The Last Airbender/Legend of Korra Thread

[Blasveck]

The thought just came to me.

So, the Earth Kingdom is in shambles and clearly, shit needs cleaning up.

But who's gonna help? The Air Nation? Pfft, no offense, but I don't think a group of 20 airbenders is going to bring all of Ba Sing Se together. Korra is probably down for the count for a while, and seeing how she probably has PTSD and whatnot (I mean come on, she's had multiple attempts on her life and her own self worth is questioned as well), so that leaves the Water Tribes and the Fire Nation.

The Water Tribes is still probably hurting from the civil war.

Which leaves the Fire Nation to help.

Just a bit of speculation on my part.

Well, Ba Sing Se is in shambles, but the kingdom itself still looks like it's more of a loose confederation of mostly autonomous city-states. Order could be restored by a coalition of those autonomous groups including Zaofu and Omashu, though I wouldn't be surprised to see requests for additional support from either Republic City or the Fire Nation. (Proooobably the former, as sending Fire Nation troops into Ba Sing Se might make matters worse for those old enough to recall the sieges and occupation in the 100 year war.)

Omashu might not fare to well in establishing order if it still has a Monarchy, and Zaofu...maybe, and Su might lend a hand in creating a democracy in the Earth Kingdom keeping in mind her attitudes towards Monarchies in general.

As said before, Republic City still has the vines and most likely doesn't want to get dragged into another war after Amon and the Equalists movement.

[Ameriganastan]

I rewatched the finale (First time I've done that for this show) and I noticed something...Zaheer is short.

[Marcurix]

I FIGURED OUT THAT ONE RANDOM METALBENDER
http://ceburus56.tumblr.com/post/956661 ... read-up-on

That actually makes a lot of sense. Assuming it's true, it's a nice thing for Bryke and Nick to do.

Nice, but not likely. This would have been made before Williams death.

[Reploid Productions]

I rewatched the finale (First time I've done that for this show) and I noticed something...Zaheer is short.

His girlfriend makes him seem even shorter- TVtropes has P'li pegged at 6'8"!

I'm curious though how they're going to tackle what appears to be Korra's ongoing condition. Given the sheer volume of mercury forced into her system and the duration of that exposure (while engaging in extreme activity, no less!) I don't think she's bouncing back from that after a little bed rest, and Wiki has some none-too-encouraging information about severe mercury poisoning. Small wonder she's so depressed- the world needs her and she is completely crippled with no promise of getting better any time soon. On top of that, the world needs the Avatar now, not in another 10-15 years, so not even suicide would offer any sort of last-ditch solution along the lines of "better luck next lifetime."

[Jaslandia]

That actually makes a lot of sense. Assuming it's true, it's a nice thing for Bryke and Nick to do.

Nice, but not likely. This would have been made before Williams death.

Yeah, good point. Still, it's a nice coincidence.

I rewatched the finale (First time I've done that for this show) and I noticed something...Zaheer is short.

His girlfriend makes him seem even shorter- TVtropes has P'li pegged at 6'8"!

I'm curious though how they're going to tackle what appears to be Korra's ongoing condition. Given the sheer volume of mercury forced into her system and the duration of that exposure (while engaging in extreme activity, no less!) I don't think she's bouncing back from that after a little bed rest, and Wiki has some none-too-encouraging information about severe mercury poisoning. Small wonder she's so depressed- the world needs her and she is completely crippled with no promise of getting better any time soon. On top of that, the world needs the Avatar now, not in another 10-15 years, so not even suicide would offer any sort of last-ditch solution along the lines of "better luck next lifetime."

Yikes! When you combine the mercury poisoning with the trauma and PTSD, Korra is going to have have a rough time. Looks like Korra may take a back seat in season 4 while Tenzin and the airbenders take the lead.

[Blasveck]

I rewatched the finale (First time I've done that for this show) and I noticed something...Zaheer is short.

His girlfriend makes him seem even shorter- TVtropes has P'li pegged at 6'8"!

I'm curious though how they're going to tackle what appears to be Korra's ongoing condition. Given the sheer volume of mercury forced into her system and the duration of that exposure (while engaging in extreme activity, no less!) I don't think she's bouncing back from that after a little bed rest, and Wiki has some none-too-encouraging information about severe mercury poisoning. Small wonder she's so depressed- the world needs her and she is completely crippled with no promise of getting better any time soon. On top of that, the world needs the Avatar now, not in another 10-15 years, so not even suicide would offer any sort of last-ditch solution along the lines of "better luck next lifetime."

My only hope is that the writers tackle her poisoning in a realistic and impactful manner, instead of just a time skip or a miraculous healing of some sort without any repurcussions.

I mean, she doesn't have to be eternally crippled, but with everything going on, something has to have gone wrong psychologically with her by this point.

Also, speaking of her condition, someone else showed me this tumblr post and I think it really hits home on the impact on Korra:

http://aint-got-no-mods.tumblr.com/post/95559714054

[Edward Richtofen]

His girlfriend makes him seem even shorter- TVtropes has P'li pegged at 6'8"!

I'm curious though how they're going to tackle what appears to be Korra's ongoing condition. Given the sheer volume of mercury forced into her system and the duration of that exposure (while engaging in extreme activity, no less!) I don't think she's bouncing back from that after a little bed rest, and Wiki has some none-too-encouraging information about severe mercury poisoning. Small wonder she's so depressed- the world needs her and she is completely crippled with no promise of getting better any time soon. On top of that, the world needs the Avatar now, not in another 10-15 years, so not even suicide would offer any sort of last-ditch solution along the lines of "better luck next lifetime."

My only hope is that the writers tackle her poisoning in a realistic and impactful manner, instead of just a time skip or a miraculous healing of some sort without any repurcussions.

I mean, she doesn't have to be eternally crippled, but with everything going on, something has to have gone wrong psychologically with her by this point.

Also, speaking of her condition, someone else showed me this tumblr post and I think it really hits home on the impact on Korra:

http://aint-got-no-mods.tumblr.com/post/95559714054

In all honesty, spirit water from the northern water tribe

[Reploid Productions]

Also, speaking of her condition, someone else showed me this tumblr post and I think it really hits home on the impact on Korra:

http://aint-got-no-mods.tumblr.com/post/95559714054

Mah feels! But that does have a point. There's a reason traditionally everybody waited until the Avatar was 16 to drop that bomb on them! At least by then the person has had a chance to get out there, experience life, and cement an identity and sense of self separate from the whole "BTW, you're kung-fu action Jesus" shtick. Look at what that did to Aang when he was told too young, and he still had some time to just be Aang, goofy airbender kid instead of Aang the Avatar. Korra's known since she was what, four? So basically as long as she can freakin' remember, it's been Korra the Avatar, she never had a chance to build up an identity outside of that. She's going to have to confront that void in her identity and hopefully figure out just who and what she really is before she can make any headway.

[Ameriganastan]

Also, speaking of her condition, someone else showed me this tumblr post and I think it really hits home on the impact on Korra:

http://aint-got-no-mods.tumblr.com/post/95559714054

No, bad sympathy! Go back to the void you were locked in!

[Reploid Productions]

Also, speaking of her condition, someone else showed me this tumblr post and I think it really hits home on the impact on Korra:

http://aint-got-no-mods.tumblr.com/post/95559714054

No, bad sympathy! Go back to the void you were locked in!

Aw, he does care!

[Ameriganastan]

No, bad sympathy! Go back to the void you were locked in!

Aw, he does care!

No I don't. Ameri cares for nothing but Ameri.

[Edward Richtofen]

Aw, he does care!

No I don't. Ameri cares for nothing but Ameri.

and the occasional female

[Blasveck]

Let's all also not forget Korra's nightmare fuel encounter with her demons in the crystal caverns: Amon, Unalaq, and Vaatu. (And Zaheer, of course.)

What was the recurring theme of all of them and what they said?

The world doesn't need you, Avatar.

[United States of Natan]

Let's all also not forget Korra's nightmare fuel encounter with her demons in the crystal caverns: Amon, Unalaq, and Vaatu. (And Zaheer, of course.)

What was the recurring theme of all of them and what they said?

The world doesn't need you, Avatar.

Yes, that appears to be the constant theme throughout this series. In fact, quite the opposite of ATLA, where the theme seemed to be that the world needed the Avatar, despite him not wanting to be the Avatar.

[Edward Richtofen]

Let's all also not forget Korra's nightmare fuel encounter with her demons in the crystal caverns: Amon, Unalaq, and Vaatu. (And Zaheer, of course.)

What was the recurring theme of all of them and what they said?

The world doesn't need you, Avatar.

I agree they don't need the avatar. All they need is 2 things.
1. Lots of vodka
2. A cure for the global hangover

[Blasveck]

Let's all also not forget Korra's nightmare fuel encounter with her demons in the crystal caverns: Amon, Unalaq, and Vaatu. (And Zaheer, of course.)

What was the recurring theme of all of them and what they said?

The world doesn't need you, Avatar.

I agree they don't need the avatar. All they need is 2 things.
1. Lots of vodka
2. A cure for the global hangover

A cure?

Spirit water from the North Pole, duh.

[Edward Richtofen]

I agree they don't need the avatar. All they need is 2 things.
1. Lots of vodka
2. A cure for the global hangover

A cure?

Spirit water from the North Pole, duh.

fire nation melts ice caps for spirit water *nods*
#AlGore180asc

[Blasveck]

A cure?

Spirit water from the North Pole, duh.

fire nation melts ice caps for spirit water *nods*
#AlGore180asc

Wait a minute, do they even have vodka in the TLA universe?

What if they have some sort of bending-influenced alcohol?

This needs to be answered.

[Reploid Productions]

fire nation melts ice caps for spirit water *nods*
#AlGore180asc

Wait a minute, do they even have vodka in the TLA universe?

What if they have some sort of bending-influenced alcohol?

This needs to be answered.

Who needs vodka when you have cactus juice?

EDIT TO ADD: I bet waterbenders would be useful in the brewing business. They're probably better at the whole distilling process or whatever to remove unneeded water from the product

[Laerod]

Wait a minute, do they even have vodka in the TLA universe?

What if they have some sort of bending-influenced alcohol?

This needs to be answered.

Who needs vodka when you have cactus juice? :D

EDIT TO ADD: I bet waterbenders would be useful in the brewing business. They're probably better at the whole distilling process or whatever to remove unneeded water from the product :P

Reppy explains the Water Tribes' close relationship to spirits.

[Reploid Productions]

Who needs vodka when you have cactus juice?

EDIT TO ADD: I bet waterbenders would be useful in the brewing business. They're probably better at the whole distilling process or whatever to remove unneeded water from the product

Reppy explains the Water Tribes' close relationship to spirits.

*bows*

[New Sivonia]

If the Fire Nation does step in and try to help the Earth Kingdom, I don't think the Earth Kingdom citizens would like the Fire Nation getting involved, especially after they tried to conquer the Earth Kingdom before, and it could cause a conflict between the two, which would be interesting.
And I find it really interesting how in every season of Korra a nation undergoes a major conflict. Maybe Season 4 will be about a conflict in the Fire Nation.

[Jaslandia]

Who needs vodka when you have cactus juice?

EDIT TO ADD: I bet waterbenders would be useful in the brewing business. They're probably better at the whole distilling process or whatever to remove unneeded water from the product

Reppy explains the Water Tribes' close relationship to spirits.

Everyone knows the Air Nomads would be the best at brewing alcohol. After all, they have the closest connection to spirits. See what I did there?

[Laerod]

Reppy explains the Water Tribes' close relationship to spirits.

Everyone knows the Air Nomads would be the best at brewing alcohol. After all, they have the closest connection to spirits. See what I did there?

That's the joke =I

Also you're wrong. The Air Nomads have Jinora and Bumju while the Water Tribes have portals. =P

[Jaslandia]

Everyone knows the Air Nomads would be the best at brewing alcohol. After all, they have the closest connection to spirits. See what I did there?

That's the joke =I

Also you're wrong. The Air Nomads have Jinora and Bumju while the Water Tribes have portals. =P

Portals? Like these?

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1i4f ... r1_500.gif