Post by Paint on Jun 26, 2014 22:32:50 GMT -5
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“The people of the Earth Kingdom are diverse and strong. They are persistent and enduring.” -General Iroh
The Earth Kingdom is one of the world's four nations. Spanning an entire continent as well as several subsidiary islands, it is the largest and most populated sovereignty in the world and encompasses much of the Eastern Hemisphere. The kingdom is ruled by a federal constitutional monarchy which operates under the rule of a king or queen.
In the era of Raava, predecessors of the Earth Kingdom received the element of earth from lion turtles that granted the bending art through energybending. They could request the ability whenever they ventured into the Spirit Wilds, to aid in the gathering of food and resources. These people eventually congregated to form the Earth Kingdom after the lion turtles renounced their roles as protectors of mankind. At this point, the ancestors of the first Earth Kingdom citizens left the lion turtle cities in favor of establishing settlements throughout the mainland.
Several aspects of life and observances practiced by the predecessors of the first citizens of the Earth Kingdom became part of the nation's culture, notably in the creation of fortified strongholds constructed out of earth, akin to the structures seen in lion turtle cities populated by early Earth Kingdom citizens.
Government:
Head of State: Earth King
Head of Government: Grand Secretariat of Ba Sing Se
Council of Generals:
Chin-Chun, Shi-Fu, Wei-Wu, Xiang, and Yun.
The current Earth King:
The gracious king of the Earth Kingdom’s people, Earth King Ganshin, is known for his support of the common people. However, his support for the wealthy and influential seems to be greater.
Grand Secretariat of Ba Sing Se:
A well known figure among the Earth Kingdom is Oyaji, a humble servant of Earth King Ganshin. Oyaji is a strong friend of Ganshin, and their friendship dates back to childhood. Due to this, it is natural for Oyaji to take this position.
National Emblem:
The national emblem of the Earth Kingdom is a square inscribed with a circle, at the center of which is a much smaller square (like a Chinese coin or the 'Rock' Pai Sho tile). Its many layers symbolize the "depth" of the Earth Kingdom, both literally and figuratively; the insignia represents the "immeasurable layers of deep rock and minerals which earthbenders manipulate to maintain their great cities", as well as the depth of the inhabitants' commitment toward a peaceful and productive way of life. This emblem can be seen on the helmets of Earth Kingdom troops.
Culture:
From the enforced culture of Ba Sing Se, to the initially isolationist inhabitants of Kyoshi Island, the culture of the Earth Kingdom is far less defined than those of the other nations, a result of its immense size and diversity. Due to their manipulation of earth, which Iroh refers to as the "element of substance”, earthbenders are virtually immovable, as reflected in the personality of the Earth Kingdom's citizens. Many of the buildings are made of a mixture of stone, wood, and plaster, similar to the Fire Nation, yet different in colour.
Earth Kingdom architecture varies by province. Like the other nations, it is based on its elemental color, in this case, green. The majority of the buildings are made of stone, wood, and plaster; these may be used in conjunction with one another or separately, depending on the available resources. Most buildings have sloping roofs covered with dark gray or green tiles; yellow tiles denote wealth and are used by aristocrats in Ba Sing Se. The Earth Kingdom insignia is often put on important buildings and fortresses as a symbol of the government. Roads vary considerably – in the country, they are usually made of well-worn dirt, while cities have well-made flagstone streets.
The population of the Earth Kingdom is among small villages, larger towns, and the capital city of Ba Sing Se, which contains a significant portion of its citizens. Tiny villages of ten or so inhabitants dot the landscape; larger towns, such as Chin Village and Gaoling, are found more infrequently. Due to its large nation the many towns and cities have each different cultures and beliefs.
As a result of the soil based culture of the Earth Kingdom, the foods are very very different, usual made of various plants such as: vegetables, fruit, nuts, and rice. The Earth Kingdom is also rich in wild game, which adds a large amount of meats into the foods.
Appearance:
People of the Earth Kingdom tend to have black or brown hair; Green, brown or grey eyes; Often dark skin tones though nobles have lighter complexions.
Traditional colours are worn throughout the kingdom range from greens and yellows to more muted beiges and browns. The people usually style their hair comfortably for work or elaborately for striking impressions. Fashions in the Earth Kingdom vary greatly from region to region. In the west and south, men typically wear their hair in a top-knot, ornamented with various holders and pins, and they often have beards and/or mustaches. Women living in western and southern parts of the Earth Kingdom usually wear their long hair wrapped around a support embellished with tassels or flowers; Men usually don a plain queue.
Playing a Earth Nation Citizen;
- Be strong
- Be Stubborn
- Be grounded
- Build your character with the suggestions of the culture
- Include the following, but also be free with anything else, the Earth Nation is wide culture.
“The people of the Earth Kingdom are diverse and strong. They are persistent and enduring.” -General Iroh
The Earth Kingdom is one of the world's four nations. Spanning an entire continent as well as several subsidiary islands, it is the largest and most populated sovereignty in the world and encompasses much of the Eastern Hemisphere. The kingdom is ruled by a federal constitutional monarchy which operates under the rule of a king or queen.
In the era of Raava, predecessors of the Earth Kingdom received the element of earth from lion turtles that granted the bending art through energybending. They could request the ability whenever they ventured into the Spirit Wilds, to aid in the gathering of food and resources. These people eventually congregated to form the Earth Kingdom after the lion turtles renounced their roles as protectors of mankind. At this point, the ancestors of the first Earth Kingdom citizens left the lion turtle cities in favor of establishing settlements throughout the mainland.
Several aspects of life and observances practiced by the predecessors of the first citizens of the Earth Kingdom became part of the nation's culture, notably in the creation of fortified strongholds constructed out of earth, akin to the structures seen in lion turtle cities populated by early Earth Kingdom citizens.
Government:
Head of State: Earth King
Head of Government: Grand Secretariat of Ba Sing Se
Council of Generals:
Chin-Chun, Shi-Fu, Wei-Wu, Xiang, and Yun.
The current Earth King:
The gracious king of the Earth Kingdom’s people, Earth King Ganshin, is known for his support of the common people. However, his support for the wealthy and influential seems to be greater.
Grand Secretariat of Ba Sing Se:
A well known figure among the Earth Kingdom is Oyaji, a humble servant of Earth King Ganshin. Oyaji is a strong friend of Ganshin, and their friendship dates back to childhood. Due to this, it is natural for Oyaji to take this position.
National Emblem:
The national emblem of the Earth Kingdom is a square inscribed with a circle, at the center of which is a much smaller square (like a Chinese coin or the 'Rock' Pai Sho tile). Its many layers symbolize the "depth" of the Earth Kingdom, both literally and figuratively; the insignia represents the "immeasurable layers of deep rock and minerals which earthbenders manipulate to maintain their great cities", as well as the depth of the inhabitants' commitment toward a peaceful and productive way of life. This emblem can be seen on the helmets of Earth Kingdom troops.
Culture:
From the enforced culture of Ba Sing Se, to the initially isolationist inhabitants of Kyoshi Island, the culture of the Earth Kingdom is far less defined than those of the other nations, a result of its immense size and diversity. Due to their manipulation of earth, which Iroh refers to as the "element of substance”, earthbenders are virtually immovable, as reflected in the personality of the Earth Kingdom's citizens. Many of the buildings are made of a mixture of stone, wood, and plaster, similar to the Fire Nation, yet different in colour.
Earth Kingdom architecture varies by province. Like the other nations, it is based on its elemental color, in this case, green. The majority of the buildings are made of stone, wood, and plaster; these may be used in conjunction with one another or separately, depending on the available resources. Most buildings have sloping roofs covered with dark gray or green tiles; yellow tiles denote wealth and are used by aristocrats in Ba Sing Se. The Earth Kingdom insignia is often put on important buildings and fortresses as a symbol of the government. Roads vary considerably – in the country, they are usually made of well-worn dirt, while cities have well-made flagstone streets.
The population of the Earth Kingdom is among small villages, larger towns, and the capital city of Ba Sing Se, which contains a significant portion of its citizens. Tiny villages of ten or so inhabitants dot the landscape; larger towns, such as Chin Village and Gaoling, are found more infrequently. Due to its large nation the many towns and cities have each different cultures and beliefs.
As a result of the soil based culture of the Earth Kingdom, the foods are very very different, usual made of various plants such as: vegetables, fruit, nuts, and rice. The Earth Kingdom is also rich in wild game, which adds a large amount of meats into the foods.
Appearance:
People of the Earth Kingdom tend to have black or brown hair; Green, brown or grey eyes; Often dark skin tones though nobles have lighter complexions.
Traditional colours are worn throughout the kingdom range from greens and yellows to more muted beiges and browns. The people usually style their hair comfortably for work or elaborately for striking impressions. Fashions in the Earth Kingdom vary greatly from region to region. In the west and south, men typically wear their hair in a top-knot, ornamented with various holders and pins, and they often have beards and/or mustaches. Women living in western and southern parts of the Earth Kingdom usually wear their long hair wrapped around a support embellished with tassels or flowers; Men usually don a plain queue.
Playing a Earth Nation Citizen;
- Be strong
- Be Stubborn
- Be grounded
- Build your character with the suggestions of the culture
- Include the following, but also be free with anything else, the Earth Nation is wide culture.
