Fire Nation

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***Current Leader: Fire Lord Solaris***

***Son of Fire Lord Ozai***

***Grand Son of Fire Queen Rose***

## History

### **The First Fire Lord** Excerpt

*Hundreds of years ago there was a man by the name of Zuko (Definitely not from Avatar). Zuko was a poor child growing up. Both parents died when he was young forcing him to hit the road and grow up fast. To be able to survive in a cruel world Zuko had to be a cruel man. He was a man of rage and fury, anyone who took what little he had was faced with Zuko’s fist. Unfortunately, those hard hands, and fire spirit was very little to what the power has will witness. When he was around 18, Zuko had his first encounter with a dragon. During a powerful thunderstorm, Zuko was forced to take cover in a large cavern. He set up his camp and closed his eyes to rest. In the middle of the night he would hear a power roar. The roar shook the cave, and even Zuko. His curiosity getting the best of him Zuko traveled deeper in the cave to find the source of the roar. There he found it. It was a large beast, with dark red eyes white coat of scales. The dragon was lying on the ground of the cavern,the lower half of its body stuck under a giant boulder. Zuko stood and watched it for a fleeting second before he ran to it, but didn't dare get right next to it so he halted several meters away. The Dragon spoke,* “Mortal! Go to Duskcreekburgh and speak with the generals. It is not safe here. For you, me, or the dragons. The hunters are alive and ready!” Zuko’s mind was racing. It spoke to him. “Go!” The dragon's voice shaked the cave once again and Zuko ran. He doesn't know what came over him but that night he ran to Duskcreekburgh in an attempt to get help for the poor dragon. When he arrived to Duskcreekburgh Zuko climbed to the tallest build of the city and yell, “I need to speak with the dragon!” The talking of the crowd silenced. Everyone started and ran. Without realizing it Zuko almost killed himself. As he turned around he was greeted by the claws of a dragon. The claws wrapped around him and the dragon lifted Zuko with ease, flying him out of the city. He was tossed and landed on a small hill. He looked around, anger clearly on his face. “Where am I! One of your brothers is in…” His voice trailed off as he witnessed the scene before him. A dragon rose and met Zuko’s glaze. A voice echoed inside of Zuko’s head, “Which one of them has fallen.” The voice forced Zuko to his knees. This one no ordinary dragon. This was some kind of diety, bigger then even the dragon from before!

*“He’s white with blu..blue eyes. He was in a cave a couple miles north.” said Zuko. The beast nodded and spoke.*
“Free him and kill his captors.”
“But how can i free hi…” right as he went to finish his sentence the dragon roared and Zuko yelled. His eyes glowed a bright golden light as his veins bulged. He could feel a red hot energy coursing through his body, until it made it’s way into his mouth, allowing Zuko to breathe fire. The dragon bowed its head leaving Zuko, as the other dragons left him and went back to the city. After 2 minutes, he rose and made his way to the cave. Zuko walked taller, his strides longer. He felt a change in the way he walked and even breathed!

*He finally made it to the cave. He walked by his abandoned camp and made his way deeper into the cavern to this mystery dragon. As he approached the original spot he heard a dragon’s roar as well and a man’s scream. Zuko ran deeper into the cave to find the injurided dragon surrounded by masked warriors. The warriors Shoved spears into the exposed parts of the dragon, while the dragon tried it’s very best to burn the attackers. But it wasn't very useful. Zuko dashed in and began to fight these warriors. The balls of molten hot flame were launched from Zuko’s hands Eventually they all laided dead and burnt before him. He looked at the dragon who spoke.*
“I see Dusk has decided to test you. I have never understood his ways. Now free me mortal.” Zuko nodded and launched a ball of flame to the collapse boulder but they did nothing. After several tries, the dragon spoke again. “You can do more than just shoot flames. You have the spirit of a dragon. Use it!” It’s voice shaking the cave once again. Zuko took a deep breath and focused. The energy flowed through his body, fueling him. He reopened his eyes to reveal the golden glowing effect like before. His hands and body began to shift, becoming a reptile. With this, he sends blasts of flame so powerful that is destroyed the fallen rocks freeing the dragon. Zuko’s 'dragon' form faded making him a normal elf once again.

*With the dragon freed the Zuko would travel back to Duskcreekburgh on the white dragon. He jumped off the dragon and landed on the small hill once again. This dragon named 'Dusk', rose his head and looked at Zuko.* “You have proved your worth. For now. Now why should I let you live” He didn't even say thank you, and went straight to 'I'mma kill you.

*Without thinking Zuko responded, “I have seen your power I want more of it.” he kneels.* “Let me fight for you. Let me prove my worth to you. And you will teach me more.” Dusk would roar, marking the start of Zuko’s journey.

*For the next 10 years, Zuko would train under the dragons and fight for them. He grew to be highly respected among the dragons for his skills in combat, and because of dragon form. When he was 28 He was awarded land by Dusk and became the first Fire Lord of the Fire Nation. After creating his kingdom Zuko swore his loyalty to Dusk. When he had his first child he created a tradition of bringing the child before Dusk as a way to honor him.*

### Dusk Descendants Rising To Power

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### Fire Lord Solaris

Fire Lord Solaris is an interesting man. He is arrogant, manipulative, and independent. The Arrogant Lord has a big head, believing he has the highest honor of any mortal and that everyone should know. Solaris takes his blessing from Dusk's very seriously and believes he must do something to truly deserve his power. The young fire Lord is always looking for a way to prove himself, t prove that he is strong and is decedent for greatness. He has gone so far as to challenge dragons to duels, somehow coming out on top. His desire to prove himself will be the end of him, but for now, he thrives. Let's hope it stays that way.

## Inhabitants

The Capital City of the fire nation actually has quite a small population with around 600,000 people. A break down of the Fire Nation population is as follows:

* 35% Elves (Dark, High, Etc)
* 25% Reptiles (Dragons, Drakes, humanoids)
* 25% Griffins/bird folk
* 15% Nymphs/Dryads
* 10% Other (Humans, Orcs, Animal Folk, etc.)

There is a clear social structure in the Capital City. It as as follows:

* High Class- Lizard Folk, Griffins, with a good Elven Majority.
* Middle Class- The remaining Elven, "Non-humans," such as bird folk, Nymphs, Orcs, Dwrarves, and other animal folk.
* Low Class- Humans, and some outliers of major groups

The Fire nation strongly goes by the dusk ideal, that humans are the lowest of the low. That humans are weak and shouldn't rise to the top. This is especially enforced by Solaris, who is always seen as "Dusk's human" by Dusk Descendents.

## Locations

Some Locations of Interesting In the Empire are:

The Royal Palace

The Center of Blessings

The Cathedral of the Divines

The Market Square

Museum of the Hoy Flame

The Dragon Training Center

And More!

## Economy

The Fire Nation has a large economy thanks to its large abundance of natural resources. The Nation's main exports are:

Spices, Iron, Jewels, Fish, Marble, Copper, and Gold.