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Fire is the element of power.
The people of the Fire Nation have desire and will... and the energy and drive to achieve what they want.

	Quick Overview: Nearly 200 years ago, the Fire Nation waged war on the world. Among its numerable atrocities, it wiped out the Air Nomads in its efforts to eliminate Aang, the Avatar at the time. The Fire Nation is responsible for colonizing much of the Earth Kingdom and for obliterating a great deal of the Water Tribes, all in an effort to ensure the Avatar would not interfere with the Fire Nation's rise to power. During the Hundred Year War, Fire Nation technology became quite advanced for the time; it produced drills and tanks which ravaged primarily the Earth Kingdom, though it's naval fleets weren't anything to laugh at, either. Though the Fire Nation was the instigator of the war, its people still suffered. Water small villages relied upon for hydration and farming were polluted; many Fire Nation soldiers were killed in action; and the poor grew only poorer. The war raged on, and eventually, the "traitorous" son of Fire Lord Ozai sided with the Avatar and ended the Fire Nation's reign of tyranny. Taking his father's place as Fire Lord, Zuko ruled the Fire Nation without the hunger for more power. Traits: Firebenders and those of Fire Nation heritage come from all walks of life. While everyone is unique, a character's temperament tends to affect their bending. Those who are full of fiery passion are likely to be firebenders. Those with short tempers are also good candidates for firebending, although there are also great firebenders with an oasis of patience. Those who can firebend are more likely to take a direct approach instead of trying to find alternate solutions, although that's not always the case. Typically, Fire Nation families are brought up in a serious atmosphere. Again, when selecting a nation/element, it's important to note that these are just rough guidelines. It's very possible to have a happy-go-lucky Firebender. He or she may simply choose to bend in a different style or in a more subdued manner. Firebenders are typically born in Summer. During this time, their bending is slightly stronger than usual. Style:Traditional firebending relies on the legs more than the arms and is full of technical kicks. Each movement is meant to extend as far as possible without jeopardizing one's balance. Movements are strong, quick and direct. More modern styles of bending utilize smaller bursts of flame and rapid succession to overwhelm their opponents. Firebending is generally an aggressive art with few defensive maneuvers, but that's not to say that that defense is impossible. Ruler: The Fire Nation is a monarchical society. Although men have ruled for generations, it's not impossible for women to become Fire Lord. The most recent progression of rulers is: Sozin -> Azulon -> Ozai -> Azula (temporarily) -> Zuko > Zuko's daughter. Bending: Benders with Fire Nation heritage are capable of bending fire and heat, an art learned from dragons. Firebenders produce their fire through their chi, or their body's energy and are strongest during the day while a solar eclipse can negate their ability to bend at all. They are the only benders who are capable of creating their element. Severe cold hinders their ability to bend, though doesn't necessarily make it impossible. Skilled benders will be able to control their breath and warm their body to a more comfortable temperature, though even the most skilled benders have their limits. The two subsets of firebending are lightning bending and combustion bending. It is important to note that although fire is the element of power, it is also the element of life. It can destroy, but it can also provide heat and comfort. Skilled fire sages have the ability to help heal. Who: Anyone who has Fire Nation heritage is capable of bending, although not all Fire Nation descendants are firebenders.

	Quick Overview: The ability to bend lightning was previously a royal family technique in the past. These days, nearly anyone with enough training and dedication can bend it. A firebender creates lightning by separating the positive and negative energies in the air. As they try to come together again and create lightning, the firebender uses his or her arm as a guiding rod and directs the lightning to a certain place. It is a powerful technique that takes a bit of time to charge up, so it's not the best skill to use in situations that demand quick action. In order to create lightning, the user must have a clear mind and must be able to think primarily of creating lightning; a distracted bender has a high probability of failing and creating an explosion. In addition to the creation of lightning, another lightning-related ability is the ability to redirect it. This includes both firebender generated lightning and natural lightning. One allows the lightning to enter through their index and middle finger. Using their body as a guide, the user directs the lightning through their arms, down their stomach and away from their heart, then up their other arm and out. It's important to maintain proper posture and keep both feet rooted to the ground. An improper stance and guiding the lightning through their heart can result in serious consequences. Who: Only firebenders can generate or redirect lightning. In order for your character to have the ability to produce lightning, you must submit a total of 100 comments from your character to the request post. Alternatively, you can request a waiver at the request post.

	Quick Overview: Combustion bending is a type of psychic bending, similar to psychic blood bending. Using the power of ONE'S MIND, a firebender can set off a psychic blast of combustion, usually in a straight line. Depending on the level of skill, a combustion bender can even make their combustion blasts move around corners. They sport a "third eye" tattoo on their forehead, which serves as a concentration of their chi. It's this concentration of chi that allows them to set off such intense explosions. Who: This is a special subset. Combustion benders will know who they are. In short, characters with the "capability" to one day learn combustion will be told such. However, the number of combustion benders will not be anywhere near as high as other specialized benders.