Metcaine

1. Through the Kurus, the Na'vi tame direhorses (pa'li), flying predators of the banshee (ikran), sea creatures (ilu and skimmings), and the great Toruk.
2. Bond with the goddess Eiva: The Na'vi connect their scythe to the bioluminescent appendages of the Tree of Souls or the Tree of Voices. This allows them to communicate directly with Ava, hear the voices of their ancestors, and transmit their memories to the planet's shared eco-grid.
3. Marriage ritual: When the Na'vi choose a mate, they combine their kuru with each other. It creates a lifelong mental and emotional bond between a man and a woman, connecting their souls forever.

Features and Vulnerability

The Kuru is the most sensitive organ on the Na'vi body. Due to the huge number of nerve endings, any damage to the braid causes unbearable pain. In battle, the Na'vi always try to protect their scythe, as losing or cutting it off deprives them of their connection to Pandora, Ava, and turns them into spiritual invalids in the eyes of the clan.

• She does not carry knives or bows, as her father strictly forbids her to approach battles.
• Survival Skills: She is very agile and fast. In the reef clan, she learns surprisingly quickly to float on the water and swim on the Ilh, although due to the small volume of her lungs, she finds it much more difficult to hold her breath than her elders.

Personality

• Cheerful and curious: Tuk is an inexhaustible source of positivity. She is interested in absolutely everything around her: from new glowing fish to the traditions of other clans.
• Affectionate and loving: She loves her family madly. She follows her older sister Kiri, trusts her brothers in everything and obeys her parents very much (although her childish curiosity sometimes gets the better of her).
• Brave but Vulnerable: Although Tuck is often frightened by the fearsome Sky Men and cries in moments of mortal danger, she has the blood of great warriors. She endures captivity, does not give away the secrets of the family and tries to help her elders, even when she herself is very scared.
• Sincere and straightforward: She says what she thinks, commenting directly on everything that happens around her in a childlike way. She is only 7 years old

Tuck is the youngest child in Sally's family. As the "baby" in the family, she is under the constant care of her parents, older brothers and sister Kiri, to whom Tuck is most attached. Due to her age, she does not yet participate in full-fledged combat, but shares the hardships of exile with the rest of the family.• Unlike Lo'ak and Kiri, Tuck inherited the pure Na'vi traits of her mother Neytiri. She has four fingers and toes, and she has absolutely no human eyebrows.
• Facial features: Tuck has a charming, round, childlike face, very large and curious amber eyes, expressive ears that are sensitive to every rustle, and a wide, open smile.
• Height and build: She is still a child, so she looks petite and fragile compared to the rest of the family. Her height is about 1.8-2 meters, which is considered the height of a small child by Na'vi standards.
• Physical Features: On the reefs of the Mekaina, its forest origin betrays its typical dark blue skin and narrow tail. In the • Forest Clan: She wore a very simple miniature loincloth made of soft leather and simple strings of beads. Her hair was braided into neat thin pigtails.
• In the Reef Clan: Tuck happily dresses up in the wicker outfits of the reef Na'vi. She wears light tops and headbands made of bright seaweed in sandy and greenish shades, and small shells are often woven into her hair.

• Kiri is able to hear the "pulse" of the planet. She senses bioluminescence, plant vibrations, and animal thoughts.
• Flora and Fauna Control: In moments of danger or trance, Kiri is able to mentally control living creatures. For example, she can synchronize her breathing with sea anemones or cause glowing deep-sea fauna to attack enemies, saving her family.
• Perfect adaptation: Unlike her brothers, Kiri did not have to learn to hold her breath for a long time. The ocean accepted her instantly - she is able to stay underwater for hours, just watching the seabed as if it were her home.

Personality

• Contemplative and dreamy: Kiri often withdraws into himself while exploring nature. She can look at a blade of grass, fish or grains of sand for a long time. To others, she sometimes seems strange or "out of this world".
• Sensitive and Vulnerable: Due to her background, Kiri is acutely experiencing an identity crisis. She suffers from not knowing her biological father and why she is "not like everyone else."
• Kind and compassionate: She genuinely loves her brothers and younger sister Tuck and shows them motherly care. She also develops a strong spiritual friendship with a human teenager, Spidey (Miles Socorro).
• Bold in Her Defense: Kiri does not like violence, but if her loved ones are in danger, her fear disappears, giving way to a powerful and primal power of protection. She is 14-¹5 years old

Kiri was born under mysterious circumstances from the comatose avatar of the deceased scientist Grace Augustine. Jake and Neytiri raised her as their own daughter. Kiri is a unique being: she is half avatar, half Na'vi, but unlike Sally's other children, her connection to the planet's ecosystem is sacred, metaphysical.• Like Lo'ak, Kiri inherited five fingers and toes, and also has pronounced human eyebrows. However, unlike her brother, she almost does not have a complex because of this, since her thoughts are occupied with the world around her.
• Facial features: In her face, the features of a young Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver) are clearly visible - the shape of the nose, the shape of the eyes and facial expressions. She has huge, incredibly expressive amber eyes.
• Physique and height: Very fragile, thin, graceful and plastic. Her height is about 2.5-2.6 meters.
• Reef Trait: As a forest Na'vi, she, like her entire family, has a darker skin color than the turquoise Mekaina. However, under water, Kiri moves so naturally that she surpasses even the native inhabitants of the ocean.• In the Forest Clan: She wore simple elements of clothing made from natural materials, and her hair was styled in soft, slightly disheveled braids with beads woven in.
• In the reef clan: Kiri easily adopts the oceanic style of clothing. She wears modest loincloths and tops made of light-colored woven seaweed. Her main jewelry is a unique necklace that used to belong to Grace Augustine. Kiri often decorates her hair with small shells or seagrass.

• Lo'ak acts first and thinks later. He often violates his father's direct orders, which is why he regularly gets into trouble and sets up his older brother.
• Approval Seeker: All his audacity is a mask. In fact, he desperately wants his strict father to be as proud of him as he was of Neteyam. He feels like a disappointment for the family.
• Loyal friend and protector: Has a keen sense of justice. When the reef clan declares the young tulkun Payakan a "rogue killer," Lo'ak is the only one who listens to the creature, feels its pain, and stands up for it by performing a sacred ritual of mental connection (Tsaheilu).
• Bold and Tenacious: Despite fearful and repeated setbacks at the beginning of his apprenticeship with Metkain, Lo'ak shows incredible perseverance, and eventually masters the art of sea creature riding and breath-holding better than the rest of the family. He is 14 years old.

Lo'ak is the second son in Sally's family. Unlike his ideal older brother Neteyam, Lo'ak is constantly searching for his place in the world. Because of its unique connection to the ocean and a tulkun cetacean creature named Payakan, it is Lo'ak that becomes a key bridge between the forest culture of Sully and the marine world of the reef Na'vi.• Lo'ak has gained more from his father's human DNA than his brother. He has five fingers and toes (the native Na'vi have four), as well as rocky human eyebrows. Local teenagers often tease him as a "demon" or "half-blood" because of this.
• Build and height: He is slim, lanky, and very flexible. His height is about 2.5 meters - he is slightly shorter than his older brother, as he is still actively growing.
• Eyes and Skin: Large amber-yellow eyes and dark blue skin of the Forest Na'vi, which contrasts strongly with the light turquoise skin of the Metkaina Reef Clan.• In the Forest Clan: Wore the simplest, most modest leather loincloth and minimalist shoulder belts. His hair is braided into bold, chaotic braids with shaved temples, which emphasizes his rebellious nature.
• In the reef clan: Like the rest of the family, he switches to clothes made of woven seaweed and grass. However, Lo'ak is the quickest to adopt elements of the local culture, as he wears the braided bracers of the Reef Warriors and the specific ocean necklaces.• Na'vi Bow: He is good at it, but is inferior to his brother and mother in accuracy due to his impulsiveness.
• Hunting Knife: A standard belt dagger that the Na'vi uses without hesitation to protect his loved ones.
• Spear Weapons: In the reef clan, he quickly learns how to use light sea spears for spearfishing. And, of course, human weapons, like my father. (although it is often forbidden to do so).

• Responsible and disciplined: Neteyam is a classic "big brother". He is incredibly obedient, always follows his father's orders and tries to be a role model.
• Protector: He feels personally responsible for the safety of Lo'ak, Kiri, and Tuk. Due to Lo'ak's impulsiveness, Neteyam often has to risk himself to help his brother out of trouble and cover for him in front of his parents.
• Diplomatic and peaceful: In the reef clan, when the local teenagers taunt Lo'ak and Kiri, Neteyam tries to resolve the conflict with words to the last and encourages his brother not to succumb to provocations (although he later gets into a fight to protect the family).
• Brave and Selfless: In battle, he shows absolute fearlessness. For the sake of saving his loved ones, he is ready to take any risk, fulfilling the duty of a warrior to the very end. Neteyam is 15-16 years old

Neteyam is the firstborn in the Sally family. He is a pure-blooded Na'vi by culture, but like his father, he inherited some of the avatar's genetic code. Ever since he was a child, he strived to be the perfect son, a protector for his younger siblings, and an impeccable warrior to earn the respect of his strict father.• Unlike his younger brother Lo'ak, who is more human-like in appearance (with five fingers and eyebrows), Neteyam inherited more Na'vi traits from his mother. He has four fingers and toes, and he doesn't have pronounced human eyebrows, which made him "one of us" among the forest clan.
• Facial Features and Build: He has beautiful, harmonious facial features reminiscent of Neytiri in his youth and amber eyes. He is slender, muscular, flexible, and very tall for his age.
• Height: As a teenage Na'vi, he has not yet reached his father's maximum height, but already looks like a tall, handsome young warrior (approximately 2.6–2.7 meters).
• Contrast to the Reefs: Like the rest of his family, he has darker blue skin, a narrow tail, and thin forearms, which is why the reef Na'vi initially considered him unsuited to life in the ocean.• In the Forest Clan: He wore a minimalist leather loincloth, light shoulder belts, and a protective bracer on his left arm for archery. His hair was neatly braided into traditional Omatikaya pigtails gathered at the top of his head.
• In the Reef Clan: To join the Metkaina tribe, he trades his forest gear for clothing made of light-colored braided sea fibers. He begins to wear simple seashell jewelry, but remains loyal to the traditions of his home.• Na'vi Bow: His primary weapon. He is a master of it both on the ground and in flight on ikran.
• Knife: A small Na'vi hunting dagger on its belt for close combat.
• Firearms: Unlike his father, Neteyam uses little to no human weapons, relying on traditional and silent methods of combat. In the reef clan, he also masters sea spears.

• He takes human firearms with him, but most of the time in the camp he keeps them hidden in cases so as not to provoke the locals and not give away his presence. He only uses the assault rifle during direct clashes with the Sky Men.
• Oceanic Weapons: Jake is mastering reef weapons - heavy sea spears and harpoons for spearfishing and combat.

Personality and Behavior

In the reef clan, Jake's character is revealed in a new, more vulnerable way:
• Humility and apprentice status: Former Grand Chief Toruk Maktot is forced to temper his pride. He humbly accepts the status of a "refugee", asks for asylum from Chief Tonowari, and together with his children takes the position of an apprentice, relearning the basic things of breathing, swimming, and riding sea creatures (Ilu).
• Stress and overprotectiveness: Jake is in a constant state of stress. His main goal is to "hide" the family from the persecutors. He becomes a tough, sometimes overly demanding father, forcing the children to behave quietly and not stand out, which leads to conflicts with his sons.
• Awareness of the inevitability: In the course of the story, his character changes from the desire to escape and hide to the understanding that running away will not protect the family, and he needs to fight again.

Jake is a former Earth Marine. Having become a participant in the Avatar program, he forever connected his life with Pandora. He embraced the culture of the locals, married Neytiri, and became Toruk Makto, a legendary horseman who united the Pandora clans. He later became the leader of the Omatikaya clan as Olo'eiktan (chieftain).• • His height remains the same (about 3 meters). His age at this time is about 42-45 years old, he looks like a mature, strong man with a more severe face, tired of the burden of responsibility.
• Physical Contrast: Jake looks different against the background of the reef Na'vi (Metkaina). Due to being a forest Na'vi (and a former avatar with human genes), he has thinner arms, a narrower tail, and smaller fins on his forearms. Because of this, he has to relearn how to hold his breath and swim on a par with the ocean inhabitants.• Instead of leather elements, he wears a bandage made of braided algae and island plant fibers.
• Belts and belts: Brown leather is replaced by braided belts in greenish, turquoise and sandy shades.
• Traditional Ocean Jewelry: Jake wears new necklaces and bracelets made from shells, pearls, smooth seastones, and the bones of ocean predators.
• Refusal of the chieftain's regalia: Since he is no longer a chieftain in the reef clan, but only a refugee, he takes off his massive Omatikaya leadership chestplates, dressing much more modestly.

• Measures approximately 262 centimeters (8'7") She is tall, slender, athletic and incredibly flexible.
• Skin Color: A rich sapphire blue shade (as opposed to Metkayin turquoise) with a pattern of dark blue stripes and luminous bioluminescent dots running all over the body.
• Eyes: Large, expressive, golden-amber color.
• Hairstyle: Her long black hair is usually braided into many thin braids, with some of it tied back to keep out of the way when hunting and shooting.• She wears an elaborate braided neck ornament made of leather, thread, bird feathers, and Soul Tree seeds.
• Bracers: Thick leather bracers on the left arm that protect the forearm from the bowstring when shooting a bow.
• Loincloth: A minimalist headband made from the soft skin of forest animals.• Her main weapon is a massive forest bow inherited from Eitukan's deceased father. It is capable of ultra-accurate shooting from it at high speed, even in flight.
• Dagger: A bone knife attached to the hip.
• Ikran (Banshee): Her loyal flying ally is a mountain banshee named Seze, with whom she works perfectly in the air.• On the battlefield, she transforms into a ruthless warrior. In moments of rage, it emits its trademark hiss.
• Faithful to Tradition: Neytiri is deeply devoted to Euwa and the customs of Omatikaya. It was incredibly difficult for her to leave her native forest for coral reefs, where she felt like a stranger for a long time.
• Loving but strict mother: For the sake of her children (Neteyam, Lo'ak, Tuk, and adoptive Kiri), she will sacrifice everything without hesitation. Protecting them, she is able to frighten even experienced soldiers.
• Emotional: Unlike the reserved Jake, Neytiri acts with his heart. Her grief is crushing, and her anger is destructive.

⏳ Age

At the time of the main events in the reef clan, Neytiri is a mature woman and mother of four children. She is approximately 34-35 years old by Na'vi standards, she is in perfect physical shape, while having a huge life and combat experience.

• Measures approximately 249 centimeters (8'2") It is graceful and slender, but at the same time has a strong body adapted to deep-sea swimming.
• Anatomy: Like all Metkayina, she has light turquoise-cyan skin, large eyes with a transparent third eyelid, and broad forearms with fins. Her movements under water resemble a dance.
• Hairstyle: Her long dark hair is styled in a sophisticated hairstyle, partially braided to reveal her face and adorned with shell beads, and fluttering freely at the back while swimming.
• Tattoos: Due to her young age, she has little to no ritual tattoos. Her skin is clean, with natural bioluminescent dots that glow in the dark.• She wears a warm sand or beige braided loincloth made of soft sea fibers.
• Jewelry: Around her neck she wears a delicate choker made of small river pearls. Her chest is adorned with a light necklace of threads with shells and pieces of mother-of-pearl strung on them.• A small bone knife on her belt, which she uses to cut seaweed or cut small fish.
• Hunting Spear: She can use a light spear when necessary, though she prefers peaceful pursuits.• She is the first to show friendliness to Sally's family when they arrive at Awa'atlu Village. She sincerely sympathizes with them and does not share her brother's prejudices about their "human blood".
• Patient Teacher: She is the one who teaches the forest Na'vi how to breathe properly underwater, control their heartbeat, and how to communicate with the ocean. Her phrase "The path of water has no beginning and no end..." becomes a key philosophy for aliens.
• Brave and Loyal: When her friends and loved ones are in danger, she shows resilience, risking her life, and helping them fight threats off the reef.

⏳ Tsireya's age

is 13-14 years old. She is slightly younger than her brother Aonung and Lo'ak, but still demonstrates emotional maturity, wisdom, and a deep understanding of her mother's spiritual traditions.

• Initially, he behaves like a typical "popular teenager" and leader of local youth. He prides himself on his freediving skills and is dismissive of outsiders who do not know how to live in the ocean.
• Prone to cruel jokes: Influenced by his mother's prejudices, he teases Sally's children (especially Kiri and Lo'ak) for their human genes and physical differences, calling them "freaks". Because of this, he even gets involved in a fight on the beach. As revenge, he abandons Lo'ak into the dangerous waters behind the reef.
• An Honest and Loyal Friend: After Lo'ak nobly takes the blame for this dangerous prank to the chieftain, Aonung's conscience awakens. He sincerely repents, respects the forest Na'vi and becomes a loyal companion of the Sully family, later helping them protect the reef and save sea creatures.

⏳ Aonung

is 15 years old. He is on the verge of adulthood by Na'vi standards, actively studying the "way of water" and learning to be responsible for his actions before the clan

• Measures 257 centimeters (8'5") He is shorter than his father, but very tall for his young age.
• Anatomy: It has a dense shoulder girdle and developed forearms with leathery crests-fins that help you swim quickly underwater. The skin is light, turquoise-green, covered with wavy stripes.
• Hairstyle: His dark brown hair is styled in a half-bun at the back of his head with shaved temples, and at the back it falls in thin pigtails decorated with modest wooden beads.
• Tattoos: There are still few tattoos on his body compared to adults, as he is just starting his journey as a warrior and is undergoing initiation. Small patterns are visible around his chest and shoulders.• He wears a braided loincloth with a protective greenish hue, made of durable sea fibers.
• He wears a simple choker necklace around his neck made of shells and small river or sea rocks.

⚔️ Weapons

As a future defender of the reef, Aonung is trained in the traditional arsenal of Metkayin:
• Hunting Spear: A lightweight wooden spear with a bone tip for spearfishing fish.
• Bone knife: A small knife attached to the thigh, used in everyday life and for butchering prey.• Initially, he behaves like a typical "popular teenager" and the leader of local youth. He prides himself on his freediving skills and is dismissive of outsiders who do not know how to live in the ocean.
• Prone to cruel jokes: Influenced by his mother's prejudices, he teases Sally's children (especially Kiri and Lo'ak) for their human genes and physical differences, calling them "freaks". Because of this, he even gets involved in a fight on the beach. As revenge, he abandons Lo'ak into the dangerous waters behind the reef.
• An Honest and Loyal Friend: After Lo'ak nobly takes the blame for this dangerous prank to the chieftain, Aonung's conscience awakens. He sincerely repents, respects the forest Na'vi and becomes a loyal companion of the Sully family, later helping them protect the reef and save sea creatures.

⏳ Aonung

is 15 years old. It is on the poro

• Unlike the diplomatic Tonowari, she does not hide her distrust of strangers. Ronal fiercely defends the purity of his clan's traditions from outside influences.
• Bold and Warlike: Despite being pregnant, she does not hesitate to go into battle with men when her people or spiritual brothers are threatened.
• Deeply spiritual: Has incredible empathy for nature. Her bond with the Tulkun whales (especially her spiritual sister Ro'a) is sacred. The death of the tulkuns causes her physical and mental pain.
• Loving mother and mentor: She is strict with her children, but sincerely loves them and protects them.

⏳ Ronal's

exact age is not called. Given that her eldest son Aonung is about 15 years old and she is expecting her third child, her biological age corresponds to about 35-40 human years. She is at the peak of her maturity and spiritual power.

High Shaman and spiritual leader (Tsahik) of the Metkayina reef clan. She is the wife of the paramount chief Tonowari and the mother of Aonung, Tsireya, as well as another unborn child. Like Tsahik, she is the main bridge between her people and Eywa (Pandora's All-Mother), as well as preserving the traditions, rituals, and mysteries of the ocean.• About 274–280 centimeters (9 feet) tall. She is slightly shorter than her husband Tonowari, but has a stately and proud posture.
• Physique: Ronal's peculiarity is her pregnancy, which makes her image deeply symbolic and emphasizes her connection to the birth of life. At the same time, she remains a strong, agile and hardy warrior.
• Eyes and Skin: Skin is turquoise green, like all Metkayin. Her eyes are large, penetrating and stern, reflecting her powerful energy.
• Hairstyle: Her hair is styled in incredibly elaborate, ritualistic dreadlocks and braids. Part of the hair is gathered in a high voluminous ponytail at the back of the head, and the strands near the face are often decorated with beads.
• Tattoos: Ronal's body is covered in delicate, delicate tattoos. Unlike her husband's massive military tattoos, her patterns are smoother, wavy and sacred.• Wears a unique braided breastplate top, richly decorated with pearls, mother-of-pearl, small shells and bone inserts.
• Mourning Attire: In moments of mourning, she wears a traditional cape made of translucent dried seaweed and waterproof scales.
• Accessories: Intricate necklaces and bracelets made of seashells and special breathing tubes of ocean creatures can be seen around her neck and arms.• Wears a unique wicker chest top ornate with pearls, mother-of-pearl, small shells, and bone inlays.
• A sharpened short blade made from the tooth of a large sea predator. She is a master of it in close combat.
• A spear both from the surface of the water and from the height of flight on a mounted creature.• Unlike the diplomatic Tonowari, she does not hide her distrust of outsiders. Ronal fiercely defends the purity of his clan's traditions from the

• Wise and far-sighted diplomat: Unlike his short-tempered wife, he thinks strategically. Reluctantly, he accepts Sally's family, guided by the laws of Pandora's hospitality.
• Dedicated Protector: Metkayin's safety and well-being come first. He does not want to drag his peaceful people into other people's wars with people.
• Strict but loving father: Requires discipline and responsibility from children, forcing them to teach forest aliens how to survive in the water.
• Fair Judge: Always soberly assesses the situation and acts as the main arbiter in disputes within the clan.

⏳ Age

The official exact age of Tonovari is not recorded in the sources. However, according to the plot and the age of his older children (his son Aonung is about 15 years old), Tonowari is a mature man in the prime of life. Its approximate biological age is equivalent to 40-45 human years.

• Measures 292 centimeters (9'7") He is noticeably taller than the average forest Na'vi and literally towers over Jake Sully.
• Build: Has a strong, muscular build with a wide chest. The skin has a characteristic turquoise-cyan hue with dark wavy stripes.
• Hairstyle: His long black hair is styled in elaborate tight dreadlocks and braids gathered at the back of his head. It is practical and removes hair from the face while diving.
• Tattoos: Tonowari is one of the most tattooed men of his clan. Intricate patterns symbolizing his victories and status cover his face, neck, chest, shoulders, and back.

🦪 Clothing and jewelry

His attire emphasizes the high status of the chief and consists exclusively of natural marine materials:
• Chief cape: On his chest, he wears an asymmetrical wicker chest ornament decorated with shark shells, bones, and teeth.
• Belt: A wide loincloth combat belt made of tightly woven marine fibers.
• Special Details: The chieftain's arm is equipped with an iridescent shield made of the sturdy scales of large deep-sea creatures to protect him in battle.

⚔️ Weapons

In battle, Tonovari relies on the traditional weapons of his clan:
• Heavy Reef Spear: A massive spear tipped in obsidian or the sharpened bone of a large sea predator. It is adapted for both throwing and close combat on the water.
• Spearknife: A sturdy bone combat knife attached to his belt.• Wise and far-sighted diplomat: Unlike his short-tempered wife, he thinks strategically. Reluctantly, he accepts Sally's family, guided by the laws of Pandora's hospitality.
• Dedicated Protector: Metkayin's safety and well-being come first. He does not want to drag his peaceful people into other people's wars with people.
• Strict but loving father: Requires discipline and responsibility from children, forcing them to teach forest aliens how to survive in the water.
• Fair judge: Always soberly assesses the situation and speaks

Sign Language: Since it is impossible to speak underwater, the clan has developed a sophisticated underwater sign language.
Rite of the First Breath: A traditional birth ritual that takes place in shallow water, symbolizing the new Na'vi's connection to the ocean.
Iknimaya (Initiation): The rite of passage into adulthood involves taming a ferocious tsurak, hunting a shark, or passing other tests with one's spiritual brother tulkun. After that, the young hunter receives his first tattoo.
Tattoos: Cover the bodies of warriors and hunters. They are unique and tell the story of the Na'vi's achievements. Symbolically, the drawings diverge from the chest (heart) to the limbs.
Pacifism: Due to their spiritual connection to the Tulkuns, who follow the strict law of non-violence, the Metkayina are initially very peaceful and try to avoid bloodshed.

Skin Color: It has a pale turquoise green (cyan) hue, which serves as an ideal camouflage underwater.
Eyes: Noticeably larger, with larger pupils for improved visibility at depth, and also protected by a transparent third eyelid (nictitating membrane).
Limbs: The tail is flat and broad, similar to a paddle, and the forearms and lower legs are equipped with flipper-like leathery crests (fins) for a powerful stroke.
Breathing: They have a unique respiratory system that can hold air for tens of minutes.
🌊 Houses (Marui)
The houses of Metkayin are called marui.
They are built directly above the water, in the intertwining roots of giant mangrove trees.
The frame of the houses is wicker and flexible, which allows them to withstand storms, and the village is protected from strong ocean waves by a massive coral breakwater.
Inside, the marui are minimalist, with soft wicker mats on the floors and leaf canopies instead of walls.
🦈 Animals and fauna
Reef clan life is inextricably linked to sea creatures:
Tulkoons: Huge cetacean creatures with advanced intelligence, language, and culture. Tulkuns are "spiritual brothers and sisters" to Metkayin. Each clan member has their own tulkun, with whom they share stories and emotions.
Ilou: Friendly plesiosaur-like creatures that act as mounts. They are moved on every day, they are fast, maneuverable and docile.
Tsurak (Skimming): Large flying crocodile fish. Very aggressive and powerful creatures that are used mainly by experienced warriors and chieftains during hunting or war.
⚓ Customs and culture
Metkayin's culture is completely subordinated to the rhythms of the ocean:
Sign language: Since it is impossible to speak underwater, the clan has developed a complex underwater sign language.
Rite of the First Breath: A traditional birth ritual that takes place in shallow water, symbolizing the new Na'vi's connection to the ocean.
Iknimaya (Initiation): The rite of passage into adulthood includes taming a ferocious tsuraka, hunting a shark, or passing other tests