Jamanakai Village

History[]

Strike of the Serpentine (flashback)[]

Jamanakai Village was once a place where humans and Serpentine lived together in harmony. Sacred Flutes were used as a means of peaceful communication between the two. However, this harmony eventually came to an end.^[1]

Spellbound (flashback)[]

The first battle of the Serpentine War took place in Jamanakai, with the village falling under attack by the Serpentine. The Elemental Masters of Shadow, Water, Fire, and Gravity defended the townsfolk from the invading snakes until the unstoppable Anacondrai arrived to aid the other Serpentine. The Elemental Masters were quickly overwhelmed by this foe and were forced to retreat.

The Serpentine took over the village but were pushed out of it later in the war. After a disastrous battle in Birchwood Forest against the Anacondrai, the Elemental Alliance retreated to Jamanakai. It was there that Garmadon observed a flute player entrancing a snake, thus giving them the idea of the Sacred Flutes, which were used to end the war and lock the Serpentine away in tombs.

Rise of the Snakes[]

The ninja goes to Jamanakai Village after Nya tells them that Lord Garmadon has returned. They quickly rush out to find that Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon, has demanded all the candy in town.

After Master Wu sees Serpentine activity via spirit smoke, he warns the ninja that the Serpentine are loose. They try to dismiss the alert but eventually find themselves in Jamanakai Village once more. They start fighting the Hypnobrai, and Cole is hypnotized by Skales. They give the villagers the anti-venom and go back to the Monastery.

Never Trust a Snake[]

Lloyd and Pythor are seen in Jamanakai Village pulling pranks such as taking candy from babies, knocking down two kids' sailboats, and stepping on grass despite a sign that states otherwise.

Tick Tock[]

The ninja briefly visit Jamanakai Village to put up wanted posters for the Fangblades. There, Zane spots the Falcon again and Master Wu purchases Traveler's Tea from Mystake.

Day of the Great Devourer[]

The villagers cheered as the Great Devourer was defeated.

Child's Play[]

A group of small children were playing ball in the village square as the Destiny's Bounty was flying by.

Return of the Overlord[]

When Lord Garmadon began bombarding Ninjago with Dark Matter fired from the Garmatron, Jamanakai Village was the victim of his second shot. When the Dark Matter corrupted the village, the balance between Light and Darkness was undone, allowing the Overlord to begin manifesting in the world once more.

The Greatest Fear of All[]

Jamanakai Village was the first place attacked by Chen's forces when the Second Serpentine War began, after Lloyd prevented one of Chen's trunks from entering it via a bridge.

The Corridor of Elders[]

As the village burned, Chen landed in the Roto Jet as two Condrai Crusher's pulled up. One of village children attempted to attack him, but Zugu quickly sent the boy into retreat. Meanwhile a distress message was sent to Nya informing her that the village had been taken over, though due to the Elemental Masters being scattered, no one was able to come to the village's aid.

The Last Resort[]

Doubloon passed the village after searching Ninjago for Nya.

Shops[]

• Candy Store
• Mystake's Tea Shop
• Bicycle Chalet
• Jamanakai Village Inn

Appearance[]

The Jamanakai village is situated on the side of a large mountain, near the Mountains of Impossible Height. The village consists of 17 small houses, another 4 larger houses, one of which is reminiscent of Mystake's Tea Shop and one water fountain, from which several streams flow. Because it is located in the mountains, there is always snow. Red lanterns are hung on beige houses with black roofs. There are also round gates, bridges and red trees in some parts of the village.

Inhabitans[]

• Jamanakai Villagers
  • Humans
  • Mystake (deceaced)
  • Serpentine (formerly)

Visitors[]

• Elemental Alliance
• Ninjago soldiers
• Clouse^[1]
• Ninja
  • Cole
  • Kai
  • Jay
  • Lloyd
  • Nya
  • Zane
• Anacondrai Cultists
  • Chen
  • Zugu

Appearances[]

Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu[]

Season 1: Rise of the Snakes[]

• 1. "Rise of the Snakes"
• 7. "Tick Tock"
• 13. "Day of the Great Devourer"

Season 2: Legacy of the Green Ninja[]

• 18. "Child's Play"
• 25. "Return of the Overlord"

Season 4: Tournament of Elements[]

• 40. "Spellbound" (flashback)
• 43. "The Greatest Fear of All"
• 44. "The Corridor of Elders"

Season 6: Skybound[]

• 62. "The Last Resort"

Season 7: The Hands of Time[]

• 66. "The Hatching" (flashback)

Ninjago Magazine[]

• 68. Mother Earth (flashback)

Ninjago: Legacy Magazine[]

• 14. The Dragon Thieves (non-canon)

Graphic novels[]

• Strike of the Serpentine (flashback)

Video games[]

• Viper Smash (non-canon)
• Viper Smash ZX (non-canon)
• LEGO Ninjago: Wu-Cru (non-canon)

Trivia[]

• In "Ninjaball Run," an ad for "Jamanakai Village Inn" can be seen.
• In "Public Enemy Number One," Kai mentions being in Jamanakai Village, where the Bicycle Chalet is, when they're actually in the village close to Ninjago City.

Gallery[]

Concept art[]

In Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu[]

Season 1: Rise of the Snakes[]

Season 2: Legacy of the Green Ninja[]

Season 4: Tournament of Elements[]

Season 6: Skybound[]

Season 7: The Hands of Time[]

References[]