Part I: The Beginnings

Now Korra, possibly many of you may not know who is she? Or more intriguing could be 'What is it?'
Well, to begin with this story, I would have to travel back down the memory lane in this amazing Nick Cartoon show 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'.

Now, This show is typically a very cool piece of artwork. I started watching it since I was like around in 9th Grade or so, but from the very first episode itself, which happened to be one of the episodes of Book 1: Water. Its hard to recall exactly what made me glued to this show, perhaps the natural telekinetic manipulation of the natural elements or so called 'bending' in the Avatar language, and that was, I have to say that rocked my core and fueled my imagination once again to get lost in the world of animation.

Avatar, the name itself originates from Sanskrit literally meaning "re-incarnation in a different form', truly lives up to its meaning as the entire show concept is based on the protagonist character that has been re-incarnated or has taken re-birth in the current generation and sets out to maintain world balance. The Avatar, a true Master of the Four Natural Elements, namely, Fire, Air, Water and Earth is the only one who can 'bend' the four elements and can communicate with the spirit world, acting as a bridge between the physical & the spirit world.  The Avatar World is based on a fictional Universe where the human population is divided into four nations, depending on their natural ability to bend the elements. So accordingly we have four groups of people inhabiting the Avatar Universe. 

The Fire Nation:
The people who can bend Fire resides in the volcanic lands to the west referred as the 'Fire Nation'.The Fire nation due to its knowledge of metallurgy and combustion became the most developed and prosperous land in the world. Its extensive industrial improvements and technological progress enabled the Fire Nation to become the most powerful Nation of all. The people of the Fire Nation are disciplined, ambitious and have a willing heart to achieve its goals. The people who could bend fire were called  Firebenders. And are represented by the fire symbol with the flame tongues spiriting upwards.

The Water Tribe:

 Far to the North Pole and to the South Pole of the Avatar world, inhabits the people who can manipulate the free flow element, Water. The Water nation are divided into two nations, particularly, The Northern Water Tribe & The Southern Water Tribe, in respect to its geographical location. The Water Nation society is particularly ethnic and cultural in its composition and are headed by Tribe-Chiefs of their particular clan. Technically the Northern Water Tribe Chief has the authority to rule and govern over both the sister tribes but, as time elapsed, the Southern Water Tribe too elected its own Chief due to cultural & geographical differences. The People of the water tribes are peaceful and live in principles that emphasizes harmony with nature. The people of the Water Tribes, identify themselves by a Crescent Moon,  along with three wavy waters representing the Ocean. 

The Earth Kingdom:

The Earth Kingdom is one of the Four Nations that extends to the far reaches of each directions of the world. Spanning a large region along with subsidiary islands, it makes the largest land coverage of a particular type of people but mostly encompasses the Eastern Hemisphere. The Earth Lands is a monarch government. Its ruler is either a King or a Queen. And the people residing in the Earth Kingdoms are natural 'Earthbenders', one who can manipulate the element: Earth. The People of the Earth Kingdom are strong and diverse, in its people, culture, lands and traditions. The People of the Earth Kingdom are dedicated to their rulers, and are mostly involved in construction business, the military service, and industry. It is the second developed state in the Avatar world, after the Fire Nation, but its lands inhabits the largest co-existence of people, particularly due to its vast size. The Earth People are represented by a Square inscribed in a Circle. And the many layers surrounding the square represents the depth of the Earth Kingdom.

The Air Nomads:

The collective people who can manipulate the surrounding element: air, are called 'Airbenders'. Airbenders are spread out all over the Avatar World.  One of the four major nations, the Air benders are wanderers by definition, adhering to their nomadic lifestyles, they take their resting places in the four corners of the World. Naturally they set up their abode on Independent Air Temples, where they meditate and practice the art of Air-Bending. The Air benders are the most spiritual amongst all of its bending-brothers. Indifferent to all its sister nations, the people of the Air, were all Benders, due to their high spirituality and in harmonious relationship with Nature. They are kind, generous and most peaceful of all its races. They are headed by Four Council Members, generally from the Four-Air temples, respectively. Usually only the wisest and most spiritual were elected to be as members. The Air People identify themselves by the insignia that represents a swirling orb. Within the orb the coiling lines illustrate the wind.

These are the four nations that inhabit the fictional world of Avatar. And Only a Master of all Four Elements, could bring balance to the world, And that was only the Avatar, along with the spirit of Light, to bring harmony and peace.  And as it goes, the Avatar is re-incarnated and reborn after every generation in each of the Four Nations, in a specific cycle. To establish Peace & Balance to the world.