Bionicle Legends
Bionicle Legends is the third book series based in the
Bionicle universe. It is currently ongoing, and covers the events that are occurring in the storyline's 2006-2008 story arc. It follows the
Bionicle Adventures series; but as
Adventures is almost exclusively told in flashbacks, the events preceding those in
Legends are told in the first book series,
Bionicle Chronicles.
Overall, the events of the
Legends story arc are primarily told in:
* Books:
** The
Bionicle Legends books; three have been released and there will likely be around fifteen total.
** The
Bionicle: Dark Hunters guide was written from the perspective of the Shadowed One during the events of
Bionicle Legends; and the upcoming
Bionicle Atlas will include information on the arc's settings.
* The
Bionicle: Ignition comic book series, distributed to
Lego Club members and later published online
here at Bionicle.com.
Unlike previous story arcs, there are no direct-to-video movies in production. A video game,
Bionicle Heroes, has been announced, but it has been confirmed as non-canonical.
[Official Greg Discussion p. 179 at BZPower forums, 3rd post down] An online game is also in production and will be playable at
Bionicle.com, but it is also non-canonical.
[Official Greg Discussion p. 191, 8th post down]Chapter 1: Island of Doom
As the
Matoran were repairing
Metru Nui,
Turaga Dume consulted with the
Toa that
Mata Nui wasn't just sleeping, he was dying. The only way to save the Great Spirit was to find the
Kanohi Ignika, the Mask of Life. But it can only be found on Voya Nui. The Toa Nuva set out in similar canisters that brought them to Mata Nui with
Takanuva guarding Metru Nui.
Six rogue Dark Hunters called
Piraka appear on the island of
Voya Nui, where the resident Matoran mistake them for Toa. However, they have their own agenda, seeking out a legendary treasure that threatens to unlock an ancient evil. The Piraka used Zamor spheres made from antidermis to enslave the Matoran after fighting a fake monster. Only six were spared from the chaos and formed a rebellion. The Piraka defeated the
Toa Nuva.
Zaktan ordered that their masks and weapons be taken and the Toa thrown into the volcano. Back in Metru Nui, Turaga Nokama tells Jaller about what was going on. After she left,
Jaller sought the best Matoran to go save the Toa Nuva.
Chapter 2: Dark Destiny
Takanuva goes with
Jaller, Kongu, Hahli, Nuparu, Hewkii, and Matoro who have escaped overnight to find the Toa Nuva. They find a
Kanohi Suletu, Mask of Telepathy. Unfortunately, their journey was cut short when Takanuva slammed into an invisible barrier that light cannot pass through. He says he will tell the Turaga to his friends as he heads back.
Back in Voya Nui, the Toa Nuva managed to escape from the Piraka.
Balta, one of the Matoran rebels, was saved by
Axonn, a warrior sworn to protect the Matoran and the Mask of Life. The Voya Nui rebellion allied with the Toa to stop the Piraka.
Meanwhile, the Metru Nui Matoran found out they were in the land of
Karzahni. They were forced to wear new masks and begin working. Then Karzahni had Hahli stay with him because she was the Chronicler to tell him about the outside world so he could expand his borders. But he didn't believe what she said and merely considered them Matoran "fables". They managed to escape by using six Toa canisters.
In Voya Nui, the Toa were again captured and handed over to a mysterious being named
Brutaka and the Matoran were given to
Reidak and his not-so-gentle-interrogation. Yet no one was present to see six Toa canisters wash up on the shore. Lightning from the red star struck the canisters. From them, emerged not six Matoran, but six new
Toa Inika.
Chapter 3: Power Play
Resting from his work, Axonn recalls how Brutaka lost his faith in Mata Nui and turned toward his own selfish goals. As he notes how close Brutaka is to betraying him, he is unaware that Brutaka already has. Brutaka was at that moment looking over the Matoran he had just defeated, having already hidden the Toa Nuva away somewhere nobody would ever find them. Dalu and Garan were both missing; one had escaped, the other was awaiting interrogation. He disturbs himself by saving the Matoran from a
Doom Viper, troubled at his persistance to defend those in peril. In the meantime Garan is being questioned in the Chamber of Truth. When he refuses to answer he is seemingly doomed to be thrown into lava. As he slides down, the other four Matoran that Brutaka saved burst in and rescue him from his peril, then escaping after knocking Vezok unconscious. In the Piraka Stronghold,
Hakann awakens and unites with Avak, Reidak, and Thok.
The new
Toa Inika rise from their canisters and discuss their next move. They discover that their faces glow too brightly to be seen and that their masks are organic... and possibly alive. The masks are able to help them learn their mask powers sooner, although they have yet to master them. They continue experimenting with their masks until
Matoro reports he has seen a Matoran while astrally projected.
Nuparu investigates and instead finds Vezok. They cross a gorge and then find Vezok waiting for them. He strikes with his Zamor Launcher but quickly learns it has no effect on the Inika. They fight and he is eventually captured. They get him to lead them to the Toa Nuva but he escapes using their own powers against them. Garan arrives and explains the events of Voya Nui so far to the Inika. They arrive at the Matoran's base of operations, and are relieved to find Dalu among them. Velika gives them new Zamor launchers with energized
protodermis in it. The Inika split up. Two use the Zamor spheres to free several Matoran working nearby and add them to their ranks. Others go to meet Axonn, who has been badly injured by Brutaka (Ignition #2). The final two go to the Piraka Stronghold to find the Toa Nuva. They encounter Nektann but manage to get inside. They find a room with several strange training devices and the Nuva's masks on the wall. (This room is the one from the commercials, making them now at least semi-canon). They move on and find Brutaka and the six Piraka. They get ready for battle, as the other four Matoran and Toa burst in to join the fight. They are almost completely defeated when Hakann reveals what he has been plotting with Avak, Thok, and Reidak. He has a Zamor sphere that contains Vezok's power to absorb another creature's ability. He shoots it at Brutaka, but at the last second Thok manages to collide with Hakann, splitting Brutaka's immense power between the two. Hakann uses a mind blast to knock out all the rest of the Piraka, Inika, and Matoran then he and Thok leave.
After walking through the forest Hakann and Thok begin to fight, determined to be the only supreme being on the island. Hakann uses his heat vision to cause a gas chamber far below to explode, sending them both reeling. The Inika arrive, ready to fight the super-powered duo. The Piraka arrive soon after, with a Zamor sphere that will reverse what Thok and Hakann did. They fight and eventually succeed in returning Brutaka's power. Axonn and Brutaka both begin to fight, while the Inika go after the Piraka, who have all fled into the tunnel leading to the Mask of Life, uncovered by the explosion Hakann created. Down below, Vezon and his steed rise from the lava, waiting for their old friends to come meet their doom.
Chapter 4: Legacy of Evil
This book will focus mainly on the Piraka's past. It shows the recruitment of some Piraka and
Lhikan as a fresh new Toa, along with
Nidhiki as a Toa and some other members of Lhikan's team. We will see some previously unseen Toa,
Frosteluses and more
Dark Hunters. We will also learn more about
Vezon.
Quote:"Toa perform senseless acts of ‘heroism' that benefit them not in the slightest, Zaktan said to himself. Matoran labor ceaselessly until they drop dead with an idiotic smile of satisfaction on their lips. And Piraka steal things other beings want. It was a good existence, if a dangerous one. There were plenty of opportunities to increase one's personal wealth while engaging in random acts of destruction. Of course, it wouldn't do to overlook the fun of exploiting lesser species, sparking environmental disasters, and ending the existence of the occasional Toa, all in the name of profit."
Chapter 5: Inferno
The conclusion of the 2006 section of the
Legends story arc. Author Greg Farshtey has revealed that the following characters will appear in some way or another:
[Bl #5 thread at BZPower forums, first post]* The
Toa Nuva* The
Toa Inika* The
Piraka* Piraka Fusion
* The
Matoran resisting the Piraka.
*
Axonn and Brutaka*
Vezon and
Fenrakk*
Botar*
Kardas Dragon*
Irnakk*
Umbra* Two unnamed
Great Beings* Plus cameos from unspecified
Bionicle Chronicles villains and "one of your favorite old heroes"
Krahka and Tahtorak have also been confirmed to return in this book.
Quote 1:"The Toa Inika stood before a fork in the stairway. The right passage was blocked with stone, and the left wide open. 'Think the Piraka closed off the right passage to throw us off the trail?' asked Jaller.
Hewkii took a close look at the pile of rock. 'No, this has been here a long time.'
Matoro frowned. He could have sworn that when he came this way in his spirit form, the left passage had been blocked and the right open. Given what Hewkii said, though, that was impossible ... wasn't it? 'So we go left,'
Jaller said. 'Great,' muttered
Kongu. 'Guess I am the only one who remembers what
Turaga Matau always says about going left.'"
Quote 2:"'Insanity,' said
Hahli. 'How can a mere
Kanohi mask be worth so many lives?'
'If you do not know its worth,'
Umbra replied, "then why are you here?'"
Quote 3:"The protodax are violent beasts," Umbra replied. "They do not kill with honor â€" they simply kill. I leave to them the simple-minded Rahi who accidentally wander down this far, but those with heart and spirit are mine to destroy."
Quote 4:"Remember that time I was hanging upside down in a swamp hole, just above some hungry mud crawlers," said Nuparu. "You know, the ones with the acidic tongues and the breath that smells like Tarakava that's been out in the sun too long?" "Sure, what about it?" answered Kongu. Nuparu sighed. "Those were the good old days, huh?"
Quote 5:"What is the law? The law is the will of
Mata Nui. Break that law and only the pit will welcome you."â€" Botar
Quote 6:"It's either release it by blasting you, or go boom himself."-Vezon, referring to the Kardas Dragon's concussive force
Chapter 6: City of the Lost
Not much is known about this book except that it will be the first book of
Legends' 2007 sub-arc. The 2007 section of the storyline will not take place on
Voya Nui but rather a brand new location. It will also mention the only previous time that the
Kanohi Ignika was used, by a
Toa of Magnetism called Toa Jovan; this will likely be a running subplot in the following books.
[Voya Nui Turaga p. 1 at BZPower forums, posts by "GregF"]*
Bionicle Legends: Summaries, Notes etc on BS01 Wiki
