Northern Water Tribe

Hidden within the North Pole, the Northern Water Tribe is an incredible contrast to the decimated Southern Water Tribe. Thanks to the treacherous landscape and strength of the tribe's many warriors & waterbenders, the Northern Water Tribe has been able to survive the war so far. The inner city is built from thick walls of ice and the intricate water streets are very similar to the Italian city of Venice. There seems to be plenty of food, good economy, and the culture is very intact. Some of their traditions include that women aren't allowed to learn waterbending, and they probably aren't allowed to fight in the war either. However, women in the tribe who can waterbend are sent to Yugota to learn how to use their gift for healing. Another tradition is the engagement necklace - instead of a ring, a man will carve something into a blue pendant that will be worn by his betrothed. There are also arranged marriages.