A place for me to yap about my beloved, my Stinky, my Wan.
Avatar Wan features in 2 episodes of The Legend Of Korra (Beginnings Part 1 & 2). He is the first Avatar in the reincarnation cycle, who all have the unique ability to bend all 4 elements.
Basically, he is the United Nations in the form of some guy.
Wan grew up in poverty under the rule of the wealthy Chou family. Bullied and starving, he eventually stole the power of fire in an attempt to steal food from the Chou's. As a result, he was banished from his home at the age of 18.
He lived away from humans and in the wilds with the spirits for around 2 years after his banishment. One day, he was tricked into freeing the evil spirit of chaos, Vaatu. (Twirling hair, kicking feet - I love how he stands up for others even if that was a big mistake)
Over the course of a year, Wan gained the power to bend all of the elements through the aid of the spirit of light, Raava. He permanently fused with Raava and sealed Vaatu away, becoming the first Avatar.
I was regularly home sick as a result of my panic disorder as a teenager. At age 16 on one of those days, I decided to watch the entirety of Avatar in order, including the new show.
Wan became a favourite character of mine and a lot about his story clicked with me. I started to feel connected to him in a way that I'd never felt before.
His influence led me to some unbelievable positive changes in the real world for me. I probably wouldn't be around if not for him.
- He's resourceful and utilises his surroundings to his advantage.
- Despite suffering hardship, he still tried to take action where he could.
- Wan stands up for other people. He doesn't like bullies.
- He doesn't lose himself to rage and revenge.
- Chose to protect the identity of his friends even at his own peril.
- Has amazing hair, including sideburns and a cool goatee.
- Cutest nose ever.
- Eyes and smile that will make me cry tbh.
- Awooga
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