Wheel of Punishment



The Wheel of Punishment appeared on "Avatar Day" in Chin Village when Aang was to be punished for an act in his past life as Avatar Kyoshi. Aang (Kyoshi in a past life) was said to have killed Chin. Despite the appearance of Kyoshi's spirit explaining Chin's death and evidence to support Aang's innocence, the accusation stood, because Kyoshi technically did kill Chin which was the accusation, as did the prejudiced guilty verdict. Aang was to be boiled in oil but promptly changed to community service by Mayor Tong following the appearance of the Rough Rhinos.

Punishments

 * Bed of Nails
 * Boiled in Oil
 * Burned at the Stake
 * Community Service
 * Eaten by Shark
 * Mauled by Bear
 * Razor Pit
 * Whipping Post

Design
Approximately six or seven feet high in total. An upright free spinning disc most likely made of wood that is light in weight for ease of use. A fixed pointer at the top to show the selected punishment. It is set in motion by the accused and only brought to a stop by natural forces (friction). Crude images alone on the face of the disc are used to depict the forms of punishment to be meted out.

Uses
The wheel is used to determine punishment for the guilty while incorporating a form of entertainment and serving as a deterrent.