La

La, the Ocean Spirit, is one of two spirits which resided at the Spirit Oasis at the North Pole, in the Northern Water Tribe's capital city.

History


Thousands of years ago, La and his counterpart Tui decided to manifest themselves in the physical world as to benefit mankind, taking up residence in an alcove of the Northern Water Tribe's capital city. Thus, the Spirit Oasis in the city became its most treasured landmark and most defended point.

Many years later, the Fire Nation launched a siege on the capital city of the North. Steadily, the Fire Nation navy advanced upon the city, eventually destroying its protective locks and dams and advancing onto its white marble surface. Admiral Zhao, the leader of the attack, advanced with his personal guard to the back of the royal palace to kill the Moon, as he had thought to do so ever since he had discovered the existence of the Spirits in the mortal world from Wan Shi Tong's library. In a scoop, Zhao caught Tui in a bag of water, and a lunar eclipse occurred, destroying the power of the Waterbenders worldwide. To the horror of Katara, Aang, and General Iroh, Zhao then kills Tui, destroying the moon altogether. Iroh, in anger, lashes out at Zhao, incapacitating his guards. Zhao, however, slips away, only to be attacked by Zuko. Meanwhile, Aang fuses with La and destroys the Fire Nation invasion force.

Trivia

 * "La" (拉, lā) means "pull" in Chinese. The character is also used in Katara's name.