Makapu Village
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Northwestern Earth Kingdom |
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Makapu Village is a small farming town located in the northwestern Earth Kingdom on the slopes of the dormant Mt. Makapu. It is notable for being the place of residence of the fortuneteller Aunt Wu.
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[edit] History
This small farming village is located at the base of a volcano near the western coast of the Earth Kingdom. The village was originally settled because of its fertile volcanic soil which is used for farming. The only downfall to living here is the constant threat of the volcano erupting -- a worry that is eased by the fortuneteller's yearly volcano prediction. Because of its hidden location in the mountains, Makapu village has been untouched by the ongoing war. Travelers heading along the coast often stop by for food and supplies, and of course to have their fortunes read by Aunt Wu.
The villagers have absolute faith in Aunt Wu, including her prediction that a nearby volcano will not destroy the village. But when Aang and Sokka go to the top of the volcano, they see for themselves that it is bubbling with lava and about to erupt. Aang realizes that if Aunt Wu is wrong about the volcano, then she is wrong about Katara's love prediction also. The kids act fast, using their wits and bending powers to convince the villagers to take action and save their town. Using airbending, Aang stops the lava from destroying the town. In the end, the village is surrounded by a "rock wave".
[edit] Locations
[edit] Mount Makapu
Main article: Mt. Makapu
Mt. Makapu is a tall active volcano that is located next to the village. The volcano has rich soil which is used by the members of the village below for farming. The village lives in constant fear that it will erupt and destroy their home. Aunt Wu predicted that the village would not be destroyed by the volcano. The volcano did erupt, but its lava was stopped, thanks to the interference of Team Avatar, before it reached the village. Since the town was not destroyed just as Aunt Wu predicted, the villagers believe in Aunt Wu's fortune telling all the more, much to the displeasure and frustration of Sokka.
[edit] Panda Lily
- Main artice: Panda Lily
Panda lilies are rare, beautiful flowers that thrive on the rims of volcanoes, such as Mt Makapu. They are used as symbols of undying love in the Earth Kingdom.
