The Tipani clan, also known as the clan of silent war[1], is a Na'vi clan located in the jungle. Its members reside in over a dozen individual villages scattered through the dense jungles of Pandora. The Tipani are perhaps the fiercest warrior clan of all the Na'vi people, and their hunting prowess is renowned far and wide.
Culture[]
Members of the Tipani clan in their trademark armor
Though all Na'vi are proficient hunters, the Tipani train like no other clan. They raise their children to be warriors from a very young age. When the Tipani hunt, they move without making a sound. This silent hunting style is reflected in the Tipani's otherworldly demeanor; a Tipani rarely speaks, and only does so with careful consideration. Thus, their words often carry enormous weight.[2] The Tipani clan are the only clan observed to wear armor, traditionally crafted from the cuirass crab.
During their adolescent years, strict focus is set on developing both the mind and body for battle under the clan elders. A centuries-old tradition sees elders accompany groups of warrior apprentices into the woods where athleticism and tranquility are put to the test. Success is not measured by the ability to slay a creature, for many come home empty-handed. It is measured by the ability to stalk prey without making one's presence known. A master warrior must first acquire the art of light-footedness before training in the art of the kill.[3]
History[]
Tipani was one of the few clans involved in the events of the first Toruk Makto. It was during their journey that Entu, Ralu and Tsyal came across the clan searching for the artifacts. The item that Tipani was going to give them was the Atlas Beetle shield. The warriors not only refused to help them, but after learning of their history, they ordered them to return to their clans and assigned their own escort to protect them. Accompanied by the Tipani warriors, the three friends eventually ran into the Kekunan Clan, who were the only clan that believed in the prophecy and decided to help them.
Later, when the Tree of Souls began to flood with lava, members of the Tipani clan summoned by Toruk Makto helped the Omatikaya Clan stop the lava along with the other clans.
So'lek's visit[]
So'lek teaching his flute to the Tipani clan
In 2160, Tipani received a visit from So'lek, one of the few survivors of the Trr'ong Clan after the Battle of Ayram Alusìng. The warrior informs them that he came to their territory with the objective of completing the next part of his mission: obtaining armor made from the shell of the armor cuirass crab.
So'lek was trained by Rimu, with whom he seems to have entered into an almost romantic relationship with her. After almost half a year of being in the clan, So'lek obtains the shell of the cuirass crab. With the help of a Tipani Master, he makes his shoulder armor. Finally, the clan advises him to rest and not waste energy. However, the pain So'lek feels over the loss of his home since fighting the Sky People remains too strong to stop him, and So'lek eventually abandons the village and wanders away, leaving behind her armor back.
Avatar: The Game[]
The Tipani were prominently featured in James Cameron's Avatar: The Game, which is now considered non-canon. In human eyes, the Tipani were "unsettlingly standoffish" when further integration with humanity was suggested. They were reluctant to engage in diplomacy with humans, with only a handful embracing the study of Earth languages. The Tipani had not welcomed many avatars into their trust. Four were allowed into the clan in 2152 (Epstein, Langley, Parker and Ryder), but subsequent attacks by commander Falco on Vayaha Village quickly soured relations into open conflict. The hostilities only concluded with the death of Falco at the Well of Souls.
Members[]
| Na'vi | Status | Title | Portrait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimu | Alive | Teacher of So'lek |
Non-Canon[]
| Na'vi | Title | Portrait |
|---|---|---|
| Amanti | Leader of Torukä Na'rìng region | |
| Avarin | A warrior who is assisted by stingbats | |
| Bilano | Warrior in Swotulu region | |
| Fmilam | Female healer of Umkansa village in Vaderas Hollow | |
| Ikalu | Guards the passage of Txur Pass to the Na'vi village in Tantalus | |
| Lungoray | Shaman of Tipani clan | |
| Mekanei | Leader of Swotulu Village | |
| Naalot | Male warrior in Vaderas Hollow | |
| Oloniwin | Wise elder leader in Vaderas Hollow, Koo Tsura village. He was wounded in battle with humans | |
| Otamu | Knows the location of an unobtanium shard Able Ryder needs | |
| Sänume | Tsahìk of Tipani clan | |
| Swawta | Warrior of Koo Tsura village | |
| Tsaro | Male guard of an entrance to sacred place in Vaderas Hollow | |
| Tur'itan | Hunter | |
| Unipey | Lungoray's student, future Tsahìk | |
| Arutey | Warrior in Swotulu region | |
| Beyda'amo | Powerful warrior | |
| Deyshana | Warrior in Swotulu region | |
| Hukato | Warrior who fought many thanators | |
| Kusati | One of female warriors fighting humans in Vaderas Hollow | |
| Marali | Beyda'amo's mate | |
| Mendala | Male leader of Umkansa village in Vaderas Hollow | |
| Nikiro | Mysterious warrior in the Tantalus | |
| Ookmaya | Warrior in Swotulu region | |
| Raltaw | Wisest hunter in Vaderas Hollow | |
| Sukal | Hunter who likes to take initiative | |
| Tan Jala | Master Hunter | |
| Alar'at | Male warrior of the Tipani clan | |
| Ukamtsu | Oloniwin's second in command | |
| Vokan | Feared berserker warrior |
Villages in Avatar: The Game[]
Vayaha Village in the Iknimaya region
- Other
- Boscage
- The Great Wall
- Na'vi Reservation (destroyed in 2152)
- Owame Village
- Spearhead Camp
- Swotulu Village
- Vayaha Village
References[]
- ↑ Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — So'lek's Journey issue #3
- ↑ The World of Avatar: A Visual Exploration pg. 78
- ↑ https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk/pandora?explore wooden spear article
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