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The
Fire Nation is a collective term for a nation of people in the fictional universe of the
Nickelodeon animated television series . One of the series' "," the Fire Nation is located near the planet's equator in the western hemisphere and comprises an
archipelago of volcanic islands. Regardless of its ancestral boundaries, the Fire Nation
militia is engaged in numerous campaigns around the globe and much territory has been lost to the Nation's
colonization over the course of the century-long imperialistic war. The Fire Nation is home to an order of men and women who practice
firebending, the
pyrokinetic ability to create and control fire.
Influences
The Fire Nation is extremely influenced by ancient China in terms of combat and martial arts (primarily the Tang dynasty) and in terms of architecture, clothing, and hairstyle. This is exemplified in the episode "Zuko Alone," where mourners are shown wearing white at a cremation funeral, which is the color of mourning in Chinese tradition. The Sun Warriors architecture and religious practices though appeared to be influenced by the
Aztecs.
Appearance
Members of the Fire Nation have black or dark brown hair, gold or grey eyes, and pale skin. The men in older years sport beards, mustaches, and
sideburns, and almost all Fire Nation citizens have
topknots. Women, at least those of the royal and noble classes, typically sport long, pointed, well-manicured nails. Members of the army wear red and black uniforms that may have yellow touches to them, often signifying a higher rank. Civilians wear red and white or red tinted outfits. Nobles and politicians wear a two pronged flamed topknot piece, and the Fire Lord wears a gold flame topknot piece.
National emblem
The national emblem of the Fire Nation is a stylized, teardrop-shaped flame forked into a trident of three tongues that taper upward to a point. The insignia is primarily displayed on its flag, uniforms, on the pennants of Fire Navy warships, the sides of their various vehicles of war, and as marking of Fire Nation territory. It would appear that the royal family or certain higher members wear the emblem in their topknots.
Azula,,,, and
Zuko have all been seen wearing them.
Fire Nation currency, gold, silver, and bronze pieces of varying shapes and sizes used by Fire Nation citizens to purchase goods and services, are fashioned with the national emblem situatued in the center.
Based on the red Fire Lord's seal on all the wanted posters, Fire Nation is written in Chinese as 烈火國 (liè huǒ guó), literally 'Raging fire country.'
Ballista
An immense, metallic
crossbow first seen being utilized by ground troops during the
siege of the North and later in naval warfare aboard Fire Navy vessels. Loaded with a harpoon-like projectile, the
ballista is mounted on a fully rotatational platform and can be aimed directly at walls or nearby enemy ships. Once launched, the harpoon embeds itself into the target, with the spear opening up and prongs clicking down until they're perpendicular to the tip. The harpoon can then be retracted by the chain that connects it to the main mechanism, producing an even greater amount of damage to the target on its way out.
Cities and locations
Crescent Island
Located at the very edge of Fire Nation waters, the Crescent Island houses the Fire temple dedicated to Avatar Roku. Being a volcanic island, its rocky island is crisscrossed with rivers of lava and magma, including one that flows beneath the temple. The temple itself was specifically built on the island so that it aligned with the solstices and equinoxes. Following the destruction of the temple by Roku's own hands, the island has since become uninhabited. In "," it's here where Aang washes up and is found shortly after his attempt to confront the Fire Lord alone. The island serves as a starting point as Avatar and his friends begin their journey into the Fire Nation.
Avatar Roku's temple
At the peak of the rocky, crescent-shaped island in eastern Fire Nation waters stands 's temple. Built by Avatar Roku himself, the multitiered temple contains numerous passageways that extend underground, mechanisms that require firebending to operate, a large atrium supported by massive stone columns, and a spiraling staircase that leads to a sanctuary. The sanctuary was designed to receive a shaft of sunlight through a giant ruby at sundown on the winter solstice. The light illuminates the statue of Avatar Roku, enabling communication with him. Two large, heavily decorated doors designed to open only by either a fully realized Avatar or with five simultaneous fire blasts protect the sanctuary from intruders. In the episode "
Avatar Roku (Winter Solstice, Part 2)," Avatar Roku's spirit temporarily merges into Aang's body, and together they destroy the temple to allow Aang, Sokka and Katara to escape from Fire Nation soldiers who had invaded it.
The Fire Lord's Royal Palace
Rested in the heart of the Fire Nation, at the very center of the capital city lies the Fire Lord's Royal Palace. It is here's where the Fire Lord and the Royal family reside and stands as the most recognizable structure in the Fire Nation. The palace is situated on a vast, beautiful estate filled with lush gardens and ponds, walled off from the remainder of the city.
Inside, the palace is comprised of enormous halls and retains an intricate array of wings and chambers. Large tapestries line the walls and elaborate fire-themed images and moldings are laid out all throughout the numerous sections of the structure. In the throne room is where the Fire Lord rules, with his ornate throne seated on an elevated platform high above ground level. The chamber also serves as the war planning room, where the Fire Lord sits with his generals to privately discuss confidential battle operations and tactics. Another chamber holds an indoor Agni Kai arena complete with seating for large audience, used to settle disputes of the palace. The royal gallery of the palace is a hallway which contains tall, ornate family portraits of past Fire Lords, including that of Ozai, Azulon, and Sozin. There are bedrooms, guestrooms and servant's quarters inside the enormous palace.
Fire Nation Capital
Situated inside a hollow volcanic crater at the very heart of the continent, the Capital city is home to
royalty of the Fire Nation, most significantly the Fire Lord and his family. At the center lies the Fire Lord's palace and surrounding it are numerous homes and shops that cater to the Fire Nation's elite class. Commoners are not permitted to enter the Capital city, save by the rare invitation of the Fire Lord.
Royal Plaza
Located in the Capital island's harbor, just below the city, the plaza is an impressive structure where Fire Nation Royalty holds inspirational rallies for the citizens of the Nation. A powerful setting that embodies the dominant nature of the Fire Nation, the plaza also serves as the primary line of defense for the Capital. Towards that end, the Royal Plaza is one of the most heavily guarded places in the Fire Nation, laced with multiple battlements and various weapons.
Minor Fire Nation Locations
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