The Great Forge

In the 2015 reboot continuity, separate from the original BIONICLE story, the Great Forge was the Mask Makers' forge at the heart of the Ancient CityThe Ancient CityThe City of the Mask Makers in the 2015 reboot continuity, where Ekimu and Makuta forged the Masks of Power, where Ekimu was laid to rest after Makuta's betrayal, and where the Toa woke him to win back the city. of OkotoOkotoOkoto is a world whose known inhabitants include the Toa, the Mask makers, and the Protectors.. It was the chamber in which EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him. and his brother MakutaMakuta (2015)Ekimu's brother and rival Mask Maker, who forged the forbidden Mask of Ultimate Power and was sealed in the Shadow Realm with Capital City. shaped the Masks of PowerThe Masks of Power of OkotoThe six elemental Kanohi forged by Ekimu and quested for by the Toa of Okoto, one for each tribal element: Fire, Water, Stone, Jungle, Ice, and Earth. that defined the island's civilisation, and the site of the confrontation between EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him. and KultaKultaKulta was the leader of the Skull Creatures, a group native to the island of Okoto, and operated from the City of the Mask Makers. Armed with a Mask Stealer Staff and Hook Blade, he possessed the ability to drain masks of their Elemental Powers and once held both the powerless Skull Mask and the Mask of Creation. the Skull GrinderSkull GrinderThe title borne by Kulta after his alliance with Makuta, marking his role as the wielder of the Mask Stealer Staff, the mask-burner at the Mask Makers' forge, and the first foe to defeat the Toa in single combat on Okoto. over the Mask of CreationThe Mask of CreationThe signature Kanohi of Ekimu the Mask Maker, the source of his creative craft. Stolen by Kulta the Skull Grinder, reclaimed at the Mask Makers' forge, and worn again in the final defence of Okoto.. The forge went cold after Makuta's betrayal, marking the end of the Mask Makers' age on OkotoOkotoOkoto is a world whose known inhabitants include the Toa, the Mask makers, and the Protectors.. (LEGO BIONICLE website: City of the Mask Makers; LEGO BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks; LEGO BIONICLE webisodes)

Position in the AncientAncientAncient is a dark blue and gold operative who served as both an agent of the Order of Mata Nui and a member of the Dark Hunters, armed with Kanoka and a Rhotuka. City#

The Great Forge stood in a large building at the top of the Ancient CityThe Ancient CityThe City of the Mask Makers in the 2015 reboot continuity, where Ekimu and Makuta forged the Masks of Power, where Ekimu was laid to rest after Makuta's betrayal, and where the Toa woke him to win back the city., the city of the Mask Makers. Its other sites included the City GateCity GateThe sealed entrance to Okoto's ancient metropolis, marking where the island's forgotten capital lies dormant., an Arena that hosted games and contests, and a Graveyard where Okotans were once laid to rest. The forge was the heart of the city. It was the source of the masks the OkotansOkotanThe 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. wore, and lighting it again, the Okotans believed, would restore the city to its former state. (LEGO BIONICLE website: City of the Mask Makers; LEGO BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The forge was built on top of something older. EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him. later revealed that it stood above the ancient Temple of Light, which held a crystal chamber and the full record of the Prophecy of Heroes. (LEGO BIONICLE: Escape from the Underworld)

The forge was also tied to the city's great celebration, the Festival of Masks. During one festival, Ekimu gave the ancient Protectors a tour of his forge and presented them with new Elemental Masks. (LEGO BIONICLE 2: Battle of the Mask Makers)

Ekimu and the work of the forge#

The Great Forge was where EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him. made his masks. He was the maker of the Mask of CreationThe Mask of CreationThe signature Kanohi of Ekimu the Mask Maker, the source of his creative craft. Stolen by Kulta the Skull Grinder, reclaimed at the Mask Makers' forge, and worn again in the final defence of Okoto., and the islanders preferred his masks to his brother's. Thousands of Masks of Power came out of the forge, the Mask of Strength and the Mask of Speed among them. (LEGO BIONICLE website: City of the Mask Makers; LEGO BIONICLE: The Journey to One)

Tradition held that a mask should combine only one elemental power. MakutaMakuta (2015)Ekimu's brother and rival Mask Maker, who forged the forbidden Mask of Ultimate Power and was sealed in the Shadow Realm with Capital City. broke that rule by forging masks that joined two elements, and his demonstration at the Festival of Masks ended in a fire. After the Elemental Creatures appeared to Ekimu and he used the Mask of TimeMask of TimeThe Kanohi Vahi is the Matoran Universe's deadliest mask, capable of stopping or accelerating time, and its creation nearly tore Metru Nui apart. to look into the future, he returned to his forge to make the Golden Masks of Power for the heroes he had foreseen. (LEGO BIONICLE 2: Battle of the Mask Makers)

The Hammer of PowerHammer of PowerThe Hammer of Power is a weapon wielded by Ekimu, capable of creating as well as melee and ranged combat. In its powered-up form, the hammer manifests as light, its colors intact. was EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him.'s principal tool, both a forging hammer and a weapon. (LEGO BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks; LEGO BIONICLE webisodes)

The age of silence#

The battle between the Mask Makers ended EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him.'s work at the forge. When MakutaMakuta (2015)Ekimu's brother and rival Mask Maker, who forged the forbidden Mask of Ultimate Power and was sealed in the Shadow Realm with Capital City. put on the forbidden Mask of Ultimate PowerMask of Ultimate PowerA heretical Kanohi forged by Makuta of Okoto that contained the powers of all six elements and ruined the Mask Makers' civilization the moment it was worn., Ekimu struck it from his brother's face, and the blast opened a portal that drew Capital CityCapital CityThe former main city of Okoto, drawn into the Shadow Realm by the destruction of the Mask of Ultimate Power, leaving the Black Crater on the surface and a ruined court for Makuta in the dark below. into the Shadow Realm and left both brothers in an endless sleep. Ekimu's body was laid in a tomb in the city, and the Okotans eventually abandoned the city around him. (LEGO BIONICLE website: City of the Mask Makers; LEGO BIONICLE: The Journey to One; LEGO BIONICLE 2: Battle of the Mask Makers)

With the city abandoned, the forge went cold and was sealed by the Protectors of old. The city was left as if frozen in time, waiting for the forge to be lit again. (LEGO BIONICLE website: City of the Mask Makers)

Over the long centuries the ruined city was taken over by villains drawn to the evil they could feel inside it, among them KultaKultaKulta was the leader of the Skull Creatures, a group native to the island of Okoto, and operated from the City of the Mask Makers. Armed with a Mask Stealer Staff and Hook Blade, he possessed the ability to drain masks of their Elemental Powers and once held both the powerless Skull Mask and the Mask of Creation. and the Skull Creatures, who served MakutaMakuta (2015)Ekimu's brother and rival Mask Maker, who forged the forbidden Mask of Ultimate Power and was sealed in the Shadow Realm with Capital City.. (LEGO BIONICLE website: City of the Mask Makers; LEGO BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks)

The Skull GrinderSkull GrinderThe title borne by Kulta after his alliance with Makuta, marking his role as the wielder of the Mask Stealer Staff, the mask-burner at the Mask Makers' forge, and the first foe to defeat the Toa in single combat on Okoto.'s assault#

The forge returned to the story with the arrival of the ToaThe Toa of Okoto: The Six Heroes Summoned to Save the IslandThe six elemental heroes summoned by the Protectors of Okoto, who recovered the Golden Masks, woke Ekimu, fought the Skull Army, and twice banished Makuta to the Shadow Realm.. On Makuta's orders, KultaKultaKulta was the leader of the Skull Creatures, a group native to the island of Okoto, and operated from the City of the Mask Makers. Armed with a Mask Stealer Staff and Hook Blade, he possessed the ability to drain masks of their Elemental Powers and once held both the powerless Skull Mask and the Mask of Creation. took the Mask of CreationThe Mask of CreationThe signature Kanohi of Ekimu the Mask Maker, the source of his creative craft. Stolen by Kulta the Skull Grinder, reclaimed at the Mask Makers' forge, and worn again in the final defence of Okoto. and carried it to the Great Forge, the only place it could be destroyed. Meanwhile the Toa fought their way through the city to Ekimu's tomb and used their elemental powers to wake him, and he told them that Kulta had the mask. (LEGO BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks; LEGO BIONICLE webisodes)

EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him. led the ToaThe Toa of Okoto: The Six Heroes Summoned to Save the IslandThe six elemental heroes summoned by the Protectors of Okoto, who recovered the Golden Masks, woke Ekimu, fought the Skull Army, and twice banished Makuta to the Shadow Realm. to the forge, where they first had to get past Kulta's lieutenant, Skull Basher. Inside, they found KultaKultaKulta was the leader of the Skull Creatures, a group native to the island of Okoto, and operated from the City of the Mask Makers. Armed with a Mask Stealer Staff and Hook Blade, he possessed the ability to drain masks of their Elemental Powers and once held both the powerless Skull Mask and the Mask of Creation. firing up the furnace to destroy the mask. Instead of throwing it in, Kulta put the Mask of CreationThe Mask of CreationThe signature Kanohi of Ekimu the Mask Maker, the source of his creative craft. Stolen by Kulta the Skull Grinder, reclaimed at the Mask Makers' forge, and worn again in the final defence of Okoto. on and drew power from the forge, and with a single blow he struck down all six ToaThe Toa of Okoto: The Six Heroes Summoned to Save the IslandThe six elemental heroes summoned by the Protectors of Okoto, who recovered the Golden Masks, woke Ekimu, fought the Skull Army, and twice banished Makuta to the Shadow Realm. and shattered their masks. While the weakened Toa kept Kulta busy, EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him. rebuilt his Hammer of PowerHammer of PowerThe Hammer of Power is a weapon wielded by Ekimu, capable of creating as well as melee and ranged combat. In its powered-up form, the hammer manifests as light, its colors intact.. (LEGO BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks; LEGO BIONICLE webisodes)

With the new hammer in hand, EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him. knocked the Mask of CreationThe Mask of CreationThe signature Kanohi of Ekimu the Mask Maker, the source of his creative craft. Stolen by Kulta the Skull Grinder, reclaimed at the Mask Makers' forge, and worn again in the final defence of Okoto. from the Skull GrinderSkull GrinderThe title borne by Kulta after his alliance with Makuta, marking his role as the wielder of the Mask Stealer Staff, the mask-burner at the Mask Makers' forge, and the first foe to defeat the Toa in single combat on Okoto.'s face and reclaimed it, defeating Kulta. Kulta and Skull Basher were later locked in separate cells in the city. (LEGO BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks; LEGO BIONICLE webisodes; LEGO BIONICLE: Revenge of the Skull Spiders)

The Forge restored#

EkimuEkimu the Mask MakerEkimu is the Mask Maker of Okoto in the 2015 BIONICLE reboot, brother of Makuta, who knocked the Mask of Ultimate Power from his brother's face and slept for thousands of years before the Toa woke him.'s first work in the recovered chamber was to reforge the Golden Masks of Power that the ToaThe Toa of Okoto: The Six Heroes Summoned to Save the IslandThe six elemental heroes summoned by the Protectors of Okoto, who recovered the Golden Masks, woke Ekimu, fought the Skull Army, and twice banished Makuta to the Shadow Realm. had lost in the battle. The present-day Protectors arrived at the forge and bowed before him, and the Okotans were welcomed into the reclaimed city. (LEGO BIONICLE: Revenge of the Skull Spiders; LEGO BIONICLE 2: Battle of the Mask Makers)

The forge had defined OkotoOkotoOkoto is a world whose known inhabitants include the Toa, the Mask makers, and the Protectors.'s civilisation in one age and became the place from which the island's recovery began in the next. It went cold at the close of the Mask Makers' age and was taken back by Ekimu once the ToaThe Toa of Okoto: The Six Heroes Summoned to Save the IslandThe six elemental heroes summoned by the Protectors of Okoto, who recovered the Golden Masks, woke Ekimu, fought the Skull Army, and twice banished Makuta to the Shadow Realm. had cleared it of those who would have used it to destroy his work. (LEGO BIONICLE: Island of Lost Masks; LEGO BIONICLE: Revenge of the Skull Spiders)