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 Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:49 pm
The air nomads are comprised of an order of monastic men and women, all of which practiced Airbending. While other nations also have non-benders, everyone belonging to the Air Nation are known to be capable of bending. It is rumored this is because of their deep spirituality. All airbenders, much like Tibetan monks, are vegetarians, and they tend to wear clothing in varying shades of yellow. Air Nomad children go through an apprenticeship at one of the temples under the guidance of a master airbender. Master airbenders sport arrow tattoos, while apprentices do not. Furthermore, all Air Nomads of ranking shave their heads, including the women (though women often wear elaborate headwear or wigs).
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:52 pm
.rulers/royalty/goverment/etc.
The Air 'Nation' is run by a singular monk per temple, rather than an overall monarchy. Even then, these monks are not nesscarily 'top dog', and tend to weigh in the opinions of other benders and the public in general when making decisions. (It is important to note this is one of many things different in the shops timeline.)
.military status.
The Air Nomads have no established army, navy, or otherwise 'battle' force.
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:56 pm
.important figures.
Nayun: The woman is known in the small community of the temple as the best teacher there is, even if she is a bit... dense. Recently, she has become a more household name, at least in the Fire Nation where she was wrongfully imprisoned after the alleged death of a Fire Nation figure named Razuten. Other than that, Nayun, like most airbenders, keeps contently to herself and her home.
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:57 pm
.important locations.
Eastern Air Temple: Similar in architecture to the other temples, it is one of two to train female airbenders. .
The Western Air Temple: Situated nearest to Fire Nation territory and is the second to train only female Airbenders. Like the other three temples, it's architecture is developed off a series of levels and large spire-topped towers.
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 1:02 pm
.airbending.
Airbending is the art of controlling the air. It's based off many fluid circular, windmill like motions, with a particular stress being placed on the ability to chance the direction of movement without losing momentum. These motion techniques are based closely on the Ba Gua style of martial arts. Airbenders can control the flow of air, and the art is a mixture of defensive and offensive tactics, but it should be noted that airbending is used to knock away, knock down and push opponents, not injure or kill them. Airbenders are also known for using their bending as a mode of transportation with the aid of special gliders unique to the Nomads.
Airbenders are usually fun loving and cheerful people. They like a good joke and a good game, and are usually pretty optimistic.
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