The Toa and the Turaga

The Toa and the Turaga
Magazine Article
Issue	BIONICLE 1: The Coming of the Toa

The Toa and the Turaga was an article included in BIONICLE 1: The Coming of the Toa. The article featured info about the Toa Mata and their respective Turaga.

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Onua and Whenua

Toa of Earth, whose claw-like hands let him dig great tunnels. He wears the Kanohi Pakari, the Mask of Strength, giving him the power of many. Turaga Whenua is the leader of the underground village of Onu-Koro and master of the island’s complex tunnels.

Kopaka and Nuju

Toa of Ice, he wields a sword that can freeze anything it touches. He wears the Kanohi Akaku, the Mask of X-Ray Vision, which allows him to see what is hidden from others. Turaga Nuju, leader of the icy village of Ko-Koro, is famous for his storytelling abilities.

Tahu and Vakama

Toa of Fire and wielder of the Sword of Fire. He wears the Kanohi Hau, the Mask of Shielding, which protects him from many attacks. Turaga Vakama protects the legends of Tahu, and leads the village of Ta-Koro.

Lewa and Matau

Toa of Air, who wields a mighty hatchet to cut through the thick foliage in the treetops. He wears the Kanohi Miru, the Mask of Levitation, which lets him glide gently to the surface from any height. Turaga Matau, one of the wisest of the Turaga, rules the treetop village of Le-Koro.

Gali and Nokama

Toa of Water, her hooked hands allow her to cling to even slippery stones. She wears the Kanohi Kaukau, the Mask of Water-Breathing, and so can breathe freely underwater. Turaga Nokama is the only female member of the Turaga Council, and leads the floating village of Ga-Koro.

Pohatu and Onewa

Toa of Stone, his mighty kicks can send boulders flying. He wears the Kanohi Kakama, the Mask of Speed, which lets him travel great distances rapidly. Turaga Onewa relates the legends of Pohatu, and leads the desert village of Po-Koro.