Post by Kazl Li-Yun on Jul 26, 2007 14:04:02 GMT
Index:
History
Locations
Cheif Temple
Healing hut
Spirit Oasis
History
Unlike the obliterated Air Nomads and their southerly sister tribe, the Northern Water Tribe has survived a century of war with the Fire Nation, due to the defenses their icy terrain provides. Resting on the shores of the Northern Sea, behind high walls of ice and an ice gate and canal lock system passable only by the use of Waterbending, there lies a large and bustling monarchic nation-state. Ruled by Chief Arnook, the capital city features a palace, an army, and many skilled warriors, Healers, Waterbenders, and a hidden oasis which houses Tui and La, the Moon and Ocean Spirits. Flanked by icy sidewalks, the city roadways are canals, which people travel by gondola.
The cultural landscape, however, is highly classist and stratified. Marriages are arranged when tribe members turn sixteen, with the bride in particular having no say in the matter. Engaged women wear "betrothal necklaces:" navy blue chokers bearing blue stone pendants carved by their husband-to-be. Female Waterbenders are further marginalized, forbidden by custom from learning Waterbending for fighting purposes. Instead, they are trained as Healers, able to use bending to heal wounds. While the Southern Tribe seems to have similar traditional roles, they are apparently much more strict in the North, as Katara, who was raised in the South, expresses surprise and anger when she is initially denied equal treatment in waterbending training. Bato, a Southern Tribe Male and a friend of Katara's father, showed no signs of disapproval when observing Katara's waterbending skills.
The most distinguishable fauna in the area consist of seals, which sport shells and flippers of sea turtles, and people have domesticated buffalo-yaks for riding.
In the aftermath of the Fire Nation's siege of the North Pole, select benders and healers from the Northern Tribe left for the South Pole, in an effort to rebuild their ravaged sister tribe.
Locations
Chief Temple
The Chief's temple is a large structure seated atop the highest tier of the capitol city and is the most recognizable landmark in all of the Northern Water Tribe, able to be seen at almost any viewpoint. The temple stands like a monument, demonstrating the strength and power of the Northern Tribe. It is here the chief sits with his chieftains and makes decisions regarding the Tribe.
Healing Hut
These are small, classroom-like huts where Yugoda the Healer and other healing masters teach young, female Waterbenders how to properly utilize their healing abilities, primarily using mannequins with the artificial chi paths of a human body carved into them.
Spirit Oasis
A secluded cove at the base of a waterfall situated behind the chief’s temple. This supernatural place is a lush, warm, tropical oasis and the center of all spiritual activity in the entire North Pole. It is believed that the energy of the Moon and Ocean spirits is what keeps the oasis constantly tepid and flourishing. The oasis holds a small koi pond that contains the two koi fish perpetually swimming in circle motion, as well as a spirit gate. During each full moon, the tribe makes an offering to the spirits as thanks for their protection by placing food and objects beneath the oasis gate. The grassy island is also used for wedding ceremonies.
History
Locations
Cheif Temple
Healing hut
Spirit Oasis
History
Unlike the obliterated Air Nomads and their southerly sister tribe, the Northern Water Tribe has survived a century of war with the Fire Nation, due to the defenses their icy terrain provides. Resting on the shores of the Northern Sea, behind high walls of ice and an ice gate and canal lock system passable only by the use of Waterbending, there lies a large and bustling monarchic nation-state. Ruled by Chief Arnook, the capital city features a palace, an army, and many skilled warriors, Healers, Waterbenders, and a hidden oasis which houses Tui and La, the Moon and Ocean Spirits. Flanked by icy sidewalks, the city roadways are canals, which people travel by gondola.
The cultural landscape, however, is highly classist and stratified. Marriages are arranged when tribe members turn sixteen, with the bride in particular having no say in the matter. Engaged women wear "betrothal necklaces:" navy blue chokers bearing blue stone pendants carved by their husband-to-be. Female Waterbenders are further marginalized, forbidden by custom from learning Waterbending for fighting purposes. Instead, they are trained as Healers, able to use bending to heal wounds. While the Southern Tribe seems to have similar traditional roles, they are apparently much more strict in the North, as Katara, who was raised in the South, expresses surprise and anger when she is initially denied equal treatment in waterbending training. Bato, a Southern Tribe Male and a friend of Katara's father, showed no signs of disapproval when observing Katara's waterbending skills.
The most distinguishable fauna in the area consist of seals, which sport shells and flippers of sea turtles, and people have domesticated buffalo-yaks for riding.
In the aftermath of the Fire Nation's siege of the North Pole, select benders and healers from the Northern Tribe left for the South Pole, in an effort to rebuild their ravaged sister tribe.
Locations
Chief Temple
The Chief's temple is a large structure seated atop the highest tier of the capitol city and is the most recognizable landmark in all of the Northern Water Tribe, able to be seen at almost any viewpoint. The temple stands like a monument, demonstrating the strength and power of the Northern Tribe. It is here the chief sits with his chieftains and makes decisions regarding the Tribe.
Healing Hut
These are small, classroom-like huts where Yugoda the Healer and other healing masters teach young, female Waterbenders how to properly utilize their healing abilities, primarily using mannequins with the artificial chi paths of a human body carved into them.
Spirit Oasis
A secluded cove at the base of a waterfall situated behind the chief’s temple. This supernatural place is a lush, warm, tropical oasis and the center of all spiritual activity in the entire North Pole. It is believed that the energy of the Moon and Ocean spirits is what keeps the oasis constantly tepid and flourishing. The oasis holds a small koi pond that contains the two koi fish perpetually swimming in circle motion, as well as a spirit gate. During each full moon, the tribe makes an offering to the spirits as thanks for their protection by placing food and objects beneath the oasis gate. The grassy island is also used for wedding ceremonies.
