Forge of Artakha

"A tool for creation and a weapon for destruction. You can destroy that what you create, and from the ashes build something anew."

- Artakha

The Forges of Artakha are a set of six powerful hammers granted to the first Toa of Iron in the Matoran Universe.

Creation
Artakha created the Forges early in the history of the Matoran Universe, pouring a fraction of his power into each hammer. He then distributed the tools to six Toa, who were selected to be the permanent bearers of the weapons.

Great Cataclysm
During the time following the Great Cataclysm, at least three of the Forges were taken by the Brotherhood of Makuta in their covert genocide against the Fe-Matoran. The tools, however, did not function for them.

Powers and Abilities
Upon first glance, the Forges appear to be simply oversized silver hammers, with a large, cylindrical head mounted on a five-foot metal shaft. At the front end of the head are six colored gems, and each hammer has a unique identifying color.

Within the hammers is the ability to forge any powerless inanimate object the wielder can conceive. They require Iron elemental energy to function, and thus cannot work in the hands of any other being.

Trivia

 * The Forges were inspired by the Forge of Solus Prime from the animated television series Transformers Prime.