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The Avatar saga told and performed by the Ember Island Players, a trip through memory lane based on reliable information, partly obtained from a merchant of cabbages. As Sozin's Comet approaches, the gang get to reflect on the past, while preparing for the future and final showdown with the Fire Lord Ozai.
posted by Atreides on Oct 5, 2015 - 16 comments

Aang and his new firebending teacher are about to practice, when they find their abilities are significantly diminished. They travel to the temples of the Sun Warriors to learn about the ancient origin of firebending, assuming they'll be trying to learn from abandoned temples. The past comes alive, and they learn from the true firebending masters.
posted by filthy light thief on Sep 24, 2015 - 12 comments

In the aftermath of the failed mission against the Fire Lord, Team Avatar regroups at the Western Air Temple, while Zuko struggles to find a way to convince them that he's no longer their enemy. While the Fire Nation prince desires to help the Avatar, his decision from the recent past leads to danger to Aang and everyone else.
posted by Atreides on Sep 21, 2015 - 13 comments

As the gang make their way through the Fire Nation, Toph discovers a lucrative pastime that runs straight into Katara's disapproval. Just when both seemed ready to make amends, Zuko's assassin arrives to ruin the fun.
posted by Atreides on Sep 7, 2015 - 16 comments

Saved by the Bell's teens Zuko, Azula, Ty Lee, and Mai, are ordered on a vacation to Ember Island where they're forced to confront their short comings and personal turmoils against the idyllic sandy background of the island paradise. Elsewhere, Team Avatar in the midst of aquatic recreation of their own encounter for the first time the assassin hired by Zuko.
posted by Atreides on Aug 31, 2015 - 26 comments

Determined to find Appa, Aang's activities draws the ire of Long Feng, who uses a brain washed Jet to try and trick Team Avatar into leaving the city. Instead, Jet's return leads to the discovery of a hidden Dai Li facility beneath Lake Laogai. Meanwhile, Zuko discovers the Avatar's presence and is forced to make a life changing decision. Also, there is no war in Ba Sing Se. [more inside]
posted by Atreides on Jul 13, 2015 - 14 comments

Excited upon tales of flying people still at the Northern Air Temple, Aang and the gang arrive to discover that he yet remains the last airbender. The new inhabitants glide on the creations of the Mechanist, an inventor with little problem removing the old to make room for the new. As Aang deals with the ramifications of the temple's new residents, the specter of Fire Nation attack looms. [more inside]
posted by Atreides on Apr 13, 2015 - 7 comments

The gang unexpectedly crosses path with Bato, a member of Katara's and Sokka's tribe and part of their father's war party. Their excitement at the reunion stirs emotions within Aang that leads to conflict. Elsewhere, Zuko and Iroh meet the bounty hunter June, whom they hire for her ferocious and unrelenting animal companion, part mole and part something else, with the ability to track down anyone by their scent over a continent. In this case, scent target Katara. [more inside]
posted by Atreides on Apr 6, 2015 - 15 comments

Sokka and Katara fall ill and Aang is forced to leave them under the care of Appa and Momo while he searches for a cure. The urgent quest is interrupted when Aang is captured by Commander Zhao, but just when all seems lost, a mysterious blue-masked fighter appears to the rescue. Also reappearing, Uncle Iroh's tsungi horn and the red jeweled monkey statue.
posted by Atreides on Mar 30, 2015 - 23 comments

The gang's journey northward brings them to the Great Divide, the Grand Canyon of the Avatar world, and into the arguing midst of two rival Earth Kingdom tribes, the Gan Jin and the Zhang. In a bid to display the Avatar's expected ability to unite people, Aang volunteers to guide the two groups through the canyon and through their troubles. [more inside]
posted by Atreides on Mar 23, 2015 - 12 comments

We are officially six days away from the series conclusion of Avatar: The Legend of Korra, and while the tears will sting our eyes, there is a fine pain reliever available: Avatar: The Last Airbender rewatch! [more inside]
posted by Atreides on Dec 13, 2014 - 36 comments