Composed of wise airbending masters , they had limited authority in their respective temples ; they served as counsel for its citizens and airbending instructors .
The Five Air Temples were self - governed by a unitary pseudo-ecclesiastical adhocratic senate , known as the Councils of Elders .
Composed of wise airbending masters , Air Temples had limited authority in their respective temples ; they served as counsel for its citizens and airbending instructors .
The Five Air Temples were self - governed by a unitary pseudo-ecclesiastical adhocratic senate , known as the Councils of Elders .