Oma is a legendary figure within Earth Kingdom history who, together with her lover Shu, was one of the world's first humans to learn earthbending directly from the badgermoles. Their bodies lie side by side in a tomb deep within the Cave of Two Lovers; its decorated walls tell their story.

History

Oma met Shu atop the mountain that divided their villages.

Shu met Oma on top of a mountain that divided their two villages, but because they belonged to different tribes that were warring, they were forbidden to see each other. However, their love was strong and they managed to find a way to continue meeting. The two were able to learn earthbending from the badgermoles that dwelt within the mountain, and using their bending, were able to carve out elaborate tunnels where they continued to meet secretly.

The two lovers continued their meetings until one fateful day when Shu was killed in the war between their villages. Devastated by her loss, Oma unleashed a potent display of her earthbending prowess, but rather than destroying the two villages, she declared the war between them over. Together, both villages helped her build a new city where they would peacefully coexist. The great city came to be named Omashu as a monument to the two lovers.