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PLOT SUMMARY
A century before the opening story of this series, Aang, a boy 12 years

old wind controller from Southern Air Temple belongs to the Air Nomads, was
told by the elders that he is "the Avatar". Usually, the Avatar was told his true identity as the Avatar when he moved 16 years, however, the monks fear the

war is going on between the four nations is imminent and soon the Avatar would
be required to maintain balance and peace of the world. This makes Aang is confused and depressed. Long story short, Aang fled from Southern Air Temple, but in the middle of the road he met with a very big storm and he and Appa (a giant flying bison hers) fell sank into the sea. But Aang immediately makes the ball around his body and Appa air so he does not get wet. Air ball that froze the water around it so that Aang and Appa trapped inside the ice packs.

In the episode "The Boy in the Iceberg," two teenagers from the Southern Water Tribe named Katara - a controller of water - and his brother named Sokka, find

Aang in an iceberg, then they released him. Then from their explanations, Aang
knows that as long as he disappeared, the monks fear of impending war has become a reality. For years during his escape, the State Fire which houses the controlling fire, entered the war to demolish three other nations, namely the Kingdom of Earth, Water Tribe, and the Air Nomads. All air temple was destroyed, including the Air Nomads, all were slaughtered so that Avatar could not be reincarnated. That caused Aang to be the last air controllers on earth. It is the obligation to study the control of the four elements, in order to defeat the Fire King and bring back peace and harmony on earth. To assume these duties, accompanied by Katara Aang and Sokka, along with two pets - Momo and Appa to seek expert control elements and learn to become an Avatar, and at the same

time they must avoid capture by the efforts of State Fire .

Aang Aang is a hero - a 12-year-old hero who likes to stir up trouble. Raised by Airbender monks in a temple hidden in the mountains, Aang is the last Airbender and the only known survivor of the Air Nomads. It's Aang's destiny as the Avatar to master all four elements - Air, Water, Earth and Fire. But he'd rather search for adventure than save the world. Though he's very spiritual, Aang doesn't like being

known as the mythical Avatar or being the center of

attention, he just wants to be a normal kid. Aang loves animals, especially his giant flying bison, Appa, and his pet winged-lemur, Momo. He's quick to take detours along his journey, much to the dismay of Katara and Sokka, and he's a master of getting himself into sticky situations. Luckily for all three of them - and the rest of the world -

he's pretty good at getting out of them too.

Katara Katara is a 14-year-old girl with a big heart who's determined to save the world - or at least never stop trying. Katara wants to live up to her potential and

become a Waterbender in order to save her tribe, but

she's still learning to control her powers. Focused and determined, Katara practices the art of waterbending every day in order to be prepared the moment she meets a master Waterbender. Katara wears her mother's necklace, which gives her strength and courage when she needs it the most. Mature beyond

her years, Katara is the glue that holds the group

together. And she does her best to keep Aang out of harm's way...which makes waterbending look like a piece of cake.

Sokka Katara's brother Sokka is a typical teenager who believes his way is the only way. While he shows the strength and determination of a warrior, Sokka lacks the experience to use them effectively. Sokka doesn't let his lack of bending abilities bother him, though. He thinks Benders are what got the world in trouble in the first place. Unlike Aang, Sokka doesn't go for the spiritual stuff and doesn't trust anything he

can't see or touch. He prefers tools and weapons to bending

and his most prized possession is a boomerang given to him by his father. Sokka is loyal, courageous and protective of his sister (ok, maybe overprotective sometimes). Sokka always feels like he gets the short end of the stick, and because of this he carries a huge chip on his shoulder. But when push comes to shove Sokka always comes up with an

ingenious way out of trouble.

Appa

Appa is Aang's flying bison who serves

as the group's main form of

transportation around the world. He is

stuck in suspended animation with Aang

for 100 years, and shares a very strong bond with him. He possesses the ability to fly and can use his tail to create powerful gusts of air. According to Aang, flying bison were the first Airbenders.

Momo Momo is the only known living Winged Lemur, a race of animals that can naturally fly. After being discovered by Avatar Aang, Momo is a cross between Bat and a Lemur and is the last of his kind in the show much like Appa.

Zuko In the beginning, Zuko is an incredibly focused, teenage Firebender who bullies and intimidates everyone around him. He is obsessed by only one desire: to capture the Avatar. Zuko's greatest weaknesses are his arrogance and impatience. He believes Firebending is the most dominant art and can never be bested by Water, Earth, or Airbending.

Zuko's teenage overconfidence makes him believe

he's invincible. Zuko charges into conflict impulsively and without precaution. As the series progresses, however, Zuko develops compassion towards the nations he's terrorized. Ultimately, he renounces the Fire Nation and joins up with Aang to teach him Firebending.

Toph Toph is a tiny, 12-year-old girl who is the daughter of one of the richest families in the Earth Kingdom the Beifong family. She has been sheltered her whole life living within the walls of the estates, never allowed to leave. At first glance, Toph seems like a helpless little

blind girl, but unbeknownst to her family (and most

everybody), Toph is one of the best Earthbenders in the world. She is nicknamed the "Blind Bandit" and no Earthbender can beat her. Although Toph is an Earthbender, her fighting style is different from the Earthbenders we've seen previously. Because of her blindness, Toph is highly attuned to the vibrations in

the Earth.

Azula Daughter to Fire Lord Ozai, Azula is Zuko's 14-

year-old younger sister. Azula's a lot like the

typical "little Miss Perfect" younger sister, only she's also a deadly Firebender. Azula has always been the favorite of the Fire Lord, and of everyone around her for that matter everyone but Zuko. Azula excels at fitting her royal role she is extremely gracious, smooth and put-together. An ideal Princess, she is also cold, calculating, and precise. Zuko will tell you that Azula is "lucky." Things just tend to turn out in her favor.

Iroh He is the brother of the Fire Lord and Uncle to Prince Zuko. He is

like an old man in retirement, who

would much rather soak in the hot springs or shop in an antique store than chase the Avatar. Nevertheless, he is a wise old man who was once a great general and he is a respected

teacher to Zuko.

Ozai Ozai is the father of Zuko and Azula, younger brother of Iroh and the main antagonist of the series. He is an extremely powerful firebender one able to hold his own even against an Avatar fighting with its previous incarnation's skills. Ozai

is depicted to be a cruel leader, and is described

as a heartless father by his son Zuko, having burned his face and banished him when he was only a teenager. He even banished his own wife, and even admitted later that he felt banishment was too light a punishment. He, along with his daughter, has a lust for power. He favors his

daughter over Zuko, seeing her as a firebending

prodigy.