| “ | Extend life with the Red Star's Blue Star! Shake it, Shake it, Shake it... | ” |
—Impa Tribe Leader, through the narration of Dr. Mala | ||
The Impa Tribe is one of the main seven tribes competing in the Running Man Championship as well as the home tribe of Pala and Dr. Mala.
A tribe with amazing alchemical ablities, the Impa Tribe are mainly known for their laid-back personality and reluctance to do troublesome tasks.[1]
Origin[]
Historically, they were known to be one of the main tribes to participate in the Materion War, eventually settling down with the other tribes to create a peace treaty and develop the Running Man Championships. They are also one of the six tribes who aided in the revolution against the Leo Tribe.[2]
In the past, it was revealed that the Impa Tribe stole one of the relics used to seal Ulcus and disguised it into looking like a regular staff to be passed down to the greatest herbalist of their tribe.[3]
Culture[]
Physical Description[]
As their tribe name suggests, the Impa Tribe consists of Impalas with yellow fur and lighter underbellies as well as two horns protruding out of their head, facing upwards. According to Pala, Members practicing forbidden magic have one of their horns cut before getting exiled.[4]
In terms of fashion, the Impa Tribe's clothing appear to be rather conservative, with Pala and Mala both wearing clothing that cover their entire body.
Lifestyle[]
Not much is known about the Impa Tribe aside from their alchemy abilities and laid back personality. However,according to the Complete Encyclopedia, when an Impa Tribe member's level of alchemy reaches a certain point, they get the title of 'Master Herbalist' and are promoted to the upper ranks.[5]
Abilities[]
- Alchemy - The Impa Tribe is most well known for their alchemy, being able to make both defensive and offensive potions to aid them. A most prominent example is Pala's Materio Vitacus formulas, which are potions able to energize and amplify a person's abilities for a short period of time. Another example is Dr. Mala's amplifier, which was powerful enough to brainwash and control the DV7.
Notable Figures[]
- Pala - Master Herbalist and Current Representative of the Running Man Championships
- Dr. Mala - Exiled Member of the Impa Tribe and leader of the DV7.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The Impa Tribe's alchemy seem to similar to Chinese Alchemy, a form of alchemy that developed from the traditional Chinese understanding of medicine and the body.
References[]
- ↑ Running Man Animation Episode 7 - Blackout
- ↑ Running Man Animation Season 2, Episode 29 - Force Ring
- ↑ Running Man Animation Episode 47 - Captured
- ↑ Running Man Animation Episode 39 - Battle of the Thrones Part 3
- ↑ NAMU Wiki