Earth Kingdom
A video game sequel adapting Book 2: Earth across multiple platforms in 2007.
The Earth Kingdom appears prominently in the video game Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth (known as Avatar: The Legend of Aang – The Burning Earth in Europe). Released in 2007 for Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Wii, and Xbox 360, this title serves as a sequel to the 2006 game. As one of the final releases for the Game Boy Advance in North America and Europe, it adapts the events of Book 2: Earth from the animated series. The narrative follows Team Avatar through key locations within the Earth Kingdom, including Omashu and Lake Laogai, as they confront General Fong and later the Dai Li.
- Notable Leaders: King Kuei
- Monarch during and after the Hundred Year War, succeeded by Queen Hou-Ting
Lore & Background
Within the context of The Burning Earth, the Earth Kingdom is the primary setting where Team Avatar arrives at a base to confront General Fong. After Aang enters the Avatar State to stop him, the group travels to Omashu, discovering it has been renamed New Ozai by Fire Nation forces and flying a new flag. They rescue Appa there before heading to the Earth Rumble VI arena. In a pivotal moment for the region's lore within the game, Aang identifies Toph as his future earthbending teacher after encountering her at the event. The story continues through a swamp where visions are received, leading to convincing the Blind Bandit to teach earthbending.
In Their Own Story
The narrative unfolds with Team Avatar investigating a library for Fire Nation plans and confronting the Dai Li. A major turning point involves freeing Appa from Lake Laogai. Following this rescue, the group warns the Earth King about an impending drill attack on Ba Sing Se. The climax of their journey in the game features a battle against Azula and Zuko to sabotage the drill. The story concludes with Azula plotting her revenge, marking the end of the events based on Book 2: Earth.
Reader's Guide
Players exploring the Earth Kingdom in this 2007 title will navigate from General Fong's base to Omashu (New Ozai) and the underground arena of Earth Rumble VI. The journey includes a swamp exploration for visions and a stop at a library to uncover Fire Nation plans. Key objectives involve freeing Appa from Lake Laogai and defending against a massive drill attack on the capital. The Xbox 360 version is notably distinct, allowing players to unlock the full 1000 Gamerscore points in under five minutes due to its ease of completion.
Did You Know?
- The game was one of the last released for the Game Boy Advance in North America and Europe.
- Omashu is renamed New Ozai within the game's plot.
- Aang identifies Toph as his earthbending teacher at Earth Rumble VI.
- The Xbox 360 version allows unlocking 1000 Gamerscore points in under five minutes.
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