The woodlands surrounding the camp had long been inhabited by primitive Earth Kingdom tribes. Jeong Jeong's defection from the Fire Nation military forced him to move from place-to-place, never staying in one area for more than one season. Eventually, in the winter of 99 AG, he settled here, attracting the attention of a local tribe who declared Jeong Jeong a living god. The tribe allowed him to reside among them for however long he wished. Jeong Jeong also became the leader of a secret cult following here, which led Chey to this camp after he too deserted the Fire Nation.