Land of Chima The Land of Chima is the setting for Legends of Chima and its spin - off media , including a and video games . It is a fictional floating island shared by anamorphic characters fighting for control of a powerful natural resource known as CHI . Ironically , it is one of the Ninjago ' s sixteen realms as well as Ninjago , the Cursed Realm , the Underworld , the Dark Continent , and the Cloud Kingdom . Description . The Land of Chima is a kingdom shared by at least eighteen tribes of anthropomorphic creatures including Lions , Crocodiles , Wolves , Eagles , Ravens , Bears , Beavers , Rhinos , Scorpions , Spiders , Bats , Saber - Tooth Tigers , Vultures , Mammoths , Phoenix , Leopards , Tigers , and three Nomads , a Skunk , Fox and Peacock . A natural resource called Chi which contains a condensation of nature ' s raw energy flows through the water from Mount Cavora , which was formed by a tornado and earthquake , and is the source of the island ' s life . The chi is carried by the Cavora River to the Sacred Pool of Chi in the lions ' territory . It is here that it blends with minerals to become glowing , blue orbs . If there is too much or not enough Chi contained in the pool , the whole island will feel the effects and natural balance will be altered heavily . To keep the pool from overflowing , the lions share the Chi with friends and foes alike to ensure that it is used . Chi is used to power vehicles , weapons , and can be a weapon itself , but is often saved as a last resort because it is physically draining . When placed on a chest of an Chima inhabitant , in a special harness they all wear , they will be connected to a more animalistic state with enhanced instincts , powers , and abilities from a surge of life force . The energy produced by Chi can last for days or hours before losing its glow , evaporating , and returning to nature . Fire Chi is the same as Chi except for the fact that it can allow vehicles to enter Fire Chi - Power mode and like it ' s name , provides a Fiery mix to Chi . Mount Cavora grants the inhabitants of Chima with not only Chi , but also wheels which are formed from rocks that fell from the mountain . The wheels run on nature and work best when there is lush greenery around them , and poorly in desert and other barren biomes . The wheels are fitted with chariots shaped like the animal rider ' s head , so the animals can ride them . These chariots are called Speedorz . Speedorz are used in tournaments for entertainment and an arena for housing them is located in the Grand Arena of Chima . The arena can be transformed by rare , golden chi to house different obstacles and environments . The winner in a tournament is awarded the golden chi , which every tribe sends representatives for a chance to obtain . For a long time , speedor competitions were used as an alternative to war to solve squabbles . The Grand Arena of Chima is not the only place where Speedorz are used . They are also used for transport across the extensive world and for amusement by young animals in front of the lions ' temple where there is a large , mossy patch . A common mineral in Chima is chimoralium . Most tribes use it to create tools , weapons , or artifacts . The swamp area where the Crocodile tribe lives is also known to contain a thick , unnamed gas which can be placed in a shaft to ignite a gel and form a flame . At the bottom of the swamps , a special rock , known as a crook stone , that glows in the dark can be found . At the border of Chima is a location called the Outlands which was where Lavertus was banished to , Chima and the Outlands float above a mass of land at the center of a massive area of land . At the end of Season Three , the Land of Chima is shown to be a floating island hovering above the different lands below it . In Ninjago , Chima is considered to be one of its Sixteen Realms , this having been confirmed during Curse World , Part II when Lloyd and Morro passed through it briefly . As such , it is possible for any inhabitants of the Sixteen Realms to pass into Chima through certain devices including the Realm Crystal . History . War . Peace lasted in Chima for many years between the tribes . Though the tribes did not always agree , conflict was avoided by Speedor tournaments . However , this changed when crocodile prince Cragger plugged an orb of Chi into his chest before his age of becoming , causing bad blood between the lions and crocodiles . When chased by his best friend Laval for breaking the rules , he accidentaly caused an all out battle between their tribes . In the heat of the battle , the wise king of the Crocodiles , Crominus , and his queen , Crunket , fell off of a cliff , which left Cragger to rule . While Cragger was a reasonable , but depressed , ruler , his sister Crooler hypnotized him into blaming the lions for their " death " . Cragger declared war on the lions , to spark a revolution . The crocodiles were joined by the thieving ravens and barbaric wolves , while the lions were joined by the gorillas , bears , and calculating eagles . While the Rhinos , mostly neutral . Vehicles built for combat and powered by Chi are known to be used by at least six of the nine tribes ( any vehicles for the Bears and Rhinos are unknown ) . They are stylized after the tribe ' s patron animal and often contain attributes valued by their tribe . The Claw Ripper ( used by the crocodiles ) has overpowered wheels , and Cragger ' s Command Ship represents their aquatic power . The Eagle Interceptor can gracefully fly , the Lion Attack buggy is quick and defensive , the Raven Glider is stealthy , and the wolves ' Pack Tracker is bulky and destructive . Images show a mech used by the gorilla tribe , but its strengths , like the tribe ' s attributes , remain unknown . Populace . The island of Chima includes Eighteen known tribes : Lions , Crocodiles , Eagles , Wolves , Ravens , Gorillas , Bats , Spiders , Scorpions , Bears , Rhinos , Beavers , Saber - Tooth Tigers , Vultures , Mammoths , Leopards , Tigers , Phoenixes , and three Nomads . Lion Tribe . The government of the Lion Tribe is known to include a monarchy and a council of elders . The lions distribute the Chi and maintain the pool which it comes from . Their vehicles , buildings , and monuments are often coloured in an orange - yellow with brown manes and tan accents . When a lion comes of age , they are given a sword similar to a katana called a katar , which symbolizes the wisdom and strength they should have as adult lions . The first two weapons formed from chi still exist in Chima , and are owned by the Lion Tribe , the Royal Valious of Unity and the Royal Valious which are indestructible and passed down through the Lion Tribe ' s royalty until the Royal Valious made its way to Laval . Several members of the Lion Tribe are known , including : Crocodile Tribe . The Crocodile Tribe is also run by a king . The crocodiles live in a swampy area , which is the source of a gas that can be used in conjunction with a gel to create a torch - weapon . Another resource found in the swamp is the crook stone , a rock which glows in the dark . The crocodiles have an old , royal weapon they call Grandiorus . It doubles as Crominus ' sword and sceptre . The Royal Hakraxx is an axe which can only be used by the tribe ' s ruling king . The Vengdualize is a double - bladed sword passed from the croc king to his heir when he or she comes of age . The vehicles used by the crocs often use olive green as a base colour with transparent red windshields , if any , with accents of dark red . Eagle Tribe . The Eagle Tribe , who live in cliffs , is known for being analytical and having the ability to fly without vehicles . They have a Ruling Council , but the history of a weapon wielded by Equila called the Eglaxxor suggests some form or another of Eagle Tribe royalty , though it is possibly a thing of the past . The eagles ' vehicles are coloured blue and white with yellow beaks . Wolf Tribe . The nomadic Wolf Tribe has little need for a leader , because as a pack they all think similarly . However , they do choose one wolf to handle negotiations with " the others " they come in contact with . The wolves are destructive and several of their members are known for loving to inflict pain . Like all other Chima inhabitants , their vehicles resemble their patron animal . The wolves ' are coloured in greys , black , and dark red . Also , every one hundred years there is a Hundred Year Moon where the moon glows purple . This makes the wolves get out of control and go on rampages throughout Chima . Raven Tribe . The Raven Tribe is a group of thieves all attracted to shiny objects . Their vehicles are often gliders coloured black , dark red , and purple . Gorilla Tribe . Little is known about the Gorilla Tribe , except that they side with the Lion Tribe and the Eagle Tribe . The Gorillas pilot giant Mechs which probably only they know how to use . Gorzan ' s best explanation is to meditate and to become one with the machine , but it doesn ' t help at all . Bear Tribe . The Bear Tribe is very sleepy and can sleep under any circumstances like in the middle of the Speedor Tournament , though they are awakened by the Ice Bear ' s , possibly due to an old rivalry . Rhino Tribe . The Rhino Tribe works in a quarry where the Rhino Tribe smash up boulders . Most of them also lack intelligence as they don ' t know that the world is made of rocks , and they think that rocks can make them rich . Beaver Tribe . The Beaver Tribe is very strange as the thought of having a vacation from work is horrible to them . The Beavers are probably the smallest citizens of Chima . They don ' t fight for the Lions or the Crocs , yet are happy to fix something or build something for both factions . Crawlers . The Crawlers ( also known as the Dark Tribes ) are a result of the Chi that Laval threw into a gorge exposing the Scorpions , Spiders , and Bats to it ' s powers enabling them to gain their humanoid appearance . Scorpion Tribe . The Scorpion Tribe appears to be the leading tribe of the Crawlers . They have some sort of venom in their tails which allows them to control minds . They used it to control the Raven and Wolf Legend Beast . Razar described the venom of the Scorpion Tribe to be similar to a Persuader Plant . The Scorpions believe the " Great Scorpion " dropped CHI Orbs from the sky ( even though it was Laval ) . The Scorpions live in a camp in the Outlands . Spider Tribe . The Spider Tribe is part of the Crawlers . They can spin webs from their legs and shoot them at enemies . The Spider Tribe used their webs to trap many Legend Beasts . Like the Scorpions , they originally believed that a great creature was responsible for providing them with Chi that led to their evolution which was actually Laval . However , they believe in a Great Spider rather than a Scorpion even though it was a Lion . Bat Tribe . The Bat Tribe is part of the Crawlers . They are the only tribe of the Crawlers which have wings which enables them to fly without machines and helicopters . They are the tribe that caused Mount Cavora to stop flowing Chi . They were called the " Black Cloud " when this happened as they can split into many bats . They appear very little as regular bats and have a minor role with little authority in the Crawlers . Individual Bats have not been shown speaking clearly . However , the Chima Online Shorts reveal that the Bats who make up the Black Cloud can communicate in a single , understandable voice . Scorm was also shown listening to a whispered report from a Bat soldier . Whether this indicates that Bats can communicate in the same tongue as the other Tribes or have their own language that Scorm can understand is unknown . Ice Hunters . The Ice Hunters are a group of tribes that specialize in ice attacks . As a result of them using Ice Chi and being frozen in the Gorge of Eternal Depth of Ice upon being defeated by the Phoenix Tribe , each of the Ice Hunters lost their flesh ( the parts where they lost some flesh is represented by the purple on their bodies ) and exposed bones ( which are shown through their blue transparent parts ) . The Ice Hunters want to freeze all of Chima so that they can live in cold temperatures . Saber - Tooth Tiger Tribe . The Saber - Tooth Tiger Tribe is the leading tribe of the Ice Hunters . Mammoth Tribe . The Mammoth Tribe are the strongest warriors of the Ice Hunters , but also the most simple - minded . As such , they developed an unlikely friendship with the Rhino Tribe during a battle in one episode . Vulture Tribe . The Vulture Tribe are the extremely patient master spies of the Ice Hunters . Ice Bear Tribe . The Ice Bear Tribe are the fourth tribe in the Ice Hunters . When Sir Fangar planned to awaken the Ice Bear Tribe into helping them , the other members of the Ice Hunters give caution to Sir Fangar where they warn him that the ice Bear Tribe are uncontrollable . When the Ice Bear Tribe is released , it causes the Bear Tribe to fight them in a blind rage . Fire Tribes . The Fire Tribes are tribes of animals that are classed as the " teachers " or the Guardians of Chima . The Fire Tribes specialize in using Fire Chi . Phoenix Tribe . The Phoenix Tribe is the leading tribe of the Fire Tribes and the oldest and most advanced tribe in Chima . Their Phoenix Temple is located on Mount Cavora , and has been since ancient times when Cavora was an ordinary mountain . Anciently , the Phoenix took it upon themselves to educate the other tribes and aid them in their advancement . However , Sir Fangar of the Saber - Tooth Tiger Tribe became corrupted by his new knowledge and led his own tribe , the Mammoth Tribe and the Vulture Tribe in a war against the rest of Chima . In order to stop them , the Phoenix used eight ancient artifacts to produce the " Illumination " which reverted Chima to a primordial state and trapped the Ice Hunters in the Gorge of Eternal Depth in ice . Mount Cavora was lifted into the sky and surrounded by an energy field , which isolated the Phoenix Tribe from the new " Earthborn " tribes below . It also began absorbing moisture from the air and producing the Chi falls that fell to the surface . The Phoenix Tribe carved the mouths of the falls into shapes resembling the eight new major tribes and their Legend Beasts . The Phoenix Tribe remained separate from Chima and its affairs . . . until the Ice Hunters escaped from their icy imprisonment . Nomads . The following characters are not part of any of the listed tribes : Legend Beasts . The Legend Beasts are a group of animals that did not drink the Chi from Mount Cavora and have left Chima in where they were prophesied to return there when they are needed the most . Eight of them - representing the eight main tribes of Chima - were all at some point captured by the Crawlers ; no other Legend Beasts have been seen . Laval and his friends journey to the Outlands to free them so they could restart Mount Cavora ' s Chi falls . They restored Mount Cavora by running really fast and glowing , then turning into spirits and start flying into their respective heads on the mountain . Later , when Laval , Eris , and Cragger entered Mount Cavora due to Eris ' dreams regarding the Phoenix Tribe , the Legend Beasts appeared to them and breathed fire that carried them into the Phoenix temple , which then became visible atop Cavora . Others . The following do not fit in the category of the other tribes . Locations . Lion Temple . The Lion Temple is where the Lion Tribe lives . It is next to a Mountain and near a Jungle . Mount Cavora floats above it . The Lion Temple is the location of many events in Chima , such as the monthly giving out the Chi to the tribes of Chima and Speedor tournament for the Golden Chi . Falling Jungle . The Falling Jungle is a Jungle where logs , sticks , and many other wood items fall from above . It is unknown how they fall and how much falls . Eagle Spire . Not much is known about the Eagle Spire . It is a location in . It is featured in 70011 Eagles ' Castle . Gorilla Forest . Not much is known about the Gorilla Forest . It is a location in . Rhino Quarry . The Rhino Quarry is where the rhinos work by extracting and breaking up rocks . The Swamps of Chima . The Crocodile Tribe lives in the Swamps of Chima . Mount Cavora . Mount Cavora is a mountain that floats over Chima , just above the Lion Temple . It has the Lion , Gorilla , Eagle , and Crocodile heads carved into it . It was formed in a great storm where it rose from the heart of Chima , and mystical waterfalls of Chi began to flow . It is later revealed that the Phoenix Tribe has a temple on Mount Cavora . Raven ' s Junkyard . The Raven ' s Junkyard is the area of Chima where the Raven Tribe Lives . It is a large junkyard in a desert . In the middle of the junkyard there is a large dead tree , in which the Ravens are settled . Even though it seems to be covered in junk , it is actually a complex system of mazes of junk .