Background: The traditional armor of the Southern Water Tribe. From the neck to the feet, the armor is composed of leather, dyed blue. It is strong and durable enough to provide some protection against blunt force and slow down bladed weapons. Primarily it protects from the flames of firebenders. On the top of the leather armor is a more ornamental layer that sits on the shoulders and chest, displaying the Water Tribe symbol. This layer is more rigid and reinforced, to protect the vital regions. The wolf helmet serves a similar purpose, while also giving the warriors a fierce, frightening appearance to intimidate enemies with its ferocity.
Sokka first received this armor from his father before the eclipse took place. Though it was offscreen, this was a very big deal to Sokka. It was a sign of him truly being counted as a Water Tribe Warrior. It's among his most valuable possessions and he takes great pride and care in maintaining it. Because he's grown in Luceti, he's been forced to modify it in order to continue wearing it. Because the opportunity for battle rarely presents itself, Sokka will sometimes wear it while hunting.
Note: Thanks to Molly Hayes, he has a replica of his helmet, which she made before his real one finally showed up. Although he doesn't use it for real combat, the replica does get used as 'attractive headgear', as it is much softer and lightweight than the real thing.
Water Tribe Armor
Background: The traditional armor of the Southern Water Tribe. From the neck to the feet, the armor is composed of leather, dyed blue. It is strong and durable enough to provide some protection against blunt force and slow down bladed weapons. Primarily it protects from the flames of firebenders. On the top of the leather armor is a more ornamental layer that sits on the shoulders and chest, displaying the Water Tribe symbol. This layer is more rigid and reinforced, to protect the vital regions. The wolf helmet serves a similar purpose, while also giving the warriors a fierce, frightening appearance to intimidate enemies with its ferocity.
Sokka first received this armor from his father before the eclipse took place. Though it was offscreen, this was a very big deal to Sokka. It was a sign of him truly being counted as a Water Tribe Warrior. It's among his most valuable possessions and he takes great pride and care in maintaining it. Because he's grown in Luceti, he's been forced to modify it in order to continue wearing it. Because the opportunity for battle rarely presents itself, Sokka will sometimes wear it while hunting.
Note: Thanks to Molly Hayes, he has a replica of his helmet, which she made before his real one finally showed up. Although he doesn't use it for real combat, the replica does get used as 'attractive headgear', as it is much softer and lightweight than the real thing.