Ivaldi
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| Ivaldi | |
 A closer view of the Ivaldi. | |
| Weapon type | Sword |
|---|---|
| Power(s) | Opening the Zone of Darkness |
| User(s) | Lai |
| Status | In use |
| Pronunciation | ee-vol-dee |
The Ivaldi is one of five 'legendary' or 'divine' weapons which Dlakii received on Mata Nui. It was adopted by the Le-Matoran Lai, and the sword proceeded to transform Lai into a Toa of Shadow.
History
As with its brother weapons, the Ivaldi was discovered within a vault built into the six pillars surrounding the Kini-Nui on Mata Nui. Where it came from and how it got into the vault remains a mystery. Beliwa, the Toa of Demons, was researching these weapons, at which point he met Proto D, the last of the Dragon Matoran, as well as the last Matoran left on Mata Nui. In their research, they found that if a 'key of darkness' broke a seal surrounding the Kini-Nui, the weapons would be unlocked. Shortly after, Beliwa left in search of the 'key'.
Some time after this, Lai obtained the Ivaldi; apparently, the Ivaldi itself was responsible for his transformation into a Toa.
Since his transformation, Lai has always kept the Ivaldi by his side. With it, he has brought down countless Rahkshi and Shadow Dragons, nearly slain Makuta Doomed, and destroyed two of the worst enemies he and Dlakii have ever faced. When Lai was mutated into a Toa Hordika for a brief period of time, the Ivaldi disappeared, but was restored when Toa Harkha reversed Lai's Hordika state, this time with additional powers.
Powers
The Ivaldi's true powers remain subject to debate. It is thought to contain Toa power, which would explain Lai's transformation into a Toa. Why it made Lai into a Toa of Shadow is a mystery. One theory is that it contained a form of energy which reacted to Lai's personality; taking his relatively dark and negative mindset and reflecting it with the power of darkness. Furthermore, it can be used to channel Lai's power over darkness, and for a time, using the Ivaldi was the only way Lai could use the darkness.
When Lord Harkha reverted Lai out of his Toa Hordika form, he granted the Ivaldi an additional power: from the power of Lai's Rhotuka Spinners, he made the Ivaldi able to open the Zone of Darkness, effectively releasing the Zivon. Later on, Lai put this power to good use, imprisoning the severely weakened Lord of the Shadow Dragons in the Zone.
Trivia
- Most of the aspects of the Ivaldi originate from the three Game Boy Advance versions of Nintendo's strategy gaming series Fire Emblem. The appeareance of the Ivaldi originates from the sixth game (and the first on GBA), Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade; the sprites being those of the Sword of Seals, the titular weapon of the game. The name Ivaldi originates from an ultimate light spell of the same name in the eighth game, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
