Welcome to The Southern Water Tribe...
The Water Tribe is a collective term for a nation of people who practice the art of Waterbending. It is one of the four nations and its members, for the most part, inhabit the polar regions. There is also a small population of Waterbenders located in the swamps of the Earth Kingdom, although they were isolated from their sister-tribes for generations and others were not aware of their existence until stumbled upon by Avatar Aang, Katara, and Sokka of the Southern Water Tribe. The Water Tribes are peaceful people. They strive to live in harmony with nature and with the other nations of the world. There are two sects of Water Tribes, the Northern and the Southern. In the time since the Fire Nation's attack began, contact between the two tribes has ended.
Waterbenders use their abilities for defense, never for aggression. Despite their peaceful nature, their current goal is to do whatever it takes to stop the Fire Nation from taking over the world.
The Water Tribe is far less powerful than either the Earth Kingdom or the Fire Nation. Its economy is very small and is dependent on ocean resources, which can be attributed to the relatively small population of the Water Tribes as the third most populous nation.
The Water Tribe had recently joined a global conflict known as the War against the Fire Nation. The Southern Tribe was driven to the brink of extinction through a series of devastating raids, and the Northern Tribe proved to be unable to provide any resources for the war beyond its borders. With the War's conclusion, a reconstruction effort has begun for the Southern Tribe.
Waterbenders use their abilities for defense, never for aggression. Despite their peaceful nature, their current goal is to do whatever it takes to stop the Fire Nation from taking over the world.
The Water Tribe is far less powerful than either the Earth Kingdom or the Fire Nation. Its economy is very small and is dependent on ocean resources, which can be attributed to the relatively small population of the Water Tribes as the third most populous nation.
The Water Tribe had recently joined a global conflict known as the War against the Fire Nation. The Southern Tribe was driven to the brink of extinction through a series of devastating raids, and the Northern Tribe proved to be unable to provide any resources for the war beyond its borders. With the War's conclusion, a reconstruction effort has begun for the Southern Tribe.
Appearance
Ethnically homogeneous, members of both tribes typically have light or deep brown hair, blue eyes and a light brown skintone, even though there is a severe lack of sunlight at the poles most of the year. Water Tribe clothing is typically a set of blue anorak and trousers lined and trimmed with white fur, and worn with mittens and mukluks. Men may wear their hair long and half-up or in short ponytails, also known as "warrior's wolf tails". Women plait and braid their hair in various styles, sometimes with accent beads, and many sport "hair loopies" in various styles. In the Northern Water Tribe, males appear to wear a darker blue than those of the Southern Water Tribe and royalty often wears purple. Their influences are drawn greatly from Inuit and Native American fashion. In the Foggy Swamp Tribe, they wear very little; just leaf-hats, loincloths, and wristbands, all in green, reflecting the color of the water and their surroundings.
National Emblem
The national emblem of the Water Tribe is a circle comprised of a waning (if up is taken to be north and the orbit of the moon in the World of Avatar is the same as the Earth's moon) crescent moon and three wavy horizontal lines representing ocean water. The emblem represents the relationship between Tui and La, the Moon and Ocean Spirits, who exist in perfect harmony with one another, like that of Yin and Yang. It is displayed on the pennant of the watchtower in the Southern Tribe Village, and is common in the architecture of the Northern Water Tribe. However in the Foggy Swamp Tribe, this symbol is not found. Perhaps this is due to the lack of communication with the other tribes.
The Southern Water Tribe
The Southern Water Tribe is the southern division of the Water Tribes. Its people are scattered in tiny villages and settlements located across the South Pole, making it the smallest nation in the Avatar World. Only one of these villages has been visited by Team Avatar.The Southern Water Tribe was formerly concentrated in one large, and wide, great city, now the site of the village that is home to fourteen-year-old Katara and fifteen-year-old Sokka. Worn down by constant Fire Nation raids, the tribe is extremely weak, and for all purposes defenseless against future invasions and attacks.
Unlike the still blooming Northern Water Tribe, the Southern Water Tribe is teetering on the edge of extinction, with almost no warriors, Waterbenders, or healers left.
Unlike the still blooming Northern Water Tribe, the Southern Water Tribe is teetering on the edge of extinction, with almost no warriors, Waterbenders, or healers left.
The Northern Water Tribe
The Northern Water Tribe is the northern division of the Water Tribe, Sister of the Southern Water Tribe. Its people are entirely contained within one city located at the North Pole, which is referred to by the same name.The city is the only surviving city of the Water Tribe. Built inside high walls of ice, and in inhospitable tundra terrain, the city prospers in its isolation. No attack by the Fire Nation on the city during the War has ever succeeded, including the massive Siege of the North. After the fall of Ba Sing Se, the Northern Water Tribe is the only major city not under Fire Nation control.
The Northern Water Tribe has maintained prosperity throughout the war, unlike its southern sister tribe, which lost all of its able-bodied men and all but one Waterbender to the war efforts.
The Northern Water Tribe has maintained prosperity throughout the war, unlike its southern sister tribe, which lost all of its able-bodied men and all but one Waterbender to the war efforts.
Natural Ressources
Inhabiting frozen poles near the seas, the Water Tribes inherently are dependent on the oceans for a majority of their natural resources and well as the bounty of the frozen tundra. sea prunes are a favorite, while giant sea crabs are considered a delicious delicacy to those in the Northern Sea. Squid and seaweed can be used to make a wide variety of dishes, including soup, seasoning, and even bread and cookies.
Skins from seals are used to create tents, while pelts from polar bears and other furry animals are used as clothing and to cover barren surfaces. Naturally, hunters and fishermen of the Water Tribes are some of the best in the world in their field.
One of the most prevalent natural resources of the Northern Water Tribe is ice. Ice is used as the main building material used to make buildings, walls, dikes, locks, and other structures, as well as a medium of bending.
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Skins from seals are used to create tents, while pelts from polar bears and other furry animals are used as clothing and to cover barren surfaces. Naturally, hunters and fishermen of the Water Tribes are some of the best in the world in their field.
One of the most prevalent natural resources of the Northern Water Tribe is ice. Ice is used as the main building material used to make buildings, walls, dikes, locks, and other structures, as well as a medium of bending.
Read more: http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Northern_Water_Tribe#ixzz1lMjxfodg
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