Chapter VII: “A Prophecy for Kopaka”

Kopaka is the Spirit of Snow and Ice. He is a good, benevolent Spirit — his vengeance, however, will be drawn by anyone who threatens the earth in any way… Kopaka is then ready to send frost — there would never be summer again, and all living creatures would face annihilation.

People made offerings to him, and the grateful Kopaka would not allow them to suffer from the cold.

The Tohunga waited for the fulfillment of the prophecy that foretold the arrival of Kopaka and his Toa brethren. It was they who were to restore peace and prosperity to mata Nui…

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

According to the words of the prophecy, at the beginning of his sojourn on earth, Kopaka will move clumsily in the unfamiliar surroundings of a hot sandy beach, uncertain which way he should go to find the Masks of Power. He will wander, taking advantage of the cool darkness of the night.

One day, at dawn, he will meet the inhabitants of the land of Mata Nui — the Tohunga. The Tohunga will initially be frightened of Kopaka. However, they will soon realize that Kopaka’s arrival is the first part of a prophecy coming true.

The Tohunga village chief, Turaga Nuju, will give Kopaka the Matatu Kanohi Mask made by Mata Nui, a Mask that has waited centuries for the Toa to arrive. After donning the Mask, Kopaka will understand the purpose of his arrival on earth…

Turaga Nuju’s Mask, however, will be only the first of what Kopaka will have to find. The Turaga will reveal to Kopaka that the first of the masks he is looking for is at the top of a large mountain, hidden deep beneath the ice. Kopaka, however, will not be deterred by this. He will arm himself with an ice sword capable of cutting through ice of any thickness.

Kopaka will stay for some time with the Tohunga and their leader, preferring to wait — unaccustomed to the eagerness of looking forward to battle unlike the other Toa — until the time is right. So Kopaka will rest, listening to Tohunga tales and legends.

After darkness comes, Kopaka will begin his journey — disregarding the lurking danger.

He will conquer the Mask in spite of numerous obstacles — fragile ice, snow avalanches, and finally — twelve monsters encountered at the top of the ice mountain.

He must take up the fight against them and meet his destiny. Only in this way will he join forces with the other Toa — and together they will free the country from the rule of Makuta.

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