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The Journey of Tala is a completed adventure fanon that covers the story of the Avatar succeeding Korra, Tala. She has been born into a world heavily integrated after the choices of Aang, but there is a fraction of the world that plots bring the division of war from the past. The Journey of Tala is the first part in the Storms of the Future Cycle.

Revisions were made in 2020 to account that the author finished watching the entire Legend of Korra series.

Plot[]

The Journey of Tala takes place during the time of the Avatar succeeding Korra, an earthbender named Tala. She has been discovered in Omashu, where King Urri has used this to make his city strong politically and keeping her training enclosed in the city.

Peace is widespread, but it is an illusion. Republic City has taken actions that threaten and insult the sovereignty of the Fire Nation. Fear has spread around the world that war will break out again. Tala is nineteen years old when the story begins. Choices must be made, as an individual called the Black Dragon orchestrates a world war, Tala must find a way to end it.

But in a world of power and greed, nothing is as it seems. Even Tala will be rocked by her choices, and the past shall decide the future. Can Tala fulfill her destiny? What will her journey bring?

The story is divided into three books, each containing a different phase of the conflict.

Characters[]

Book I[]

Tala: Born on Sozin's Comet, Tala is the reincarnation of Avatar Korra. She is serious, reserved and cunning, a clear difference from generations of Avatars. Tala is a very attractive, lean young woman, but she is awkward and often fails at humor and jokes. Tala is a prodigy in airbending, her native opposite.

Rishu: The new councilman of Republic City representing the Fire Nation. Cousin of Fire Lord Ma-Tin, he has great pull in the homeland. Rishu wanted Tala to learn firebending from him as opposed to a sub-par member of the White Lotus. Rishu is revealed to have a complicated past stemming from his bloodline and their traditions.

  • The Black Dragon: The mysterious title Rishu has taken along with the moniker of 'Apex of Fire', tie to ancient Fire Nation history. The motive of this action is unknown, however, it is clear that he wants the Avatar to join his cause.

Hava Jinora: Younger brother of Councilwoman Lio Jinora. Considered one of two most powerful airbenders beside his sister. Hava went to Omashu to teach airbending to Tala. He is compassionate but tough.

Lio Jinora: The leader of the Air Nomads and sister of Hava. Lio must rule and defend within Republic City.

Simi Rohan: An airbending master and elder of Clan Rohan.

Kulek Rohan: An airbender from Clan Rohan, Kulek is the 'wild child' of his clan, meaning he's the least uptight of them. Kulek is the spitting image of Aang and like him mastered airbending at 12.

King Urri: King of Omashu, Urri is descended from the mad genius Bumi. A powerful earthbender and a determined politician. He discovered the Avatar at 7 earthbending and firebending. He used her to increase the political power of Omashu.

Kiir: Kiir is Crown-Prince of the Earth Kingdom. Recognized as the most powerful Earthbender alive, a master of both Beifong style bending. Kiir is stubborn and determined. He isn't afraid to confront a superior or being outnumbered.

Arkoda: Chief of the Southern Water Tribe and descendant of Sokka. Arkoda is a master swordsman and a noted scholar.

Ma-Tin: Firelord and cousin of Rishu. Ma-Tin became Fire Lord after her father's untimely demise. She relies heavily on Rishu's leadership and experience.

Ralyn: A mercenary waterbender known as the She-Wolf; Ralyn has a complicated past. She controls the all-waterbender company known as the Wolves.

Suun: Younger brother of King Urri and Tala's Earthbending master.

Ilan: Tala's animal guide, this fierce Giant Eel Hound is protective of his master.

Esas & Kilidi: The twin sons of King Urri. They have not been disciplined by their father and so are very spoiled and arrogant, reveling in their status. The brothers are inseparable and entitled.

Kuel: Grand Lotus and a powerful firebender.

Book II[]

Ustad: A master Earthbender and father to Tala.

Alov: Grand Marshal of the Fire Navy, brother of Ralyn, he is called the Sea Wolf. Alov is even colder and crueler than his sister. The Grand Admiral has an important but secluded mission.

Liman: A Master Lotus of the Order of the White Lotus and a master waterbender. As second in command, he answers to Kuel.

Iruei: Iruei is the Earth King. A master metalbender. His desire to rule the entire continent that once belonged to his ancestors is only rivaled by his lethality.

Liam: A loyal and dangerous lieutenant of Rishu's. As a non-bender, he has mastered the sword, a Jian in particular. He seems to have a crush on the Avatar.

Tuo: A powerful plantbender from the swamp.

Lya: Rishu's mother. As Rishu continues in his plans, he remembers the events surrounding him and his mother.

Lira: A Sky Dragon Lieutenant and fiance of Rishu.

Book III[]

Lenet: This wicked and vengeful witch has taken the war as her chance to strike at the Avatar.

The Spirit of Revenge: Master of the Spirits, he has never been seen, nor does anyone know how he has such a high level of access to military intelligence.

The Night Spirit: An assassin of great skill. The Night Spirit is often sent to oversee assassinations in the Southlands.

The Spirit of Metal: A vicious and cunning individual who commands the Spirits in Ba Sing Se. His innate knowledge of the city makes him hard to pin down.

Qatil Jinora: Son of Lio Jinora. A convicted murderer, Qatil was banished from the Nomads before he earned his tattoos. He died in a confrontation after his exile.

Vurmaq: Leader of the Seasons mercenary company and a powerful earthbender.

Quru: A United Forces general and a master earthbender of incredible power.

Organizations, Ranks and Warriors[]

In Avatar Tala's quest to become the Avatar, she comes across several organization that are either for, against her, or no inclination. They work on many levels and affect the conflict that is raging on the Coastlands and Southlands.

The Order of the White Lotus: The multi-national organization touts benders of every nation and members from across the world. They started as a group united in its love of art, philosophy, and beauty. As time passes, their public revelation has them take a new role in the world. The White Lotus is led by Grand Lotus Kuel, followed by three Master Lotuses.

The Air Nomad Clans: The Air Nomad Clans reside all across the world and are growing three centuries after their genocide. Clan Rohan is in Omashu to help in training the Avatar.

Grand Marshal: The Grand Marshals are the overlords of the Fire Nation military. Answerable only to the Fire Lord, they are incredibly dangerous and powerful, each commanding a specific branch of the military. Grand General Toz commands the army. Grand Admiral Alov runs the navy, and Grand Marshal Rishu rules the air force. The Grand Marshals oversee their respective theaters of war.

Dragon Corp: The 'Dragons' are the most elite soldiers of the Fire Nation military. Highly trained, each corp corresponds to a branch of the military. The Dust Dragons are the special forces of the army. The Sea Dragons are elite marine warfare from the navy. The Sky Dragons are paratroopers.

The Ba Sing Se Regulars: In the aftermath of the chaos after Kuvira, the Earth King created a force of loyalists that would always serve the city and its king.

Mercenary Companies: Bands of mercenaries have united together to work for a larger profit and safer guarantee of success. Of these companies, there range the elite Seasons to the notorious Spirits.

Royal Guards: These elite metalbenders are the loyal bodyguards of the Earth King.

Events[]

Unification of the Earth Kingdom: This ancient war created the Earth Kingdom and is the source of tension between Ba Sing Se and Omashu.

The Triad War: What started as a turf war between gangs in Republic City exploded into the bloodiest event in the city's history. It led to the near destruction of all Triads but was the first recorded breakdown of relations between the United Republic and the Fire Nation when the Fire Lord and her Regent were attacked.

The Fifth Nation War: The war that has broken out in the Journey of Tala.

Locations[]

Dol Mordath: A haunted and ancient land in the north. The coast of the Iar Sea has never been settled since whatever cursed this place.

The Cave: A place near the Sun Warriors' ancient city. This little known chasm holds a powerful presence within.

Chapters[]

All three books of forty-six chapters are complete.

For a little music to get you in the mood of the story, here is a cool song from Bleach, Echoes by Universe.


Book I- Sand and Steel[]

Avatar Korra has passed and the world continues to change with more and more advanced technology developing. Divisions are spreading in the world as people look on to see who prevails. It is in this world that Avatar Tala born.

Chapter 1: Revival

Tala is training in airbending when a special invitation comes from the Fire Nation. Tala decides to go to Republic City for the first time.

Chapter 2: The Council

Tala has arrived in Republic City, she is given a special dress of Dragon Silk for the ceremony and is the guest of honor. Tala rethinks her destiny as the Avatar.

Chapter 3: Impasse

The militaries of the world are marshalling for what appears to be a confrontation between the Fire Nation and Republic City.

Chapter 4: The Blockade

The Earth King is marshalling his forces and calls on King Urri to march at the head of his armies to Ba Sing Se.

Chapter 5: Invasion

Omashu has been sieged and now war begins. But who is behind it?

Chapter 6: Holdouts

The War continues and leaders discuss options. Rishu reveals a layer of the subtle plot he has made.

Chapter 7: Resistance

Omashu has begun a guerrilla war beyond the city, harrying the enemy supplies and transport. At the same time, Prince Kiir hunts the Southern Tribe warriors.

Chapter 8: Foundations

While waiting for the moment to strike at the siege, Omashu must survive and get more supplies to feed their city. Both sides intend to use an ancient secret to change the pace of the war, but who will succeed if any?

Chapter 9: Myths and Omens

Winter has hit the city in full, and the siege has halted to weather the worst of it before attacking, but the cold is a time to learn for Tala.

Chapter 10: History Repeats

The time has come to strike at the enemy, but will they have an edge or overconfidence?

Chapter 11: The Order and the Coast

Reinforcements have come to the city, and they come with both good news and bad.

Chapter 12: Queries

An important prisoner is captured, but what will they do with him?

Chapter 13: Agni Kai

The Black Dragon challenges Avatar Tala to Agni Kai on the winter solstice for the fate of the City.

Chapter 14: The Night of Puppets

The enemy will strike on the night of a full moon, a waterbender's peak. Why would firebenders attack at night?

Chapter 15: Exile

An enemy makes a fateful decision. Will it save or ruin the city?

Book II- Blood and Swamps[]

War and blood have spread across the world again as nations seek to overpower one another. The Avatar is meant to bring balance to the world. But she is enclosed within the great city of Omashu while the Black Dragon plots. Avatar Tala must master the elements and seek a path to continue her journey as the Avatar.

Chapter 1: The Prisoner

The city's newest 'guest' has brought controversy. Tala must continue her journey as the Avatar by learning waterbending.

Chapter 2: Heritage

Tala begins waterbending but isn't making it to all her training sessions. Where can she disappear to in a siege?

Chapter 3: Kin

A hunt for old fears resurfaces, creating divisions in the city, an opening for the enemy.

Chapter 4: The Edge

The Western Air Temple is under attack. Surrounded by the Fire Nation, the children need to get out, or else their safety will be in jeopardy.

Chapter 5: Siege of the North

Earth King Iruei is sieging the Northern Fortress but needs to cut off their supplies from the North Pole.

Chapter 6: Into the Mists

The Foggy Swamp Tribe hasn't been heard of since the war began. Tala and her party seek to find these loyal allies in the Swamp.

Chapter 7: Supremacy of Wolves

The Sea Dragons are slowly destroying the Swamp Tribe and Avatar Tala intends to end it, but she needs help if she is to face the Sea-Wolf.

Chapter 8: A Dark Art

Tala continues in her waterbending under the teachings of a master the city doesn't trust.

Chapter 9: The Black Dragon

The History of the Black Dragon is explored as Rishu thinks on the day his mother took him away from the homeland.

Chapter 10: A Dark Path

Tala is mastering her final element, but things around her are deteriorating.

Chapter 11: The Way Out

Hava learns of the Clans' distress beyond the city and is going to help, no matter the cost.

Chapter 12: Lord and King

The Firelord and the Earth King are preparing for new strategies as the Black Dragon's plans are coming to fruition.

Chapter 13: The Ties that Break

Avatar Tala is reconsidering her stance on the city and now must choose when it all collides.

Chapter 14: Avatar Tala

Tala has lost the ability to trust those around her. She sees deception and vile everywhere, who can she trust when so many have betrayed her?

Chapter 15: All Nations

Things are coming to a head and the King of Omashu is too proud to admit the realities. Republic City comes under new yet familiar rule.

Book III- Pyres and Storms[]

Tala has made an extreme change. She must handle the repercussions of siding with new allies and making new enemies. As things become more tense, an ancient thing wants vengeance on the Avatar.

Chapter 1: The Other Front

Tala now looks at the war from a different point of view. Focus from the war changes as the enemy has been beaten in some arenas while they persist in others.

Chapter 2: The Witch

Urri is descending into madness and will do anything to get his revenge.

Chapter 3: Ancient Dangers

The Avatar awakes far from the siege lines while her defenders try to learn who is behind the attacks on her.

Chapter 4: The Spirits

Urri has promised significant pay to a treacherous mercenary company if they kill Grand Marshal Rishu.

Chapter 5: Ambush

Tala faces the source of mysterious attacks while Kiir is ambushed by a precise attack too well.

Chapter 6: Nomad

Tensions worsen in the besieged Omashu, and the friendship of Hava and Urri break for disastrous results.

Chapter 7: The Exiles

The Fire Nation pursues the defeated United Forces who are conducting a guerrilla war across the coastlands.

Chapter 8: The Airfield

A massive but secluded airfield for the United Forces has been discovered. Too powerful to be sieged, sabotage must be used.

Chapter 9: Roots of the Past

Lenet's continued attacks persist, even in Republic City.

Chapter 10: The Storm Grave

Tala goes to face the witch on equal ground, but learns its dark history and that of her past lives as well.

Chapter 11: Spirit of a Dragon

Rishu is critically injured and fails to wake, but his connection to the Spirit World is strong.

Chapter 12: Night of Steel

Bitter memories haunt Ba Sing Se as the Avatar learns from a new mentor there.

Chapter 13: Things in the Night

The 'Spirits' continue to attack Tala and her family. To survive, they must hunt down their base and break them.

Chapter 14: Falling Seasons

Rishu is still weakened from the events at the Storm Grave. A famous company betrays its contract, destroying the status quo of the Siege of Omashu.

Chapter 15: Black River

The final battle to decide Omashu's fate begins as forces collide.

Chapter 16: So Ends The Journey

The war comes to an end and Tala must reconcile with the dangers of her destiny.

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Editor[]

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Illustrator[]

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A preview of the Book 3 titlecard from CrimsonShogun.

The Illustrator of The Journey of Tala is CrimsonShogun. He makes both character sketches as well as the opening cards for each chapter. He is also the author of The Dark Knight of Republic City, a crossover fanon of Batman and Avatar taking place forty years before "Legend of Korra".

The Next Journey[]

As the first part of the Storms of the Future, The Journey of Tala will be followed in telling the story of the Avatars. Fates and Vows will be a short story that covers events of characters surrounding Tala at the same time as Journey of Tala. This saga will then be followed by the Rise of Lirin, a new saga about the Fire Nation Avatar after Tala.

Trivia[]

  • Ironically, without intending to, Tala and her successor Lirin, fulfill the theory that Avatars resemble the lovers of their past lives. Tala is black-haired, bright green eyes, fair skin and beautiful. Her contrast as that she ties her hair, unlike Asami Sato. However, rumors of her beauty spread like wildfire after her debut in Republic City.
  • The technology level of the Journey of Tala is between 1940-1950s and advancing as the series progresses.
  • A large emphasis of the story is choices and its effects on legacy. We see the effects of the Hundred Year War a century later as opposed to the decades when Korra came. We also see the effect of Republic City to the world at large.
  • A lot of the naming has been inspired by Azerbaijani words, even mistakenly.
  • Some things that may become clear to the reader early on may not be explored until much later in the story. And still some is left to interpretation.
  • Chapter 9: The Black Dragon will come from Rishu's point of view. This chapter is also the author's favorite chapter.
  • The Journey of Tala will be followed by two more Avatar sagas; The Rise of Lirin & The Reclamation of Arein; these three will encompass the main beats of the Storms of the Future Cycle.
  • Fates and Vows will cover events before, during, and after the Journey of Tala.

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