Shu Jing

Shu Jing is a town located in the Fire Nation. Situated on a cliff above a river and waterfalls, and surrounded by beautiful mountains, this is one of the many small, peaceful villages that are tucked away throughout the Fire Nation islands.

Because of its secluded location and natural surroundings, Piandao decided it would be the perfect place to pursue his artistic interests.

History


The village of Shu Jing is renowned because of the famous sword master Piandao who lives above the village in a large castle. This is also the village in which the Avatar and his friends stopped to watch the meteor shower. When one meteorite lands in the grasslands, Aang, Katara, and Toph use their bending to put the resulting fire. Once in town, while the group has Smoked Sea Slug for lunch, Sokka realizes he doesn't contribute much to the group. They go to a weapons store located in town, to "reinvigorate Sokka's fighting style" and cheer him up. After testing out a large variety of weapons he sees a sword made by Piandao. After this, Sokka goes to the sword master's posh dwelling and learns the way of the sword.

Piandao's Castle


Formerly the home of a Fire Nation nobleman, this castle sat unused and in disrepair for many years. Piandao cleaned, painted and landscaped it all himself, making sure all the elements were in perfect harmony. Perched high on a cliff overlooking the town, Piandao's castle is huge; it boasts sixteen bedrooms, two gardens, a sword-making foundry, and stables. The white lotus motif can be seen throughout the castle, including on the front door. Other objects of note include the Lion Turtle sculptures located in the rock garden.

Weapons Store
The weapons store in the town of Shu Jing is the biggest vintage weapon store in the Fire Nation. As shown in Sokka's Master it sells a wide variety of weapons, including; Halberds, Maces, Jos, Pikes, Nunchuks, Sickles, Bladed Staffs, Clubs, Scimitars, Chains, Glaives, Monk's Spades, Gundaos, and Nainatas.

Notable Figures

 * Piandao
 * Fat
 * Weapons Store Shopkeeper