Ba Sing Se (BSS)

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Description

One of the oldest settlements in the world of Avatar, Ba Sing Se is the capital of the Earth Kingdom. While it has suffered from riots and the iron grip of Kuvira's short-lived regime, the city still stands strong.

Agrarian Zone

The source of the city's food, it is also home to Lake Laogai and its surrounding forests - now a prime destination for tourists. Explore using /nav or go in blind - there's plenty to sink your teeth into.

Landmarks

Hekou Village

Location: 20372 40 6939 (overworld)

A small village on the southern outskirts of the Lake Laogai area. This location contains one quest starter NPC (Paiwai). Speak to him to start "The Tourist Trap".

Lake Laogai

Location: 20396 38 6573 (overworld)

Lake Laogai Lodge

Location: 20532 50 6818 (overworld)

Home to the Lake Laogai Rangers, it doubles as the area's premier holiday lodge for rich tourists. It is also the lake's only holiday lodge.

Lake Laogai Ranger Station

Location: 20223 37 6641 (overworld)

An outpost for the Lake Laogai Rangers, this station is used to extend their patrolling area well into the forests. Even with their funding, they still recommend not getting lost in the dark.

Vineyard

Location: 18769 37 5426 (overworld)

The source of much of the city's local wine, this vineyard has won several awards over the years. Just don't ask the owners to prove they won them.

The Zoo

Location: 18814 40 5801 (overworld)

This zoo was created by Avatar Aang during the Hundred Year War. While it has not grown much since, it is still an immensely popular attraction for those of the lower classes to enjoy. This location contains a quest starter NPC (Tung). Speak to him to start "We're Going on a Bear Hunt".

Quests

The Tourist Trap

Location: 20415 43 6934 (overworld)

Paiwai doesn’t like tourists. In fact, he hates them so much that he has spent the last twenty years of his life coming up with a number of harebrained schemes to get them out of his beloved village. He just needs a willing assistant…

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Location: 18758 40 5801 (overworld)

Tung needs help finding a Bear for the zoo. No, not a Platypus Bear, or a Skunk Bear, or an Armadillo Bear, or a Gopher Bear. Just a bear…

Vigliante Justice

Location: 19746 37 6960 (overworld)

Location: 20045 37 6604 (overworld)

The farmers of the Agrarian Zone work hard to ensure that the people of the Earth Kingdom stay fed. However, due to a lapse in funding for the guards, a group of bandits has been allowed to run rampant - terrorizing farmers and tourists alike. The leader of the guard, Captain Ananya, has offered a bounty to whoever manages to wipe them out.

See here for the wiki page.

Mini Dungeons

Farmer

Location: 18890 40 6485 (overworld)

Jun-Fan was once a the most successful fighter in the Gaoling Arena, with an unbeaten record that seemed like it would never end. After one fateful fight, when he finally tasted defeat, he retired from fighting and relocated to the Agrarian Zone. Now he looks for any fight that can give him the same buzz as those he once had in the arena.

See here for the wiki page.

Woodland Lodge

Location: 19236 38 4976 (overworld)

Bandits have been making quite a reputation for themselves in the Upper Ring, and have fled to the Agrarian Zone after being detected by local authorities. Sergeant Chen has cornered the two bandits within a lodge, however reinforcements have not yet arrived. The sergeant has requested your assistance in subduing the bandits once and for all.

See here for the wiki page.

Lower Ring

Build in progress, more to come!

Home to the city's lower classes, this ring is densely populated and little better than a slum in places. If you can get past its rustic charm, there's plenty to explore.

Middle Ring

Build in progress, more to come!

Home to the city's middle class population, this ring also houses the Financial District and Ba Sing Se's very own university.

Arena

While not as famous as those in Gaoling or the Fire Nation Capital, this arena can comfortably house 2-6 combatants with a reasonably balanced fighting field.

With plenty of water and differing sources, it offers more choice for the average waterbender than some of the other arenas.

This arena should be incredibly easy to find once you leave the Middle Ring's train station. It has a black arrow built directly above it, and is also a POI you can select via /nav.

Location: 19754 37 6103 (overworld)

Upper Ring

Home to the city's wealthy upper class, this ring was hit hardest by the riots caused by Zaheer. While it has been rebuilt in its former splendour, the peace is fragile at best.

The Palace

The seat of power for most of the Earth Kingdom, the Palace is enclosed in its own walls. While it has been opened up for tourists, the guards will likely not tolerate you sitting on the throne.

You'll find several vendors within the Palace walls, just north of the train station. This will include the Pet vendor, the Hotbar vendor, and one that will sell you a Command Book. It will also include your Bending Master, if you're an Earthbender.

The Palace can be found simply by heading north from the train station, past the vendors described above.

Location: 19726 35 5694 (overworld)

Markets

The bustling markets of Ba Sing Se's Bazaar never sleep. Catering almost exclusively to the Upper Ring, its prices are usually fair but competitive.

With a full set of vendors, you'll be able to find almost every item in the game here. See here for a dedicated list of vendors.

The markets should be relatively easy to find once you're in the Upper Ring. Either use /nav or head along the east road after you exit the Palace.

Location: 19861 35 5541 (overworld)

Useful NPCs

Bending Master

The bending master teaches students all they need to know about Earthbending free of charge.

Location: 19722 45 5843 (overworld)

Hotbar Master

The Hotbar Master teaches students how to focus their chi in order to switch between moves quicker.

Location: 19732 45 5839 (overworld)

Bounty Hunter

This is the place to go if you want to make some money by collecting bounties, or wish to get your rival taken care of.

Location: 19732 45 5843 (overworld)

Book Copier

Have a really nice book you want to hand to others without losing the original? Seek out the Book Copier.

Location: 19887 35 5549 (overworld)

Farming Master

In need of supplies for the Farming profession? The Farming Master has you covered. Here you'll be able to buy both seeds and fertiliser, and sell your crops.

Location: 19861 38 5473 (overworld)

Brewing Master

For when you get tired of just brewing hot leaf juice. Here, you'll be able to buy more recipes and sell the tea you've made.

Location: 19882 39 5489 (overworld)

Fish Aficionado

Do you want to get started with the Fishing profession? Seek out the Fish Aficionado. Here you'll be able to buy fishing rods and lures. You'll also be able to combine those two with this NPC, alongside selling or converting your freshly caught fish.

Location: 19885 38 5472 (overworld)

Master Chef

Ready to have your food choices judged? Great, because the Master Chef doesn't do that at all. Here, you'll be able to buy Cooking recipes and sell food.

Location: 19874 39 5489 (overworld)

Item Renamer

Do you have a really nice stick you want to rename so people can recognize it? Look no further than the Item Renamer. Please be advised that they are not responsible for any cults that may arise from said item.

Location: 19883 35 5549 (overworld)

Pet Vendor

For when traveling alone just doesn't cut it anymore. This vendor, predictably, sells Pets.

Location: 19895 35 5591 (overworld)

Toolsmith

Looking to get tools repaired after a long mining run in the Spirit World? Look no further than the Toolsmith.

Location: 19883 35 5573 (overworld)

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