artakha could craft a new Kraahkan, if he had the proper materials for it.[32]
- Had the Toa Nuva defeated Icarax in a conventional way, they would have most likely given Kraahkan to Artakha for safekeeping.[33]
- As seen in concept art, the unique shape of the Kraahkan depicted in the Miramax trilogy is based on the prototype of the first Makuta set, which featured a Pakari Nuva and a Vahi glued together.
References
See also
- Gallery:Kanohi § Kraahkan
- Hunter Mask - The Mask of Shadows in the Generation 2, worn by Umarak
- Mask of Control - The mask worn most prominently by Makuta in Generation 2.
- Mask of Ultimate Power - The evil mask worn by Makuta in Generation 2.
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