The last airbender, uncle iroh has dark and mysterious past. She swallows roughly, her throat still sore from bile. Iroh has likely been to the spirit world, which doesnt necessarily explain clearly why. The book also has drawings for insight into how he explains the spirit world. Video will cover everything from his military career, his sons death, and to his journey to the spirit world. The character was voiced by the late mako iwamatsu in the first and second seasons, but after mako s death of esophageal cancer, iroh was voiced by greg baldwin in the third season and the legend of korra. In working with the spirit world for over ten years, he learned a lot about how that world works. See more ideas about iroh, avatar the last airbender and the last airbender.
Throughout the series, it is hinted that iroh has visited the spirit world. Nov 10, 2007 what is the story of uncle irohs journey to the spirit world. Zhao was the leader of the fire nation navy for a brief period in early 100 ag. His book traces his path through life, and the transformation from hard core engineer to working medium, including deeply personal issues he struggled with. See more ideas about iroh, iroh quotes and avatar airbender. Full of aweinspiring moments such as aang s use of the avatar state, the murder of the moon spirit, or the journey into the spirit world, the finale held some of the biggest moments of the whole show. Aang and zuko underwent similar developmental paths to realizing their full potential.
It is a liveaction movie adaptation based on the first season of the avatar. Iroh is a powerful firebender, and a retired general of the fire nation. And the giant amon mask on the aang statues face was just dumb. Zhao s army continues its assault on the beleaguered northern water tribe, sokka, katara and yue try to retrieve aang from the spirit world. General iroh, on the other hand only showed up for a minute, maybe two at. An extremely perceptive person, it was claimed that he journeyed to the spirit world in search of his deceased son lu ten. Full of aweinspiring moments such as aangs use of the avatar state, the murder of the moon spirit, or the journey into the spirit world, the finale held some of the biggest moments of the whole show. In avatar, aang travels here often, meeting strange and frightening characters. He only hopes the young fire prince will be able to handle a task set upon him by an ancient spirit.
However, the back story of the brothers tarrlok and amon was probably the most effective aspect of the entire series, and tarrloks murdersuicide was the most shocking, most tragic, and most moving. She takes on the role of ambassador for her people, while facing ominous interactions with the spirit world, threats on zuko s life, and her own journey into adulthood. Irohs backstory was supposed to be a twopart special in book 4, featuring his journey through the mortal and spirit world. The series starred zach tyler eisen, mae whitman, jack desena, dante basco. May 06, 2019 the main event that is likely to have resulted in uncle irohs wisdom was the loss of his son, lu ten. The last airbender is a 2010 american adventure fantasy movie released on 1 july 2010. This allowed him to experience and see what others couldnt. This parallel world is where magic and spirits reside. Jul 17, 2019 the finale of season one is one of the most impressive episode arcs of the whole series.
Alternate summary the blue spirit has seen what will happen if the avatar doesnt wake, and it isnt a chance he s willing to take. Would uncle irohs prison training work in real life. The 10 saddest moments in the last airbender, ranked. Iroh was a retired fire nation general, a former crown prince of the nation. But the ocean and moon gave up their immortality to become a part of our world, and now they will face the consequences. Iroh was the eldest son of azulon and ilah, making him the grandson of fire lord sozin. The book is an evocative collection of his memories, as observed and recorded by his friend and driver. One of the most knowledgeable about the spirit world is iroh. Jul 10, 2019 the spirit world is the most fantastical aspect of the entire avatar mythos. Irohs avatar state advice by avidzktjo on deviantart. Iroh was a retired fire nation general, a former crown prince of the nation, a grand lotus of the order of the white lotus,a firebending master, and a wise mentor to his nephew zuko. The earthbender captain was a vengeful soldier who wanted the fire nation to pay for instigating the hundred year war. Sozin didnt use the comet to start his war, but ozai did to finish it. He could see aang riding rokus dragon and has a great deal of respect for balance and other spirits.
Entering the spirit world added to irohs already heightened spirituality, allowing him a rare insight into the world of the spirits. This book came so close to destruction so many times. Iroh was so enlightend, that his soul was able to ascend into the spirit world and he has lived there ever sense. During the siege of the north, zhao also mentioned a rumor that iroh had traveled to the spirit world. Iroh aided avatar aang and his companions on several occasions, and was consequently branded as a traitor. Iroh, in grief for his own sons death, joined zukos journey because he wanted to act as the caring father figure zuko had never had. Ive even heard rumours about your journey into the spirit world. How did iroh see aang on rokus dragon while they were in the spirit world. The series was created by michael dante dimartino, bryan konietzko and aaron ehasz. Irohs wife was never mentioned and is assumed to be deceased. Iroh has likely been to the spirit world, which doesnt necessarily explain clearly why he can see spirits, but it suggests why he can.
The last airbender is set in an asiaticlike world in which some people are able to manipulate the classical elements by use of psychokinetic variants of chinese martial arts, known as bending. Zhaos army continues its assault on the beleaguered northern water tribe, sokka, katara and yue try to retrieve aang from the spirit world. This is very interesting because lu ten is said to have died. Korra meets iroh the legend of korra a new spiritual age. The spirit world is the most fantastical aspect of the entire avatar mythos. Entering the spirit world added to irohs already heightened spirituality, allowing him a. It means the moral of the journey is what weve been saying all season. The last airbenders favorite tea drinking guru was general iroh rightful heir and successor to the fire lord position. Aang, sixteen, wakes up to a world defeated by the fire nation. In a generals spiritual journey, hal moore opens his heart and soul about the role of faith through his many life experiences. I would like to train under general irohs teachings, and have him as my tutor. Throughout books one and two, iroh constantly guided zuko during his exile and.
What is the story of uncle irohs journey to the spirit world. Iroh was a retired fire nation general, a former crown prince of the nation, a grand lotus of the order of the white lotus, a firebending master, and a wise mentor to his nephew zuko. He and his son are the only ones of sozins descent to not have a z in their name. The book closed with a weighty flop and then the clerk bid me to go through the white door. With the spirit and human worlds colliding, team avatar embark on a journey. Iroh once visited the sun warriors and went before the original firebenders. Jun 27, 2012 some things were a little ridiculous, like general irohs iron man flight. So we get uncle iroh and as usual, hes created a little zen garden of. Theres some debate about whether or not this is the face of irohs son. The name general rin, she is with prince zuko on his hunt for the avatar, they dont get along but things change over time like most, this is her story on the avatar hunt. How did iroh see aang on roku s dragon while they were in the spirit world. In the sequel series, the legend of korra, season 2, episode 10, a new spiritual age, we learn iroh has even retired into the spirit world and even gives korra guidance like an avatars pastlife would. Korra struggles to find a deeper connection with the spirit world as she and the. After a mysterious message from the spirit world, katara leaves home for the fire nation.
Everyone knows the story of the last airbender aang and his friend s journey to stop the fire lord ozai and stop the 100year war. When first introduced, iroh comes across as an old man who doesnt take things seriously. Alternate summarythe blue spirit has seen what will happen if the avatar doesnt wake, and it isnt a chance hes willing to take. Information about prince zuko and general irohs time as refugees is famously slim. The finale of season one is one of the most impressive episode arcs of the whole series. The legend of korra takes the avatar on a spiritual quest. I shook my head and continued to work, almost tearing the twine in my hands. Everyone knows the story of the last airbender aang and his friends journey to stop the fire lord ozai and stop the 100year war. But zhao merely waved the older general off with a smirk. Some things were a little ridiculous, like general irohs iron man flight. We know he can see spirits he saw aang, roku and fang flying above him. Three years after the comet, katara and aang part ways.
Ive already made a workout program for the dragon of the west but today, we are really going to analyze uncle irohs prisoner training from when he was locked up in book 3 of avatar the last. May 08, 2018 ive already made a workout program for the dragon of the west but today, we are really going to analyze uncle irohs prisoner training from when he was locked up in book 3 of avatar the last. Ive heard rumors about your journey into the spirit world. He was trained by jeong jeong to become a master firebender and, as one of the most powerful men in the fire nation, took it upon himself to capture avatar aang, thus becoming a rival of prince zuko. Mar 03, 2018 iroh was a retired fire nation general, a former crown prince of the nation, a grand lotus of the order of the white lotus,a firebending master, and a wise mentor to his nephew zuko. In the episode a new spiritual age, iroh comes to the aid of aangs successor as avatar, korra, who is trapped unprepared deep in the spirit world. On tea this tea is nothing more than hot leaf juice. A sequel series, the legend of korra, aired from 2012 to 2014. Entering the spirit world added to iroh s already heightened spirituality, allowing him a rare insight into the world of the spirits. Later in the battle, iroh threatened zhao for capturing the moon spirit and disturbing the balance of the world, breaking his typical easygoing manner. The legend of aang in some regions is an american television series that aired for three seasons on nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. In aang the last airbender series, how is iroh able to see aang and. He could see aang riding roku s dragon and has a great deal of respect for balance and other spirits. Iroh is the perfect choice to help korra on her journey.
The last airbender simple english wikipedia, the free. Iroh was the only character besides aang, who was able to see the spirit of rokus dragon. The legend of aang is an american animated television series which lasted for three seasons on nickelodeon. Crazy things you never knew about iroh from avatar. In the first book he saw aang and rokus dragon, but how. Japaneseborn american actor mako iwamatsu, voiced iroh for book one. Since, i have wondered why and how was iroh in the spirit world. Aang and his friends, katara and sokka, journey to the north pole to find a waterbending master to teach aang and katara how control the water. He is the elder brother of firelord ozai, the ruler of the fire. General iroh, who served as the yoda role for the hotheaded prince zuko, is back to help. The movie stars noah ringer as aang, the main hero of the story.
Unalaq entered the spirit world through the portal, so his body was in the spirit world which allowed him to bend. How did iroh give zuko the artifact that was given to roku by sozin in the 6th episode of book 3. Kuvira s physical and emotional trials are about to be ex. And then you will have to tell me about you spirit world journey. Iroh also known as the dragon of the west, and most commonly referred to as uncle is a character in nickelodeon s avatar. This is why they cannot bend, because they have no body. Spirits, korra has been a difficult character to embrace.
An excellent example of this would be when aang rides rokus dragon in the spirit world. How the finale of korra ruined the entire series marshall. Created by michael dante dimartino and bryan konietzko, the character was voiced by mako in the first two seasons and, due to makos death, by greg baldwin in the third season and the sequel series the legend of korra. She takes on the role of ambassador for her people, while facing ominous interactions with the spirit world, threats on zukos life, and her own journey into adulthood. During his career, he held the ranks of lieutenant, captain, commander, and finally admiral. The book is very intense, in a good way, i kept the bible near me just to check and read things myself. His prowess in firebending has earned him the title the dragon of the west. Irohs entire past, including his journey to the spirit world world, has left fans with many questions, yet has never been touched upon. The only other people shown to live on in spirit form are past avatars who do this through raava, the light spirit. General iroh, ai luo is a fictional character in nickelodeons animated television series avatar. The main event that is likely to have resulted in uncle irohs wisdom was the loss of his son, lu ten. Kuviras physical and emotional trials are about to be ex. Shimzu is so lucky to hold it in her hands, unravaged by time with the ink still bold on the yellowing pages. Iroh is the son of fire lord azulon, and the older brother of fire lord ozai.
Whereas korras path is leading her closer and closer to the spirit world, makos journey seems to be turning into an oldschool crime drama, as he. Iroh is a retired fire nation general, a former crown prince of the fire nation, a grand master lotus of the order of the white lotus, a firebending master, and a mentor to his nephew, prince zuko. Oh finally someone who will appreciate the art of sitting. In the comic book sequel the promise, iroh offers aang and zuko advice on. Jul 10, 2017 iroh, in grief for his own son s death, joined zuko s journey because he wanted to act as the caring father figure zuko had never had. The legend of korra book 2 a new spiritual age korra meets iroh korra and jinora enter the spirit world. General iroh, ai luo is a fictional character in nickelodeons animated television series. All the updates introduced this opening season are really cool. The last airbender takes place in a world home to humans and hybrid animals, adjacent to a parallel spirit world. Iroh s wellknown ability to breathe fire, and his claims of slaying the last dragon, earned him the honorary title the dragon.
He clearly explained his findings and explains everything so well that its understandable, the wording is a little sketchy due to the book s age but is still readable. I tied my makeshift raft together with violent pulls. Irohs avatar state advice an indepth look at irohs advice for aang whenever a discussion about the avatar state is brought up, the number one argument that zutarians give is that aang must learn to let go, and the number one argument from the kataang side that seems to always be lingering over zutarians heads is irohs advice to aang. The last airbender, fans followed aangs journey to save the world by defeating the fire nation and become a fully realized avatar, master of all four elements. Iroh tried to warm me with fire, but i could not look into the bright red licks so soon after they consumed my prince. Another earlier extra suggests that the final face of koh might be lu ten. About how old iroh is i hink the strain of being a general, losing his son, etc.
But the ocean and moon spirits gave up their immortality to become a part of our world and now they will face the consequences. Iroh is one of the few humans other than the avatar who has been able to enter the spirit world by their own volition. The last airbender liveaction series is coming from netflix, and we need these eight storylines expanded the avatar fan community has been recently shocked by the news that the. Uncle iroh from avatar the last air bender knew real fire bending, so why. He was the elder son of fire lord azulon and ilah, and the older. Based on an asianinfluenced world of chinese martial arts and elemental manipulation, the show drew on elements from traditional asian culture. Korra gets off to a livelier start than airbender mostly thanks to the world already having been explained. With irohs help in the spirit world, korra is now able to see the ramifications of. Aang doesnt wake to a world in need of a messiah, he wakes to a world that already has one.
He was the elder son of fire lord azulon and ilah, and the older brother of ozai. The first part of the new trilogy, secrets of the empire, will be on sale by may 21 of 2019. Zukos journey to greatness original post was deleted. While aang is the only avatar in the series, there is one other character who embodies all the characteristics of one. The legend of korras a new spiritual age introduces new. In book 2 episode 7 zuko alone we are presented with a flash back that depicts iroh as a completely different c. After saving aang from general zhao, the mysterious blue spirit is revealed to be zuko. The last airbender, an american animated television series produced by nickelodeon studios. Nov, 20 the legend of korra book 2 a new spiritual age korra meets iroh korra and jinora enter the spirit world. Iroh also merched with a spirit during his journey to the spirit world after his son died.
There was originally going to be an episode focusing on irohs backstory, but it was scrapped. The celling was a cathedral roof of illuminated plates soaring high above me and flowing down the walls in square patterns. The last airbender, and admiral zaoh mentioned to uncle iroh about a little rumor of his journey to the spirit world. Id really like it if we could outro on the spirit world watching iroh play. Along the way korra learns a valuable lesson from a surprising mentor. It consisted of 20 episodes and concluded on december 2, 2005.
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