Taku

Taku is an abandoned city in the western Earth Kingdom. It was an important center of commerce prior to The War, but was destroyed by the Fire Nation in its first wave of attacks due to its strategic location and importance.

History
Located near the western Earth Kingdom shores, the city of Taku was once an important hub of commerce for the Earth Kingdom. It was used to distribute cargo imported from ships throughout the entire nation. However, due to its key strategic location, it was recognized and attacked by the Fire Nation during the initial wave of attacks, becoming one of the very first Earth Kingdom cities to be destroyed. Now almost completely abandoned, the only remaining occupant is an old woman, who is a medicinal instructor from the abandoned Herbalist Institute.

Now that The War is over, the world has begun to rebuild, and this effort may or may not extend to the city of Taku.

Herbalist Institute
One of the few remaining Earth Kingdom establishments in this area, the Herbalist Institute is hidden high in the mountains surrounded by natural growth. The institute is over a hundred years old and used to be a thriving establishment. Its medicines were once sent all over the world. The location of the institute is important because the climate present is ideal for growing a variety of herbs needed to make medicines. A greenhouse is attached to the structure, holding what seems to be an endless supply of flora, some of which are considered to be the rarest in the Avatar World.

Notable Figures

 * The Herbalist
 * Miyuki

Trivia

 * The Badgermole statue seen at Taku's entrance is similar to the two Avatar Kyoshi levitates using Earthbending while in the Avatar State in the episode of the same name.

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