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    BaiMaoRieji

    [7901]Jul 16, 2008
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    I'll try to post something every day, because I'm going on vacation next week Tuesday and won't be back till August, and I doubt any of my relatives in Jamaica have internet access.

    Rieji (Airbender)
    Doing Rebellious Stuff, as always
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Over the past few weeks, Gaori and I had been sneaking the oldest out of the fortress and into our impromptu base, as well as sneaking weapons from the armory for fighting back. Up toill now, nobody was caught, and I was staying out of trouble for the most part. Tsaya called me to her chamber in the morning, a strange smile on her face. She was being nice... too nice.

    Tsaya: Come in, Rieji. I have something to show you. Guard, follow me, and bring a bowl of water.

    She led me into a side chamber that was dark, but hot. She led the way with a small flame in her hand. She led me to a corned and pulled up a stone. Magma from the volcano was under it. She spoke to me again, almost benevolently.

    Tsaya: Would you like to learn a new move, Rieji?

    I looked at her quizzically, and she continued.

    Tsaya: The first time I tried this... well, you'll see.

    She pulled the gauntlet from her left hand, revealing a skeletized hand with bits of burnt muscle attatched. she plunged it into the magma, flexing the fingers of her other hand. She beckoned the guard over and shoved her left hand into the water. As the steam cleared, she showed her left hand, which was now covered with black crystal claws. She shot a ball of fire toward the center of the room, where a giant torch illuminated the entire room. Hanging on the walls were things I never thought someone was insane enough to collect. The claws shot to inches in front of my face. Tsaya's eyes glittered strangely.

    Tsaya: Like my collection? These belonged to previous captains. I have a way of being very literal.

    She pointed around the room.

    Tsaya: Torao was stupid, and I took his brain; Kijushu was blind to his surroundings, so I took his eyes; Kar... well, that's self-explanatory, isn't it? I would have taken his spine, but I wanted him alive, and this obviously would hurt more.

    She paused, then began, in a craking, evil-sounding voice.

    Tsaya: Now listen here. You're up to something, I can feel it. When I find out, I'll add something of yours to my collection... well, other than that.

    She pointed to the far corner, where the blade of my dagger hung on the wall.

    Tsaya: Dismissed.

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    Edited on 07/16/2008 2:22pm
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    ThatLostGuy

    [7902]Jul 16, 2008
    • member since: 08/23/06
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    DISMISSED IS RIGHT B*TCH! lol
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    r3173mpt10n

    [7903]Jul 16, 2008
    • member since: 05/21/07
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    Giro: Earthbending prodigy.

    Karin: Firebending prodigy.

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    It was nightfall and all was silent. Giro and Karin walked out of the inn and took deep breaths.

    Giro: You prepared?

    Karin: That depends what you mean by prepared...Let's not waste time with small talk and get to the mission already.

    Giro: Right.

    They started to walk down the street towards the palace gates. Giro closed his eyes as he walked.

    Kairn: Someone following us?

    Giro: Nope. This whole area is dead silent. Not a soul around.

    They kept on approaching the gates and then hid behind a bush. Giro scanned the area and then pointed two fingers at his eyes. Karin nodded and then he pointed out that there were two guards at the front and two guards at the back. She nodded and then they went into different directions. Karin looked as a man who was patrolling the right side of the building was walking around the corner to the other side. She quickly made her way across courtyard to the wall and then put her back against it. She looked left to right to see if the coast was clear and then launched herself using firebending and landed on the wall. Giro saw the patrolling man walk around the corner and then sighed.

    Giro: Speed it up...

    As soon as the man passed, he made his way to the wall and then put his back against it. He looked left and right and then stomped his foot into the ground and slowly raised himself onto the wall. He looked across the inner courtyard and saw Karin on the other side. They both made bird calls and then nodded. As they ran along the wall, they came across a much larger courtyard filled with Earthbenders ready with anti-air attacks.

    Giro: Good thing we didn't force our way in yet.

    Kairn looked across to check and see how many things they would have to face if they had to force their way out.

    Karin: It's one way in....and no way out...

    They reached the end, and a huge staircase laid right in the middle. Karin look across and made another bird call. Giro nodded and jumped down. They stayed hidden in the shadows and watched as some Earthbenders were passing by. As soon as they passed, they made their way towards the stairs and Giro closed his eyes. Vibrations ran up the stairs and bounced off of five different objects.

    Giro pointed two fingers to his eyes and then put up five fingers. She nodded and then looked back into the courtyard. The two Earthbenders were still walking down the middle and then she nodded. Giro started to quickly creep up the steps until he reached the top. He hid behind a pillar and made another bird call. Karin look to make sure no one was looking and then started to run up the stairs. Before she reached the top, she tripped and then made a loud thump.

    Giro: Oh crap....

    Guard: INTRUDERS!

    Giro: LET'S MOVE!

    Giro ran over to Karin and helped her get up. He saw all five guards coming and then he stomped the ground. A huge wall of rock started to slide towards them and then pushed them all back. They were slammed into the wall and then became unconcious. Karin ran over to the door and tried to open it.

    Karin: It's locked!

    Giro gestured for her to move as he ran towards the door. She jumped out of the way and Giro tackled the door. The guards right behind it flew as the doors blew off of their hinges. Karin looked towards the stairs and saw more guards making their way up.

    Kairn: We Have company at six o' clock!

    Giro: Where?!?!?

    Karin: Behind you!

    Giro turned around and then jumped high into the air. He handed on his heels and then a wave of stones and rocks rolled towards the staircase. The guards got caught in the wave and were pushed back all the way to the bottom.

    Kairn: They're still going to come back up!

    Giro: Not if I can help it...

    He walked over to the top of the stairs and looked down to see more guards making their way up. He clapped his hands togther and slammed his palms into the ground. The stairs started to break down starting from the top down. Guards on the stairs were unlucky enough to get buried in the rubble.

    Giro: Let's roll.

    He went inside and came into a room with three different hallways.

    Karin: Which way?

    Giro closed his eyes and felt the ground for vibrations. He pointed left and they ran down that hallway. Along the way, guards popped out of the ground and trapped their feet. Giro crushed the rocks into fine sand using earthbending and then condensed the sand into sharp throwing knives. He grabbed a hold of them and started to throw them at the guards. He hit a few of them and then charged through the others. They took a right and kept on running until they came to a dead end.

    Karin: I thought you said left!

    Giro: Calm yourself! I know what I'm doing...

    He walked up to the wall and then put both of his palms onto it. He closed his eyes and then the wall started to break down into sand. Karin walked in first and then Giro walked in. He condensed the sand again and made it back into a wall. A man clapped and then walked out of the shadows.

    Jing: Very impressive! The second person to infiltrate the palace!

    Giro: Second?

    Jing: Yes...The Avatar had once infiltrated it, but I see it only took two people this time...The guards shall be dealt with....

    Giro: Enough! Where is the king?!?!?

    Jing: If you can beat me in a fight, then I will step down from my position and let you take over. Is that a deal?

    Giro nodded and Jing said: Good....

    Giro charged in first and gave a good punch to Jing's stomach. Jing flew backwards and hit the wall.

    Jing: Not bad for a skinny guy like you.

    He got up and cracked his neck. He slowly made his way towards Giro and grabbed him by the neck. Giro stayed calm and still as Jing laughed and tightened his grip. Giro then grabbed Jing's wristand smiled.

    Jing: Why aren't you dead yet?!?!? I was depriving you of air long enough!

    Giro tightened his grip on Jing's wrist and then Jing loosened up. Giro landed on the ground and then twisted Jing's arm to immobilize him. He put his arm behind his back and then grabbed Jing's other arm. He put them together and then cuffed them with a pair of stone cuffs. Jing tried to break out of them but couldn't.

    Giro: I won.

    Jing: Apparently you have....Fine....You see that throne over there? Break it and there will be a hole under it. Jump in and your in his secret chambers.

    Giro: You better be right...

    He let go of Jing and then kicked the throne out of the way. A hole was there and he looked at Jing. Karin jumped in first and then giro followed suit. It was dark and nothing could be seen.

    Giro: Karin.

    Karin put out her palm and then lit a ball of fire. They were in a cell made completely of metal. Giro tried to bend it, but under it layed more metal.

    Jing: You can't break out! Expect to stay in there for a while!

    The hole in the ceiling closed and they were locked in there.

    Karin: By my calculations, we'll be locked in here for a few days, so get comfortable...

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    Sorry I haven't posted in a while. This is pretty bad and could have been better...

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    djdfire

    [7904]Jul 18, 2008
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    bump. Where is everybody?
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    confucioussayhi

    [7905]Jul 18, 2008
    • member since: 11/23/06
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    I'm here. I'd post, but I don't know where we're going next. Maybe a PM or something Chad?
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    Lord-darkboy

    [7906]Jul 18, 2008
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    I'm here too, wating for TLG to post

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    BaiMaoRieji

    [7907]Jul 18, 2008
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    I was going to do a whole big apology scene with some wisdom and crap, but I don't have time for that because I'm leaving for vacation in *looks at calendar* 3 days. I leave you with the fact that Tsaya is a sadistic psycho biotch.

    Also, PM's will go out for what should happen by the time I get back, which will be in 3 weeks.

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    Shijimaru

    [7908]Jul 18, 2008
    • member since: 07/19/08
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    name: Shiji

    bends:all

    age:unknown

    height:4'10"

    main weapon:war fan

    special move:elemental hurricane

    hair:white w/saphire streaks(true hair color since birth)

    eyes:silver to white

    Not much is known about him, except that he can bend all four elements and lava, metal, the weather, and blood. the only times anyone can see him is in his island's bending competitions. when he doesn't use items to help his bending, its pretty bad, but whenever he uses his fans, he so good that he would probably destroy "firelord" ozai. he HATES ozai, even though he was born in the fire nation palace. he's so good that when he uses the fans, he doesn't even need to use ANY of the stances or moves. that's all I cansay about Shiji( he's not true, but Ipretend to be him). Ithink that it would be so cool if there was another avatar on the show.

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    r3173mpt10n

    [7909]Jul 18, 2008
    • member since: 05/21/07
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    Shijimaru wrote:

    name: Shiji

    bends:all

    age:unknown

    height:4'10"

    main weapon:war fan

    special move:elemental hurricane

    hair:white w/saphire streaks(true hair color since birth)

    eyes:silver to white

    Not much is known about him, except that he can bend all four elements and lava, metal, the weather, and blood. the only times anyone can see him is in his island's bending competitions. when he doesn't use items to help his bending, its pretty bad, but whenever he uses his fans, he so good that he would probably destroy "firelord" ozai. he HATES ozai, even though he was born in the fire nation palace. he's so good that when he uses the fans, he doesn't even need to use ANY of the stances or moves. that's all I cansay about Shiji( he's not true, but Ipretend to be him). Ithink that it would be so cool if there was another avatar on the show.


    Sorry we already have an avatar-like character and his anme is Lord-darkboy
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    Double09nhalf

    [7910]Jul 19, 2008
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    Well i saw chapter's 16, 17 and they were awsome. But it seems to me that they are pretty much filler so that the writers could make a 4th season (but that doesn't make the chapters any less cooler)

    Um, this next part is kinda... dry but i needed to include it

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    Siam- airbender

    ~~Fiddling through the library~~

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    Siam made her way across the western air temple to the library. Siam was pretty sore because she had been on her feet all day but for some reason she didn't mind. The place had a certain air about it that had the feeling of home. But whatever the cause, she was happy for the first time since her parents had died. With a slight skip in her step she made her way through an entrance way that lead to the library. She turned round the corner only to perform a perfect face plant into a stack of books someone was carrying knocking them to the floor.

    "Siam! Are you okay? I didn't see you through all the books," said River.

    Siam rubbed her bruised forehead, "I, I been better. Um, what are you doing here? I thought you hated books?"

    "Actuaaaaly they are knock-knock jokes," mumbled River helping her up.

    "Uh, come again," replied Siam.

    "(sigh) They're knock, knock jokes," said River, "But they were written by Monk Gyatso of the southern airtemple and they're really funny."

    "Yea right," said Siam shaking her head.

    Siam and River continued to walk into the library. As they reached the main reception area Siam viewed the massive pipes and shoots that crisscrossed the ceiling. Each and every one of them led either going to or from the front counter behind a wall in front of which a smiling monk stood.

    "Even though I'm all grown up they still don't seem to have shrunk at all," pondered Siam.

    "So, um, what are you doing here," said River trying to change the subject, "Doing more research? Oh by the way, when the monk behind the counter ask what topic your researching don't tell him your feeling lucky."

    Siam looked even more bewildered than before, "Ookay? Actually I am looking for writings on ancient artifacts. Do you think you could help me?"

    "Okay," said River, "sounds like fun."

    River then dropped her books on one of the table in the room and got to work with Siam. After much deliberation Siam and River decided to start their search with anything referring to archeology. With this in mind they approached the monk who was meditating on his walking staff.

    "Um, excuse me sir, we would like to do a search on archeology," said River.

    The monk lazily opened one eye, "Can you be more specific?"

    River glanced over a Siam who shook her head 'no' to which River turned to the monk and also shook her head.

    The monk opened both eyes and stepped down from his staff. He then balanced the staff on top of his head while he scribbled something on a piece of parchment. He then placed the paper in a small hollow tube and airbended it. The piece of paper shot through the tube that ran up towards the ceiling and into the back room of the library. After a few minutes a gusty breeze started to pick up in the room. The breeze started to grow into a wind which increased by the second. When the monk started to airbended a shield around himself River turned to Siam franticly.

    "That's not good, we'd better take cover," River yelled through the wind.

    Suddenly books started to fly out of the massive tubes that hung over head. As Siam and River took cover underneath a table the books started flying in circles. Wave after wave flew around the room and landed on the tables in neat piles. Just when they thought it was over more books came flying out and engulfed the room. The small piles grew larger and larger until they piled up half way to the ceiling. Then everything grew quiet and Siam and River exited their hiding spot. As they turned to face towards the tables they saw heap of legible handwritings that could stand its ground against most mountains.

    "Please remember you can only take out ten books at a time," said the monk as he got up on his staff to meditate again.

    As they turned to gaped at him one of the tables gave way and sent its contents crashing to the floor with a loud boom that shook the floor.

    River started to run toward the exit waving her hand, "Well, have fun!"

    But before River could make it out Siam clothes-hangered her into another table sending it also crashing to the floor.

    The monk opened one eye, "Please be careful," he admonished.

    Siam dragged River over to the first fallen pile and handed her a couple of books.

    "We will start with this table."

    As River flipped through her first book she paused and look at Siam, "You know, it would be easier to find the information on the artifact if we knew what it looked like."

    Pondering about it Siam also paused from her book. She was currently wearing the crystal but she didn't want River to know that and she didn't know why. Instead she got a blank piece of paper from the monk at the desk and drew it as best she could.

    "This is the best drawing that I can make," said Siam handing the picture to River.

    River took the drawing and looked at it curiously. She suddenly turned to Siam and retrieved something from her blouse that hung around her neck.

    "You don't mean this do you?"

    Siam stared at the object in River's hand. She grabbed it out of River's hands and looked at it closely. It was the same as Siam's but was slightly more scarlet colored.

    "Where did you get this," inquired Siam.

    River grabbed it back, "It's a good thing it wasn't around my neck. I- I got it from my father before he died. He said it would bring me good luck. Are you sure this is what you're looking for?"

    Siam tried to study the crystal as it moved in River's hands, "Yes, that is diffidently the same one I found in the Southern airtemple."

    "Oooh, you got one too. You have got to show it to me sometime. Anyway now that we both know what to look for it this will go a lot quicker."

    They both stared at the piles upon piles of books.

    "Yea like at least now we won't die first. We should probably get started," replied Siam.

    Even though they had been making good progress, for Siam and River the process of elimination was taking them forever to complete. They had searched the entire mass of books on one of the tables and had proceeded to the next. But before they continued Siam gave in to River's plea for a break.

    "Whew this is hard work," replied River, "I'm going illiterate from reading."

    Siam starred at the remaining piles, "I think we should devise a new strategy as well as divide and conquer."

    Staring at the piles again River suddenly got up and retrieved one of the books they had already gone though.

    "I want to check something quickly," said River.

    After having gone over half a dozen similar books Siam spoke up.

    "What are you trying to do, we've already checked those books."

    River looked up from the books that she was holding in her hands, "I got a hunch, give me a second."

    River walked over to one of the other piles and started to read one, "Oh, I was right. They are, definitely."

    Siam ran up and peeked over her shoulder, "What, what, did you find something?"

    "They put all the books in order of what nation they were discovered in. The books we've been checking are of artifacts that were found in the airtemples. And these books right here were found in the earth kingdom."

    "Well then why didn't we already find the artifact? We've already searched all the airtemple books," replied Siam.

    "Well what if the artifact was found in the watertribe or the firenation. Look, we airbenders are mostly nomads, right? Well then couldn't the object or objects be found in other places then besides the airtemples."

    "Hm, I never thought of that. Okay if you're right then you keep checking these books and I'll check the ones from the firenation."

    Leaving River to deal with her own stack of books Siam made her way to her own monstrosity. Using airbending to reach the top ones she started to deplete her own pile.

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    Okay, okay I know it was long but whatever

    anywho i hoped you read it- let me know what you think

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    -TheSecondSign-

    [7911]Jul 19, 2008
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    Khuzo, mercanary

    Ridge, archer and mercanary

    Reika, Shungo, Resistance soldiers

    Ba Sing Se

    I'd also like to ask, how is RPing going to continue after the finale? Just specify your time span?

    --

    Khuzo and the others caught up and ran alongside their saviors. As they all suddenly split up and ran down seperate alleyways, Khuzo led his group through the twisting maze of buildings and huts. Finally, the people infront of him disappeared underground, into what looked like a complex sewer system for the inhabitants.

    "I am NOT going down-" Reika said, but Khuzo pushed her in and then jumped in behind her. She looked incredibly angry, floating in garbage in sewage. The water wasn't deep, but it was clear that it was too polluted and thick to control with waterbending. Khuzo helped her up, getting covered in it himself. Despite the other's looks of disgust and twisted misery, Khuzo looked fine. Dirt, filth, and having to spend time in filth had never bothered Khuzo. They caught up to the others and eventually got to a large section above the waste, that had been expanded secretly through earthbending, to go over the flow of waste to become the perfect, secret base.

    "Welcome, friends. We saw you do battle with those soldiers." the man from earlier spoke.

    "I was getting these kids out, nothing more," Khuzo replied and he helped Reika up onto the platform above the running sewage. He was the last to climb up. Brushing himself off, Ridge had already taken a seat next to an attractive young women about his age and started a conversation.

    "So you're a bender, huh? That's awesome. I'm an archer," he said with a questionable tone in his voice. Khuzo walked past him.

    "We don't like the Fire Nation occupation of our fine city. We are a small resistance group. This is one of our many bases."

    "Interesting...do you know any safe locations for lodging? We'll be leaving tommorow."

    "What? Where?" Reika asked.

    "To take you two home. Ridge and I will deal with The Twelve on our own terms. You two will probably just get in the way."

    "If it wasn't for me you'd still be all stabbed up. I helped heal you."

    "That is true, and I am fortunate and very glad for that, but this is another time and place. You need to go home."

    "They'll come after me again."

    "Trust me, you'll be safe. And besides, they'll be just a little busy. Just a little."

    "You can't just abandon me with my family I helped-" and then Khuzo grabbed and spun her around. He thwacked her on the back of the head and she slumped unconscious and he caught her.

    "Sorry about that, Reika. Anyway, where can we find appropriate lodging?" he asked, turning back to the resistance soldier.

    "Try The Flaming BadgerBear Inn."

    "The.....Flaming BadgerBear Inn?"

    "Yes."

    "The Flaming Badgermole Inn?" Ridge interuppted.

    "The Freezing Bosco the Bear Inn?" Shungo asked.

    "No The-"

    "OK we get it," Khuzo interuppted, and then he handed the man his map to put it's location down. He grabbed Reika and put her on his back. He hunched over on his back to give her and himself more balance. An hour later, they were at a strangely named small inn far off from the camp.

    "We rarely ever get customers here," the barkeep said as Khuzo went on ahead and paid for the night.

    "Yeah, I wonder why," he said, and then he headed up to his room.

    As soon as he entered, Reika threw a vase at him.

    "You! You! YOU!" She yelled as she tossed another vase with her only free hand, which Ridge was now tying up. Khuzo caught it and then set it down, along with the other one he had just caught. Khuzo had gone ahead and let Ridge tie Reika up for safer travel. She struggled against the bonds to get free.

    "You save me to put me back in ropes and bonds! I thought I could trust you!"

    "Well some have said that I can only be trusted as far as I can be thrown," he said borishly as he sat down on a nearby couch. He took off his hat, something he rarely ever did. Brushing through his short, black hair, Khuzo's eyes adjusted to the bright light of the room.

    "When I get outta here I'm gonna tear your head off Khuzo! You don't fear bending, but I'll PUT fear in you!"

    "Yeah sure. Anyway, Ridge, what are you going to do to pass the time?"

    "I'm going to do what I do best."

    "Kill people?" Shungo asked, as he cleaned off his clothing from the sewer muck. He was touching up the struggling Reika, too.

    "Well the other thing I'm best at. Getting completely drunk."

    "Have fun," Khuzo said.

    "You're not coming?"

    "Do I LOOK like the drinking kind?"

    "Well, whatever, one day in Ba Sing Se is good enough for me. Still some night time left. See you in the morning," he said as he closed the door behind him.

    "I'd better go get some new clothes for me and Reika. It's late, but a lot of stores seem to still be open," Shungo said.

    "Some stores never close here, Shungo," Khuzo said, clearly uninterested. He put his hat back on and tipped it down, clearly a sign that he wanted to sleep. Shugno slipped quietly out the door after snagging some money from Ridge's things. Come tommorow, he would be completely convinced he had blew it all on alcohol and women.

    As he left, Reika finally managed to calm down. Khuzo stopped moving. He sat back and motionless. Then Reika started to sing. It soon picked up to the point of extremely loud, irritating noise, with no definable tone or key. Khuzo didn't move. She sang louder.

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    AlissaH55

    [7912]Jul 19, 2008
    • member since: 07/10/07
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    hmm I never been to this thread (as many times I came across it] so I think before this forum goes downhil I'll create my bender =]]...well here it goes:

    Name: Katissa (pronounced 'Cat-issa]
    Status: Water-bender
    Special move: ice daggers
    Height: 5'4"
    Age: 14
    Gender: Female
    Weight: 110
    Eyes: change colors (based on mood or time of day]
    Hair: light brown
    Personality: She's fierce and dominant, she's not afraid to speak her mind and she's always prepaired to fight.



    Well...I did my best xD
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    Double09nhalf

    [7913]Jul 19, 2008
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    AlissaH55 wrote:
    hmm I never been to this thread (as many times I came across it] so I think before this forum goes downhil I'll create my bender =]]...well here it goes: Name: Katissa (pronounced 'Cat-issa] Status: Water-bender Special move: ice daggers Height: 5'4" Age: 14 Gender: Female Weight: 110 Eyes: change colors (based on mood or time of day] Hair: light brown Personality: She's fierce and dominant, she's not afraid to speak her mind and she's always prepaired to fight. Well...I did my best xD

    Looks ok. You seem to have the gist of it but your missing one important detail which is the background. The background should tell the reader several things: ex. How she was brought up, any experiences your character had that would help give your character depth, and how these things affected her personality. Oh and you need TLG to approve your character once you've created the background(He's the unofficial tyrant and official leader of this thread)

    Other than that have fun writting.

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    r3173mpt10n

    [7914]Jul 19, 2008
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    This is a new character that will probably hunt down and annihilate Genesis and Co. I fixed it up, so I hope I don't get criticized. Enjoy....if you can...

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    Name: Lt. Maximus H?? (H?? is Chinese for "Fox") codenamed "Arctic Fox" in the snowy regions of the North and South pole, and he is codenamed "Desert Fox" in the desert regions of the Earth Kingdom.

    Gender: Male

    Age: 28

    Weight: 190 lbs.

    Height: 6'2"

    Hair: Maximus has dark-blueish, grey hair that sticks over his face a little bit and slightly falls along the sides of his face.

    Eye Color: Maximus' natural eye color is neon red. His eyes are a bit sharper than others, so he can see a bit further than most can and can notice things not easily noticed by others

    Other Noticeable Features: Maximus has a tattoo of his family crest on his back and has a tattoo on each forearm. His family crest is a white fox and reddish-orange fox that wraps around a Yin Yang symbol. On the right forearm it says "Life", and on the left forearm it says "Death". He also has a seven imprinted on the back of his neck which signifies that he was part of Division 7. Division 7 was a group of soldiers stationed all around the world to gather information. All three of them are written in Gothique. He has a scar that goes straight down the middle of the left eyelid. He received it during a battle when he was skirmishing with a skilled swordsmen and got cut.

    Occupation: Maximus is a non-bender, a hand-to-hand specialist, and a sharpshooter. He used to be a Lieutenant for the Fire Nation Army, but decided to go AWAL after his last battle in the North Pole. Witnessing the death of a little girl gave him a change of heart.

    Weapons: Maximus is very skilled in long-range combat and favors the use of bows. He has a custom made bow that he carries everywhere he goes. The limb is like a blade and can cut things like a sword can, the middle of the limb is defended by a small, round, black shield that is imprinted with his family crest in gold, and three blades stick out around the area where the arrow is launched. Two blades are place on each side of the area where the arrow is shot and one is place right above it and is connected to the shield. The limb and everything on it is also laminated, so moisture won't damage the metal, and it is also a black color with some bronze outlining. The string is made of a synthetic polymer that is completely resistant to moisture. It is light weight, resists stretching, remains strong even after exposure to moisture, and holds sufficient draw weight.

    The arrows' shaft is made out of a black-colored aluminum and on it is an imprint of two dragons in gold. The dragons wrap around each other like a braid all the way up the shaft starting with their tails near the end with the fletching. There are two different fletchings. One is copper made and is used for proofing enemy armor, or testing its defenses, and another is plastic made to stabilize the flight of the arrow, which is formally known as a vane. Last, the arrowhead is very special because it is shaped like a drill. It is strong enough to pierce through six inches of armor plating through the front, do devastating damage to the wearer, and then exit through the last six inches of armor behind him or her. It will normally drop like a rock a few inches after exiting the last six inches of armor, so people behind them will not be as badly injured as the first heavily fortified soldier.

    Maximus has been able to produce his own weapons, but his armor wasn't that great. He decided to just buy it from his own personal off-market supplier. Thousands upon thousands of gold coins have been spent on all of his belongings but for a good cause. When he is close to his enemies or is disarmed, he likes to fight with his hands and feet. He likes to fight hand-to-hand when disarmed and favors the more hand-heavy martial arts, like Judo (Japanese), Taekkyon (Korean), Sanshou (Chinese), Hapkido (Korean), Jeet Kune Do (Chinese), and Wing Chun (Chinese). He favors the use of grabbing people and using their force against them and attacking people in counter of their attacks. For example, he likes to drop people as a counter when they try to kick him or punch him. He thinks that a stronger offense is like a defense, but he has both of them at his disposal, so it doesn't matter as much.

    Maximus is a quick learner and during the years he studied martial arts, he noticed that all of them incorporated a single idea or multiple ideas. Some were similar and some were completely different, so he decided to create his own "total martial arts". In his total martial arts, he emphasized on all of the main ideas in each martial arts to create a "perfect" one. His perfect martial arts was called "The Unbreakable Fist" because it gave him an almost total defense (Unbreakable) and an almost devastating offense (Fist). It requires total concentration, a strong mentality, a lot of agility and dexterity, above average strength, and motivation because the training to perfect this martial arts is brutal.

    "The Unbreakable Fist" is not for the faint of heart and only a select few have the ability to learn it and master it. It also employs the use of weapons. The weapon that is most favored in this martial arts is the nun-chuck. The nun-chuck gives the wielder total defense when swung and twirled and a devastating offense when flung at an opponent. For more information on the different martial arts, scroll down to the "Martial Arts" segment of his profile. It's long, but very interesting.

    Armor/Clothes: He wears a custom-made, black assassin's guise that is made of a flexible yet durable leather that also has a number seven patched on the left sleeve, a pair of brown, leather gloves that has small spikes on the knuckles to do some damage when punching, a pair of metal forearm protectors inscribed with words similar to his forearm tattoos which is "Life" on the right and Death" on the left, and two black, leather belts that cross to make an "X" shape and share one buckle that is imprinted with a seven.

    He also wears a pair of black, leather trousers that are bandaged at the ankles for maximum movement and a decent defense, a pair of brown, leather boots that have a thin sheet of metal around the toes for protection, another belt that has small bags to carry stuff for battle and survival, like rations, string or rope, and his deadly arrows, and a black, cloth-like scarf that is used as a filter. The scarf is custom made and is used to filter out bad air, poisons, and other chemicals in the air. It wraps around himself once, covers his nose and mouth, and the ends hang low on his back and reach up to his lower back. His quiver is made of a dense leather that is almost as thick as his assassin's guise. It is inscribed with his family seal and is inscribed with the quote "If you aim at nothing, then you are sure to hit your target." in a Traditional Chinese.

    Personality: Maximus has the personality and wisdom of a man far older than himself, due to his prolific lineage and reputation as a respected soldier. His exploits among the Fire Nation have given him an attitude not even comparable to most others, and he understands things in a more abstract and philosophical way. Much like his father, he adopts a tranquil nature, much like water. He is free flowing most of the time, but unforgiving and merciless when provoked, offended, or otherwise. Even though he is tranquil and all that, he can be very fun at times and isn't always so stingy.

    History: Maximus hasn't had the best life a child could have. He was born into a aristocratic family on one of the islands controlled by the Fire Nation. It was just of the coast of the mainland, so they were still well known. One day, they were going to cancel all rides to the mainland permanently. He and his family tried to get a ride, but were unable to. They told them that only one person would be able to fit on the boat. His parents knew that it would have to be Maximus because he was the continuation of their legacy. He was taken from his parents and then forced onto the boat. He watched as his parent's faces disappeared behind the horizon.

    As soon as he reached the mainland, he pulled out a piece of paper that his parents had given him and read the directions on it. All it said was to find an inn for a substitute home and get ready for school. He did as he was told and found a nearby inn to stay in for the time being. On the paper was a specific academy name that was supposedly one of the best academies in all of the Fire Nation. He decided to go and check it out and was able to get a meeting with the head master of the academy. As soon as he got in, he was asked who he was and Maximus started off with his name. After just hearing his name, the head master seemed pleased with the idea of him attending his academy. He was let in on a full scholarship and was given all of the things he needed to attend.

    After a brief tour of the school, he went back to the inn and got a full nights sleep. Waking up the next morning, he got dressed and ready for his first day at the academy. Even though it was his first day, he stood out far from the rest. His grades were at the top of the ****and his physical capabilities were outstanding compared to his peers. While other kids struggled with the exercises during the physical part of their school day, he was being privately tutored on various martial arts at the side and was being taught how to use most of the weapons in the immense Fire Nation arsenal.

    Everything was great until one day, he was informed that a group of rebel raiders attacked the island where his home was and left no one alive. Maximus took the news better than everyone thought. He still came to school everyday but acted much more seriously than he was before. His friends that he had made asked him why he wasn't sad, and he anwsered by saying that he was sad, but he knew that his parents wanted him to continue the H?? Lineage. His parents were able to graduate the academy two years earlier than normal, and he was aiming for three. He studied and studied and during his years in the academy, learned multiple languages and was able to speak each fluently. He was also able to learn about the history, economy, government, and social life of each nation. After a few years in the academy, he reached his goal. Maximus was able to take a test and passed which allowed him to graduate three years earlier than normal.

    He was proud with what he had accomplished and decided to take his education one step forward. He applied for entry into a highly prestigious engineering academy and majored in the creation of weapons of war. He was the top notch student once again and was able to graduate a year before his peers. Maximus was at the top of his game and was now old enough to receive the money and items left behind for him to inherit. As soon as he got the money, he made his own company in the production of weapons of war and made a huge profit from it. He bought his own home on the mainland and moved out of the inn. It was large and roomy, but something was missing. There was a void in his heart that can only be filled with revenge.

    One day, he passed by a poster that was asking Fire Nation civilians to join the cause and join the Fire Nation Army. He gave it some thought and decided to head towards the recruitment center. He joined the cause and was offered a bag full of gear that was handed to all of the other recruits. After receiving the standard equipment, he was taken into a training facility not too far from the recruitment center. He was trained in the arts of war for a few years and was categorized into different areas of combat. He was grouped into the sharpshooter category along with a few others and was handed a basic bow. After a few more years of training with bows, he was taken to the side and handed another much more sophisticated bow. He was now in the same league as the Yu Yan Archers. Years of training with them allowed him to study them and learn of their ways. After combining their skills with his, he was able to shoot much further and much more accurately compared to the Yu Yan Archers.

    He joined his first battle at the front lines. Maximus and his fellow comrades were ordered to hold off enemy troops until reinforcements arrived. He watched as comrade by comrade fell and couldn't take it anymore. Maximus organized a group of the best recruits on the line and then created his own tactical plan to infiltrate the base and end the fight as a whole. They all got through the enemy lines by going through them at some point and were able to successfully infiltrate the enemy compound without any casualties. As soon as they were in, Maximus took the general hostage and ordered all enemy troops to stand down. The enemy soldiers did as they were told and were taken in as prisoners of war.

    Maximus returned to his bunker to report in to his commanding officer. He was quite surprised when he read the report and awarded Maximus with a promotion. He was promoted from Private to Sergeant, and after a few more battles across the globe, he became a Lieutenant. He received a new commanding officer and was stationed in the deserts of the Earth Kingdom. After a few victories in the Earth Kingdom campaign, he became to be known as the "Desert Fox". The same thing happened when he was stationed in the snowy regions of the North and South Pole. Instead of being called the "Desert Fox", he became to be known as the "Arctic Fox". Both nicknames still apply to him to this very day, but he has also been tagged as MIA, recently, after a small skirmish in the North Pole.

    Maximus
    Lt. Maximus H?? after
    he returns to the Fire
    Nation Mainland.

    Esther
    This is the little Water
    Tribe girl, Esther. She
    is only eight years old
    and travels with
    Maximus. She joined
    after he found her
    stowing away on a ship
    the Northern Water Tribe
    lent him. She is his
    personal medic, but she
    has some skills in combat.
    It's enough to get by.

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    Eman5805

    [7916]Jul 19, 2008
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    djdfire wrote:
    bump. Where is everybody?


    I'm still here too, like others I've been waiting for TLG to post. I don't feel too comfortable going forward with my next one until I see how he respondes to the lil twist in the resistance blah blah blah.
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    BaiMaoRieji

    [7917]Jul 19, 2008
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    r3173mpt10n wrote:

    Continuation of the new character...I only did this section, just in case any of you were wondering what each one was...

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    Martial Arts: Judo - Judo, meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or by applying a choke. Strikes and thrusts (by hands and feet) - as well as weapons defenses - are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice

    Taekkyon - Taekkyon contains various kinds of techniques, including hand and leg techniques as well as joint locks, head butts. In all ****, just like in past centuries, kicks are most dominant, and Taekkyon teaches a great variety of kicks, especially low kicks and jumps. Taekkyon movements are fluid and dance-like with the practitioners constantly moving, so resembles Capoeira and Shaolin Kung Fu. While some people see a certain similarity to the motions of Taekwondo, the techniques and principles differ a lot from those of other Korean martial arts. For example, Taekkyon does not make use of abrupt knee motions.

    The principles and methods used to extend the kick put more emphasis on fluency and pushing rather than on speed and strength of the kick. Taekkyon uses many sweeps with straight forward low kicks using the ball of the foot and the heel and flowing crescent-like high kicks. There are many kicks that move the leg outward from the middle and inward from the outside using the side of the heels and the side of the feet.

    The art also uses tricks like inward trips, wall-jumping, fake-outs, tempo, and slide-stepping. The art is also like a dance in which the fighter constantly changes stance from left to right by stepping forward and backwards with arms up and ready to guard. Low kicks, frequent in Taekkyon, are used to disable an opponent's balance and knock him to the ground. These kicks include leg sweeps as well as direct blows to the knee. There are around 10 different basic techniques of this set of techniques called ddanjuk.

    Sanshou - Sanshou, or Sanda, is a modern Chinese hand to hand combat, self-defense system, and combat sport. Not seen as an independent **** it is rather considered just one of the components of Chinese martial arts (Kung fu) and is normally taught alongside other wushu. The term Sanda has a longer history and is more commonly used. Sanshou was the official name given to the martial art when it was formalized and standardized by the Chinese government. Later the official name reverted back to Sanda.

    It is composed of some aspects of traditional martial arts fighting **** in China, but mainly based on scientific one-on-one combat efficiency. Sanshou is composed of Chinese martial arts applications including most aspects of combat including striking and grappling. Sanshou's history involved barehanded or lei tai fights in which no rules existed. However, as a competitive event sanshou developed in the military as these bouts were commonly held between the soldiers to test and practice barehanded martial skills, ability, and techniques. Rules were developed and the use of protective gloves and etc. was adopted.

    It was originally used by the Kuomintang at the first modern military academy in Whampoa in the 1920s. Later, it was also adopted as a method by the People's Liberation Army of China. One can see Sanshou as a synthesis of traditional Chinese kung fu fighting techniques into a more amorphous system and is commonly taught alongside traditional Chinese **** which Sanshou techniques, theory and training methods are derived from.

    The emphasis of Sanshou is on realistic fighting ability. As an unarmed self-defense, close combat system, Sanshou includes punches, kicks, grappling, and throws, locks, and chokes. Sanda unlike other stand up fighting ****, has a very great emphasis on throws. One of its most distinguished techniques is the "kick catch". When the one person kicks and the person performing the throw catches the kick and then trips the person kicking when he's on one leg.

    Hapkido - Hapkido is a dynamic and eclectic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, pressure points, throws, kicks, and other strikes. Hapkido practitioners train to counter the techniques of other martial arts as well as common "unskilled" attacks. There are also traditional weapons including short stick, cane, rope, sword and staff which vary in emphasis depending on the particular tradition examined.

    Although hapkido contains both long and close range fighting techniques, the purpose of most engagements is to get near for a close strike, lock, or throw. Hapkido emphasizes circular motion, non-resisting movements, and control of the opponent. Practitioners seek to gain advantage through footwork and body positioning to employ leverage, avoiding the use of strength against strength. The art evolved from a base of Dait??-ry?? Aiki-j??jutsu or a closely related jujutsu system, though its history is obscured by the historical animosity between the Korean and Japanese peoples following the Second World War. Over the years it has added additional striking techniques.

    Jeet Kune Do - The following are principles that Lee incorporated into Jeet Kune Do. He felt these were universal combat truths that were self evident and would lead to combat success if followed. The "4 Combat Ranges" in particular are what he felt were instrumental in becoming a "total" martial artist. This is also the principle most related to mixed martial arts. JKD practitioners also subscribe to the notion that the best defense is a strong offense, hence the principle of intercepting. Lee believed that in order for an opponent to attack someone they had to move towards them.

    This provided an opportunity to "intercept" that attack or movement. The principle of interception covers more than just intercepting physical attacks. Lee believed that many non-verbals and telegraphs (subtle movements that an opponent is unaware of) could be perceived or "intercepted" and thus be used to one's advantage. The "5 Ways of Attack" are attacking categories that help Jeet Kune Do practitioners organize their fighting repertoire and comprise the offensive portion of JKD. The concepts of stop hits & stop kicks and simultaneous parrying & punching were borrowed from European Fencing and Wing Chun's theory of simultaneous defending and attacking, and comprise the defensive portion of JKD. These concepts were modified for unarmed combat and implemented into the JKD framework by Lee. These concepts also complement the other principle of interception.

    Jeet Kune Do students train in each of these ranges equally. According to Lee, this range of training serves to differentiate JKD from other martial arts. Lee stated that most but not all traditional martial systems specialize in training at one or two ranges. Bruce Lee's theories have been especially influential and substantiated in the field of Mixed Martial Arts, as the MMA Phases of Combat are essentially the same concept as the JKD combat ranges. As a historical note, the ranges in JKD have evolved over time. Initially the ranges were categorized as short or close, medium, and long range. These terms proved ambiguous and eventually evolved into their more descriptive forms although there may still be others who prefer the three categories.

    JKD practitioners believe they should target their kicks to their opponent's shins, knees, thighs, and mid section. These targets are the closest to the foot, provide more stability and are more difficult to defend against. However, as with all other JKD principles nothing is "written in stone". If a target of opportunity presents itself, even a target above the waist, one could take advantage of the situation without feeling hampered by this principle. When confronting an incoming attack, the attack is parried or deflected and a counter attack is delivered at the same time. Not as advanced as a stop hit but more effective than blocking and counter attacking in sequence.

    This is also practiced by some Chinese martial arts. This means intercepting an opponent's attack with an attack of your own instead of a simple block. JKD practitioners believe that this is the most difficult defensive skill to develop. This strategy is a feature of some traditional Chinese martial arts, as well as an essential component of European ??p??e fencing (known in fencing terminology as the "counter-attack"). Simple Angular Attack (SAA) and its converse Simple Direct Attack (SDA).

    • Hand Immobilization Attack (HIA) and its counterpart Foot Immobilization attack, which make use of trapping to limit the opponent's function with that appendage.

    • Progressive Indirect Attack (PIA). Attacking one part of the opponent's body followed by attacking another part as a means of creating an opening.

    • Attack By Combinations (ABC). This is using multiple rapid attacks, with volume of attack as a means of overcoming the opponent.

    • Attack By Drawing (ABD). This is creating an opening with positioning as a means of counter attacking.

    JKD practitioners believe that techniques should contain the following properties:

    • Efficiency - An attack that reaches its mark.

    • Directness - The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.

    • Simplicity - Thinking in an uncomplicated manner; without ornamentation.

    The centerline refers to an imaginary line running down the center of one's body. The theory is to exploit, control and dominate your opponent's centerline. All attacks, defenses and footwork are designed to preserve your own centerline and open your opponent's. Lee incorporated this theory into JKD from Wing Chun. This notion is closely related to maintaining control of the center squares in the strategic game chess.

    The three guidelines for centerline are:

    • The one who controls the centerline will control the fight.

    • Protect and maintain your own centerline while you control and exploit your opponent's.

    • Control the centerline by occupying it.

    Wing Chun - Wing Chun believes in using the least amount of required force in any fighting situation. It believes properly timed positioning and movements can and should be used to defeat an opponent. This is achieved through balance, body structure and relaxation. The Chinese saying "4 taels to move 1000 catties" (referring to an old Chinese measurement system) is appropriate here in describing how a small amount of force, correctly applied, can deflect a powerful attack. Wing Chun uses deflection and counter-attack in the same motion or will intercept the opponent to nulify an attack, rather than blocking then attacking in two separate motions. Further on interception the punch can act as a block as a consequence of the structure and the position of the arm travelling along its triangular "power-line" pathway to the opponent's "Core". This means that the opponent's attack is automatically deflected by the arm-structure of the Wing Chun practitioner as the counter-punch is delivered.

    The "structure" permits this deflection to occur is controlled through the correct focus of energy from the "core" to the "elbow". If the structure is not in place, the counter-attack/interception is likely to break down losing the "forwarding" power which may result in the deflection failing and allowing the attacking punch to make its target. In addition to efficiency being understood as the "shortest distance to the opponent's core" (which relates specifically to the speed of attack/counter-attack), it is also important to understand the importance of energy efficiency within Wing Chun.

    A person using Wing Chun is said to be able to defeat a stronger person because they are able to use their structure effectively. Given this, it is essential in ensuring that the Wing Chun practitioner has a full understanding of structure which enables them to use the correct use of energy required - any deviation from their "structure" resulting in using muscles in the shoulders will cause injury to the practitioner and also result in fatigue very quickly. This deviation removes the Wing Chun practitioners advantage since their "structure" will no longer support the defence/attack and vice versa.

    So the conclusion of the fight between two wing chun practitioners will be determined by the opponent with the stronger arms, shoulders and chin. However, certain techniques can allow a weaker person to win even if the said person is at a big disadvantage. Strikes that are surprising (for example: a variation in high and low attacks) can throw the stronger opponent off-balance and expose gaps in defense.



    tfl;dr
    Did we really need an explanation of 3 different martial arts?
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    r3173mpt10n

    [7918]Jul 19, 2008
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    Sorry, just put it up in case people were wondering what each one was...Should I remove it?
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    -TheSecondSign-

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    I used to practice Hapkido so that's cool that you mention it. I can't see it being effective against any kind of bender though. It is a primarily defensive art in which you work off of an enemy's attack.

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    r3173mpt10n

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    -TheSecondSign- wrote:

    I used to practice Hapkido so that's cool that you mention it. I can't see it being effective against any kind of bender though. It is a primarily defensive art in which you work off of an enemy's attack.


    He's only going to use it if someone restrains him or something. Not really attack using Hapkido techniques. He has some decent agility, so if a firebender were to shoot fire fromhis fist, I guess he can kind of run in, duck, grab, and then flip.
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