Though the Northern chief was formally the ruler of both tribes, the South maintained control of its own internal affairs before ultimately gaining formal independence in 171 AG. Both the Northern and Southern Water Tribes are chiefdoms led by a tribal chief. There are three tribes: the Northern Water Tribe, centered in the North Pole the Southern Water Tribe, centered in the South Pole and the Foggy Swamp Tribe, located in the Earth Kingdom's Foggy Swamp. The Water Tribe is a sovereignty of waterbenders and nonbenders. Nations Water Tribe Main article: Water TribeĪgna Qel'a is maintained within a wall of ice. After the end of this conflict, relations between the different countries have significantly improved, and each of the four nations had a representative on the United Republic Council, until the council was abolished in early 171 AG.

In recent history, one of the greatest threats to global stability was the Hundred Year War, in which the Fire Nation sought to dominate the other nations using military force. Several factors are believed to determine the prosperity of the four nations, such as political balance, economic success, societal order, and spirituality. In addition, there were several individuals and movements throughout history who aspired to unite the four nations into one community, be it through peaceful means or by force. The nations were instead split into multiple states, while people of the different nations often intermingled to form new cultures and ethnic groups. An even distribution of power among the four nations is believed to keep balance in the world, and a fall or increase in the strength of one nation can engender a disruptive imbalance.ĭespite these beliefs, the world's political and cultural landscape did not overlap with the Four Nations for most of history. Each nation is culturally unique and associated with one bending technique: waterbending, earthbending, firebending, and airbending, respectively. The world is traditionally divided into four nations: the Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and Air Nomads.

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