Chapter V: “A Prophecy for Tahu”

Tahu is the Spirit of Fire. His flames give people warmth, allow them to prepare food, dispel the darkness of the night. However, they can be dangerous — destroying everything around them in the blink of an eye…

People made offerings to the quick-tempered Tahu — and the grateful Spirit granted them his protection.

The Tohunga waited for the fulfillment of the prophecy that foretold the coming of Tahu and his brother Toa. It was they who were to restore peace and prosperity to Mata Nui…

Tahu was to travel the world in search of the Kanohi Masks of Power.

According to the words of the prophecy, at the beginning of Tahu’s stay on earth, he was to be as helpless and lost as a child. He was used to being in the land of fire — meanwhile, he would end up on a seashore. Angered by his own helplessness, he will set the trees and plants around him on fire.

The Tohunga will initially be frightened by Tahu. However, they will soon realize that Tahu’s arrival is the first part of a prophecy coming true. They will hand him Turaga Vakama’s Mask of Power stored in the village’s main square. After putting on the Mask, Tahu will understand the purpose of his arrival on earth…

As it will turn out, only Turaga Vakama will be able to answer the question about the whereabouts of the Masks of Power. To meet Turaga Vakama, however, one will need to get to the top of the great volcano — for there the priest is hiding.

Despite the warning about the lurking dangers, Tahu will set off towards the river of fire flowing nearby. This river will lead him to the volcano. He will reach the top of the volcano by moving along the fiery surface of the river, overcoming many dangers, such as fire-spitting scorpions and hundreds of fireballs.

Turaga Vakama will recognize Toa Tahu. And because he knows the words of the prophecy, he will rejoice — he knows that Tahu’s arrival marks the beginning of the fight against Makuta — the fight to regain peace on Mata Nui. At the same time, the Turaga will be gripped by anxiety — he knows that a powerful monster will stand in Tahu’s way to the Masks of Power. The monster will guard access to the interior of the volcano which hides the Masks of Power.

Despite the warning, Tahu will set out on his journey. In the lake of lava at the foot of the volcano, a monster — the creation of Makuta — will block his way. He will have to face it — on his way to the Masks of Power and reunion with the other Toa.

Together they will face their destiny. Only together can they restore happiness to the people of Mata Nui.