#kraatu

Anyone have any idea what was up with all the "Kra" names in 2004? Like seriously, all the Toa Mata's names get remixed with Kra at the beginning, is that supposed to mean something?

Like seriously

Tahu > Kraahu

Gali > Kralhi

Pohatu > Kraatu

Kopaka > Krahka

Lewa > Kraawa

Onua > Kranua

What is happening here. Both Toa Metru combiners, both Vahki combiners, a dinky little polybag set I'm not sure was actually released, and the 6-Toa combiner model Rahi all share this bizarre pattern. Is this supposed to mean something? It feels important, but it's not like anything comes of this, as far as I know. And like okay, some of these are kind of a stretch, but it's weird this pattern can be made at all, right? And even without it, that's still a lot of Kra names! But why?

And it doesn't even stop there, because look what happened in 2005!

Takua > Krakua

KRAATU/// A Rahkshi-like being created by Makuta Ferox. Has the ability to manipulate and instill fear in opponents to a level bordering on absolute terror. Essentially an extension of Ferox’s body due to being partially composed of his very essence. Acts as his master’s bodyguard, as well as a second set of eyes and ears. Sentient. Able to act autonomously, as well as synchronize actions with Ferox over a very long range.

RECORD/// Speaker: MAKUTA FEROX / Subject: RAHKSHI SIGHTINGS - [“I can’t really make Kraata anymore. I’ve always found it exhausting and these days I need to save all the energy I can. Also I’m just too stressed. I've hit rock bottom many times while up here, I think the fifth time was when I realized I needed a Rahkshi.

“The best way to go about it was to create one from scratch. I was able to borrow some parts, dug through a few Kestora recyclers, used some bits of myself I could afford to loose, and a dollop of darkness. I decided to emulate the Turahk model; I wanted it just scary enough to convince Makuta-hunters to turn around and go home, but I may have gone a little overboard in some aspects.