“ | I am Umbra. I guard the Mask of Life. You shall not pass. | „ |
~ Umbra to the Toa Inika |
Umbra is an anti-villain from the BIONICLE series and serves as the major character in the Voya Nui arc. He was an ancient and powerful guardian who was created by the Great Beings and was tasked of protecting the Kanohi Ignika as well as the servant of the Order of Mata Nui.
Although Umbra was not a villain, he was considered as a neutral character who was willing to attack anyone who came after the Mask of Light.
He was voiced by Dale Wilson in the animated show.
History[]
Past[]
Umbra was once created by the Great Beings more than 100,000 years ago, for the sole objective of protecting the Ignika. After being created, he was sent to join the Order of Mata Nui shortly thereafter.
Although not its member, he serves as the servant for the Order of Mata Nui. When Mata Nui became the Great Spirit, Umbra was designated by Toa Helryx as the servant of an organization. He was viewed as such because he does the same work that the Order wanted.
A few months later, Umbra was assigned by the Order to journey towards the island called Voya Nui when they learned that the Mask of Life was placed in the Chamber of Light. After his arrival, he makes his way toward Mount Valmai where he became the guardian there as his task was to stop anyone who was attempting towards the mask.
The Quest In Voya Nui[]
Umbra appeared in the story as he was confronted by the Toa Inika who was on the quest of obtaining the Ignika to save Mata Nui's life. He immediately attacked the Toa with his incredible speed as he easily defeated them by disarming them. However, Matoro used his ice power to cause Umbra to slip and fall. Umbra got back on his feet and proceed to attack the heroes with his laser beams of light, though Matoro used his power to make the walls of the hallway to become reflective. Umbra was then tricked into hitting the walls by Jaller as he wildly reflected off of them until he was knocked down on the ground by Nuparu. Defeated, Umbra have no choice but allowed the Toa to pass towards the Chamber of Life.
After the defeat of Makuta Teridax at the hands of Mata Nui, Umbra and the other Matoran Universe inhabitants immigrated to the planet of Spherus Magna. There, he continued to guard the Ignika in the new world.
Personality[]
Umbra was a cold, single-minded and dutiful being who took his job seriously of guarding the Kanohi Ignika. He was willing to guard the mask from everybody else, even those who have the noble goals.
Powers & Abilities[]
Umbra control the element of light.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Umbra's head resembles the Kanohi Ruru.
- Umbra's name came from the word "Umbra", a Latin word means "shadow", which was ironic considering his light-based powers.
- So far, Umbra was the only Order of Mata Nui member who never joined the other members in their battle against the Brotherhood of Makuta due to his single-minded duty.