Maa)
‘he starting ditferences between the Northern and Southern Wa
ter Tribesare never more apparent than daring the Kyoshi Era. The
Southern Water Tribe has suffered economically for some time,
‘which has resulted in many people leaving to pursue a life of piracy
instead, The Southern capital, Wolf Cove (page 21), was once
rach larger, butithas been steadily shrinking in population as
‘people move from the city to villages upon the open ice to provide
for themselves. Even after the fall ofthe Fith Nation, piracyisa
‘tempting alternative to poverty. The Southern Water Tribe has no
navy to protec itself with, and asa result is particularly vulnerable.
Incontrast, Agna Qela (page 20) and the Northern Water
‘Tribe's economic success is evident in the design of their Royal
Palace, their military, and the general well-being oftheir popula
tion. During this time, Agna Qefais open to visitors who general:
| must rsve via ship or sky bison, Avatar Kuruk was born in the
Northern Water Tribe, but because of his perceived filings as the
‘Avatar, mentioning him in polite company is frowned upon.
‘Many in the South question how those inthe North could
claim to govern them and fail to support their struggling
peoples. With the tribal chieftains a a political stalemate, lesser
chieftains in the South now organize themselves to parlay with
the North and open up new roads of communication. While
these chieftains may have lost hope inthe South, they'll ensure
their peoples survival
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Avaran Lecenps: THE ROLEPLAYING GAME
NOTABLE FIGURES AND GROUPS
Atuat
The most sled healer nthe word
‘tua san incredibly powerful healer from the Northem Water
Tribe, andif she can't heal someone it means there sno help for
them a all. Atuat is cocky and abit impetuous, but only because
she is very confident in herselfand her legitimately impressive
skill. When not atending to people asa healer, Atuat enjoys
getting up to alittle mischief and fan. The fastest way to her heart
isto invite Atuat onan adventure, Even while asisting the Avatar,
she sil found time to gamble, eat good food, and show off litle,
“Those studying healing through waterbending could learn
lot from her, but Atuat is fairy traditional in her beliefs. Since
only women ar allowed to learn healing in the Northern Water
Tribe, Atuat is likely to only offer instruction to other women,
Should a hero or their ally become badly wounded, Atuat might
be their only hope of recovery.
Tagaka
A former pirate queen beng held inthe prton beneath Lake Laogat
Tagaka isa cunning Waterbender who led the Fifth Nation, and
whose father and grandfather led the Fifth Nation before her.
She isa ruthless opponent and cleverly hid her true strength as
abender for many years. When Tagaka was captured and sent to
prison following the destruction of her let, the remnants of the
Pirate group were left without a leader.
‘Now all that remains ofthe Filth Nation isa handful of
splinter lets, but they may very well regroup and finda new
leader if they cant rescue Tagaka from the prison beneath Lake
Laogai. Heroes might be sent to rescue her, but not necessarily
out of concern for the pirate queen...Tagaka enslaved many
people during her time leading the Fifth Nation, and she may
be the only person who remembers where she ultimately sent
those people.
Avatar Kuruk
The previous Avatar on a questo fnd his ance
‘Avatar Kuruk died when he was only thirty-three years old, and.
his time as the Avatars considered by mostto be a deep disap-
ointment as he let many of his responsibilities slip. In truth,
Kuruk’ life was marred by tragedy and loneliness, and he turned
to unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with te pain caused
by hunting dark spirits. Though Kuruk is no longer alive, he has
attempted to communicate with and help the current Avatar. On
tone such occasion, Kyoshi connected with him while she was
inthe Spirit World and he revealed some of his most important
memories to her.
“Those who find themselves in the Spirit World and in need
ofelp might run across Kuruk, as he is on a mission there to
find his deceased fiancée, Ummi, taken by Koh the Face Steal-
er. Also, his memory is still felt in the Northern Water Tribe,
and friends of his may stil be struggling to come to terms with
the couse of his ite