Bingzak

Bingzak was a young villager of the Jungle TribeJungle TribeThe Jungle Tribe of Tesara originated in Bota Magna, weathered the Shattering, and sent Gresh and Vastus into the Bara Magna arena system. in the Region of JungleRegion of JungleThe rainforest region of Okoto, home of the Jungle Tribe and the Protector of Jungle, ground over which Lewa sought the Golden Mask of Jungle and bonded with Uxar, and the coast from which the Labyrinth of Control rose offshore. on the island of OkotoOkotoOkoto is a world whose known inhabitants include the Toa, the Mask makers, and the Protectors., in the 2015 reboot continuity that is separate from the original story. His village was destroyed by Skull SpidersSkull SpidersThe arachnid swarm that raided the villages of Okoto, clamped infection masks onto its captives, guarded the City of the Mask Makers under the Lord of Skull Spiders, and broke against the arrival of the Toa. and he escaped alone. He then guided the lost Protector of StoneNilkuu, Protector of Stone of OkotoNilkuu was the village elder and Protector of Stone in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Sandstone Blaster, rescuer of Bingzak, and guide who led Pohatu across the desert to the Golden Mask of Stone. to the Temple of TimeThe Temple of TimeThe Protectors' most sacred site on Okoto, built to house the Mask of Time and the place at which Ekimu received the vision that prepared the island for the coming of the Toa., where the Prophecy of Heroes was recited. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The destroyed village#

Bingzak's home was a village in the Region of JungleRegion of JungleThe rainforest region of Okoto, home of the Jungle Tribe and the Protector of Jungle, ground over which Lewa sought the Golden Mask of Jungle and bonded with Uxar, and the coast from which the Labyrinth of Control rose offshore., the forest country of OkotoOkotoOkoto is a world whose known inhabitants include the Toa, the Mask makers, and the Protectors.. By the time of the Prophecy, the Skull SpidersSkull SpidersThe arachnid swarm that raided the villages of Okoto, clamped infection masks onto its captives, guarded the City of the Mask Makers under the Lord of Skull Spiders, and broke against the arrival of the Toa. had begun to menace the island and invade the homes of its villagers. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks; BIONICLE Webisodes)

Bingzak's village was attacked and destroyed. He told Nilkuu that he had escaped alone. His father had once told him stories of Nilkuu and his sandstorm blaster, but the book does not say what became of his family. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The pursuit through the forest#

After his escape, Bingzak was found by a group of Skull SpidersSkull SpidersThe arachnid swarm that raided the villages of Okoto, clamped infection masks onto its captives, guarded the City of the Mask Makers under the Lord of Skull Spiders, and broke against the arrival of the Toa. in the forest. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The one who came to his aid was NilkuuNilkuu, Protector of Stone of OkotoNilkuu was the village elder and Protector of Stone in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Sandstone Blaster, rescuer of Bingzak, and guide who led Pohatu across the desert to the Golden Mask of Stone., the Protector of StoneProtectorsThe six elders of Okoto's villages, each wielding elemental powers and guarding their regions before the Toa arrived., who was crossing the Region of JungleRegion of JungleThe rainforest region of Okoto, home of the Jungle Tribe and the Protector of Jungle, ground over which Lewa sought the Golden Mask of Jungle and bonded with Uxar, and the coast from which the Labyrinth of Control rose offshore. to join the other ProtectorsProtectorsThe six elders of Okoto's villages, each wielding elemental powers and guarding their regions before the Toa arrived. at the Temple of TimeThe Temple of TimeThe Protectors' most sacred site on Okoto, built to house the Mask of Time and the place at which Ekimu received the vision that prepared the island for the coming of the Toa. and recite the Prophecy of Heroes. Nilkuu was a confident warrior but struggled to find his way outside his own region, and he was lost. When Bingzak guessed that he must have taken a wrong turn on the mountain trail, Nilkuu insisted that Protectors never get lost. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The rescue#

NilkuuNilkuu, Protector of Stone of OkotoNilkuu was the village elder and Protector of Stone in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Sandstone Blaster, rescuer of Bingzak, and guide who led Pohatu across the desert to the Golden Mask of Stone. protected Bingzak from the Skull Spiders. Bingzak recognised him at once, from his father's stories, as Nilkuu the Protector of Stone. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The meeting gave each of them something the other lacked: Bingzak gained a protector in dangerous country, and Nilkuu gained someone who knew the way. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The guide to the Temple of TimeThe Temple of TimeThe Protectors' most sacred site on Okoto, built to house the Mask of Time and the place at which Ekimu received the vision that prepared the island for the coming of the Toa.#

Bingzak guided NilkuuNilkuu, Protector of Stone of OkotoNilkuu was the village elder and Protector of Stone in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Sandstone Blaster, rescuer of Bingzak, and guide who led Pohatu across the desert to the Golden Mask of Stone. to the Temple of TimeThe Temple of TimeThe Protectors' most sacred site on Okoto, built to house the Mask of Time and the place at which Ekimu received the vision that prepared the island for the coming of the Toa.. The help was what the lost Protector needed. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The two reached the Temple of TimeThe Temple of TimeThe Protectors' most sacred site on Okoto, built to house the Mask of Time and the place at which Ekimu received the vision that prepared the island for the coming of the Toa., where the other five ProtectorsProtectorsThe six elders of Okoto's villages, each wielding elemental powers and guarding their regions before the Toa arrived., NarmotoNarmoto, Protector of Fire of OkotoNarmoto was the village elder and Protector of Fire in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Fire Blaster and the Flame Swords, descendant of Mamuk, and guide who led Tahu across the volcanic region to the Golden Mask of Fire., IzotorIzotor, Protector of Ice of OkotoIzotor was the village chief and Protector of Ice in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Ice Blaster and the Ice Saw, descendant of Uganu, and guide who led Kopaka for weeks through the snowbound tundra to the Golden Mask of Ice., KivodaKivoda, Protector of Water of OkotoKivoda was the village elder and Protector of Water in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Torpedo Blaster, descendant of Owaki, and guide who led Gali through the underwater region to the Golden Mask of Water., VizunaVizuna, Protector of Jungle of OkotoVizuna was the village elder and Protector of Jungle in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Air Elemental Flame Bow, descendant of Agarak, and guide who led Lewa through the rainforests to the Golden Mask of Jungle., and KorgotKorgot, Protector of Earth of OkotoKorgot was the village elder and Protector of Earth in the second age of Okoto, the only female Protector, descendant of Etoku, and guide who led Onua through the tunnels and caverns beneath the island to the Golden Mask of Earth., had gathered. When the stars aligned, the six drew forth the Mask of Time and recited the Prophecy of HeroesThe Prophecy of HeroesThe dying instruction that the Mask Maker Ekimu pressed into the Protectors of Okoto, foretelling the coming of six Toa and the sign of the aligned stars that would let them be summoned., summoning the Toa. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks; BIONICLE Webisodes)

Without Bingzak's help, NilkuuNilkuu, Protector of Stone of OkotoNilkuu was the village elder and Protector of Stone in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Sandstone Blaster, rescuer of Bingzak, and guide who led Pohatu across the desert to the Golden Mask of Stone. might not have found the temple in time to take his place among the six. The book makes the point lightly, through Nilkuu's refusal to admit he was lost, but the young villager's knowledge of the way is what brought the Protector of Stone to the gathering. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

After the temple#

Their task done, Bingzak guided NilkuuNilkuu, Protector of Stone of OkotoNilkuu was the village elder and Protector of Stone in the second age of Okoto, wielder of the Elemental Sandstone Blaster, rescuer of Bingzak, and guide who led Pohatu across the desert to the Golden Mask of Stone. home to his fortress village in the Region of StoneRegion of StoneThe northwestern desert region of Okoto, home of the Stone Tribe and the Protector of Stone, site of the Battle of the Mask Makers and the Black Crater, and the territory through which Pohatu hunted for the Golden Mask of Stone., and the two waited there for the Toa. Days later, while guarding the fortress roof with the sentries, they saw six comets streaking toward OkotoOkotoOkoto is a world whose known inhabitants include the Toa, the Mask makers, and the Protectors.. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

PohatuPohatuPohatu was the Toa Mata and Toa Nuva of Stone, guardian of Po-Wahi, whose speed and steady humour anchored the team through every era of the Matoran Universe., the Toa of StoneToa of StoneStone-wielding Toa protected Mata Nui's villages, though Pohatu's exceptional origin distinguished him from the typical Po-Matoran transformation., crash-landed near the village, and Nilkuu went to find him. When Skull Spiders attacked the fortress, Pohatu and Nilkuu hurried back to help the sentries. During the fight, one of the spiders took control of Bingzak, and he was about to attack the sentries when Nilkuu knocked the spider off him with his blaster, freeing him. Nilkuu then guided Pohatu across the Region of Stone to the temple of the Golden Mask of Stone. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

Standing in the record#

Bingzak's part in the story is short and tightly linked. The destruction of his village sent him into the forest, the forest brought him to a lost Protector of StoneProtectorsThe six elders of Okoto's villages, each wielding elemental powers and guarding their regions before the Toa arrived., and his guidance brought that Protector to the Temple of TimeThe Temple of TimeThe Protectors' most sacred site on Okoto, built to house the Mask of Time and the place at which Ekimu received the vision that prepared the island for the coming of the Toa. to recite the Prophecy. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

He is one of the few named ordinary OkotanOkotanThe Okotans were the villager population of Okoto, six regional groups corresponding to the island's six elemental regions, who lived through the Battle of the Mask Makers, the long retreat into the lesser villages, and the recovery of the Ancient City after the defeat of Kulta and the revival of Ekimu. villagers in the reboot story, and his part is a reminder of the island's people caught up in the Skull Spider attacks: a boy who lost his village, helped a Protector find his way, and was himself rescued from a spider's control. (BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)