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This article was written by Chalk33. Please do not add to it without the writer's permission.
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This article is about the objects in the Chalkaverse-1. You may be looking for the objects in the Prime Reality. |
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Masks |
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Grants powers |
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•Matoran |
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In-use |
| Location |
Solis Magna System |
Kanohi are masks worn by inhabitants of the Matoran Universe. For beings who can muster enough mental power, the mask can also great powers. Masks are magnetically attached to a beings face, and can be willingly moved around the head in order to give the eyes or mouth more freedom.
History[]
Creation[]
To Be Filled In Later
Forging[]
Though there were numerous ways to forge masks, only a few were employed by Matoran Universe inhabitants.
The most common method of forging Kanohi was through Kanoka. Kanoka of certain powers were melted down and then forged and carved into the resulting Kanohi. Mask forgers generally followed a shape rule for the Kanohi they made, assigning certain shapes to certain powers. Over time, some Kanohi became forgotten and their shapes were instead used for Noble Kanohi. Shapes would occasionally vary by region, and some were carved into specific shapes for the intended bearer, the most notable examples being members of Toa Hagah teams.
Some crafters were able to give Kanohi power through means other than Kanoka, and accordingly started the process with protodermis. These crafters are few and far between, and the art is mainly lost.
Additional parts can be added to masks after the forging process, such as telescopic lenses and extra armor plating.
Types[]
There are five known power levels of Kanohi: Powerless, Noble, Great, Nuva, and Legendary.
Powerless[]
Powerless Kanohi are masks which did contain enough power during forging to retain power for usage. However, they still function in other ways, such as allowing Matoran to function properly. These Kanohi must be painted to have their proper coloration.
If a Matoran is transformed whilst wearing a powerless mask, the mask will still become a Great Kanohi.
Noble[]
Noble Kanohi are masks with a minimal amount of power. Turaga and Malishta are known to commonly wear Noble Kanohi, as both can access their powers.
Noble Kanohi are commonly forged into the shape of uncommon Great Kanohi, whether due to the Great Kanohi's rarity or ignorance of the Great Kanohi's existence.
Great[]
Great Kanohi are masks with greater powers. Toa and Makuta are commonly seen wearing and using Great Kanohi, as well as a number of other species.
Nuva[]
Kanohi Nuva are rare masks which have powers above even their Great counterparts. The only known method of crafting Kanohi Nuva is by submerging a Great Kanohi in liquid protodermis. However, the mask will only change if it is destined to, making the endeavor generally pointless. Additionally, few beings can access the power, the only known ones being Toa Nuva, Artahk, and Karzahn.
Legendary[]
Legendary Kanohi are unique masks with extreme power levels. These masks can typically only be worn by specific individuals, or otherwise have powers that cannot be accessed normally. Though only three such masks are known to exist, there could be others.
Other[]
Additionally, there are some types of Kanohi which are not relevant to power levels, and thus can be one of the other types as well.
- Metallic Kanohi: Metallic Kanohi are masks which are created when a being inserts at least six masks into a Suva. So long as the user had knowledge of the function, a Metallic Kanohi could be generated which possessed up to six powers. The shape of the mask was up to the user, and the mask was always metallic in color.
- Infected Kanohi: Infected Kanohi are masks which have been infected by Makuta or Kraata. Wearing the mask would set the wearer under the will of the Makuta or the Makuta who created the Kraata.
- Fused Kanohi: Kanohi can sometimes be fused together. This often results in Kanohi with multiple powers. In situations where multiple beings who wear Kanohi fuse together, the Kanohi can have a completely different power.
- Mutated Kanohi: Mutated Kanohi are masks which have been mutated. Wearers often lose access to the powers of the mask when mutated, as is the case with beings mutated by Hordika Venom.
Function[]
Kanohi are attached to a bearers face magnetically. This allows the wearer to move the mask around their face at will, giving outside access to their facial features. The magnetic connection is strong enough to not move around a wearer's head upon movement.
Most types of Kanohi contain powers which some being can access. These powers vary in strength and type, and are depended on Kanoka type and power used in forging. The powers are most often activated through concentration. Some masks, however, are always on at low levels or activate themselves randomly if the user has not received proper training. Powered masks change color when worn to fit the wearer. Unworn and powerless masks remain grey.
Matoran, Toa, and Turaga require Kanohi in order to function properly, with each one having different afflictions when not wearing a mask. Toa are known to suffer from dizziness, Turaga become weak, and Matoran slowly begin to fall into a comatose state.
Users[]
- Aquavians
- Arbiters
- Aurosians
- Hypnovians
- Imbibers
- Kestora - Cannot access Kanohi powers
- Kromivians
- Malishta - Can only access Noble Kanohi
- Matoran - Cannot access Kanohi powers
- Rekridor
- Savagers
- Shasalvians
- Selavians
- Toa - Can only access Great and Noble Kanohi
- Trinuma's species
- Turaga - Can only access Noble Kanohi
- Varim
- Virakan
- Vortixx
Known Kanohi[]
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| Akaku, Mask of X-Ray Vision |
Arthron, Mask of Sonar |
Avohkii, Mask of Light |
Avsa, Mask of Hunger |
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| Baikal, Mask of Water |
Bendis, Mask of Night Hunting |
Calix, Mask of Fate |
Cathartes, Mask of Scavenging |
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| Ciss, Mask of Emulation |
Crast, Mask of Repulsion |
Dap, Mask of Adaptation |
Eiding, Mask of Sensory Aptitude |
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| Elda, Mask of Detection |
Eldum, Mask of Incomprehension |
Evalyn, Mask of Earth |
Faxon, Mask of Kindred |
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| Felnas, Mask of Disruption |
Fus, Mask of Fusion |
Garai, Mask of Gravity |
Grahcer, Mask of Elemental Energy |
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| Gramm, Mask of Conjuring |
Gui, Mask of Biomechanics |
Hamp, Mask of Metal |
Hau, Mask of Shielding |
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| Hospice, Mask of Healing |
Huna, Mask of Concealment |
Iden, Mask of Spirit |
Ignika, Mask of Life |
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| Incor, Mask of Intangibility |
Irvoy, Mask of Clairvoyance |
Istor, Mask of Electronics |
Izma, Mask of Charisma |
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| Jutlin, Mask of Corruption |
Kadin, Mask of Flight |
Kakama, Mask of Speed |
Kaukau, Mask of Water Breathing |
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| Kiril, Mask of Regeneration |
Komau, Mask of Mind Control |
Kraahkan, Mask of Shadow |
Kualsi, Mask of Quick Travel |
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| Langmuir, Mask of Plasma |
Lich, Mask of Undeath |
Mahiki, Mask of Illusion |
Matatu, Mask of Telekinesis |
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| Matu, Mask of Aging |
Miru, Mask of Levitation |
Mohl, Mask of Plantlife |
Mohtrek, Mask of Time Duplication |
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| Molniya, Mask of Lightning |
Novosibirsk, Mask of Rahi Control |
Olisi, Mask of Alternate Futures |
Olmak, Mask of Dimensional Gates |
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| Olsen, Mask of Possibilities |
Ossus, Mask of Growth |
Otmena, Mask of Nullification |
Pakari, Mask of Strength |
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| Paracelsus, Mask of Poison |
Pehkui, Mask of Diminishment |
Quille, Mask of Rebounding |
Rau, Mask of Translation |
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| Razum, Mask of Psionics |
Rode, Mask of Truth |
Ruru, Mask of Night Vision |
Ryx, Mask of Psychometry |
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| Sanok, Mask of Accuracy |
Scoria, Mask of Stone |
Sedol, Mask of Magnetism |
Sek, Mask of Fire |
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| Shelek, Mask of Silence |
Shun, Mask of Air |
Suletu, Mask of Telepathy |
Tryna, Mask of Reanimation |
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| Tyr, Mask of Glory |
Umik, Mask of Creation |
Vahi, Mask of Time |
Venter, Mask of Mutation |
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| Volitak, Mask of Stealth |
Welk, Mask of Sonics |
Yakon, Mask of Ice |
Zatth, Mask of Summoning |