Earthbending, the second elemental bending art in the avatar cycle, is the geokinetic ability to manipulate earth in its various forms. Earthbenders are strong and resilient, and known to be often be pretty dang stubborn. Today, I’m turning every stone to tell you about the culture influences that shaped the Earth Kingdom, their political structure, and earthbending itself. I’m Kris Carr, here’s your crash course in Earthbending.