The Forbidden Five (or simply known as the Five) are a group of five corrupt Elemental Masters from the Wyldness and the founders of the Wolf Clan. Upon discovering evil powers and culture and developing the Shatterspin technique, they went down a dark path and caused devastation to their home realm. They were defeated by Egalt and Rontu and banished to the Nether-Space. After thousands of years, Lord Ras tried to free them during the Ritual of the Blood Moon, succeeding only in releasing Nokt while Rox's soul managed to escape and possess Jordana. After the final game of the Tournament of the Sources concluded, Nokt succeeded in freeing the rest of the Forbidden Five. They escaped through a portal gate to the Cloud Kingdom and destroyed it, which allowed them to enter a different realm where they could not be pursued and where they could regain their strength.
History[]
Background[]
The Forbidden Five started off as ordinary Elemental Masters, each hailing from a tribe within the Wyldness,[1] who eventually founded the Wolf Clan.[2] They delved deep into their teachings and stumbled upon unusual discoveries, such as Theroxian, which granted them dark magic and immense power when spoken. With their newfound abilities, the Forbidden Five developed a technique called Shatterspin, a variation of Spinjitzu, and began to embrace a darker path as a result, becoming agents of destruction.[3][4][5] Their skills in combat and mysticism allowed them to wreak havoc on the Wyldness, nearly wiping it out completely.[2][6] Unsatisfied with just one realm, the Forbidden Five set their sights on the destruction of all the realms,[7] mercilessly eliminating anyone who oppose them, even other Elemental Masters.[4] However, before the Five could invade the other realms, Egalt and Rontu utilized Rising Dragon to counter Shatterspin, resulting in the renegade group's defeat. Through the employment of a magical spell crafted by Gandalaria, the Dragon Masters banished the Forbidden Five to Nether-Space.[4][5] In order to erase any trace of their existence, the Dragon Masters imprisoned all remnants of their legacy within the confines of the Shadow Dojo.[8]
Dragons Rising, Season 2[]
Aiming to harness the immense power of the Merged Realms for his master to control, Ras decided to perform the Ritual of the Blood Moon in order to release the Forbidden Five from their imprisonment, substituting them with five Writers of Destiny in Nether-Space. Ras intended to have the Forbidden Five participate in the Tournament of the Sources as competitors.[9] However, the ninja managed to free the Writers of Destiny, forcing Ras to push Kai into the portal, freeing Nokt. Despite Ras' efforts, the ninja thwarted the Wolf Clan's plans to release the remaining members. Unbeknownst to everyone else however, Rox escaped by possessing Jordana just moments before the portal sealed shut. In a turn of events, Nokt, feeling betrayed by Ras' failure to release his associates, retaliated against him, leading to a confrontation between the two. Ultimately, Ras was able to overpower Nokt and force him into submission by using an electric device, asserting his dominance over the alliance.[10]
With Rox's soulless body abandoned in the Nether-Space and having established a psychic link with the Merged Realms, Zarkt, Drix, and Kur used it to contact both Nokt and Rox. They crafted a plan aimed at liberating the remaining members so they could persist in their destructive quest.[11] To achieve this goal, Nokt and Rox killed three Arc Dragons and seized their crowns so they could have enough Dragon Ivory, which were stored at the Monastery of Gates located in the City of Temples. Additionally, they required a vast array of Elemental Powers, leading Nokt to enter the Tournament of the Sources, as Ras had planned, where he would compete against other Elemental Masters, including the ninja.[6]
Meanwhile, Kai and Bonzle were on the run from the other members of the Forbidden Five, knowing that their lives would be at risk if the three realized they were stuck in the Nether-Space with them.[12] After a few days, Nokt triumphed in the tournament thanks to Bleckt, who had rigged most of the matches to guarantee the Wolf Clan's victory. When Roby discovered the manipulated outcomes, he tried to call off the ceremony, but Nokt was quicker, launching an attack and claiming all the elemental powers held within the Elemental Cup.[6]
With the Elemental Powers now in their grasp, Nokt and Rox turned against Ras. Ras commanded Cinder and the wolf warriors to launch an attack, but Rox corrupted them, unlocking their true strength.[6] Nokt managed to liberate the other members and Rox's spirit was returned to her body, although the process left the others physically drained and unconscious due to the corruptive method of their release. As they slowly regained consciousness, Nokt fought against the ninja and Ras to buy them some time to recover. Ultimately, after Nokt was defeated and stripped of the powers he had taken, all five members escaped through a portal gate to the Cloud Kingdom, taking Ras along with them. They destroyed the gate behind them, ensuring they were sent to another realm to evade pursuit.[13][14]
Appearances[]
Sets[]
- 71827 Zane's Battle Suit Mech
- 71832 Thunderfang Dragon of Chaos
- 71834 Zane's Ultra Combiner Mech
- 71836 Arc Dragon of Focus
- 71840 Rogue vs. Drix Race Car Battle 4+
Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]
Season 2[]
- 21. "The Blood Moon" (mentioned)
- 22. "Shattered Dreams" (mentioned)
- 23. "Beyond the Phantasm Cave" (mentioned)
- 24. "Force From the East" (mentioned)
- 25. "The Spell at the Waterfall" (pictured)
- 27. "Fugitives From Madness" (vision)
- 28. "Secrets of the Wyldness" (vision)
- 29. "The Forest of Spirits"
- 30. "Rising Ninja"
- 31. "The Shape of Motion"
- 32. "Enter the City of Temples" (silhouette)
- 33. "They Gather for the Feast"
- 34. "Inside the Maze"
- 35. "United We Fall"
- 36. "Truth and Lies"
- 37. "The Sword Shatters"
- 38. "Clues and Suspects"
- 39. "The Final Game"
- 40. "Elements of Betrayal"
Books[]
Shatterspin[]
- Shatterspin Issue 1 (visualized)
- Shatterspin Issue 2 (flashback)
Trivia[]
- According to Chris "Doc" Wyatt, the Forbidden Five had a mentor of sorts, which will be elaborated on later.[15]
- According to the set designers, the cloaked designs of the Forbidden Five were created because their final designs were not completed by the time Season 2 started. Instead, the designs were still in the preliminary stages at that time.[16]
- When asked if the Forbidden Five's Elemental Powers came from the First Spinjitzu Master, Chris "Doc" Wyatt replied, "You WILL find this out (But not when you think)."[17]
- In most of their appearances, the Forbidden Five are always seen standing in the same order. From left to right, the order is Drix, Kur, Nokt, Zarkt, and Rox.
- Zarkt is the only member to not share the design of his headwear with any other character in the franchise. Nokt shares the style of his hat with several other characters, most notably the Keepers; Rox shares the style of her hat with Kur; and Drix wears a straw hat similar to the ones worn by characters like Wu and Ronin; but Zarkt is the first and thus far only character to wear a rōningasa.
- Chris "Doc" Wyatt explained that the members of the Forbidden Five belong to different tribes found in the Wyldness. This suggests that they are anthropomorphic animals, similar to the tribes seen in Chima, which is also situated within the Wyldness.[1]
- Aside from Nokt and Rox, not all of the Forbidden Five members are biologically related.[18]
- Rox is the only member to have short legs.
- When asked if all the Forbidden Five combined could create a tornado of Shatterspin, similar to the Tornado of Creation, Chris "Doc" Wyatt replied, "Yes."[19]
- The Forbidden Five are one of the eight main antagonists (or group of main antagonists in this case) to be from another realm, the others being The Preeminent, Nadakhan, Iron Baron, The Omega, Vex, Beatrix, and Ras.
- The Forbidden Five are the sixth villains to appear in the show before appearing in sets, the previous being Yang, Krux, the Mechanic, Miss Demeanor and Jordana.
- According to Chris "Doc" Wyatt, the Forbidden Five see themselves as a unit of soldiers.[20]
Gallery[]
Members[]
Promotional media[]
Minifigures[]
In Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]
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Translations[]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 禁忌之五 |
| Czech | Zakázaná pětka |
| Finnish | Kielletty viisikko |
| French | Cinq Bannis |
| German | Verbannte Fünf |
| Japanese | 封じられし5人 |
| Korean | 금지된 다섯 |
| Polish | Zakazana Piątka |
| Portuguese (BRA) | Cinco Sombrios |
| Portuguese (POR) | Cinco Proibidos |
| Spanish | Cinco Prohibidos |
| Ukrainian | Заборонена пʼятірка |
| Turkish | Yasaklı Beşli |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3lf6kbzkwac26
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shatterspin Issue 1
- ↑ "The Blood Moon"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Shattered Dreams"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "The Spell at the Waterfall"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "The Final Game"
- ↑ "Fugitives From Madness"
- ↑ "Force From the East"
- ↑ "They Gather for the Feast"
- ↑ "Rising Ninja"
- ↑ "Inside the Maze"
- ↑ "Enter the City of Temples"
- ↑ https://x.com/otherland71/status/1856025270307713182
- ↑ "Elements of Betrayal"
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3lcyouaab3c2b
- ↑ https://youtu.be/poF3oe29bOQ?t=547&si=vh_InRRQnbO10rG3
- ↑ https://x.com/otherland71/status/1796364560720695535
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3lbd4a5ftis24
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3lcyouaab3c2b
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3ldm25j4a2c2d