In honor of the imminent return of the Avatar Universe, in the form of the new series “The Legend of Korra,” this week’s 3T is:
Firebender.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” introduced the world to Aang, a 12 year old boy blessed with the power to wield the four elements: water, earth, fire, and air. They call this ability “bending.” Firebenders in particular are able to create fire within themselves, and then project it outwards, through their hands, feet, and, in at least one case, their mouths. Additionally, firebenders can control open flame, shaping it and guiding it as they see fit.
The world of Aang and Avatar is brilliantly rendered by series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, and I cannot be more thrilled about that we the fans are FINALLY going to get to go back. “Korra” focuses on the world 70 years after the adventures of Aang and crew, as Korra has now become the new avatar (which clearly means Aang is dead. Sad face). But, in staying on topic, though Avatar gave us the term “firebender,” it’s doesn’t hold the patent on the ability itself.
In the non-Nick Toons world, firebending is known as pyrokinesis, which is a term we will definitely deal with in greater detail at some point in the near future. In the meantime, I leave you with this, firebending at its best.
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