As did most Toa of Fire, Lhikan started his life as a Ta-Matoran. He lived in Ta-Metru on Metru Nui around 17,500 years ago. Lhikan worked in the region as a craftsman until Toa Dume rescued him from an accident.At some point approximately 7,005 years ago, Toa Dume completed his Destiny and was responsible for Lhikan's transformation into a Toa.