Fire Nation Capital

The Fire Nation Capital is the seat of the government for the Fire Nation. It is home to the Fire Lord as well as his family.

History


Not much is known about the capital as a whole, for it hasn't been seen that often. Located in a hollow volcanic crater, the capital city is home to Fire Nation royalty, including the Fire Lord and his family. At its center, sits the Fire Lord's palace and surrounding it, are numerous homes and shops that cater to the Fire Nation elite. Fire Nation commoners are not allowed to enter the capital city, except by invitation of the Fire Lord, which rarely happens.

City
Located between the Capital City crater and the harbor, this area supplies metal to build tanks, warships, and weapons. The industrial area is also home to many criminals and lowlifes. Zuko was seen hiring an assassin here.

Palace
Rested in the heart of the Fire Nation, at the very center of the capital city lies the Fire Lord's Royal Palace. It is here is where the Fire Lord and the Royal family reside and stands as the most recognizable structure in the Fire Nation. The palace is situated on a vast, beautiful estate filled with lush gardens and ponds, walled off from the remainder of the city.



Inside, the palace is comprised of enormous halls and retains an intricate array of wings and chambers. Large tapestries line the walls and elaborate fire-themed images and moldings are laid out all throughout the numerous sections of the structure. In the throne room is where the Fire Lord rules, with his ornate throne seated on an elevated platform high above ground level. The chamber also serves as the war planning room, where the Fire Lord sits with his generals to privately discuss confidential battle operations and tactics. Another chamber holds an indoor Agni Kai arena complete with seating for large audience, used to settle disputes of the palace. The royal gallery of the palace is a hallway which contains tall, ornate family portraits of past Fire Lords, including that of Ozai, Azulon, and Sozin. There are bedrooms, guestrooms and even servant's quarters inside the enormous palace.

Royal Plaza


Located in the harbor, just below the Capital, this plaza is an impressive structure where Fire Nation Royalty holds inspiring rallies for the people of the Fire Nation. This plaza is a powerful setting that represents the dominance of the Fire Nation and it is the main line of defense for the Capital. Lined with numerous battlements and varied weapons, the Royal Plaza is one of the most heavily guarded places in the Fire Nation.

Prison Tower


A large, fortified stone tower located inside a hollow volcanic crater near the capital. It is here where the Fire Nation keeps its most highly prioritized criminals. As shown in "The Headband," Iroh is one of the few prisoners being held within the penitentiary.



Underground
Deep within the Royal crater, a series of naturally- formed tunnels wind beneath the Royal Palace. These tunnels lead to several secret, man-made bunkers, constructed during Fire Lord Sozin's reign. Lava fields and rivers provide natural obstacles to anyone brave enough to enter the labyrinthine lair.(nick.com)

Fire Lord's Bunker
Built by Fire Lord Sozin early in the war, this and the other underground bunkers were designed to protect the Fire Lord during any attack on the Capital. The rooms are extremely isolated and hidden, and most are made of metal to prevent Earthbenders from being able to bend them. In a hundred years of war, no enemy had ever discovered these secret bunkers. But using her Earth and Metalbending abilities, Toph finds them in no time.

Notable Figures

 * Fire Lord Sozin
 * Fire Lord Azulon
 * Fire Lord Ozai
 * Iroh
 * Prince Lu Ten
 * Princess Ursa
 * Prince Zuko
 * Princess Azula
 * Mai
 * Ty Lee
 * Lo
 * Li
 * General Poon
 * Ming