The world of Avatar: The Final Airbender is wealthy and continuously increasing. After Aang’s (Zach Tyler Eisen) story concluded, the beloved sequence bought a sequel, The Legend of Korra, which explored the following incarnation of the Avatar, Korra (Janet Varney). And the universe is about to increase as soon as once more with the announcement of a brand new sequence specializing in the Earthbender following Korra. Although little is understood in regards to the upcoming sequence, Avatar: Seven Havens, it guarantees a really completely different world for the following Avatar. Set in a “world shattered by a devastating cataclysm” the place the Avatar shouldn’t be thought to be the hero it as soon as was, the brand new sequence will probably be distinctive, very like The Legend of Korra‘s Nineteen Twenties-inspired metropolis set it aside from its predecessor.

Regardless of these adjustments, Avatar: Seven Havens will probably be deeply related to the sequence that got here earlier than it, notably The Legend of Korra, as it should choose up shortly after her period ends. Most significantly, the brand new sequence must construct off of one of many largest tragedies in The Legend of Korra. Whereas Korra ushered in loads of change, not all have been optimistic, and one notably destructive improvement throughout her sequence was the destruction of her connection to her previous lives. The loss would impression not solely the remainder of Korra’s time because the Avatar however each Avatar who follows her, particularly her speedy successor, as she is the one who should choose up the place Korra left off with out the advantage of connecting to generations of previous Avatars.

Korra’s Battle with Vaatu Has Main Repercussions in ‘The Legend of Korra’ Season 2

Season 2, subtitled “Spirits,” is probably not the most well-liked season of The Legend of Korra, however it has a profound impression on Korra’s journey. Now that she is ready to bend all 4 parts, Korra’s story grows darker. This season options the rising unrest of the spirits as Korra’s uncle, Unalaq (Adrian LaTourelle), plans to launch the darkish spirit Vaatu (Jonathan Adams), which in the end results in Korra’s loss. The story explores the origins of the Avatar, displaying Wan (Steven Yeun) as he turns into the primary Avatar by bonding with the sunshine spirit, Raava (April Stewart), to beat Vaatu at Harmonic Convergence. This flashback is very related as a result of, after 10,000, Harmonic Convergence is going on once more, and Korra should defeat Vaatu to find out the destiny of the world for the following 10,000 years.

Through the battle, Korra is separated from the Avatar spirit, Raava, which cuts off her connection to the earlier Avatars. The sequence exhibits the previous Avatars disappearing one after the other as Unalaq assaults Raava till even Wan is gone. Whereas this might have been the tip of the Avatar completely, Korra manages to fuse with Raava once more, however the connection to her previous lives is severed completely, and all through the 2 seasons and the a number of graphic novels that observe, she by no means restores that connection. The loss shouldn’t be completely Korra’s fault. She did what wanted to be accomplished to save lots of the world, and a part of that was a brutal struggle in opposition to Vaatu. But, when weighing her actions as an Avatar, that is undoubtedly a failure that may linger for generations.

Korra Marks a New Starting for the Avatar

It’s becoming for the following Avatar to exist in a totally completely different world as a result of Korra instigated a lot change for the 4 Nations. Korra, in some ways, was the rebirth of the Avatar cycle. Her journey displays Wan’s, although she makes completely different selections that arrange new developments within the universe. Like Wan, Korra fought Vaatu throughout Harmonic Convergence, setting the tone for the following period. After that, Korra units into movement a serious change by reopening the spirit portals, which Wan selected to shut. This brings the people and spirits collectively, making the world a bit extra just like the time earlier than the Avatar, however it additionally adjustments the Avatar’s position. An essential a part of the job is serving as a bridge between the spirit and human worlds, which Korra makes out of date.

Due to Korra’s actions, the second 10,000 years of the Avatar will probably be very completely different, and with Korra taking part in a job just like Wan, the following Avatar could have the problem of being the second, who should discover their footing because the Avatar after a serious upheaval. And she or he could have to take action with out having the ability to name on the generational knowledge of previous Avatars. Korra shedding her religious connection to her previous lives is a recent begin for the Avatar cycle in an space the place it could have been higher to not begin from scratch.

‘Avatar: Seven Haven’s New Avatar Will Must Take care of the Fallout of Korra’s Loss

The brand new sequence could have the possibility to indicate how the misplaced connection will impression the longer term incarnations of the Avatar. Every new Avatar inherits points from its predecessor. Aang needed to finish a battle as a result of Roku (James Garrett) did not cease Sozin’s plan to overcome. Kuruk (Jim Meskimen) spent his lifetime battling offended spirits as a result of Yangchen (Tress MacNeille) prioritized people. Whereas the following Avatar’s journey is not completely clear, she will probably be impacted by this loss. Assuming issues proceed as they did earlier than, she is going to solely be capable to name upon Korra to reply her questions.

Korra at all times struggled with the extra religious features of her job and spent little time speaking to her previous lives, however Aang relied on the knowledge and steerage of former Avatars all through his journey. When he was misplaced, he would discuss to Roku, Kyoshi (Jennifer Hale), Yangchen, and others about his completely different conditions to hunt their recommendation, and having so many to select from gave him a well-rounded perspective. Nonetheless, Korra’s successor won’t have the identical possibility, which will probably be particularly troublesome as she is studying. Every Avatar is completely different, so the issues that got here naturally to Korra could also be a wrestle for her successor, and Korra won’t be able to assist her via. The misplaced connection to the previous Avatars represents a lack of information, which might assist the brand new Avatar. No matter she has to face, with solely Korra’s expertise to be taught from, issues will probably be so much more durable because the poor Earthbending avatar is about to search out out.

The Legend of Korra is streaming on Netflix within the U.S.