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Post by JengaChan on Jan 7, 2007 0:09:49 GMT -5
I have a idea for something fun we can all do. caption this! =) ZOMG when did this happen or was this the pre-sketch of 'The Waterbending Scroll.' Hmm...I wonder why Zuko has that crazy expression on his face xD! I think it's soo cool that the creators had a Zuko&Katara interaction planned all along, even before the actual series. Gives me hope^^ And please don't tell this was Photoshopped cause I'll be crushed. @ Ardor: Truly heartbreaking, and I love the Yin~Yang, Phoenix and Dragon theme you included in the story. *Karma* Nope its not a photoshop it is a screencap from the pilot.
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Post by Yang Fishy on Jan 7, 2007 0:24:20 GMT -5
ZOMG, the image wasn't photoshopped! [/YESH!] Man...I wish they would premiere this in some sorta 'Lost-Episode of Avatar!' oh yeah...i forgot to give ardor more karma. oh fairy can you post the dragon and the phoenix story again? The Chinese legend of the Dragon and the PheonixA tale dating back 7000 years, the Dragon and the Phoenix is a very popular legend, which is ironically rumored to be true regarding an emporer of China and his beloved wife. It's a tale as old as time capturing the essence of the Yin/Yang relationship or better known as the union of opposites. The Phoenix and the Dragon were depicted as the greatest rivals and lovers of all time. So while they are featured in battle in many ancient Chinese pottery, they were also the greatest lovers, bringing forth peace to the entire world and themselves. This is The Phoenix: Notice the red and Blue flowers look familiar A peaceful and humble creature whose very compassionate and warm. This is the Dragon: A powerful creature who can be seen participating in many of China's Wars. Although strong and stern this dragon seems to have a soft side to his love, the phoenix who he vows to protect. The Legend:The dragon and phoenix are the perfect couple in Feng Shui. Dragon is "yang" while phoenix is "yin", and they complement each other in creating yin-yang balance to harvest successful matrimonial bliss. This celestial couple is the symbol of everlasting love and they being together is the ultimate symbol of marital happiness. The dragon will bring prosperity, good career luck and success in every area of life for mankind, while the phoenix would bring out the excellent side of the female. The Dragon when placed together with the Phoenix not only strengthens relationships. It can even relight the fires of a kindling relationship with the fiery energy of the Phoenix. It symbolizes that the man and spouse will stay together through thick and thin, and that love and passion will last till the end. Bring Forth Good Fortune: The dragon and phoenix, two of the most important Chinese symbols date back 7,000 years. This pair was regarded through the ages as a symbol of auspicious and attaining what you wish for. The dragon is a masculine symbol, while the phoenix is a feminine one. The dragon represents strength and the phoenix represents peace. Dragon and phoenix in flight represents the bringing forth of good life and a perfect unison. The phoenix is a mythical bird which consumed itself by fire every 500 years and a new young phoenix sprang from its ashes. It is the highest-ranked bird in China and represents beauty, good luck, the Empress, female energy, and the southern direction. The dragon, a legendary reptilian monster, is deified in the Taoist religion and was the national emblem of the Chinese Empire. Among the Chinese people, the dragon is traditionally regarded as a symbol of creativity and good fortune, and represents the Emperor, male energy and the eastern direction. The combination of phoenix and dragon is similar to that of a yin/yang, symbolizing the union of opposites.This is reflected in the Chinese saying, "When the dragon soars and the phoenix dances, the people will enjoy happiness for years, bringing peace and tranquility to all under heaven."A little bit of extra Info: The Dragon has 9 children x.x! 9 is a very special number in Chinese culture, symbolizing luck and power. This makes me wonder what will happen if Zuko and Katara hook up in the future >.>!
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Post by JengaChan on Jan 7, 2007 0:26:58 GMT -5
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Post by Yang Fishy on Jan 7, 2007 0:46:31 GMT -5
OMG! This pilot has made me ship MomoxZuko's Messenger hawk! Who would have known Zuko owned a hawk before the series premiered, xD!
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Post by clearsunrise on Jan 7, 2007 1:06:25 GMT -5
i heard about it from somewhere. i'll have to watch it later though because i'm on the comp. that's old.
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Post by avatarfan on Jan 7, 2007 1:13:02 GMT -5
Odd. I wonder if Nick like wanted it to be changed. From what I heard that there is a longer fight seen between Zuko and Aang in the first episode
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Post by clearsunrise on Jan 7, 2007 1:21:54 GMT -5
longer fight scene? now i'll definitely have to watch it.
thanks, fairy.
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Post by waterfire (I am back!!!) on Jan 7, 2007 1:22:36 GMT -5
-_- Ardor walks up on to the stage and taps the microphone and clears her throat to get their attention. The sounds echoes in the amphitheatre. She waits for everybody to quiet down before she speaks. "I'm going to tell a story. It's called "Bright Pearl". " She lifts the papers up high enough so she can read it and clears her throat again. " Long, long ago, there was a snow-white Jade Dragon, living in a rock cave on the east bank of the Celestial River. In the great forest across the river lived a beautiful Golden Phoenix. Leaving their home every morning, the dragon and the phoenix met each other before going their different ways. One flew in the sky, while the other swam in the Celestial River. One day, both came to a fairy island. There they found a shining pebble and were fascinated by its beauty. "Look, how beautiful this pebble is!" Golden Phoenix said to Jade Dragon. "Let's carve it into a pearl," said Jade Dragon. Golden Phoenix nodded in agreement. Then they started working on it, Jade Dragon using his claws and Golden Phoenix her beak. They carved the pebble day after day, month after month, until they finally made it into a perfect small round ball. In high spirits Golden Phoenix flew to the sacred mountain to gather dewdrops and Jade Dragon carried a lot of clear water from the Celestial River. They sprinkled and washed the ball with dew and water. Gradually the ball turned into a dazzling pearl. They had become so attached to each other and both loved the pearl dearly that neither wanted to go back to the cave and the forest. So they settled down on the fairy island guarding the pearl. It was a magic pearl. Wherever it shone, things grew better. Trees became green all the year round, flowers of all seasons bloomed together and the land yielded a richer harvest. One day, the Queen Mother of Heaven left her palace and saw the brilliant rays shed by the pearl. Overwhelmed by the sight, she was eager to acquire it. She sent one of her guards to go in the middle of the night to steal the pearl from Jade Dragon and Golden Phoenix while they were fast asleep. When the guard came back with it, the Queen Mother was very pleased. She would not show it to anyone, but immediately hid it in the innermost room of her palace, to reach which one had to pass through nine locked doors. When Jade Dragon and Golden Phoenix woke up in the morning, they found the pearl gone. Frantically, they searched high and low for it. Jade Dragon looked into every nook and cranny at the bottom of the Celestial River, while Golden Phoenix combed every inch of the sacred mountain, but in vain. They continued their unhappy search day and night, hoping to recover their treasured pearl. On the birthday of the Queen Mother, all the gods and goddesses in Heaven came to her palace to offer their congratulations. She prepared a grand feast, entertaining her guests with nectar and celestial peaches, the fruit of immortality. The gods and goddesses said this to her, “May your fortune be as boundless as the East Sea and your life last long like the South Mountain!” The Queen Mother was excited and, on a sudden impulse, declared, “My immortal friends, I want to show you a precious pearl which cannot be found either in Heaven or on earth.” So she unfastened nine keys from her girdle and unlocked the nine doors one after the other. From the innermost room of her palace she took out the bright pearl, placed it on a golden tray and carried it carefully to the center of the banquet hall. The whole hall was instantly lit by the pearl. The guests were fascinated by its radiance and greatly admired it. In the meantime, Jade Dragon and Golden Phoenix were continuing their fruitless search. Suddenly Golden Phoenix saw its bright light and she called to Jade Dragon, “Look, isn’t that the light from our pearl?” Jade Dragon stuck his head out of the Celestial River and looked, saying, “Of course! No doubt about it! Let’s go and get it back.” They flew towards the light, which led them to the palace of the Queen Mother. When they landed there, they found the immortals crowding around the pearl and praising it lavishly. Pushing through the crowd, Jade Dragon and Golden Phoenix shouted together, “This is our pearl!” The Queen Mother was so enraged by their claim that she snapped, “Nonsense! I’m the mother of the Heavenly Emperor. All treasures belong to me!” Jade Dragon and Golden Phoenix were infuriated by her remarks. They protested by saying, “Heaven did not give birth to this pearl, nor was it grown on earth. It was carved and polished by us. It took many years of hard work.” Shamed and angry, the Queen Mother clutched the tray tightly while ordering her palace guards to eject Jade Dragon and Golden Phoenix. But they found their way back, determined to snatch the pearl from the Queen Mother. The three struggled over the golden tray with all their might. As the tray shook amidst the tussle, the pearl fell off, rolled to the edge of the stairs and then dropped into the air. Jade Dragon and Golden Phoenix rushed out of the palace trying to save it from being dashed to pieces. They flew beside the falling pearl, until it slowly landed on earth. When it touched the ground, the pearl immediately turned into a clear, green lake. Jade Dragon and Golden Phoenix could not bear to part from it, and so they changed themselves into two mountains, remaining forever by the side of the lake. Since then, Jade Dragon Mountain and Golden Phoenix Mountain have quietly stood beside the West Lake." She folds the papers back up and slips it into her pocket, and walks off the stage. Again so beautiful.*cries* Karma for you!
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Post by waterfire (I am back!!!) on Jan 7, 2007 1:24:31 GMT -5
ZOMG, the image wasn't photoshopped! [/YESH!] Man...I wish they would premiere this in some sorta 'Lost-Episode of Avatar!' oh yeah...i forgot to give ardor more karma. oh fairy can you post the dragon and the phoenix story again? The Chinese legend of the Dragon and the PheonixA tale dating back 7000 years, the Dragon and the Phoenix is a very popular legend, which is ironically rumored to be true regarding an emporer of China and his beloved wife. It's a tale as old as time capturing the essence of the Yin/Yang relationship or better known as the union of opposites. The Phoenix and the Dragon were depicted as the greatest rivals and lovers of all time. So while they are featured in battle in many ancient Chinese pottery, they were also the greatest lovers, bringing forth peace to the entire world and themselves. This is The Phoenix: Notice the red and Blue flowers look familiar A peaceful and humble creature whose very compassionate and warm. This is the Dragon: A powerful creature who can be seen participating in many of China's Wars. Although strong and stern this dragon seems to have a soft side to his love, the phoenix who he vows to protect. The Legend:The dragon and phoenix are the perfect couple in Feng Shui. Dragon is "yang" while phoenix is "yin", and they complement each other in creating yin-yang balance to harvest successful matrimonial bliss. This celestial couple is the symbol of everlasting love and they being together is the ultimate symbol of marital happiness. The dragon will bring prosperity, good career luck and success in every area of life for mankind, while the phoenix would bring out the excellent side of the female. The Dragon when placed together with the Phoenix not only strengthens relationships. It can even relight the fires of a kindling relationship with the fiery energy of the Phoenix. It symbolizes that the man and spouse will stay together through thick and thin, and that love and passion will last till the end. Bring Forth Good Fortune: The dragon and phoenix, two of the most important Chinese symbols date back 7,000 years. This pair was regarded through the ages as a symbol of auspicious and attaining what you wish for. The dragon is a masculine symbol, while the phoenix is a feminine one. The dragon represents strength and the phoenix represents peace. Dragon and phoenix in flight represents the bringing forth of good life and a perfect unison. The phoenix is a mythical bird which consumed itself by fire every 500 years and a new young phoenix sprang from its ashes. It is the highest-ranked bird in China and represents beauty, good luck, the Empress, female energy, and the southern direction. The dragon, a legendary reptilian monster, is deified in the Taoist religion and was the national emblem of the Chinese Empire. Among the Chinese people, the dragon is traditionally regarded as a symbol of creativity and good fortune, and represents the Emperor, male energy and the eastern direction. The combination of phoenix and dragon is similar to that of a yin/yang, symbolizing the union of opposites.This is reflected in the Chinese saying, "When the dragon soars and the phoenix dances, the people will enjoy happiness for years, bringing peace and tranquility to all under heaven."A little bit of extra Info: The Dragon has 9 children x.x! 9 is a very special number in Chinese culture, symbolizing luck and power. This makes me wonder what will happen if Zuko and Katara hook up in the future >.>! Like in my previous post The Dragon and the Pheonix was mentioned.Karma for you.(when I'm able to give you one)
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Post by Kirsten on Jan 7, 2007 1:34:14 GMT -5
I have a idea for something fun we can all do. caption this! =) I was looking at the pages and wanted to do this. Kinda a Fashiko thing Zuko: What do you mean my shoes don't go with my shirt?!
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Post by clearsunrise on Jan 7, 2007 1:38:15 GMT -5
lol that was great, kirsten^_^
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Post by waterfire (I am back!!!) on Jan 7, 2007 1:43:32 GMT -5
Yeah that was a total nice one.Imagine him saying that.
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Post by Kirsten on Jan 7, 2007 1:46:46 GMT -5
Thank you
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Post by Serene Muffin on Jan 7, 2007 1:53:34 GMT -5
I have a idea for something fun we can all do. caption this! =) I was looking at the pages and wanted to do this. Kinda a Fashiko thing Zuko: What do you mean my shoes don't go with my shirt?! XD Imagining him saying that is quite funny. I heard this from somewhere, but doesn't Zuko scream like a girl in the pilot?
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Post by clearsunrise on Jan 7, 2007 2:03:22 GMT -5
he does? hehe ok that's it i'm watching it tomorrow as soon as i get off of work.
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