Many secrets of the Monster World have been transcribed and tucked away on parchment: Kayna's Map, which revealed the existence of the prehistoric Continent; or Blabbit's Scroll, which led to the discovery of Wublin Island. In those cases, it was the cooperation and resolve of special residents of the human world that solved the puzzles, so it seems appropriate that the secret to rousing the Colossals, is hiding among the scraps of those Colossal Conundra and inside a remarkable obelisk called a Coloss-Eye. Even though these Structures are newly-arrived, Bubblerite dating of the stone used in its construction position its age alongside other elements of Monster antiquity like Monstroglyphics or Vessels. As more puzzle pieces are collected, the obelisk will be restored bit by bit to its full potential. It's said that once a Conundrum is completed and IF one knows how to 'read between the lines', the Coloss-Eye will shudder to life and outstretch, prompting the sleeping spirit to awaken and join in the island's song. Only then, can the burden of its ancient sacrifice be lifted and the Colossal be made 'whole' once more.
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— Broken-down description
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In the earliest days of the Monster World, Grennitch sought out the cosmic being that had taken up residence among the stars arranged in the shape of a crisp leaf. It had been ordained that this Colossal, like so many of its kindred, would serve as the musical instructor for these entities, and impart upon them the majesty and magic of music. When Grennitch first made contact, they were very inspirited by the powerful life energy emananting from their pupil - the very cosmic dust from which it was constituted could be likened to spores on the wind. Eventually, they settled together on a 'voice' that evoked the efflorescent sounds of spring; the whisper of the wind through the reeds; the potential contained within each tiny seed; and a name. After reinventing itself as the Celestial of Plant, the Blasoom gave Grennitch gifts in return: a life-long affinity for all green things, a special communion with nature, and a deep connection to one of the foundational elements of the universe.
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— Plant Island description
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The Colossal Frigil had always considered themselves a loner, especially in comparison to some of the more gregarious members of the Colossal choir. It was never easy for them to socialize or find common ground or shared interests with the others, to the point where being alone seemed like the most favorable option. As such, there was a great deal of trepidation on Frigil's part when it was determined that they would be responsible for the musical tutelage of one of the future Celestials - after all, the cosmic entity in question enjoyed a reputation for being overwhelmingly friendly and outgoing. How would they get on? As it turned out, this 'odd couple' pairing proved mutually beneficial to both parties - the newly-christened Glaishur gained an understanding that shyness or introversion is not the same as being unfriendly; and Frigil learned not to try and change themselves to accommodate others. To know their worth, celebrate their weirdness and present their authentic selves. And most importantly, to embrace the wintry stillness of solitude.
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— Cold Island description
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Of the many Colossals who contributed to the creation of the Monster World, it was Zeffree who was most strongly enamored of gadgets and gizmos. They believed that by augmenting a being's body with cybernetic or synthetic enhancements, the resulting amalgam of organic and mechanical would be that much more impressive. One can imagine Zeffree's enthusiasm, then, when they were chosen to assist one of the cosmic beings from the universe's inception in learning music and achieving a corporeal form. During their introduction to one another, the Colossal offered countless suggestions for robotic chassis, sophisticated instruments, and the like. Yet the Celestial graciously refused them all. When pressed for a reason why, it explained that harnessing the power of the imagination was enough to manifest its creativity, and then two collaborated on a one-of-a-kind musical technique for the aptly-named Attmoz. Zeffree never did outgrow their love for gadgetry, but they now had a greater appreciation for attitudes that differed from their own. Any way the wind blows, doesn't really matter.
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— Air Island description
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Ever since its first moments of consciousness, Hyddryd had been drawn by the prospect of adventure. The most intrepid of the Colossals, they longed to explore the furthest reaches of the cosmos, and visit every world that twinkled with the potential of life and civilization. At first, the assignment to teach one of the Celestials to sing came as a disappointment to Hyddryd, as they believed this would disrupt their adventuring. What a pleasant surprise, then, to learn that the Celestial entity with which they had been partnered was a kindred spirit, equally keen to throw caution to the wind and set sail for new horizons, So that’s exactly what the link-minded pair did for some time in the early ages of the Monster World. Sometimes this swashbuckling attitude resulted in trouble, as both were equally fearless and neither tempered the other’s penchant for risking life and limb until it was too late (in the case of one limb in particular). Nevertheless, their bond was strengthened in adversity, and when Hyddryd and the Celestial of Water, soon-to-be dubbed Hornacle, finally settled on its music, it was a bright and clear clarion call that beckoned all who wander back to the familiar comforts of home.
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— Water Island description
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Sollum had never had any difficulty socializing and entertaining its fellow Colossals, and was an enthusiastic contributor in the chorus. But when the ordainment came down that they would be responsible for the musical instruction of a Celestial, Sollum was surprised to feel a little social anxiety at the prospect. Performing their own music was one thing, but they weren't feeling as confident in their ability to inspire another - even though they had heard that the cosmic being in question was easygoing and level-headed. Not that any of the other Colossals would ever have known - Sollum played it off and assured everyone that it would be taken care of. Over time though, the others became aware of the Colossal's procrastination and the various excuses it devised to get out of its responsibility. Eventually, a set of circumstances were contrived wherein Sollum and the being would 'run into each other' - and with the pressures of their task out of mind, the two jammed and grooved until the Celestial of Earth, the Torrt, had settled into a comfortable rhythm. You might say that the Colossals' social experiement was a 'resounding' success!
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— Earth Island description
The Coloss-Eye is a Structure used to awaken the Colossals. When the Colossal Conundra is unlocked, it can be placed for free from the Market. At first, it is worn out and broken down, but when each quarter of the Conundrum is completed, it will restore one quarter until it is fully restored on the 32nd and final day, allowing it to be activated and awaken the Colossal it's placed on. When activated, its layers will rise and separate (similar to Osstax), revealing a glowing white orb that expands into an eye that matches the Colossal it’s on. Following the animation, the Colossal will awaken and will contribute to the song. It was added to Plant Island first in the Version 3.8.0 update on December 14th, 2022. It was then added to Cold Island on March 3rd, 2023; Air Island on May 3rd, 2023; Water Island on June 21st, 2023; and most recently on Earth Island on August 2nd, 2023. It is currently only available on Plant Island, Cold Island, Air Island, Water Island, and Earth Island, but it will be added to more islands in the future.
Notes[]
The broken-down description makes some references to musical notation:
"Reading between the lines," while meaning interpreting meaning beyond what is said, can also mean reading notes on a staff.
"Made 'whole' once more" references the whole note.
The marking on the Coloss-Eye is a whole note, which happens to look like an eye.
The description also states that "the Colossal [will] be made 'whole' once more," which likely is also a pun with the whole note marking, as well as its literal meaning.
The Coloss-Eye resembles a musical staff, with the 4 spaced being represented by the pieces that separate, and the 5 lines being the separation.
Assuming Western musical notation, the whole note ("eye") could either be a B, D, C, or either of their sharp or flat counterparts, depending on whether a Treble clef, Bass clef, or Alto clef is being used. It could also be any of the other notes if an other, lesser-used clef is used.
The phrase "the whisper of the wind through the reeds" in the Plant Island restored description references the reed used in Blasoom's instrument, the bassoon.
The phrase "Any way the wind blows, doesn't really matter." from the end of the Air Island Coloss-Eye's bio is a lyric from the Queen song "Bohemian Rhapsody".
The Coloss-Eye cannot be used to open the eyes of the Island when a TitanIsland Skin is activated, but it can be used when a Seasonal Skin is activated.
The Coloss-Eye cannot be activated or deactivated at all while a Titan Island Skin is activated.
If a Titan Island skin is activated while the Coloss-Eye is activated, the Coloss-Eye will then be deactivated, and the Colossal's song cannot be heard.
The Coloss-Eye currently cannot be placed on the Mirror Islands.
Boosts provided by the Coloss-Eye are depicted in the Info menu with an icon correlating to the Boost. For example, a speed-up of Breeding Time is represented by a heart with the speed-up icon to the bottom right.
Though it was released on December 14th of 2022, the earliest it could be acquired was January 14th of 2023, since it was acquired on day 32 of the Colossal Conundra before the rework that required you to place the Coloss-Eye before starting a Colossal Conundra.
January 14th, 2023, was also the first time in-game that a Colossal was able to be awakened in-game, 3,785 days after the game released.
Its name is a portmanteau of "Colossi", the plural for colossus, and "Eye".
Every Coloss-Eye has its own design for its respective Island, similar to the Wishing Torches and Star Rocks.
During the Update 3.9.4 Showcase, Monster-Handler Matt said that the Fire Haven, Celestial Island, Ethereal Island, and Shugabush Island Colossals still have not woken up yet, implying that they will in the future.
It is highly improbable to come to the Magical Islands, as they are hosted by Titans rather than Colossals. The Titans are already awake and contain Titansouls instead of Coloss-Eyes, which give them a voice to sing with rather than wake them up.
It is also unlikely to come to Seasonal Shanty, Mythical Island, or Wublin Island, as they are artificial constructs (the latter two designed to look like Colossals) rather than living hosts.
Once the Colossal is awoken, you can click or tap the screen, and it will look towards the direction that you pressed.
The Coloss-Eyes have the "Open" and "Close" icons at the base of the structure, although when broken down, these icons will be blocked out.
Every time you collect currency from your Monsters, the Colossal's eyes will get bigger. After a few seconds, they'll return back to their normal size.
During any action where the player has to adjust a slider, like a Monster's volume or the Time Machine, the Colossal's eyes will freeze in place.
Up until version 4.2.0, the sound of the Colossal's song actually came from the activated Coloss-Eye.
As of version 4.2.0, the sound no longer seems to come from structure. Additionally, the volume was significantly increased.
When you go into the shop, the Colossal’s eyes disappear for a split second.
It is one of the only Structures that can not be sold.
As stated in the old restored description of the Coloss-Eyes, we needed help to reveal the Colossals' true names during Anniversary Year.
This happened during Anniversary Month 2023, where the community voted on a set of three names for each of the Natural Colossals, the winning names being added to the Coloss-Eyes in Version 4.1.0.
Before April 5th, 2023, the debris surrounding the broken-down Coloss-Eyes was missing.
In MSM Live's May 2023 stream, it is stated that the Colossals sing the way they do because they haven't sung since they fell into their long slumber, implying that they're warming up and may eventually have a different sound when they're all united again in some way.
