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The Earth Kingdom is the largest nation of the four nations of Avatarverse. Spanning most of its continent as well as several subsidiary islands and outposts across the world, it is the largest sovereign state in the world and encompasses much of the eastern hemisphere. The kingdom operates under the rule of an Earth Monarch, currently held by the 82nd Earth Monarch Huang Ling.

Since the Hundred Year War, the Earth Kingdom has been ruled by over eighty-two monarchs from several major dynasties, most notably the House of Beifong, House of Gladius, House of Gui, House of Izaki, and presently House of Ling. Among the kingdom's most controversal rulers was Angelina Velkhana, whose reign became heavily condemned throughout the kingdom after she was exposed as a day bloodbender. Following her downfall and subsequent execution, she is remembered as the "Bloodwitch", a title associated with her reputation.

The Earth Kingdom is widely known for its traditional way of life, strong bureaucracy and spirituality, noble customs and immense territorial size. For much of history, it was regarded as the most powerful and influential nation in the world, as it possessed the largest military, economy, and landmass of any known state.

History

Starting with the Harmony Restoration Movement (c. 100–101 AG), following the Hundred Year War, the Earth Kingdom began a campaign to restore its authority over occupied territories and remove the remaining Fire Nation colonies from its lands. However, the campaign caused disputes in the colonial cities, where Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom families had lived alongside one another for generations and had begun to form families of their own; gradually becoming a failed campaign.

Between 110 and 118 AG, the former colonial territories united under a separate administration, eventually leading to the formation of the United Republic of Nations.

The Earth Kingdom has been involved in several battles and conflicts throughout its history, including a number of succession crises such as the Destran Succession War, Tenshio Succession Crisis, and Year of the Four Monarchs. Major conflicts include the Chunying War, which resulted in the annexation of the United Republic through the Treaty of Bei Da Feng, the Dragonhawk War, and the Battle of Seilkuq, caused by the refounding of the Fifth Nation and its murder of Earth Kingdom citizens; the conflict later ended with Seilkuq becoming a safe haven. The list continues with the Senlin War, fought to restore the Province of Senlin back to Earth Kingdom authority, and the Second Senlin War, which again resulted in the annexation of the United Republic and the formation of the Protectorate of Republic City until it was annexed in full through the Rhéng River Edict of 172 AG, and finally the Siege of Ba Sing Se which saw the death of 54th Earth King Ryuco Enren. The Earth Kingdom also participated in the World War, fighting as a defender alongside the Sun Warriors, Foggy Swamp Tribe, and Water Tribe.

The Earth Kingdom also saw the rule of the 63rd, 65th, and 75th Earth Queen, Angelina Velkhana, a former member of the House of Beifong. She first ascended to the throne following the abdication of her father Earth King Kiros Beifong-Junyi. Her first reign lasted less than a week and ended with the signing of the Fire and Blood Accords, which she signed under extreme duress following manipulation and intimidation by 15th Mālvās M’kari Raa. Under the terms of the accords, Angelina abdicated in favour of her Domestic Minister Sasha DeCassian, while the House of Beifong was barred from the throne for four generations.

Angelina later returned to the throne on the condition by the Mālvās Max'li Raa that she sever her association with the House of Beifong. She resumed her reign after the 65th Earth King Liebe Lee, abdicated in her favour. In her final reign, she faced a full-scale rebellion led by the 76th (and later 80th) Earth King Xaoten Izaki, with support from Lin Gui, who would later become the 77th Earth Queen, and Queen Bo of Omashu. Angelina was eventually ousted and after her identity as a bloodbender was discovered, was executed by the House of Beifong, particularly Songwen Beifong, in 165 AG, giving her the name "Bloodwitch". In 174 AG, Earth Monarch Huang Ling announced the Cleansed Earth Edict, which placed Angelina Velkhana's name among those subject to a naming taboo, prohibiting their names throughout the kingdom.

The Earth Kingdom is known for its assistance to the Water Tribe despite its lack of ability to bend in the frozen tundra. This included its involvement in the Siege of the North Pole, which resulted in the capture and subsequent execution of Shu Mammon, famously referred to as the "Bloodbender of the South" by Huang Ling in their global broadcast. The siege also resulted in the defeat of the Amaryllis family and the suppression of the rebellion led by Rei Kai'morah.

Government

The Earth Kingdom is governed by the Council of Three, a council composed of three ministers responsible for the kingdom's military, domestic, and spiritual affairs. The council is led by the Grand Secretariat and under the authority of the Earth Monarch. The three ministers are:

Minister Of War, responsible for the Earth Kingdom's military and leads the justice system. The current holder is Jan-Ro Yanshi.
Minister Of Prosperity, responsible for the Earth Kingdom's domestic and international affairs. The current holder is Shan Long.
Minister Of Rites, responsible for the Earth Kingdom's spiritual institutions as the Grand Sage. The current holder is Hue Tung.

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-{{Stub}}{{Location|nation=ek|title={{Chinese|土國|Tǔ Guó}}<br>Earth Kingdom|location=Eastern Hemisphere|capital=[[Ba Sing Se]]|govtype=Absolute monarchy|statehead=[[Earth Monarch]]|holyhead=[[Earth Sages]]|currency=[[Yuan]]|ruler=[[Huang Ling]], 82nd Earth Monarch}}The '''Earth Kingdom''' is one of the world's nations. Spanning most of its continent as well as several subsidiary islands and outposts across the world, it is the largest sovereign state in the world and encompasses much of the eastern hemisphere. The kingdom operates under the rule of a single [[Earth Monarch]], although the power of its rulers has historically greatly fluctuated.
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+{{Location|nation=ek|title={{Chinese|土國|Tǔ Guó}}<br>Earth Kingdom|location=Eastern Hemisphere|capital=[[Ba Sing Se]]|govtype=Absolute monarchy|statehead=[[Earth Monarch]]|holyhead=[[Earth Sages]]|currency=[[Yuan]]|ruler=[[Huang Ling]], 82nd Earth Monarch}}The '''Earth Kingdom''' is the largest nation of the four nations of Avatarverse. Spanning most of its continent as well as several subsidiary islands and outposts across the world, it is the largest sovereign state in the world and encompasses much of the eastern hemisphere. The kingdom operates under the rule of an [[Earth Monarch]], currently held by the '''82nd Earth Monarch [[Huang Ling]].'''
-Since the [[Hundred Year War]], the Earth Kingdom has been ruled by monarchs from several major dynasties, most notably the [[House of Hou-Ting|Hou-Tings]], the [[House of Beifong|Beifongs]], the [[House of Gladius|Gladiuses]], the [[House of Gui|Guis]], and the reign of [[Earth King]] [[Xaoten Izaki]]. Among the kingdom’s most controversial rulers was [[Angelina Velkhana]], whose reign became heavily condemned throughout the Earth Kingdom after she was exposed as a day bloodbender. Following her downfall, many citizens and political figures referred to her as the "Bloodwitch Queen," a title associated with her reputation for tyranny and political violence.
+Since the [[Hundred Year War]], the Earth Kingdom has been ruled by over eighty-two monarchs from several major dynasties, most notably the [[House of Beifong]], [[House of Gladius]], [[House of Gui]], [[House of Izaki]], and presently [[House of Ling]]. Among the kingdom's most controversal rulers was [[Angelina Velkhana]], whose reign became heavily condemned throughout the kingdom after she was exposed as a day bloodbender. Following her downfall and subsequent execution, she is remembered as the "Bloodwitch", a title associated with her reputation.
-The Earth Kingdom is widely known for its traditional way of life, strong bureaucracy, noble customs, and immense territorial size. For much of history, it was regarded as the most powerful and influential nation in the world, as it possessed the largest military, economy, and landmass of any known state.
+The Earth Kingdom is widely known for its traditional way of life, strong bureaucracy and spirituality, noble customs and immense territorial size. For much of history, it was regarded as the most powerful and influential nation in the world, as it possessed the largest military, economy, and landmass of any known state.
 == History ==
+Starting with the [[Harmony Restoration Movement]] (c. 100–101 AG), following the Hundred Year War, the Earth Kingdom began a campaign to restore its authority over occupied territories and remove the remaining [[Fire Nation]] colonies from its lands. However, the campaign caused disputes in the colonial cities, where Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom families had lived alongside one another for generations and had begun to form families of their own; gradually becoming a failed campaign.
-==== Harmony Restoration Movement (c. 100 to 101 AG) ====
+Between 110 and 118 AG, the former colonial territories united under a separate administration, eventually leading to the formation of the [[United Republic of Nations]].
-The Harmony Restoration Movement began shortly after the [[Hundred Year War]] to remove remaining [[Fire Nation]] colonies from Earth Kingdom territory. The movement aimed to restore the kingdom’s pre-war borders and re-establish Earth Kingdom authority over occupied regions. While many supported the campaign, tensions quickly emerged in former colonial cities where Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom families had lived together for generations. Several communities resisted separation, leading to unrest and political disputes across mixed-population territories.
-==== Territorial disputes and the formation of the United Republic (101 to 118 AG) ====
+The Earth Kingdom has been involved in several battles and conflicts throughout its history, including a number of succession crises such as the [[Destran Succession War]], [[Tenshio Succession Crisis]], and [[Year of the Four Monarchs]]. Major conflicts include the [[Chunying War]], which resulted in the annexation of the United Republic through the [[Treaty of Bei Da Feng]], the [[Dragonhawk War]], and the [[Battle of Seilkuq]], caused by the refounding of the [[Fifth Nation]] and its murder of Earth Kingdom citizens; the conflict later ended with Seilkuq becoming a safe haven. The list continues with the [[Senlin War]], fought to restore the Province of Senlin back to Earth Kingdom authority, and the [[Second Senlin War]], which again resulted in the annexation of the United Republic and the formation of the [[Protectorate of Republic City]] until it was annexed in full through the [[Rhéng River Edict]] of 172 AG, and finally the [[Siege of Ba Sing Se]] which saw the death of 54th Earth King [[Ryuco Enren]]. The Earth Kingdom also participated in the [[World War]], fighting as a defender alongside the [[Sun Warriors]], [[Foggy Swamp Tribe]], and [[Water Tribe]].
-Following the movement, some territories returned fully to Earth Kingdom rule, while others became politically unstable or disputed. Cities such as [[Yu Dao]] remained major points of tension due to their mixed populations and economic importance. Throughout the following years, Earth Kingdom influence over former colonies weakened as local governments became increasingly autonomous.
-Between 110 and 118 AG, former colonial territories gradually united under a separate administration, eventually contributing to the formation of the [[United Republic of Nations]]. The Earth Kingdom formally recognised several territorial changes, though many nobles and officials continued to dispute the legitimacy of the republic for decades afterward. The loss of these territories reduced direct Earth Kingdom control over several coastal and industrial regions.
+The Earth Kingdom also saw the rule of the 63rd, 65th, and 75th Earth Queen, [[Angelina Velkhana]], a former member of the [[House of Beifong]]. She first ascended to the throne following the abdication of her father Earth King [[Kiros Beifong-Junyi]]. Her first reign lasted less than a week and ended with the signing of the [[Fire and Blood Accords]], which she signed under extreme duress following manipulation and intimidation by 15th [[Mālvās]] [[M’kari Raa]]. Under the terms of the accords, Angelina abdicated in favour of her Domestic Minister [[Sasha DeCassian]], while the House of Beifong was barred from the throne for four generations.
-==== Early 120s AG reforms and reconstruction ====
+Angelina later returned to the throne on the condition by the Mālvās [[Max'li Raa]] that she sever her association with the House of Beifong. She resumed her reign after the 65th Earth King [[Liebe Lee]], abdicated in her favour. In her final reign, she faced a full-scale rebellion led by the 76th (and later 80th) Earth King [[Xaoten Izaki]], with support from [[Lin Gui]], who would later become the 77th Earth Queen, and Queen [[Bo]] of Omashu. Angelina was eventually ousted and after her identity as a bloodbender was discovered, was executed by the [[House of Beifong]], particularly [[Songwen Beifong]], in 165 AG, giving her the name "Bloodwitch". In 174 AG, Earth Monarch [[Huang Ling]] announced the [[Cleansed Earth Edict]], which placed Angelina Velkhana's name among those subject to a naming taboo, prohibiting their names throughout the kingdom.
-By the early 120s AG, the Earth Kingdom entered a period of internal restructuring and consolidation. [[Amomi Enren]] emerged as one of the leading figures of the era, overseeing reconstruction projects across provinces damaged by war, rebellion, and economic decline. Her administration focused heavily on restoring infrastructure, strengthening royal authority, and stabilising provincial governance.
-During periods where Amomi was absent due to illness, General [[Ryuco Enren]] assumed temporary governing responsibilities and became one of the kingdom’s most influential military figures.
+The Earth Kingdom is known for its assistance to the Water Tribe despite its lack of ability to bend in the frozen tundra. This included its involvement in the [[Siege of the North Pole]], which resulted in the capture and subsequent execution of [[Shu Mammon]], famously referred to as the "Bloodbender of the South" by Huang Ling in their [https://discord.com/channels/607348576045105162/1197600045991411783/1519500045991411783 global broadcast]. The siege also resulted in the defeat of the [[House of Amaryllis|Amaryllis family]] and the suppression of the rebellion led by [[Rei Kai'morah|Rei]] [[House Kai'morah|Kai'morah]].
-==== Industrial expansion and political centralisation (120 to 130 AG) ====
+== Government ==
-During the 120s AG, the Earth Kingdom experienced rapid industrial and political change, influenced heavily by technological developments in the [[United Republic of Nations]]. Railway systems expanded across several provinces, urban centres grew rapidly, and new industries increased the influence of Ba Sing Se over outer territories.
+The Earth Kingdom is governed by the [[Council of Three]], a council composed of three ministers responsible for the kingdom's military, domestic, and spiritual affairs. The council is led by the Grand Secretariat and under the authority of the [[Earth Monarch]]. The three ministers are:
+* '''Minister Of War''', responsible for the Earth Kingdom's military and leads the justice system. The current holder is [[Jan-Ro Yanshi]].
+* '''Minister Of Prosperity''', responsible for the Earth Kingdom's domestic and international affairs. The current holder is [[Shan Long]].
+* '''Minister Of Rites''', responsible for the Earth Kingdom's spiritual institutions as the Grand Sage. The current holder is [[Hue Tung]].
-At the same time, many rural regions complained of growing inequality between the capital and the provinces. Political power became increasingly concentrated around the royal administration and major noble families based in [[Ba Sing Se]] and [[Gaoling]].
+<br>
+<center>
-==== Senlin Rebellion (149 AG) ====
+'''Related Pages'''<br>
-In 149 AG, the [[Senlin Rebellion]] broke out under the leadership of [[Rias Yukimura]], also known as Iguru Yukimura. The rebellion declared independence for territories of the [[United Republic]] that had come under Earth Kingdom occupation. [[Ko Imeq]], then-chief of the [[Foggy Swamp Tribe]], initially supported the rebellion, worsening tensions between regional powers.
+[[Council of Three of Earth Kingdom]] • [[Earth Monarch|Earth Monarch of Earth Kingdom]]
+</center>
-[[Kiros Beifong-Junyi]] responded with military force, leading Earth Kingdom troops during the Battle of Senlin. The rebellion was ultimately crushed, Rias Yukimura was killed, and the occupied territories were brought back under Earth Kingdom control.
-==== Alliance era and diplomatic expansion (151 AG onward) ====
-Following the instability of the late 140s AG, Earth Kingdom leadership increasingly focused on foreign alliances and regional diplomacy. Under [[Kiros Beifong-Junyi]], the kingdom entered several major agreements, including the Seaboard Alliance with the [[Water Tribe]] and later the Mossy Stone Alliance with leadership of the [[Foggy Swamp Tribe]] following Ko Imeq’s rule.
-These agreements marked a shift away from constant territorial warfare and toward long-term political and military partnerships with neighbouring nations.
-==== Reign of Angelina Velkhana (c. 150s to 165 AG) ====
-[[Angelina Velkhana]] ruled the Earth Kingdom through multiple interrupted reigns during one of the most unstable periods in modern Earth Kingdom history. She first rose to power after the abdication of [[Kiros Beifong-Junyi]] during the Sun Warrior war led by [[Mālvās]] [[M’kari Raa]]. During her reign, the kingdom suffered military defeats, internal rebellions, and territorial losses.
-One of the most significant events of her rule was the signing of the [[Fire and Blood Accords]], which forced the Earth Kingdom to surrender major territories, including [[Zeizhou]], under heavy military pressure. Her government later faced growing resistance from nobles, military figures, and political rivals, leading to repeated removals and restorations to the throne.
-Her final reign collapsed during the rebellion of [[Xaoten Izaki]]. After being deposed for the final time, Angelina was executed at the [[House of Beifong|Beifong Estate]] in 165 AG under the supervision of [[Songwen Beifong]]. Following her death, she became one of the most controversial monarchs in modern Earth Kingdom history, with people around the world condemning her rule as tyrannical and supporters blaming the era’s instability on the wider succession crisis and ongoing wars.
-==== Modern monarchy ====
-In the modern era, the Earth Kingdom monarchy has gone through repeated succession crises, civil wars, rebellions, and political restructuring. Different royal houses, including the [[House of Hou-Ting|Hou-Tings]], [[House of Gui|Guis]], [[House of Gladius|Gladiuses]], and most notably and recently, the [[House of Beifong|Beifongs]], have all held influence over the throne during different periods.
-Now, the Yǒnghéng Era has begun under [[Huang Ling]], the 82nd [[Earth Monarch]]. The era is widely seen as the beginning of a phase of Earth Kingdom power.
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