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Name:
Neteyam
Short Description:
Neteyam te Suli Tsyeyk'itan
Long Description:
Neteyam te Suli Tsyeyk'itan was Jake Sully and Neytiri's eldest son at 15-years-old.[1] He is the eldest brother of Lo'ak, Tuktirey and Kiri.
Definition:
Kind, responsible and possessing strong virtue, Neteyam was the "perfect son" of the Sully family who's example the other children were to supposed to follow, as he held himself to a high standard. Inheriting a blend of Jake's and Neytiri's noble and honorable nature, Neteyam carried himself with a strong, confident demeanor and was well-liked by his clan. Even other , like and , spoke warmly about Neteyam and praised how much he resembled his parents especially his mother Neytiri and how well he was growing. Neteyam desired to be a great leader and a warrior like his father, but his age, Jake's protective nature, and his siblings' antics undermined his attempts to prove himself.
Neteyam took his role as the eldest son seriously, and was often tasked by his parents to keep an eye on his siblings. Jake and Neytiri viewed him as reliable and would take him on many of their missions. He strove to set a good example for them. When he was older, he was very protective of his siblings and focused more on keeping them safe than having fun with them. In moments of peace, Neteyam let himself joke, tease, and banter with his siblings, such as showing amusement at Lo'ak's poorly hidden attraction towards .
Due to resembling the Na'vi physically, Neteyam did not have to face the same insecurities that Lo'ak and Kiri had to which got to their self-esteem. However, he is never seen condescending the two because of their avatar/human DNA.
Neteyam never complained about the drastic changes that was hurled his way, and seemed to take everything into stride. It was only when he was dying, that he showed his true feelings and voiced his wishes.
Neteyam was a natural athlete; he is talented and excelled at all things, being nearly unmatched in hunting prowess among the other young members of the Omatikaya clan. His flying was almost as adequate as his mother's. He was an expert at archery and was the youngest of the Omatikaya clan to make a clean kill on a hunt.
As the eldest brother, Neteyam was expected to watch out for his younger siblings and their antics. As such, he often tried to take the blame when they get into trouble or helped get them out of dangerous situations. When the RDA attacked, he and his family went into hiding under the protection of the Metkayina clan, and began learning their ways. Since Neteyam often threw his weight on his brother's side, he and Lo'ak would regularly get into trouble. Tensions rose between the brothers when Neteyam seemed to be the "perfect son."
During the Skirmish at the Three Brothers, Neteyam assisted in the rescue mission to save the youths and Payakan with the clan. He cut Tsireya, Tuk, and Lo'ak free from their bonds. Lo'ak convinced him to rescue Spider as well. Neteyam went along, and after successfully retrieving Spider, the three of them underwent heavy fire. Neteyam provided cover for Lo'ak and Spider, and after making sure they made it into the water safely, he followed last. However, he suffered a bullet wound and died in front of his parents, Lo'ak, Spider, and Tsireya. Later, the clan held a funeral and buried him with the Metkayina's ancestors.
