BIONICLE: Quest for the Masks (A Gacha Club Movie)
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Gathered friends, welcome to the legend of the Bionicle, and the island of Mata Nui.
Before the beginning of time, the island of Mata Nui was a tropical paradise - until the shadow entity known as the Makuta arrived, transforming it into a land of darkness and evil. The natives of the island, the Matoran, and their leaders, the Turaga, have waited and hoped for heroes who would conquer the Makuta and save their home.
Now their waiting has come to an end. Six mighty warriors known as the Toa have arrived on Mata Nui. Each Toa controls a force of nature - fire, water, air, ice, stone and earth. But to triumph over Makuta, they must collect the Kanohi - the Great Masks of Power, which give them greater skills, abilities and wisdom.
Finding the masks will take great courage, for the Makuta controls the land, sea and sky of Mata Nui. He also commands a host of terrible creatures known as Rahi, as well as the Manas - fierce predators that no single Toa can withstand.
If the Toa hope to win, they must find and master the power of the masks.
Come, adventurer. Join the Toa on their quest!
Find the power! Live the legend!
Tahu (pronounced TAH-hoo) is the courageous Toa of Fire; he is guardian and master of heat. He is the de facto leader of the Toa, but also the fiercest and most feared. His flaming temper makes him hot headed and irrational at times, and he often jumps into a situation without thinking, getting himself and the other Toa into a predicament. His ideas sometimes clash with those of Kopaka, the Toa of Ice, however the two have a mutual respect for each other.
- male adult
This could be important. Take it to Turaga Vakama (pronounced too-RAH-gah vah-KAH-mah). AFTER you've won the Copper Mask, that is. Then no more "sightseeing".
This is where we begin our final task. If any of you question our choices, or doubt our chances of working together, speak now!
Then let Makuta tremble this day. We stand together, until Mata Nui (pronounced MAH-tah NOO-ee) is free!
Pohatu (pronounced poh-HAH-too) is the mighty Toa of Stone. Always one of the friendlier of the Toa, Pohatu is always happy to see the team come together and put aside their internal fights. He is regarded as the most loyal and reliable team member, with such a good sense of humour that even Kopaka can't help liking him. Pohatu is also a fierce fighter, especially when he feels the weak are being threatened. He is always considerate and nice to fellow Toa, Turaga and Matron, and acts as somewhat of a consultant for the other Toa.
- male adult
(encouragingly) You two. Still so ill at ease? Put your petty differences aside! Rejoice!
In truth it is said that great power can be found in small packages, and that aid can come from places least expected. And besides, we have few options.
Listen, I have a feeling that we're both here for the same reason. Why not team up? It might make things easier.
Note: although Kongu is canonically male, I have left the role open to both male and female actors since female actors, at least in my opinion, can do a very convincing "boy voice", and I didn't want any prospective female actors to be put off by the character's canonical gender)
Kongu (pronounced KONG-goo) is a Le-Matoran pilot and commander of the Gukko (pronounced GUH-koh) Air Force. He is a skilled weaver and mapmaker, as well as a disc throwing champion. Like many Le-Matoran, Kongu often uses humour to lighten up situations and remain focused.
- child
Traveller, beware! A dark time is coming - Matau (pronounced MAH-tahw) has been stolen, and Lewa (pronounced LEE-wah) is gone! The Le-Matoran are preparing for battleflight!
I am Kongu, fastest Leaf-runner in Le-Koro! An everquick pilot, weaver and mapmaker!
Traveler, will you be my second? My Kahu (pronounced KAH-hoo) stays treebound without a disc-thrower!
(Note: Although Tamaru is canonically male, I have left the role open to both male and female actors, since female actors, at least in my personal opinion, can do very convincing "young boy" voices, and I didn't want any prospective female actors to be put off by the character's canonical gender.)
Tamaru (pronounced tah-MAH-roo) is a Le-Matoran navigator and friend of Kongu. He is chief Kahu bird tamer and the left hand of Turaga Matau. Like most Le-Matoran, Tamaru is excitable and fast-talking - often to the point where even other Le-Matoran find it hard to understand him. He is exceptional in a couple of ways - he is afraid of heights which prevents him from being a Gukko pilot, but he is an excellent swimmer; most Le-Matoran are afraid of water.
- child
Forgive us, but our village is being attacked by Makuta's evil beasts! We feared you were a Rahi, but no Rama plays the flute like that, so we've come downtree to greet you!
I am Tamaru of Le-Koro! Highfly vinesman and deep wood wayfinder! Chief Kahu-tamer, and Turaga Matau's best!
In the last rainfall, Kongu, while on patrol, saw a Rama-hive growing to topleaf-high, far in the dark forest. The rest of the Matoran were lateknowing, and the Rama were infected by Makuta! One drift ago, a swarm of cloud-seeking Nui Rama flew on Le-Koro to destroy everything in sight. Our quick-soaring Kahu-riders tree-launched, and a great battle was fought! The village still stands, but many have been lost!
Makuta is the spirit brother of Mata Nui; he grew envious of how the Matoran worshiped his brother's greatness, and so cast a spell that sent Mata Nui into an endless sleep. He now casts dark places and wicked beasts on the island, and reigns over all shadows and darkness.
When the Toa descend under the Kini Nui to confront Makuta, he appears to them as a dark grey Matoran with yellow eyes, but his true appearance is much more frightening; no creature that speaks has seen Makuta's true form and lived to tell the tale.
- male adult
I bore you. For I am Nothing. And out of Nothing you came. And it is into Nothing that you will go. I stand with Mata Nui, side by side. I am his brother.
The people of the world are builders. But look into their hearts... and you will find that they have also the power to destroy. I am that power. I am destruction. And I WILL destroy you.
The shadows are everywhere, Takua. And where they are, so am I. Even my shadows cannot hide your fear, or the truth: that you will not find the Seventh Toa. And deep down, you KNOW it.
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