raiondoll
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Tahno!
May 5, 2012 18:37:09 GMT -5
Post by raiondoll on May 5, 2012 18:37:09 GMT -5
His debut in episode 5 left an impression on me. Hate him or not, I'm excited to see just how brutal he can be in a pro-bending match. I mean did you see the damage he did to one member of the opposing team? There was a clean cut hole in that guy's helmet. Also, even though Tahno is a water bender, he looks nothing like the water benders from the Northern or Southern Water Tribes. Some people speculate that his lineage comes from the Foggy Swamp Tribe waterbenders, but with the introduction of inter-racial relationships, it could be a possibility that he just inherited the water bender gene. - end Tahno appreciation post -
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Esile
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Tahno!
May 5, 2012 19:09:17 GMT -5
Post by Esile on May 5, 2012 19:09:17 GMT -5
He has a firebender appearance to me with those sharp angles and pale skin. I think he's probably a mix of firebender and waterbender. Swampbender lineage is an interesting theory too.
A few people have speculated that the way he finished off the other team was through bloodbending. I think it's a possibility, but I can't imagine that Pro-Bending would allow for bloodbending to be used legally.
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raiondoll
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Tahno!
May 5, 2012 20:47:16 GMT -5
Post by raiondoll on May 5, 2012 20:47:16 GMT -5
Tahno's use of bloodbending is an interesting theory, but I doubt that he would get away with something like that, especially since Pro-Bending is considered as a professional sport in Republic City. I'm sure there are rules against that. Someone on tumblr posted an interesting theory to counter the "bloodbending" theory. Found here: fullmetalpercussionist.tumblr.com/post/22485244441/the-tahno-theory#notesOn Tahno's lineage.... Hmmm. it could definitely be a possibility. ;D
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nandireya
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Tahno!
May 5, 2012 20:52:43 GMT -5
Post by nandireya on May 5, 2012 20:52:43 GMT -5
Is the concept of bloodbending even commonly known? Hama and Katara are the only known practitioners of it, and unlike Toph and metalbending (which is also no doubt banned from competition), I seriously doubt Katara passed on the knowledge to anyone...though Hama might have.
Of cousre Tahno may have figured it out on his own like she did and use it sneakily...
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Zidaneski
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Tahno!
May 5, 2012 22:24:46 GMT -5
Post by Zidaneski on May 5, 2012 22:24:46 GMT -5
Tahno might have undergone some emotional trauma at a young age. Of the three bendings in the city I imagine the easiest to exploit would be a waterbender since they can be powerless at times as opposed to earthbenders and firebenders. He may have been in so much anger or pain one night on a full moon and was able to sense bloodbending or was possible by stopping some assailant out of shear desperation.
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Earth and Water
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Tahno!
May 6, 2012 1:40:12 GMT -5
Post by Earth and Water on May 6, 2012 1:40:12 GMT -5
Are waterbenders allowed to freeze water during matches? That's the only thing I can think of that would punch a hole like that through a helmet without the glass or whatever it is shattering.
Ok, I know this is going a wall but do you think Tahno is related to Asami? I know a lot of people think she is good, and ya she probably is but maybe like a half brother, like her mom got involved with the Triads and/or had a dark streak? Sorry, I highly doubt it ... but I am speaking my mind right now. Asami doesn't compare to Tahno, but I just don't like her.
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raiondoll
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Tahno!
May 6, 2012 1:51:09 GMT -5
Post by raiondoll on May 6, 2012 1:51:09 GMT -5
Based on the Pro-bending rules: avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Pro-bendingSo, that's all water, all Tahno. On the topic of Asami and Tahno being related/half-related - there's an open possibility for that, but I doubt that Bryke would delve in that deep of a back story? It sounds like an interesting theory though..but we're only 5 episodes in & there's plenty of time to see if there is some kind of relationship between Asami and Tahno. Asami being a huge pro-bending fan and all.
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Tahno!
May 6, 2012 3:29:51 GMT -5
Post by Earth and Water on May 6, 2012 3:29:51 GMT -5
Ok that is just scary ... that still leaves how that hole got there. Yeah, Bryke never did deep back stories, and with the whole streamlining of this series, they probably won't take that root, but ... They are full of surprises, but it does seem like Asami is not going to turn bad ... ticked if Mako ends up with Korra, but not bad ... I am just on my toes around everyone in this series.
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nandireya
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Tahno!
May 6, 2012 6:30:12 GMT -5
Post by nandireya on May 6, 2012 6:30:12 GMT -5
Water can cut through rock if it's under enough pressure...it's not inconceivable.
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raiondoll
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Tahno!
May 6, 2012 18:22:00 GMT -5
Post by raiondoll on May 6, 2012 18:22:00 GMT -5
My guess would be that Tahno just possesses incredible strength. With the right amount force, he was able to puncture that man's helmet. Plus, water in its liquid state in A:TLA has been shown to cut through steel (The Drill) and wood (The Runaway), given the right amount pressure and force exerted on the object. Like this: Image from Avatar Wiki
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Tahno!
May 6, 2012 20:03:50 GMT -5
Post by ILZ on May 6, 2012 20:03:50 GMT -5
It seems weird that they would allow waterbending hits to the face if some of the competitors are able to generate enough force to break through the helmets. Seems to me that that makes water hits to the head just a dangerous as earth.
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Esile
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Tahno!
May 6, 2012 22:56:59 GMT -5
Post by Esile on May 6, 2012 22:56:59 GMT -5
It seems weird that they would allow waterbending hits to the face if some of the competitors are able to generate enough force to break through the helmets. Seems to me that that makes water hits to the head just a dangerous as earth. The helmet could have also cracked on impact with the arena floor (although judging by that particular hole, that scenario is unlikely) or if one of the other members of the team was flung into him and put an elbow or something directly through the protective glass. There's no proof whatsoever that Tahno directly caused the breach in the armor considering we didn't see the match.
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raiondoll
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Tahno!
May 6, 2012 22:58:04 GMT -5
Post by raiondoll on May 6, 2012 22:58:04 GMT -5
Someone's "Tahno Theory" on Tumblr gave a plausible reason behind the Wolfbat's easy win. The theory in general is that Tahno is in collaboration with the Triple Threats, and that the Triads run the entire pro-bending competition from behind the scenes. This is just an excerpt from the person's tumblr: fullmetalpercussionist.tumblr.com/post/22485244441/the-tahno-theory#notesThis would make sense, considering that he didn't get penalized for the hole in the guy's helmet. I would think that a blow to the face that hard would count as unnecessary roughness...much like Korra's penalty? edit: but, I don't agree with the theory on Tahno bloodbending, since I can't imagine that being translated into Pro-bending - or how that can be missed/done inconspicuously. The helmet could have also cracked on impact with the arena floor (although judging by that particular hole, that scenario is unlikely) or if one of the other members of the team was flung into him and put an elbow or something directly through the protective glass. There's no proof whatsoever that Tahno directly caused the breach in the armor considering we didn't see the match. Ohh. I had not considered that. It's easy to assume that Tahno could have inflicted that blow...since he's the only member on the Wolfbats able to do head strikes. There could be other possible scenarios to go through regarding the physical injuries of the Wolfbat's opponents, but all in all, they still managed to brutally destroy them in one round - and that says something (suspicious) about them & their 3 year win streak. I mean, yes, the Wolfbats can be just incredibly strong/talented pro-benders - but I honestly don't buy into that at all. Given Tahno's high status in Pro-bending, he's got to be hiding something! Lol.
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Tahno!
May 7, 2012 13:29:31 GMT -5
Post by ILZ on May 7, 2012 13:29:31 GMT -5
The refs being paid off is a very interesting theory. Of course it is possible that they are just that good and there are of course dangers in the sport and injuries don't necessarily equate to penalties. It would be neat though to see how Korra were to react if some things weren't called right (she's never been too shy about questioning the refs).
Tanho definitely has a shady side about him. It will be interesting to see if we find out what he's really up to.
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raiondoll
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Tahno!
May 14, 2012 20:38:38 GMT -5
Post by raiondoll on May 14, 2012 20:38:38 GMT -5
Something tells me that they are going to turn out fine. but I still have some reservations. I think Tahno deserved to have his bending taken away tbqh as some sort of lesson.
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