Gathering of the Toa Gathering of the Toa is the first of two graphic novels released in the BIONICLE 2015 - 2016 storyline , followed by Battle of the Mask Makers . Synopsis . The book is divided into several chapters : The Protectors in " Help From Beyond " . Vizuna , Protector of Jungle , saves a young villager from a Skull Spider and is then led to the youngster ' s village , which he fled after it was invaded . They arrive to find several villagers already controlled by Skull Spiders , while the boy ' s parents are taken as they watch ; his cries inadvertently draw the attention of the other Skull Spiders and possessed villagers . Vizuna leaps into action and is able to free them , and is then aided by the arrival of Narmoto , who informs them that they are needed at the Temple of Time . The pair soon meet their fellow Protectors Korgot , Izotor , and Kivoda , with Nilkuu arriving later than the others . They then recite the Prophecy of Heroes within the temple , surrounding the Mask of Time , and then depart to await the stellar alignment that will bring heroes to their aid . " The Heroes Arrive " . In the Region of Earth , Korgot and her guarsdmen are awaiting the prophesied comets bearing the heroes of prophecy , and soon spot them coming in . After determining that one has crashed nearby , they leave to investigate ; at the crash site , however , they are attacked by Skull Spiders , only to be saved by Onua , the Toa of Earth . The amnesiac hero questions his identity and purpose , before Korgot explains that he is one of six heroes destined to save the island ; the pair then leave in search of Onua ' s Golden Mask . Kopaka and Izotor in " Frozen in Time " . On their quest for Kopaka ' s Golden Mask the Toa and Protector of Ice spot the ruins of a city , and Kopaka questions how it came to be in such a state . Izotor explains that it was one of many such cities to be affected by the cataclysmic conflict between the brothers Ekimu and Makuta , Mask Makers who clashed after the jealous Makuta created the Mask of Ultimate Power to challenge his brother . The Protectors of old laid a comatose Ekimu to rest , and heard the Prophecy of heroes whispered by his motionless form ; they and their descendants would hide the Golden Masks across Okoto in preparation for the coming of the Toa . Kopaka then wishes he could remember his own mask , but then hears cries from within the city that prove to be a group of villagers who entered to explore only to be attacked by Skull Spiders . The pair save them at the cost of two ancient sculptures of the Mask Makers , but Kopaka is grateful for the villagers ' initial outbursts , as he realizes that focusing too much on his past prevents him from looking to the future . Tahu and Narmoto in " Bridge " . Tahu and Narmoto are engaged by a group of Skull Spiders in the Region of Fire , with Tahu displaying a great ego and a conviction that he will lead the other Toa , which Narmoto attempts to dissuade him of . The pair make their way to a nearby village to insure the safety of its inhabitants , only to find their only bridge crawling with spiders . Tahu impulsively attacks without a plan , only to be knocked off the bridge , with only Narmoto ' s quick action saving him . Narmoto then reveals that the Spiders ' telepathic link allows the Lord of Skull Spiders to learn the fighting styles of the Toa . He then attempts to impress upon Tahu the value of teamwork yet again , but Tahu is still convinced that he is meant to lead the Toa . Lewa and Vizuna in " First Flight " . Lewa and Vizuna are traveling through the Jungle Region , only to find their path blocked by a cliff . Vizuna begins descending it only to be attacked by Skull Spiders and knocked lose , with Lewa unconsciously taking flight in order to save him . Both Protector and Toa are astonished , though Lewa comments that he has no memories of flying before and hopes " [ he ] can remember how to land . " Gali and Kivoda in " Quest for the Golden Masks " . Gali and Kivoda arrive at the shrine of Gali ' s Golden Mask , only to be attacked by aquatic Skull Spiders that Kivoda faces while Gali makes for her mask . Filled with its power , she easily drives off the spiders , but then has a vision of the City of the Mask Makers while hearing the voice of Ekimu . The two then part ways , with Kivoda giving Gali direction to the City of the Mask Makers and informing her that she will not face the challenge ahead alone , but will have the other Toa to help her . Pohatu in " Mountain Terror " . Having claimed his Golden Mask and defeated a group of Skull Spiders , Pohatu takes his leave of Nilkuu and sets out for the City of the Mask Makers . He then comes across a pair of wolf - like creatures being menaced by Skull Spiders , only to find that the creatures are young ; he thus resolves to watch over them until he can find their mother . They continue journeying towards the city , only to be attacked by the creatures ' Skull Spider controlled mother after nightfall . He succeeds in freeing her , and the three accompany him through the rest of the night , and despite his gruff attitude towards them he bids the group farewell before heading on alone . " Heroes United " . The six Toa arrive at the City of the Mask Makers , only to begin clashing when Tahu attempts to assert himself as leader and Kopaka rejects his claims . The other Toa try to make peace between the pair , but all must then face the arrival of the Lord of Skull Spiders . After failing to dispatch it individually , the six are finally able to see the need for them to work together . Combining their powers , they overcome the creature and send it into a nearby precipice , before hearing the voice of Ekimu urging them to continue on . The Okoto Protectors Guide . A series of informational pages about the series .