Pitseolak
An old warrior on a mission to restore his
tribe and bring an end to piracy
Pitseolak is an older warrior from the Southern Water Tribe
determined to hunt down pirates from his tribe and make them
return home. He blames the recent history of young people
going o to become pirates for the Southern Water Tribe’s
decline. Combat is a challenge for the elderly warrior, but he still
has some ght in him and what he lacks in physical prowess he
makes up for in ba le wisdom.
Unlike the Northern Water Tribe which has robust and
organized defenses, the Southern Water Tribe relies on a militia.
Many Capital City militia members respect Pitseolak for his
dedication and almost supernatural skill with a bladed boomer-
ang, despite his o en outspoken and wacky nature. Warriors
looking to train in weapons could hardly nd a be er teacher,
but Pitseolak will want help with pirates in return.
Aupilaarjuk
A stealthy courier who brings important
messages from one tribe to the other
Aupilaarjuk is an adventurous courier from the Southern Water
Tribe responsible for delivering special correspondences between
the two tribes. Her job is risky because sometimes she carries
messages that others don’t want to arrive at their destination, and
there’s a great distance between the two tribes where things can go
wrong. Her current job is of the utmost importance as she ferries
messages between the lesser politicians of the two tribes working
to support the south and defend against pirates.
She can o er introductions to important people in either tribe,
as well as to the White Lotus with whom she’s had a few clandes-
tine interactions. Aupilaarjuk only speaks of her relationship with
the White Lotus to a trusted few since she occasionally works as a
courier for them as well. When the White Lotus hires her to make
a delivery, it’s because that delivery is of extreme importance and
would result in disaster if it fell into the wrong hands.
Chukagnak
A healer-turned-pirate who wants to climb to the top
Chukagnak is a young Northern Water Tribe healer who has em-
braced a life of piracy. She was a poor healer and hated the man
she was arranged to marry, so she le home before the trappings
of tradition could swallow her. Now she lives life by her own
rules and respects others who do the same as long as they don’t
get in her way. Chukagnak loves the li le luxuries in life, whether
they come in the form of silky pillows, extravagant feasts, or
exotic birds. She doesn’t care what others think of her, but does
tire of disrespect quickly and has no qualms with throwing
repeat o enders overboard.
Chukagnak is a bit of an oddity within the pirate world since
not many from the Northern Water Tribe turn to this kind of
life. She is now in command of a Fi h Nation splinter eet at
odds with some of the other splinter eets. Recently, she sank
several ships lled with valuable cargo but had to escape before
they could retrieve it. Heroes who need items in that cargo must
consult with Chukagnak to locate it, but she always asks for a
favor or boon in return.
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Economic Troubles in the Southern Water Tribe
Linked theme: Loss and Abandonment
e Southern Water Tribe is far from thriving. While the worst
is yet to come in the Hundred Year War (page 56), members
of the tribe feel the strain of the failing economy. Some locals
must leave home to nd more lucrative work, while others may
take on riskier jobs nearby, such as hunting dangerous creatures,
in order to make ends meet. If heroes need something from
members of the Southern Water Tribe, they may need to lend
help rst before anyone can a ord to take the time to assist.
e Earth Kingdom Sage Jianzhu recently tried to persuade
Lu Beifong to lend the Southern Water Tribe money in order for
them to be er thrive, but his a empt failed due to the political
maneuvering of Beifong’s chamberlain, Hui, before all three of
them died. ough Hui claimed to oppose the proposed loan
because the tribe could become a threat to the Earth Kingdom if
it grew too much…in reality, he wanted to thwart the initiative
simply because it was Jianzhu who proposed it.
Entrance to the Spirit World
Linked theme: Harmony Without, Turmoil Within
ough the Spirit Oasis is beautiful and serene, it has unfortunate-
ly been struck by tragedy in the past. Koh the Face Stealer, a fright-
ening spirit who lives up to his name, emerged from the Oasis to
abduct Avatar Kuruk’s ancée, Ummi. He then, of course, stole her
face as well. ough these types of incidents are rare, it does seem
that there may be a passage to the Spirit World at the bo om of
the pond. ose who visit the Spirit Oasis may be at risk should
another spirit with malicious intentions rise out of the waters.
If a spirit were to arise, the Water Tribes’ people are perhaps
the best equipped to deal with it, as they’ve lived near the Spirit
Oasis and both Spirit Portals (page 21) for their entire exis-
tence. However, the world is changing and as the Air Nomads
struggle to maintain other spiritual sites in the world, the Water
Tribes may face unexpected opposition from the spiritual sites
they’ve lived in harmony with for so many years.
Piracy
Linked theme: Law and Order
e Fi h Nation is now a handful of dangerous splinter eets
and there are still una liated pirates on the sea. Many of them
come from the Southern Water Tribe, turning to piracy in order
to avoid poverty. Now that there is a hole le behind by the Fi h
Nation, perhaps another pirate eet can rise to power and ll it.
Members of the Southern Water Tribe may need to leave their
families and homes behind to pursue such a life, but they may
also be be er able to support those families with the money they
earn as pirates.
Anyone traveling by sea risks encountering these pirates.
Someone chasing a ship to a coastal village might encounter
hostile villagers willing to hide the pirates, because they provide
food for their community. Anyone on land looking to hold these
sailors accountable for their actions must wade into the murky
waters of deciding who is truly guilty—those who steal to sur-
vive or those who have so much and refuse to share.
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