Avatar: The Last Airbender as Told by Flavor Text

"There he is! There he is! The Avatar's on Kyoshi!"

The birthplace of the last Airbender.

"You'll save the world again. But you can't give up."

Everything changed.

"A Waterbender lets their defense become their offense, turning their opponent's energy against them. I learned a way to do this with lightning." ~ Iroh

"Rock is a stubborn element. If you're going to move it, you've got to be like a rock yourself." ~ Toph

When the world needed him most, the Avatar returned.

"Today, this war is finally over!"

"I will never, ever turn my back on people who need me!"

"I'm just a guy with a boomerang!"

"It's easy to do nothing. It's hard to forgive."

"Very interesting move, young one." ~ Monk Gyatso

Azula is a skilled and deadly warrior, but her true passion is emotional torment.

To these desert-dwelling traders, there is profit to be found under every dune of sand and in every living thing.

What doesn't survive the Si Wong Desert assures that the buzzard-wasps do.

People don't go fishing for cat-gators. Cat-gators go fishing for people.

"Bring out the Wheel of Punishment!"

"There is no war in Ba Sing Se."

With Azula's defeat, all of her nobility, grace, and confidence shattered into harrowing screams from the would-be Fire Lord.

A lonely worker can find trouble making friends on an airship so massive.

"Follow me! I can get you outta here!"

"Learn to let her go, or you cannot let the pure cosmic energy flow in from the universe." ~ Guru Pathik

When it's feeling bored, it chases itself.

Trained to be steady as the earth beneath their feet.

"The army 'appreciates' your support."

Not to be confused with barrels of jelly candy.

Katara's waterskin ensured that she would always have water for bending, healing, or drinking.

"Darkness thrives in the void, but always yields to purifying light." ~ The Lion-Turtle

As punishment for his disobedience, Zuko was banished and sent to capture the Avatar. Only then could he return home with his honor.

"You better throw in an extra 'yip'! We gotta move!" ~ Sokka

"It's been so long since I've had hope, but you brought it back to life."

Every creature in the world felt the Avatar's return and paid respects in whatever way it could.

"You can run, but I'll catch you."

The solar eclipse robbed Firebenders of their ability to firebend, giving Team Avatar an eight-minute window to storm the capital and defeat the Fire Lord.

"Is that all you got? Man, they'll make anyone an admiral these days." ~ Aang

"Fire is the element of power." ~ Iroh

Zuko's journey began when he refused to duel his father, but it would end dueling his sister.

Opposing elements working together in harmony.

Every mountain starts as a molehill.

"These acorns are everywhere, Aang. That means the forest will grow back." ~ Katara

"Your moment of truth isn't gonna be in front of some map. It's gonna to be out there on the battlefield." ~ Aang

"Even though I was born blind, I've never had a problem seeing ... I feel the vibrations in the earth, and I can 'see' where everything is."

"I am Melon Lord! Mwahaha!" ~ Toph, Melon Lord

"You know well the cost of war."

"I'm sorry it has to end this way, brother."

"Out of the ashes, a new world will be born."

A secretive people who protect the ancient origins of firebending.

"Hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength."

"We're all part of the same ancient secret society, a group that transcends the divisions of the four nations." ~ Master Piandao

"Boomerang! You do always come back!" ~ Sokka

"Most people think the lotus tile insignificant, but it is essential for the unusual strategy that I employ." ~ Iroh

The solar eclipse robbed Firebenders of their ability to firebend, giving Team Avatar an eight-minute window to storm the capital and defeat the Fire Lord.

"My cabbages!"

Waterbending does not only heal physical wounds. It can also soothe the spirit and calm the mind.

"Dancing isn't something you think about. It's a form of self-expression that no one can ever take away from you." ~ Aang

The Fire Nation never expected the Earth Kingdom to take to the skies.

More tools than weapons, gliders were used by Air Nomads to harness wind currents for travel.

To leave the Fire Nation required incredible trust. They had that in Jeong Jeong.

"You can't always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you just keep moving you will come to a better place."

Rabaroos are famous enjoyers of hopping and infamous enjoyers of cabbage.

"There's someone in there! He's bending the vines!" ~ Sokka

"I'm okay. Just finish the mission!"

"When this is finished, the Avatar will have defeated the Fire Lord, we will have control of the Fire Nation capital, and this war will be over!" ~ Hakoda

Aang offered ancient Air Nomad wisdom to the newest generation of glider riders: Keep your mouth closed, so you don't swallow any bugs.

"Water is the element of change." ~ Iroh

Many believe that clouds tell the future, but they do not shape it.

With enough water pressure, a Waterbender can briefly experience the world as an Airbender.

A common companion for pirates, beloved for their loyalty and craftiness.

"Drink cactus juice. Nothing's quenchier. It's the quenchiest!"

"You can't knock me down!"

At every step, his friend was just out of reach.

"We're just in the process of improving upon what's already here."

Waterbenders patrol the coast each day for good fishing spots and bad weather omens.

A skilled Waterbender is always well armed.

"Will you go penguin sledding with me?" ~ Aang

Sokka's training was generally ineffective, but the children of Wolf Cove didn't seem to mind.

Those who walk the Serpent's Pass quickly discover the origin of its name.

"It's the center of all spiritual energy in our land." ~ Princess Yue

"Just push and pull the water—like this." ~ Katara

Mai didn't always care, but she never missed.

"Put a muzzle on him!" ~ Si Wong Sandbender

"My shirshu can smell a rat a continent away."

Also known as Dock the ferryman, Xu the fishmonger, and Bushi the river cleaner, depending on what job needed to be done in Jang Hui village.

"You will learn respect, and suffering will be your teacher."

"You thought I was a frail old man, but I'm the most powerful Earthbender you'll ever see.'

Fire Nation training ensures that even the smallest flame burns into a raging inferno.

"Things have changed. In the past, the sages were loyal only to the Avatar." ~ Fire Sage Shyu

"Hey! RIOT!"

Like lightning, Princess Azula is quick, fierce, and deadly.

"Finally, something to do."

"We're going to win a great victory against the Fire Nation today." ~ Jet

"Each one is a different kind of weapons specialist. They are also a very capable singing group." ~ Iroh

"The Fire Nation thinks they don't have to worry about a couple of kids hiding in the trees. Maybe they're right. Or maybe ... they're dead wrong." ~ Jet

The circus called to Ty Lee . . . until Azula called a little louder.

"Their precision is legendary. The Yuyan can pin a fly to a tree from a hundred yards away without killing it." ~ Admiral Zhao

"I want the Avatar. I want my honor, my throne."

"I wish I could get her a big, open prairie like she likes. I'd let her hop her way to happiness."

"Oh, that's a good boy! Yes, who has a soft belly?" ~ Bumi, King of Omashu

Haru hid his incredible earthbending abilities out of fear of punishment from the Fire Nation.

Metal is just earth that has been purified and refined.

Ostrich-horses are renowned in the Earth Kingdom as reliable steeds for couriers, soldiers, and merchants.

Toph hated flying. "Launching," however, was a trajectory under her control.

"I think The Boulder is going to win back the belt at Earth Rumble Six!"

"The Fire Nation will regret the day they set foot on our land!"

"I am the greatest Earthbender in the world; don't you two dunderheads ever forget it!"

Foo Foo Cuddlypoops didn't look much like a saber-tooth moose-lion to Sokka, but his mother certainly did.

"You think you're so tough?"

"Understanding the struggle between your two great-grandfathers can help you better understand the battle within yourself." ~ Iroh

A turtle-duckling's greatest defense comes not from their shell, but from their mother.

With the death of the moon spirit, the Avatar's tides of vengeance crashed over the Fire Nation fleet.

"Dang it, Slim, I told you: No eating our spirit buddies!"

"My friend gave me hope that the forest would grow back." ~ Aang

"One day, we'll drive the Fire Nation out of here for good."

"In silencing talk of conflict, Ba Sing Se remains a peaceful, orderly utopia."

Pentapox, a deadly skin affliction bearing similarity to pentapus markings, was entirely fabricated—but the Fire Nation didn't know that.

"That's called Sokka style. Learn it!"

"Hoping for another dance lesson?"

"We are the sons and daughters of fire, the superior element!"

It charts the movements of heavenly bodies, forecasting the fates of nations.

"I forget the next couple of lines, but then it goes...'Secret tunnel! Secret tunnel!" ~ Chong, nomad musician

"The White Lotus opens wide to those who know her secrets." ~ Fung, White Lotus member

"We're just in the process of improving upon what's already here."

It charts the movements of heavenly bodies, forecasting the fates of nations.

"I forget the next couple of lines, but then it goes...'Secret tunnel! Secret tunnel!" ~ Chong, nomad musician

"This is supposed to be the history of my people..." ~ Aang

"Go ahead and run. My ostrich-horse loves a good chase."

"The glow is the combination of all your past lives, focusing their energy through your body." ~ Avatar Roku

"I see you favor the white lotus gambit. Not many still cling to the ancient ways."

Protection fees can burn a hole in your pocket, but they're better than the alternative.

"You miscalculated. I love Zuko more than I fear you."

Haru's good deed went severely punished.

Predators with armor plating can be as bold or as cowardly as they desire.

"Bosco seems to like him."

"Understanding others, the other elements, and the other nations will help you become whole." ~ Iroh

"We are all living together even if most folks don't act like it. We all have the same roots, and we are all branches of the same tree." ~ Huu

"Let's take them now."

"You're one mistake away from dying where you stand."

The Fire Nation's expansion fueled progress, and their progress fueled expansion.

"The highest security prison in the Fire Nation. It's on an island in the middle of a boiling lake. It's inescapable." ~ Zuko

The Foggy Swamp is home to many creatures and many more secrets.

Where the secret ingredient truly is love.

"I created Kyoshi Island so my people could be safe from invaders." ~ Avatar Kyoshi

"As you see, there are several pools where the water swirls around before flowing on. These pools are like our chakras." ~ Guru Pathik

A shadow of its former self, a whisper of its eventual glory.

The Northern Water Tribe knew their safety was earned through diligence and caution.

"The Earth Kingdom city of Omashu! I used to always come here to visit my friend Bumi." ~ Aang

"The Serpent's Pass? Only the truly desperate take that deadly route!" ~ Ying, Earth Kingdom refugee

The sacred site of firebending's first spark.

"I'm okay. Just finish the mission!"

"You miscalculated. I love Zuko more than I fear you."

"Let's take them now."

Where the secret ingredient truly is love.

"Just you and me, brother. The showdown that was always meant to be." ~ Azula

"Stand your ground! The Earth King must be protected!"

"All right buddy, don't fail me now!"

Long Feng normally used the Dai Li to silence dissidents, but he wasn't above taking a more direct approach.

The trebuchets would be destructive enough even without the fire.

Wolfbats nest in tunnels carved out by badgermoles and hunt for prey in the dark caverns.

"The Avatar's alive. I want you to find him, and end him." ~ Zuko

"Sokka, watch out! It's Sparky-Sparky Boom Man!" -Aang

In the Fire Nation's eyes, the world was theirs and they would let the world know it.

"Did I ever tell you how I got the nickname 'The Dragon of the West?'"

"The Boulder's gonna win this in a landslide!"

"I'm not leaving. I can't. I've spent too long trying to find this place. There's not another collection of knowledge like this on earth."

"The frozen tundra is treacherous, the landscape itself is an icy fortress." ~ Admiral Zhao

"Understanding others, the other elements, and the other nations will help you become whole." ~ Iroh

"The frozen tundra is treacherous, the landscape itself is an icy fortress." ~ Admiral Zhao

Aang employed the typical Airbender tactics against Zuko: avoid and evade.

Many of the those who aided in the invasion of the Fire Nation were not soldiers by occupation, though they were warriors at heart.

As long as a single Kyoshi Warrior is alive, their island remains protected.

"Set my lines by the riverbed! Caught ten fish and I killed 'em dead!" ~ Foggy Swamp Tribe ditty

"Hello! My name is Joo Dee. You're in Ba Sing Se now. Everyone is safe here."

"Just a little closer. Nice and easy. Nothing to worry about. We just fixin' to eat ya." ~ Due, Foggy Swamp Tribe member

"Together, we are unshakable."

"Who's ready to cross this here canyon?"

"That drill shall not reach Ba Sing Se! This is what we trained for!"

"Wounded Earth Kingdom troops still come by now and agai ~ brave boys—and thanks to my remedies they always leave in better shape than when they arrive."

"Hawky, welcome to Team Avatar." ~ Sokka

Kyoshi Warriors wield traditional war fans to honor their namesake.

"That is why the city is named Ba Sing Se. It's the 'impenetrable city.'" ~ General Sung

"Together, we are unshakable."

"I've always had to struggle and fight, and that's made me strong."

"Firebending is not something to fear, but if you don't respect it, it'll chew you up and spit you out." ~ Zuko

"We prefer to think of ourselves as 'high-risk traders.'"

"Even if you're lost, you can't lose the love because it's in your heart."

Fire Lord Ozai's cruel reign only forged a stronger resolve in the hearts of the resistance.

"The winds can be brutal, so be brave."

Fire Lord Ozai's cruel reign only forged a stronger resolve in the hearts of the resistance.

Ancient stories of flying monks inspired generations of gliders to come.

"Follow me to the bay! Our scouts have spotted the Fire Navy's smoketrail approaching, and we shall meet them with force!"

"The winds can be brutal, so be brave."

The scroll taught Katara many useful skills. So did fighting the angry pirates she stole it from.

Aang once knew this place to be full of monks, lemurs, and bison.

Aang delved deep into the spiraling depths in search of wherever Koh called home.

This fiercely territorial beast uses knife- sharp quills to ensure would-be attackers always get the point.

Earth Kingdom cuisine offers a stunning array of unique meats, like chicken-pork, deer-pork, and beef-pork.

Aang delved deep into the spiraling depths in search of wherever Koh called home.

"To prove your worth as scholars, you have to contribute some worthwhile knowledge." ~ Wan Shi Tong

Crafted from a fallen meteor, symbolizing the sudden change that wielding it brings.

Despite Sokka's best efforts, neither Boomeraang Squad nor Fearsome Foursome caught on.

"Almost perfect," Lo began. Li finished, "One hair out of place."

Aang once knew this place to be full of monks, lemurs, and bison.