I came across this today in Pensacola, FL.

Edit: I looked further, and this is Bear Walker Skateshop. Check out @bearwalkerofficial and @bearwalkerpensacola
Edit 2: And check out artist @pattysauces

Them scattered all across the world would have definitely helped them from going nearly extinct 🤧

I still get goosebumps! The moment I saw the little Airbenders followed by little Aang and Gyatso gently touching his head, I was done!!! 😭😭😭 Such a beautiful and emotional sequence.

I can’t wait to read the novel and experience an extended version of this scene. Already got spoiled with snippets from those who already got their copy early… My heart is NOT ready!

While it never bothered me too much, I do agree with a lot of the criticisms that Raava and Vaatu could have a much better visual design than what we got. If they were to have a different form, should they appear more animal-like, or humanoid, or something completely different?

This was one of Katara’s most goated moments!

The Painted Lady has always been one of my favorite episodes of Book 3. Even though many people dismiss it as filler, I still think it’s a fantastic episode that really showcases Katara’s character, her compassion, her determination, and how far she’s willing to go to help people in need.

Also, not Aang always going along with her shenanigans! Lmfao

They really had those people convinced she was some kind of Lake spirit. 😭😂
I loved how creative their teamwork was in this episode, and especially how much Katara trusted Aang. She didn’t flinch even once! That level of trust was everything.

Ok, my predictions for who will leave Ellora and travel with Nisha or Pavi ( or both of them together).

1. Jae (obviously), he's the theme narrator.
2. Karthik. He has enough enemies in Ellora now.
3. Agam. She's a sand bender, super helpful in the harshlands, and she was planning to leave anyway.
4. Daemin. Honestly, he hasn't done much, he's listed because he's on the poster.
5. Zi if she follows Daemin for dinner.
6. Amow as a wildcard. We need a non-bender on the team. And this kid is entertaining.

I don't think Uki will actually leave Ellora. I think once benders have more freedom she'll stay for her family.

I don't think Hamka or Shilpa will leave.

I don't think we'll see Yaoko or Datu again after this season. Maybe a cameo.

*****

Edit: I agree with the idea of Karthik and Agam being mainly older mentors and not official team avatar members. But I think they'll at least need some help getting to th second haven and through the harshlands.

*****

Genuinely something is off from the song having connections to the watertribe ,then waterbending is the one they showcase the least among all bendings in the show, and Deamin is the mysterious white lotus member who didn't train Nisha and Pavi on waterbending so far, and how Nisha's test, waterbending is the one she didn't even get a chance to be tested on.

I feel like I'm crazy but all this can't be a coincidence, is it??

I just had this realization and it's so hype I have to get it out.

Pavi has already shown incredible latent ability in earthbending, she's the rare type of earthbender that "gets it", the way Bumi and Toph did. That raw love of the game can't be faked.

It shows already in her excellent demonstration of seismic sense, and her evasive tunnel-based style of earthbending that she makes look easy.

This is setting her up to be a natural metalbender.

And she has a metal leg.

Imagine the creativity this would unlock. A callback to Full Metal Alchemist but with a twist.

It has to happen.

Something I’ve noticed about Avatar fandom discussions is that whenever relationships come up, the conversation almost immediately turns into shipping.

And don’t get me wrong, I like shipping too. But ATLA was never primarily a romance story. Its structure feels much closer to a shonen adventure, where friendship, family, mentorship and found family are just as important, if not more important, than romance. Avatar has SO many incredible relationships that barely get discussed anymore because everything eventually gets filtered through a shipping lens.

Zuko and Iroh are probably the biggest example. Their relationship is one of the emotional backbones of ATLA. Iroh wasn’t just Zuko’s uncle, he became his mentor, parental figure and arguably the most important person in his life. Without Iroh, I honestly don’t think we get the redemption arc we got. Their reunion still makes me emotional every time.

Then there’s Aang and Zuko. Their friendship becomes incredibly symbolic by the end. The Avatar and the Fire Lord becoming genuine friends after a century of war represents the possibility of the world finally healing. Not to mention how Aang saved him from freezing to death even though he was still his enemy at the time or their Parallels in The Awakening and their Dragon Dance… Tbh the Firebending Master is another great Episode in Zuko’s redemption arc, but gets overshadowed by the Southern Raiders. But I love seeing that bond continued into adulthood, with Zuko dropping everything to be there for Aang and becoming one of his strongest defenders.

Katara and Toph are another dynamic I wish people talked about more. They clash because they’re complete opposites, but that’s what makes their friendship interesting. In The Runaway, Toph basically admits that even though Katara annoys her, she appreciates how much she cares about her. Katara also learns to meet Toph halfway instead of constantly trying to control her.

LOK has this too. Korra and Tenzin’s relationship is one of my favorites in the franchise. They frustrate each other constantly, but over time they become incredibly important to each other. Korra learns to trust him as a mentor, while Tenzin learns that guiding her also means letting her become her own kind of Avatar.
Even Korra and Toph deserve more love. Their time together is short, but Toph helps Korra stop running from what happened to her and start confronting the trauma she has been carrying. Special Mention of the Cloud Siblings and them reconnecting and walking together.

And now Seven Havens continues that focus beyond romance. Pavi and Nisha’s relationship as sisters is obviously central, but we also have Jae becoming something like an older brother and Karthik becoming more than just a mentor, almost filling a father figure role. Those relationships give the girls support, protection and a sense of family while they’re being thrown into an increasingly dangerous world.

That’s something I really love about Avatar.

Romance matters, but it has never been the only form of love that matters.

Sometimes the relationship that changes a character’s entire life is their uncle, mentor, sibling, best friend or someone who simply becomes family.

I just wish fandom discussions gave those relationships the same energy we give ships, because some of the most emotionally important relationships in this franchise were never romantic at all.

in episode 7 we saw pictures of past avatars (aang,kyoshi and kuruk) but someone's missing!?
Exactly it's Avatar roku
And he also had a twin just like pavi and nisha

Seeing lots of people online lately that seem very upset with the apparent “nerfing” of Team Avatar in the recent movie. The main two points I’ve seen being used to make this point are:

1. Tagah solos the whole team (minus Aang, but then later also beats Aang).
   
2. The Denied are able to be at least a match for the team, instantly after being granted airbending.

So, given both these events, and also the backstory about how Sonam’s staff was so extra special because it was supercharged with the energy of the entire spirit world…am I really the only one who interpreted it as the staff effectively giving them SUPERCHARGED airbending powers?

Like at least in my view, it seems that getting power from the staff is more or less a cheat code that instantly gives you insane bending chops. Given how important and powerful Sonam’s staff is made out to be…it kind of seemed obvious?

or before she removes the mask i thought she is pavi and nisha's mom
she was just looking like her
maybe she is.... idk
what do u guys think

It’s just an interesting insight into his potential mindset in this world. Assuming it takes place after the events of book four it would be interesting to see how he comes to terms with a world more advanced than even Aang’s time. Where spirits and people live together, nations are far more blended than they’ve ever been and where the avatar is a Waterbender. How would he resolve the cognitive dissonance of having disdain for any non airbender whilst accepting the fact that a Waterbending avatar was responsible for bringing the Air nation back. Would the whole ploy of getting Sonam’s staff be as successful or less and how would Zaheer react to his existence. What would a potential interaction between Zaheer and Tagah look like.

I haven’t seen anyone talk about this before, so I’d love to spark a conversation!

**The technology:** radios became more prominent in the US in the 30s, as well as the cars shown throughout the show. Planes became a reliable way to travel (hence why we see them at this time). Silent films were a popular form of entertainment for the 20s, and Varrick’s movers are a perfect example of the cross referencing.

**Pro bending:** pro bending sort of represents boxing (the gear and arena) and was the most popular sport in the 20s.

**Poverty:** As we know, Bolin and Mako lived on the streets. The Great Depression took place during the late 20s to mid 30s, leaving many in ruins. In one of the episodes, (I think Bolin?) is seen using newspapers as a way to stay warm, aka “Hoover blankets.” These were named after US President Herbert Hoover, who believed in rugged individualism.

I probably missed some other references, if you know anymore lmk! Ty for indulging in my nerdiness 🫡

Discussion thread to talk about the possibility that they ripped away Korra's past lives because she had "enough" people from Aang's time, whereas Aang had nobody left from Roku's? And every other Avatar about whom we've learned so far had both....... now, Pavi and Nisha (so far as we know) will only have Korra?

if I’m remembering correctly haven’t there been white lotus dispatches on Wednesday? Or is it Thursday and I’m forgetting. I NEED SOMETHING.

I think it would be really cool if that had a limited series or maybe something more episodic around halloween - each episode could explore a different topic. Personally I think a show that explores blood bending in a more adult and horror-movie type way would be scary. You could do a lot with it.

All of them set in the universe but without avatars - just regular folks.

I feel that both girls has a slightly easier time-ish at being the Avatar as Pavi is able to handle and focus on the Spiritual side of the Avatar deal/ business while Nisha can focus on the Physical world. As Pavi is more free spirited and Nisha is more focused

Could there have been a way to incorporate Kyoshi Warriors in Republic City? I mean they are an elite group and the fact that they are never mentioned as if they would be useless kind of just turned me off, especially when we know that non-benders who are trained and elite fighters can be dangerous and just as capable.

I mean in the MCU and Marvel Comics, we literally have characters like Black Widow and Hawkeye. Hell even in the Avatar franchise, we have the Yuyan Archers, Kyoshi Warriors, fighters like Mai, Ty Lee, etc.

Granted the Yuyan Archers only operate in the Fire Nation, but it was established in ATLA and Post-Atla that Kyoshi Warriors are interested in serving outside of Kyoshi Island. I mean it also makes sense considering that Kyoshi is an Avatar who has a duty towards all the nations, so the Kyoshi Warriors following in her footsteps, especially after Suki helped end the war alongside an Air Nomad Avatar, a Fire Nation royal member, another fellow Earth Kingdom citizen, and two members from the Southern Water Tribe.

I like to think that Kyoshi Warriors were active in the Republic City alongside the Metalbending Police. If in the Marvel Franchise, Black Widows are still considered extremely deadly, dangerous and useful, then why can't Kyoshi Warriors be considered the same in Republic City?

Does anyone have any ideas as to how they could be incorporated in Republic City? How are they different from the Metalbending Police? Do they upgrade themselves with technology while still keeping the traditions of Kyoshi Warriors? Alongside Chi-blocking, what other skills could they have? How would they fit into the storyline, especially in season 1 with the whole Benders VS Non-Benders conflict?

I don't have any ideas for their storyline, but I do have some for their upgrades, like smoke bombs, Kyoshi themed Bolos, obviously their fans which are maybe made out of Platinum or something so that it isn't manipulated by Metalbenders, their sword and foldable shield (idk if anyone remembers them having shields but it was shown to be foldable shields in season 2), some sort of Kyoshi inspired grappling hooks, some Mai style type knives, etc.

Any ideas??

So we know that for airbenders, they tend to be bald to feel the air across their head for better detection. Toph and the Bei Fong family (at least) use bare feet to sense the earth better.
This makes me wonder what a bald, barefoot avatar would look like, as well as what other characteristics would they have to help better Fire and Water bend?