Great Divide


 * This article is about the location. For the episode, see "The Great Divide".

Located in the rocky regions of the central Earth Kingdom, the Great Divide is the largest canyon in the world.

Description
‎The Great Divide can be crossed in about a full day if one has or is an expert guide. Some say the canyon is a natural result of millions of years of erosion, while local belief holds that the canyon was first formed by angered Earth Spirits who lacked proper sacrifices from native farmers. Although having a typically arid climate, the canyon is home to various insects and omnivorous arachnoid creatures, most notable being canyon crawlers. These creatures possess a superior sense of smell and will attack passerby if they are carrying food. The single way down the canyon is by a narrow path along the sheer cliff wall. The canyon itself is wrought with missing sections of wall and spontaneous avalanches. It is therefore essential to be crossed only with the aid of a guide capable of Earthbending, who is familiar with the secrets of the canyon and is able to reconstruct or deconstruct sections of the trail. The canyon guide also takes the habit of destroying paths after crossing to deter possible thieves or Fire Nation soldiers should they dare to cross the canyon.

History
Aang and his companions crossed the Great Divide in the company of two feuding tribes, the Zhang and the Gan Jin, along with a knowledgeable canyon guide. The party became temporarily trapped when a canyon crawler attack resulted in the guide breaking his arms, but Aang's clever thinking soon helped them escape.

Canyon Guide Station
The canyon guide station is a dilapidated shack in where the canyon guide resides. This is the last stop for visitors before descending into the Great Divide. It is also the last place to discard any food to avoid attracting canyon crawlers.

Notable Figures

 * Canyon Guide
 * Canyon Crawlers