Tyro

"earth"

- You helped us find our courage, Katara. Now we're here to help you.

Tyro was one of the many leaders in the Mining Village. He was a courageous and wise leader, as well as the father of Haru.

Five years ago, the Fire Nation attacked his village. Outnumbered, he lost the battle and was sent to an offshore prison rig. Katara later inspired him to lead his people to successfully rebel against the Fire Nation. Tyro also participated in the Invasion of the Fire Nation, but was captured. He has now been released, and has since reunited with his son.

History
The Fire Nation attacked his village five years ago. He and the other Earthbenders were outnumbered ten to one, but fought bravely. When they were finally defeated, they were sent to an offshore prison rig where they were imprisoned. Tyro remained a leader and inspiration to his people, even during their imprisonment.

Tyro worked hard to keep the prisoners alive throughout their long captivity. Unwilling to engage in hopeless combat on a prison rig without earth to bend, he didn't favor open rebellion. Even Katara's deep persuasion to rebel failed to goad him to battle the Fire Nation soldiers. When Aang provided a source of earth and his son Haru showed a willingness to fight, however, Tyro shed his reluctance and helped lead the fight for freedom. After their victory at the rig, Tyro stated his intentions to take back his village and beat back the Fire Nation armies.



In the summer of 100 ASC, he, Haru, and other Earthbenders were brought by Hakoda and the other Southern Water Tribe warriors to the Black Cliffs. The small army invaded the Fire Nation during the solar eclipse. After Aang failed to defeat the Fire Lord, the submarines were destroyed and the invasion force became stranded. The younger ones, including Haru, were sent to escape with Aang on Appa while the older ones stayed behind and taken prisoner.

Tyro was freed from prison after the War ended, and reunited with Haru.

Abilities


Tyro was a competent Earthbender. He was able to create a wall of coal, easily blocking the Warden's fire blast. In addition, he and four other Earthbenders, including Haru, created a shield strong enough to withstand a combined blast from several Firebenders. They were also able to use that shield as a means of counterattack. He and Haru were together able to compress a large amount of coal into a single projectile, a feat that was difficult to accomplish. Additionally, he and two other Earthbenders bended the coal into a platform that the Warden and his men were trapped on and dropped it into the sea.

Relatives

 * Haru's Mother (wife)
 * Haru (son)

Trivia

 * Tyro is voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson, who also voices The Hippo and the Lion Turtle.
 * Tyro resembles Gouken from Super Street Fighter IV.