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Post by wildimagination on May 8, 2011 20:02:12 GMT -5
I noticed that the Fire Nation Royal Palace from Ozai's and Azulon's reigns look different than that of when Sozin was Fire Lord. Here's what Sozin's throne room looks like: His palace: Ozai's throne room: Ozai's palace: I'm guessing Sozin had his palace remodeled after Roku destroyed it. I think it kind of symbolizes the Fire Nation consuming hatred and war. During and before Sozin's reign, the palace looked peaceful, but after, it took on a much more darker appearance. Do you think after the war, Zuko will remodel his throne room back to how Sozin originally had it?
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Post by ILZ on May 8, 2011 23:34:59 GMT -5
I noticed that as well, I'm sure Sozin just redid it after Roku destroyed it. I doubt Zuko would redo it to how Sozin had it, since Sozin really isn't the best Fire Lord to model his reign after.
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Post by asian malaysian on May 9, 2011 1:49:39 GMT -5
Another posibility is that Fire Lord Azulon was responsible for the remodeling of the throne room as we saw it. I suspect that Fire Lord Sozin's first rebuilt throne room was somewhat modest as he laid low his plans for empire building until after Roku's death in 12 BSC (I think Roku's "land scapping" work took place in 36 BSC). Given Fire Lord Ozai's all- pervasive penchant for grandiosity, it is also likely that he would have required extensive renovations of his own to the palace notwithstanding his relatively short reign as Fire Lord.
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Post by Musogato on May 9, 2011 2:15:57 GMT -5
Huh, that's interesting! I like the theories that it was remodeled after Roku Avatar-Smash'd it to better reflect their world-dominating ambitions. As gorgeous as Sozin's original throne room was, it just doesn't strike fear and intimidation into others as the newer design does. As for Zuko, I feel fairly confident that he would have the room changed. Sitting behind a wall of flames just doesn't seem his style anymore. Although whether it would return to Sozin's original design, I dunno. He wouldn't have seen it personally, so unless there were paintings or super old staff members/designers who kept the plans of it, that design might be lost to the past. I guess this might come up in the graphic novels, but I kind of hope Zuko puts his own spin on the new design. Maybe something with the two dragons, or something else that would tie into the Sun Warriors or the truer way of Firebending. A throne room that is more open and welcoming instead of dark and foreboding. And also includes a seat for Mai?
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Post by ILZ on May 9, 2011 15:17:27 GMT -5
I may be imagining this, but I seem to remember reading something in the art book about the new throne room being darker and more intimidating purposefully.
@musogato: I really like the idea of Zuko incorporating the dragons or Sun Warriors into the design. A new throne room would be a great way to start a new era in the Fire Nation, and what better than the "symbols" that helped change Zuko.
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Post by wildimagination on May 9, 2011 19:43:16 GMT -5
You guys have some good points...
I too like the idea of Zuko putting his own spin on the throne room remodel.
Picture this: Ornate red and gold double doors opening to a red carpet lined with gold leading up to a few U-shaped steps with goblets of fire on each steps on both sides. Atop the stairs is Zuko's throne (same one that Ozai and Azulon used) with a cushion next to him for the Fire Lady. On each side of the thrones are large goblets of fire, and behind the thrones is a large, golden mural of a rising sun. On each side of the sun are paintings of the two dragon masters, Ran and Shaw.
On each of the pillars leading to the thrones, would be a large candelabra of fire, as well as a large chandelier of fire above in the middle of the room.
What do you guys think?
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Post by Musogato on May 9, 2011 20:05:08 GMT -5
@ilz, Yeah, I think so. I checked my book for the season 1 "The Storm" chapter, and to the lady who designed the throne room, they gave her three words to go on; Egyptian, Chinese, scary. xD wild, that sounds really, really pretty! *_* Makes me want to see/draw concept art of it. xD
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Post by ILZ on May 10, 2011 3:10:29 GMT -5
You guys have some good points... I too like the idea of Zuko putting his own spin on the throne room remodel. Picture this: Ornate red and gold double doors opening to a red carpet lined with gold leading up to a few U-shaped steps with goblets of fire on each steps on both sides. Atop the stairs is Zuko's throne (same one that Ozai and Azulon used) with a cushion next to him for the Fire Lady. On each side of the thrones are large goblets of fire, and behind the thrones is a large, golden mural of a rising sun. On each side of the sun are paintings of the two dragon masters, Ran and Shaw. On each of the pillars leading to the thrones, would be a large candelabra of fire, as well as a large chandelier of fire above in the middle of the room. What do you guys think? That sounds like the perfect throne room for Zuko.
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Post by wildimagination on May 10, 2011 16:46:31 GMT -5
Thanks, guys! Musugato, feel free to draw what I imagined Zuko's throne room to be like! I'd love to see it!
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Post by Musogato on May 13, 2011 16:44:28 GMT -5
Alright, I'll give it a try. xD I'll do it this weekend. ....And then she never did. Sorry 'bout that! I did start it, but then realized I'm terrible at perspective. I'd still like to draw it, but maybe later this year.
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