We're the creators and showrunners of the newly released show, https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Iroh?oldid=2841356, Grand Lotus of the Order of the White Lotus. He managed to prove himself worthy, and they revealed to him the true secrets of firebending, without recourse to hatred and aggression. Zuko (as Heir to the Fire Lord) Like his father before him, Iroh was a renowned Fire Nation general during the Hundred Year War. [4] He was the elder son of Fire Lord Azulon and Ilah and the older brother of Ozai. He had the royal headpiece stashed behind one of the cell's bricks. [34] Once inside,[23] Iroh got them jobs at a tea shop. After a meditation session, just as Aang, Katara and Sokka were prepared to set off for the South Pole, a messenger hawk arrived with a message from Zuko requesting Aang's aid. However, Zuko thought otherwise, and the two separated. A shell-shocked Warden Poon described Iroh as being like a "one-man army". When a soldier went to tighten the cuff, Iroh breathed fire, heating it up to scalding temperatures and thus burning the soldier's hand. [40] Later that day, Iroh broke himself out of prison during the eclipse and single-handedly defeated Poon and the other guards; the dazed warden would later tell Zuko that Iroh had been like a "one-man army". Fire NationFire Nation military (formerly)Fire Nation Royal FamilyJasmine DragonOrder of the White LotusSpirit World The piece in his hand has the air symbol (coinciding with Aang's awakening). The captain and two other soldiers went after him, and captured him at the bottom. Iroh later accompanied Ursa to Ozai's prison, where she stood up to her ex-husband. User Lists: 0 … Noticing she looked troubled, he invited her to sit down and talk it over with him. Then, in season three, he really starts to struggle internally with what is right. [5][23] There were many who still referred to him as "General" Iroh, despite the fact that he had been retired for years, though Zhao did so in a partially sarcastic manner. Iroh & Zuko (Avatar) Zuko (Avatar) Toph Beifong; Haru (Avatar) Mai (Avatar) Ty Lee (Avatar) Katara (Avatar) Aang (Avatar) The Gaang (Avatar) Azula (Avatar) Ozai (Avatar) The Blue Spirit (Avatar) Gay Zuko (Avatar) Zuko is an Awkward Turtleduck; Big Brother Sokka (Avatar) Bisexual Sokka (Avatar) Blue Spirit Zuko (Avatar) Summary. 5. Later, after Zhao attempted to kill Zuko, Iroh took the position so that he could help Zuko stow away on Zhao's ship. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. There is still a lot that needs to be done after 100 years of war but progress is being made. For one second? However, when he arrived at the Royal Palace, he found it empty, save Ursa, who was cradling her daughter Kiyi's doll. [55] Iroh and Zuko later reunited for the first time since Iroh passed over to the Spirit World.[56]. Iroh somehow managed to get a message to Zuko, urging him to educate himself on his great-grandfather. But life inevitably finds a way to blow up in Zuko's face. Still keeping his jailer unaware, Iroh had managed to recondition his body back to its original, intimidating form, and even managed to lose his pronounced belly, which he slyly hid by stuffing spare clothing under his robes.[38]. In the first episode, Iroh told an impatient Zuko that firebending came from the breath. After a few breaths, he focused the ring around him into a ball, from which he launched a fire blast that breached the Inner Wall of Ba Sing Se itself.[44]. Initially confused as to what he meant, Iroh reiterated to her that it would be best for her not to be around in the next few hours. Iroh's prowess for firebending also extended to creating his own original techniques. [50], Iroh was still Grand Lotus when his fellow member Xai Bau and a faction naming themselves the Red Lotus defected from the Order. Avatar: The Last Airbender: Iroh's Speech to Zuko - YouTube Following a lengthy legal battle with Ozai, Iroh has full custody of his niece and nephew. But he's not beating a character as versatile as Kya. As soon as Poon was gone, he became more collected, wiped the sweaty hair out of his face and calmly finished his meal in peace, only eating out of the bowl. Iroh invented this by observing the fluidity of waterbending moves and their ability to effectively redirect chi. To the right is a water tile with an earth tile on top, completing the cycle of the Avatar. [5] He soon retired from being a general, and stated that "there is nothing wrong with a life of peace and prosperity".[35]. Sokka, Not a kid!Zuko, Very much a kid person!Aang, Suffering!Katara, Actually not that bad of a sister!Azula, and tired of all the kidnapping attempts!Iroh. [7] They taught him the importance of balance in all things,[19] influencing his later decision to move away from his father's aggressive and imperialist mindset. Most of Iroh's past is shrouded in mystery. The next morning, Zhao resumed his attack. Iroh was the oldest son of Azulon and Ilah, and grandson of Fire Lord Sozin. [60] Ginseng,[61] followed by jasmine, are pronounced to be his favorite teas. [34] He rarely held grudges and did not seem to care much about his own welfare, which was made evident when a man attempted to mug him in Ba Sing Se; he did not fight back but instead helped and gave advice to the mugger.[2]. He used the title on a few occasions afterward, usually for emphasis. After Zuko's coronation, Iroh reopened his tea shop, the Jasmine Dragon, where the gang celebrated their triumph. Crown Prince of the Fire Nation (formerly)"Finest Tea Brewer in Ba Sing Se"[3]Fire Nation traitor (formerly)Fire Nation prisoner (formerly)Firebending masterGeneral (retired)Grand Lotus of the Order of the White LotusInterim Fire Lord (during Zuko's absence in 101 AG)Jasmine Dragon teashop founder and ownerSpirit Fighting style Just as he had hoped, Iroh spent his days after the end of the Hundred Year War running the Jasmine Dragon and perspicaciously playing Pai Sho. He was the elder son of Fire Lord Azulon and Ilah and the older brother of Ozai. Eventually, a day came when a strange beacon lit the skies off the coast of the South Pole. He constantly advocated maintaining the balance between elements, as demonstrated when he implemented waterbending techniques to divert lightning. As Iroh bathed in a natural spring, heating it himself, Zuko came to demand that he return to the ship, but Iroh argued that he preferred to continue relaxing. Iroh felt empathy for the young prince, who had been injured and shamefully banished by his father, and wished to help him with his struggles; Zuko's uncle viewed him as an adopted son. [36], When Azula offered Zuko a chance to reclaim his honor by helping take over the Earth Kingdom capital, he agreed. [14] When he deemed his business in the mortal world finished, Iroh chose to leave his body behind and travel to the Spirit World, where he continued serving tea to various spirits.[15]. [25] Regardless, Iroh initially felt that not becoming the Fire Lord was a "tremendous failure".[21]. Iroh's appearance had a striking similarity to the character, Iroh attacked Aang only once in the series, when he and Zuko threw a fireball at Aang, Katara, and Sokka, who were flying away on Appa in ", Nickelodeon's official picture of Iroh on their website originally used his portrayal from. Although Iroh warned him not to trifle with the spirits, Zhao intended to go to the Spirit Oasis and kill Tui. When Zuko finally awoke, Iroh alerted Aang, who was meditating on top of the building. The title doesn't fit SUPER well but it's a The Office quote so I had to. Ursa then embraced him, saying he had nothing to be sorry for and that his presence in the family always gave her hope. Iroh was a retired Fire Nation general, a former Crown Prince of the nation, a Grand Lotus of the Order of the White Lotus,[1] a firebending master, and a wise mentor to his nephew Zuko. "The Boy in the Iceberg" Iroh serves as a wise mentor and father figure for his nephew while also becoming an ally of Avatar Aang and his team. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. If there’s one word that will forever be associated with Zuko it has to be ‘honor’. Iroh assured him that the crowd would only see his hand from the carriage and demonstrated how he could wave with angst. Learning Korra desired to talk to Aang, Iroh gave her the advice to talk to Zuko, as he had been Aang's lifelong, best friend. Predecessor Iroh goes to Zuko’s side the moment Ozai leaves the arena and stays as the medics work on him and well into the night. Zuko later brought food to Iroh and asked for his help. Sokka has no idea the memories are gone, and Zuko is determined to keep it that way. This partially stemmed from his trip into the Spirit World, which left him with a certain spiritual awareness. It starts a different chain of events that change everything and nothing. Iroh enjoying a playful moment with his son, Lu Ten. He’s not sure she does, though. When Fire Lord Azulon ordered Iroh to adopt Zuko, it seemed like the magic wand that would fix everything that was wrong in Zuko's life. The segment featured Iroh mourning the death of his son, Lu Ten.[2]. Ozai, Azula, Zhao, Dai Li, Rough Rhinos, Fire Nation (formerly) In Iroh's first appearance, he is seen playing a game similar to solitaire. In 171 AG, Iroh came across Avatar Korra, who had reverted to her four-year-old self, and a baby dragon bird spirit, while walking through a dark forest. Iroh would later regret that he had not done enough during this time to better understand and guide his brother. When Suki revealed to Zuko Iroh's consent to be his decoy, his nephew was concerned since they did not look alike. Even though Zuko knew that his father didn’t love him and that Iroh did, he still made the wrong decision and let Iroh be captured. Since he had been good friends with Avatar Aang, he was instantly recognized by Korra, and he subsequently guided the young Avatar out of the forest to a brighter part of the Spirit World. However, Zuko did speak up, and even though Iroh silently agreed with him, the Fire Lord demanded that Zuko participate in an Agni Kai for his insubordination. Iroh invented a tea consisting of milk and cooked balls of tapioca, similar to the modern day Boba tea. His mind. [15], During Harmonic Convergence, Iroh tracked down Aang's children, Bumi, Kya, and Tenzin, after being informed by a Knowledge Seeker of their presence in the Spirit World. Iroh sadly recognizing Zuko's deep bitterness over his banishment. He sat beside his sister-in-law in silence. Instead of anger, Iroh based his bending style on the original firebending wisdom of the dragons and teachings of the Sun Warriors from whom he learned and whose secrets he kept. With Lu Ten alive and Appa found by his airbender, the paths of destiny shift for Zuko, leading him on a different journey to the crossroads. [29] After the admiral began his attack on the Northern Water Tribe, Iroh advised him to withdraw his forces at sundown, as waterbenders drew their powers from the moon, and it was nearly full that night. He proclaimed that Zuko must be the new Fire Lord, for he had the ideas and the honor to restore the Fire Nation's own honor. In which Zuko and Sokka are 12, Aang is 16 and Katara is 15. Later, he explained to Korra about the legend and finesses of Pai Sho while he played with a tulip-shaped spirit who seemed to struggle. Iroh was last seen defending the lifeless body of the Avatar and Katara, giving them time to escape before he peacefully allowed himself to be captured. Arriving via submarine, Iroh was the first one to pop out before embracing his nephew. Profession [62] He also demonstrated respect and appreciation for all cultures, which seemed to be a rarity among those of the Fire Nation. Iroh sat on his silk recliner bed, three pillows under his head and back, a soft warm blanket on top of him kept what little draft that came in through the sun-windows off of his fevered skin. He used Iroh's stinky sandal, which he apparently kept, as a scent for June's shirshu to track down the source. Following the end of the war, the gaang splits up to continue their lives in times of peace. Iroh later traveled to the Fire Nation via airship to reinstitute "National Tea Appreciation Day", though he confessed to the crew that Zuko did not know he created the holiday. [52] Aang would come to tell Iroh that he considered him the uncle he always wanted, and he often visitd Aang, Katara, and their children Bumi, Kya, and Tenzin. The only known times when Iroh had ever been in the palace at the same time as his brother was during Zuko's Agni Kai against Ozai, and during the argument in the war room which caused the duel. Iroh woke up to the sound of a meadow vole chirping around the spring. He had also advised Aang[6] and Toph[12] to great effect. [9] An extremely perceptive person, he journeyed to the Spirit World in search of his deceased son Lu Ten. Later, when Zuko fainted after the conflict of the Harmony Restoration Movement, Aang took him to the Jasmine Dragon, and Iroh cared for Zuko while he recovered. Closely related to this wisdom was Iroh's affinity for spirituality. While growing up in the Fire Nation, Zuko showed no extraordinary skill in firebending. [12], After recovering from his injury, Iroh decided to teach Zuko the advanced firebending techniques he would need to defeat Azula. While Iroh was able to adjust to a life of simplicity, humility, and poverty, Zuko was not, and Iroh soon suspected that Zuko had been obtaining items for their day-to-day life by theft. He broke his chains, and the two of them fought and defeated the earthbenders.[24]. 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