Oh, and another thing. How should I space my sentences? Is the above fine?

>>32089221
I'd try to keep it bookish. There's a bit too much space, although much of it is caused by dialogue. I'd try to keep the story bits together, and try to separate your Prompts from the text a bit. Maybe put a bit more space between when you stop narrating and start talking directly to us.

>>32089221
Double spacing everything is kinda harder to read for me. I don't mind it for the Choices. but... I dunno. I prefer the story sentences in chunks i guess.. maybe dialogue separate. But yeah...

Otherwise. Way to preach the truth Onua.

I vote.
>[ ] Speak to Gali on the other side of the bridge.

failing that I wouldn't mind talking to Lewa, my second fave after Tahu.

>>32089221
Yes, it's fine.

Lack of twitter is not fine

>[X] Speak to Gali on the other side of the bridge.

>>32089179
>[ ] Speak to Gali on the other side of the bridge.
Let's try to meet our fellow Toa.

>>32089179
>[ ] Exchange words with Lewa.

>>32089385
I registered a twitter account and am currently twiddling my thumbs.

Do you want to say anything in particular to Gali or just walk up and see what happens?

If you want to talk to Gali, I mean.

Also, everyone, I was thinking about this quest today, specifically about how we wanted Tumahti's personality to be developed as she interacted with people. And I think this is our first opportunity for that.

She now knows that she's part of a group of guardians, heroes, that are supposed to save Mata Nui. The problem is, there was only supposed to be 6. I get the feeling that once her confusion on the situation wears off, she's going to start questioning her specific purpose here.

Since we picked Earth and not one of the weird elements, we can't say that Destiny was just trying to round out the team. Its entirely possible, from an in character point of view, that our arrival on Mata Nui was a complete accident.

I feel like Tumahti will sooner or later question the Turaga, perhaps Whenau, about the Toa in general. Especially once the other Toa begin to become a true team.

Mind you, this is all just pure speculation and imagination at this point. Just trying to flesh out our character some more.

>>32089552
I sorta want to know where she stands regarding "Trusting Us" or "Not Trusting Us". Maybe if she trusts us we can get an idea of where we should go from here? Help her out? Or get a "Job" from her?

Otherwise she always seems to be the one thats next up in terms of the "Unity" scale. And well... I remember her being occasionally disharmonious with Tahu, but I don't know.

>>32089620
Well let's see where she stands on the idea of random seventh toa, then maybe ask the Turaga how they know we're a Toa?

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>>32089621
Yeah, I feel like we as a second toa of earth makes us kind of redundant, which might be interesting in terms of storytelling. Bionicle stories are always about the toa uniting because of their different skills and stuff but we are like legit 4th/7th wheel here. When the other toa become a team and united, we'll still be on our own... and thats the antithesis of the Toa Code.

>>32089731
Gotta find our own team

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>>32089712
> then maybe ask the Turaga how they know we're a Toa?
Other than the fact that we're twice their size and can work elemental magic?

I mean what else could we be? Whatever the Piraka are?

>>32089768
And that's another thing I was thinking of. Sometime, probably after we first beat Makuta, we can ask Whenau about other Toa. We'll probably feel left out and alone after the first real show of the strength of a team of Toa. If/When we find out about other Toa teams, it might become our driving purpose to find out team, who could be fighting without us somewhere else, or could all be scattered and alone.

>>32089813
I mean, we didn't recognize any of the terms Nokama was throwing around. I doubt we really understand what a Toa is, other than a tall person. Plus, Vakama asked if we were 'Krahka' which was the shape-shifting thing the Toa Metru encountered. So, if nothing else, we might be curious why Nokama is so sure.

>>32089905
Krakha joined them during the Hordika Arc; she fought the Zivon with the Tahtorak. They left on good terms. Krakha would have revealed herself.

>>32090079
Huh. Good to know. Still, Tumahti knows none of this. All she knows is Vakama thought there'd only be six Toa, saw her, said "Krahka?", and then Nokama assured him Tumahti was a Toa. Might be an interesting thing to ask him.

>>32089813
Skakdi have a distinctive appearance.

>>32089656
Onua just watches, Gali wants unity, Potahu wants everyone to get along, Lewa is fine either way, Tahu wants everyone to get along under him, and Kopaka doesn't like company.

>>32089621
She might. I suppose we'll find out.

I'm going to take fifteen minutes or so to eat.

>>32090247
>Skakdi have a distinctive appearance.
I know I was just being facetious. Plus I know its too early in the timeline to worry about some delightful maniac like Vezon.

>>32089731
Might not be that much of a fourth wheel. Lhikan's team had four toa of ice on it for some reason

>>32090361
Huh. Weird.

Still, we'll probably stick out for other reasons. For instance, the hell are we going to do if they ever form Toa Kaita?

>>32090403
I dunno stand around whistling a jaunty tune. Twiddle our thumbs. Be ready to tag in in case of some kind of Manas Crab Mammerjam.

>[ ] Ask the Turaga questions (write-in).

Let's not forget Tumahti found a Kanohi. Let's ask the Turaga if they know anything about it.

>>32090403
find out alternate mix and match combinations? Convince them to try the mythical Toa Nui and fail horribly? Cheer for moral support?

>>32090566
Crap I almost forgot about that. ... I dunno maybe we can try asking gali about that too since we're going over to talk to her.

>>32090566
>>32090599
Don't worry guys, Chronicler has that covered:
>>32089179
>(Before you ask the Turaga about the mask, of course).

>>32089731
Ohh, just noticed the new art. I like the color scheme.

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>>32090828
Thanks. Another kind anon helped me out with it. I'm working on shading and highlights on it .

>>32091085
Not bad. I'm always looking forward to the art updates.

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As you cross the bridge, you can hear water rushing though the bottom of the chasm. The Suva Kaita in front of you is surrounded by six stone statues- the six other Toa. You aren't there. Should you be? You cut that line of thought short, but it lingers there in the back of your mind.

You round the Suva Kaita proper, a dome-shaped structure. Gali is sitting on the other side, looking contemplative. She notices you just as you're about to speak.

>>32089656
"Do you trust me?"

"Why wouldn't I? Is there some reason I shouldn't?"

It takes you a second to realize she's joking, but you respond seriously.

"Because we're all strangers. We've given each other no reason to. Aside from that, do you believe in prophecy?"

Gali sighs. "The statues and stars are real enough. Whether or not you're supposed to be here, this island needs defenders."

You've been expecting that, but it still smarts.
She continues.

1/2

>>32090247
>I'm going to take fifteen minutes or so to eat.

>It's been over an hour.
Panic and Despair, Brothers! PANIC AND DESPAIR, FOR WE ARE ADRIFT!

>>32091626
>>32091631
Well. Nui dammit Chronicler.

>>32091631
WOE IS US PANIC AND DESPAIR FOR THE END IS NEAR RUN WHILE YOU CAN aaaaaaa.

---

"Look. We're all bewildered. All six- all seven of us just washed- I'm sorry, alright? It was a slip." A pause. "The prophecy fortold six Toa arriving, so there's something wrong with it. It's not like there's even a group you're getting barred from."

The stars are almost painfully bright, as if the sun was revealed through pinpricks in the night sky.

Gali is speaking from underwater very far away. "I could have phrased that better. If we were a cohesive group, we would welcome you in- no, you would be a member. How does that sound?"

You tell Gali that it sounds fine, thank you very much, and walk away. You can feel her eyes on your back as you walk back across the bridge.

You're sure she's distracted and stressed too, although it's hard to make yourself care.

You can hear her walking over the bridge behind you. All the Toa but Kopaka and Tahu are present, although Onua remains quiet and Gali isn't saying anything.
---

Now what? You should do something. Yeah... That sounds like a good idea.

[ ] Lewa and Pohatu seem to be animatedly discussing something. Maybe talking to them would be interesting?

[ ] You have a mask you need to show the Turaga. Maybe they can give you information on it.

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>>32091704
I was eating some teriyaki gluten and some sort of unholy homemade mochi-daikon hybrid food thing. It was tasty.

>>32091985
>[ ] You have a mask you need to show the Turaga. Maybe they can give you information on it.
Mystery Mask HO!

>>32092042
>teriyaki gluten
sounds vegan for some reason. Not that I mind. I've been meaning to try out new things.

as for a choice.
>[ ] You have a mask you need to show the Turaga. Maybe they can give you information on it.

>>32091985
>[ ] Lewa and Pohatu seem to be animatedly discussing something. Maybe talking to them would be interesting?

Lets keep dicking around.

>>32091985
Mask time now

>[ ] You have a mask you need to show the Turaga. Maybe they can give you information on it.

Let's see if the konohi that Tumahti found is useful.

>>32091985
Let us show our trophy

>>32092094
I wonder what the general dispersal of kanohi are on the island this time around? I wonder if we can find some of the non Original series ones? Rode, Kakama, maybe Zatth?

>>32091985
Lewa and Pohatu were cool, talk with them

>>32092286
Well, we are wearing one of the non-originals. So, not too much of an assumption that others might appear.

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You ask Turaga Vakama to inspect the mask.

"The shape is that of a Kanohi Hau, so the most probable power is Shielding. Rare exceptions exist, but... this mask is strange. Where did you find it?"

You tell him, and he sighs. "It's remarkable that it survived as long as it did. You're lucky you didn't put it on." He motions the other Toa closer. "This is something you need to hear. Makuta has infected this mask with his dark power. Wearing it would put you under his control. All Toa have two types of energy: Elemental Energy, which is expended to control the elements and recharges, and Toa Energy, the spark which animates you, which you can expend as Destiny wills, and of which you have a limited supply. If you invest some of that Toa Energy into a Great Mask to cleanse it, that much will be lost forever.

>>32092610
>If you invest some of that Toa Energy into a Great Mask to cleanse it, that much will be lost forever.
AND THEN YOU BECOME SHORT

>>32092610
Dangerous choice then. We can cleanse it and get an extra mask. But seeing that we already have a Hau user in Tahu we might not need to. Plus energy we use cleansing this one mask could be better used on cleansing the mask of someone actually possessed by makuta. We best gather whatever infected masks we can and store em someplace safe.

>>32092666
Maybe the turaga keep them in the kraata cave stasis jail?

>>32092666
This seems like a good idea. Nui knows, the Turaga did it with the Kraata, they can do it with masks.

I do like the Toa Energy mechanic. I guess that's how we'd become a Turaga?

>>32089731
What mask is that? A Calix?

>>32092654
Yup. Vakama neglected to mention that- partially cause he's still kinda sensitive about his height.

>>32092666
We don't have access to a Hau; Tahu stomped off into the jungle. Gathering and storing masks... Wonder where Onewa's been...

I chose to change the method of mask cleansing to give it a bit more of an edge.

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>>32092732
Yeah. A less squishy looking version.

>>32092743
I like the change. Even if I don't know the original >.<

It makes me wonder what other things Toa energy could be spent on though.

>>32092732
Mhmm.

>>32092711
Correct. Toa Energy is actually Bionicle Canon. The current Turaga used theirs to awaken Matoran and invested some in six Toa Stones.

>>32092803
>>>32092743
>I like the change. Even if I don't know the original >.<


According to the wiki originally you basically blasted it with 6 toa elements and hoped you aimed properly.

>>32092803
Toa Energy is usually spent as a sort of last resort to do something especially crazy. From bringing the dead back to life right on the spot, to creating elemental cages to contain beings of great evil (read Makuta, the Bahrahg Queens, and some other things), to super charging a mask to heal the cosmos, and even great bursts of elemental energy that royally wreck a place. Its a power used to enact a great change of some sort.

we don't know how much, or little, toa energy we have. So again, its one of those things we have to reserve just in case.

>>32092872
That's ... an interesting method of cleansing.

Now I've got this image of the Toa on one of their off days, sitting in a hut next to a giant pile of corrupted Kanohi, cleansing them, and throwing them in a new pile.

Sorry. I thought I posted, but it didn't show up. Let me rewrite my post.

>>32093179
Hate when that happens.

Nobody seems inclined to sacrifice unrenewable potential for a mask that isn't theirs, so you leave it with Turaga Vakama.

Pohatu and Lewa have decided to journey as far as Le-Koro together. Gali seems relieved; at least two of the Toa are fine with each other.

The night passes. It looks like everybody will leave in the morning. You haven't decided where to go yet. You're standing at the Suva Kaita when Gali approaches you.

"There's a shrine, the Ga-Kini, across the island from here in the north of Ga-Wahi, that I'm heading to. Nokama told me that a Kanohi Kaukau was hidden on the southern tip of Po-Wahi, near the shrine. I already have one, so you can go there if you want."

She obviously feels bad about what she said. This is her way of trying to make up for it.

---

Do you...

[ ] See if you can beat Kopaka to the top of Mount Ihu. You're pretty good at rockclimbing.

[ ] Go with Gali. You could head to Ga-Koro or Po-Koro once you retrieve the mask.

[ ] Join Pohatu and Lewa on their trek to Le-Koro. You weren't invited, but you don't think they'll care... much.

[ ] Journey to Onu-Koro with Onua and Whenua to shore up the village's defenses.

[ ] Follow Vakama, Matau, or Nokama to their respective Koro.

>>32093753
>[ ] Go with Gali. You could head to Ga-Koro or Po-Koro once you retrieve the mask.

Much as I want to visit Onu-Koro, its hard to turn down a second Kanohi. At least, one that isn't infected.

>>32093753
>[ ] Go with Gali. You could head to Ga-Koro or Po-Koro once you retrieve the mask.

>>32093753
>[ ] Go with Gali. You could head to Ga-Koro or Po-Koro once you retrieve the mask.
Its the best lead we got so far, and might be the best way to prove we are trustworthy to the rest.

>[ ] Go with Gali. You could head to Ga-Koro or Po-Koro once you retrieve the mask.
damn it missed yesterdays thread i miss anything big?

>>32093753
>[ ] Join Pohatu and Lewa on their trek to Le-Koro. You weren't invited, but you don't think they'll care... much.
Sorry Gali, I am half tempted to join the two bro-est of toa for some adventure.

>>32093753
Just pondering, how much of our total energy would it have taken to do?

Take up Gali's offer and maybe make some friends

>>32093840
The six original Toa are all here, and were the only ones who were supposed to be here. The stars actually changed after we showed up. Kopaka insinuated we might be a traitor.

>>32093840
Yesterday we evaded the Rahi that was beating us up, and got the mask. After that we were found by Nokama and brought to kini nui where we found out the original Toa Team was already here.

>>32093835
Onua doesn't doubt you, Tahu doesn't care about you, Kopaka will (probably) warm up eventually, Pohatu is a bro, Lewa doesn't really care about much, and Gali trusts you but made a bunch of unfortunate word choices.

>>32093900
got it thanks

>>32093840
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/32065753/#p32075422

Going to bed. New thread eventually.

Twitter (for you, anon who asked)
Chronicler
@BionicleQuest

Quit forgetting to archive your threads.

>>32094239
Thanks for the run Chronicler!

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>>32094239
thanks man, i might actually get a use out of my twitter for this.

Here have some draw faggotry.

Anything else people would wanna request?

>>32095497
do Bell Toa or Captain Nui

>>32098850
They're on my list. I'll make an attempt at one or both of them when its less ass hours of the night for me.