King Kuei

[wiiboy]

So I checked out the offical Avatar website. To be honest, it was probably a rare occation since you could find better information on fansites. Anyways, here is some information about the Earth King and Basco that you may not have realized.

King Kuei

The most powerful ruler in the Earth Kingdom, his palace sits in the center of Ba Sing Se. The current Earth King (the fifty-second in his royal line) was once called Kuei, but after coronation the Earth Kings traditionally renounce any personal name, thereafter referred to only by their title or "Your Majesty", and are considered by their subjects as almost god-like in stature. Once proud warrior-kings who ruled their lands personally (and sometimes brutally), over the generations the Earth Kings ceded more and more control over the day-to-day operations of their city to the Byzantine governmental structure that sprung up around them. Now the young Earth King is little more than a figurehead who lives a lavish lifestyle surrounded by courtesans and sycophants, lending one of his royal seals (there are sixty-seven different seals, used on different occasions, depending on the document in question) to whatever decrees and laws his advisors suggest. The current Earth King has never journeyed outside the Palace walls and knows next to nothing about what happens in the outside world. His main interest is in collecting rare animals from around the world, which are brought to him by zoological expeditions sent out from the University of Ba Sing Se.

Kuei became Earth King at the young age of four, when his father, the fifty-first Earth King died. Because he was so young and could not make military decisions, that duty fell to the Grand Secretariat, Long Feng. Long Feng became the Earth King's de facto guardian as well as his advisor. As Kuei grew older, Long Feng claimed that he thought it best not to trouble the young king with news of the war, so it was decreed that the war would remain a secret from him. But really, Long Feng kept the war secret so that he could retain power over the Earth King and the city.

Basco

The Earth King's favorite pet, this rare "bear" was captured in the forests along the eastern coast of the Earth Kingdom. He is the only known member of his species, although the Earth King has commanded the top zoologists of Ba Sing Se University to lead a battalion of soldiers in scouring the earth to find Bosco a mate. Little is known about his habits in the wild, but Bosco seems to enjoy roaming the grounds of the Royal Palace with his master, and has developed quite a taste for cakes and pies.

Speical Bonus
King Bumi

He is the 112-year-old King of Omashu and a childhood friend of Aang's. Although he doesn't look it at first, King Bumi is actually a powerful Earthbender. He is also a trickster who loves messing with people and playing jokes on them. But he is well respected by the citizens of Omashu.

Goat Gorilla

Named "Flopsie," this huge, furry beast is King Bumi's pet. It seems vicious, but is quite lovable and docile.

Long-eared Rabbit

Aang mistakes this tiny animal for "Flopsie" during one of the King's test. In fact, this cute rabbit is actually the Goat Gorilla's food.

[Darryl]

wow..so now we know abt the Earth King..
Nice find.

[theweasleyboys]

That explains why he's so eager to get out and explore the world...technically, he hasn't gotten out of the inquisitive-child phase yet! Awwwwww...

[wiiboy]

What about Basco? He is the only one from his speicies, at least that anyone knows of? Do you think he may ever find a mate?

I didn't realize that he had to take the thrown when he was 4 years old. Long Feng was basically that father figure for him before he became corupt with having complete power of Ba Sing Se. Ba Sing Se also had 52 kings in the past, it says that his father died and was the 51st, so we know now that Earth King isn't an elective office.

Do you think Omashu's King is an elective office? I find it funny how Kuei and Bumi have to simular letters, four letters each. I guess I have a weak spot for Earth Kings.

[Sheogorath]

Well, that explains why Long Feng held so much power.

[wiiboy]

I am seriously beginning to like Kuei now. Like I said, I am a sucker for Earth Kings I guess. But he could never replace Bumi. Bumi kicks so much Equus asinus, Kuei is just a child at heart. Does anyone think they did a good job when they cast Phil LeMarr to do his voice?

[Darryl]

i think they did great.
He sounds so child-like and happy-go-lucky all the time its really cheerful.

[wiiboy]

And not to mention he really loves that Bear. I inmagion he would be the same as Aang would be when he lost Appa.

[theweasleyboys]

wiiboy said:

And not to mention he really loves that Bear. I inmagion he would be the same as Aang would be when he lost Appa.

Yeah...and it's another interesting coincidence that Appa and the bear are both the last/only living specimens left of their own kind...XD

[wiiboy]

Bato killed a bear once, if you look in "Bato of the Water Tribe" you can see a dead bear skin rug.

BATO KILLED BASCO's MOMMA!!!

[Liamane]

So, the Earth King's name is Kuei? I like it! ^___^

o.O;; And he maaaay not have killed Basco's mother. Maybe. >.> *darts eyes about*

[waterfire (I am back!!!)]

the rabbit was Flopsie's food?

[Lupine Pyrefly]

waterfire said:

the rabbit was Flopsie's food?

I'm surprised at that too. Flopsie's supposed to be a goat-gorilla, and neither of those eat a lot of meat.

I love Kuei. He's such a dork.

[masterpakku]

First of all congrats on the find. And second of all, I don't know if that was Bato's bear skin. He was just staying there until he healed wasn't he? But someone must have killed the bear/Basco's Mother.