Post by Piao on Aug 22, 2011 3:07:05 GMT -5
This thread is for those who have questions about the various titles that are given on the site.
Grand Air Monk: This is the main voice of the Council of Elders. Not an offical form of power over the air nomads, seeing as there are no offical rulers in the nomad society. The Grand Air Monk is a higly respected individual and is usually one of the wisest air monks/nuns who is currently alive at the time.
Fire Lord: The Fire Sages have been for centuries the power of the Fire Nation, and the leader or most powerful member of the Fire Sages was the Great Fire Sage. All of the Fire Sages together would lead the Fire Nation. This was of course all changed hundreds of years ago, making a form of power higher than the Great Fire Sage. The Fire Lord is now the voice of the Fire Nation. It must be understood though, that in this time period that the Fire Lord and the Fire Nation are all peaceful people and have no current intentions of war.
Earth King: The meaning of the Earth King hasn't changed at all. The King/Queen still leads the vast continent of the Earth Kingdom. They still reside in Ba Sing Se, but unlike the "future" 52nd Earth King, Kuei, past Earth rulers left the Kingdom and would travel when they felt the need or desire.
Water Chief: Tribal Chiefs have always led their tribes with honor and responsibility. They may be on opposite sides of the world, but both North and South tribes are in alliance with eachother and often convene together to make decisions on both tribes. It must be known that on this site based in the past, the Water Chief possition is hereditary until the bloodline ends, and then from there the possition is an elected one and then it is hereditary once again.
Air Nomad: This title should be common sence. It's simply all normal and average air nomads. It is possible however to move up from a normal Air Nomad to a member of the Council of Elders. And also, because of spirituality and what not, all air nomads are also air benders.
Fire Nation: The title of fire nation applies to all average Fire Nation residents. If your character is a Fire Nation General or of the kind, you will still be classified as Fire Nation. Also, not all Fire Nation citizens are fire benders and even less likely, are able to bend lightning or have blue or white fire. It is possible to move up from Fire Nation to Fire Sage seeing as it is an elected possition. However it is not possible to move up from Fire Nation to Fire Lord unless you're the Fire Prince/Princess who is heir to the throne.
Earth Kingdom: Just like stated above, Earth Kingdom applies to all average Earth Kingdom people, benders and non bender alike. You may be in the Earth Kingdom Military and still be classified as Earth Kingdom. The one exception to this is/are the five generals of the Earth Kingdom, so they respectivally have their own title. It is possible to move up from Earth Kingdom, to Earth General, or even Earth King/Queen if your the Earth Prince/Princess who is heir to the throne.
Water Tribe: Also, as stated above, the title Water Tribe applies to all Water Tribe villagers, North or South, bender or non bender. If you are classified as Water Tribe, you are entitled to any job or possition, save for Water Chief or Water Sage. It is possible to move up from Water Tribe villager to Water Sage or Water Chief (only if your father is the current Water Chief and dies, or the Chief's bloodline ends and you are elected as new Water Chief).
Order of the White Lotus: The order is about philosophy, beauty and truth. They are devoted to the sharing of ancient knowledge and philosophy across national and political divides. Formed centuries ago by the wisest scholars from all over the world. To become a member of the Order (on this site), one must prove to be an absolute master of their arts (be it weapons or bending) to another Order member (you dont have to actually prove it to anyone, just show it in your character history). Now being a member the the Order, a great deal is expected out of you, and even more out of the way you rp.
Avatar: The title Avatar, should be well know if you're on this site. The current avatar is a born fire bender, and has just been told of his/her destiny. He/she is of the proper age to be told, and has quite a bit more time than Aang did (or will have in the future) to master the elements. The order that the Avatar is to master the elements are as followed: Air, Water, then Earth.
Earth General: If your title is Earth General, then you are one of the only five generals of the Earth Kingdom and thus a member of the Council of Five. The Earth Generals all have varied views on the Avatar. All Earth Generals are master Earth Benders. This title is a very important one and much is expected out of you. Activity is a must and posting must be of unquestionable quality.
Water Sage: The title Water sage is for the most part a made up title for the site, giving more creativity for the past world of the avatar. Water Sage is nothing more than personal advisors to the Chief and Cultural Protectors of the Water Tribes. Nothing too important is expected out of the Water Sages, due to the fact that the Water Chief is capable of running the tribe by themselves.
Air Elder: An Air Elder is a very old and very respected representative of the Air Nomad Temples. Upon being an Air Elder, you are also a member of the Council of Elders. The Elders are some of the wisest and most knowledgable nomads that are currently alive at the time. The possition on the Council of Elders is one that is held until death.
Fire Sage: The History of the Fire Sages should not be one that isnt too unfimilar. The Fire Sages used to be the leaders of all the Fire Nation, and would even lead them to war when needed. The Sages are led by a lead member, the Great Fire Sage (aka the Fire Lord), who, with the lesser members lead the Fire Nation. In the future, Sozin will break off from the Fire Sages completely, leaving the Fire Sages no longer loyal to the avatar, but the Fire Lord. But until that time (which probably wont happen on this site), the Fire Sages, even the Fire Lord is loyal to the avatar and the Fire Nation.