Chapter II: “The Ways of the Tohunga”

A long time ago, the country of the Tohunga was a wonderful and happy one. Its inhabitants lacked nothing — neither peace nor food. When Makuta took over the world — the situation changed. The years of prosperity became history.

In those dark times, the priests of the six Tohunga villages — the Turaga, named Nokama, Onewa, Matau, Whenua, Vakama, and Nuju — were the guardians of the legends. The Turaga kept the spirit of the Tohunga people alive.

The Tohunga knew the prophecies about the arrival of the Six Invincibles — the Toa. They believed that the heroes would come and restore peace and the reign of Mata Nui. Every year they held a magnificent festival in honor of Mata Nui.

During the festivals, the people of Mata Nui danced, sang and feasted. They also held competitions between the six villages. The Turaga who patronized the winning village would become known as Turaga Nui — in honor of the ancestor who spoke to Mata Nui himself.

However, festivals and feasts given in honor of Mata Nui made Makuta’s anger grow.

One night, each of the six Turaga priests dreamed an identical dream. Through the dream, Mata Nui conveyed a prophecy to the Turaga that foretold the arrival of the Toa.

The six Invincibles, the Toa, will only help the island of Mata Nui regain its former glory with the help of its inhabitants. The Tohunga’s task will be to bring the Kanohi Masks of Power to the Heroes. The Toa will be tasked with finding all the missing Kanohi Masks scattered by Makuta throughout all corners of the world. The Toa will learn about their power and discover the way to defeat Makuta. The ultimate reward will be the restoration of peace to Mata Nui.

The Tohunga people sang a song:

Come, mighty Toa: Lewa, Onua, Tahu, Kopaka, Gali, Pohatu! Find all the masks and right the wrongs! Together! Together! In unity there is strength! Ho!