Waterfall lagoon


 * This article is about the waterfall from "The Waterbending Scroll". For the location from "The Serpent's Pass", see waterfall pond.

The waterfall lagoon is an impressive system of springs and waterfalls located in the western Earth Kingdom. Considered a hidden paradise for travelers who venture upriver from the ocean, it offers a vast supply of water, and is an ideal location to develop skill in the art of waterbending, or to simply relax.

History
In the winter of 100 ASC, Team Avatar decided to take shelter in waterfall lagoon.

Here, Katara briefed Aang on the basic forms of waterbending and proceeded to demonstrate the moves to Aang. Much to her dismay, Aang quickly discovered his natural skill in waterbending, and had little trouble mastering the moves Katara taught him. After several minutes of tutelage, Aang created a massive wave, which Katara had failed to create, washing away the gang's supplies and carrying them down the river.

As a result, the team visited a nearby pier, where they were attracted by a barker, who convinced them to visit a floating boutique. Here, Katara noticed a rare waterbending scroll, and was immediately interested. In an attempt to purchase the artifact, Aang had a go at haggling with the pirate captain, offering him the little money he had left. After being refused several times, Katara urged Aang to let the subject matter go, and the team left the shop.



Soon after, they were pursued by a band of pirates, who noticed that Katara had stolen the rare waterbending scroll under their possession. After a chase around the pier, the team successfully escaped and returned to the lagoon. Here, Katara attempted to learn the single water whip, an advanced waterbending form which she had trouble mastering. After Aang performed the move perfectly without any complications, Katara finally snapped, but soon regretted her actions. To show her remorse, she gave up her right to use the scroll, handing it over to Aang.

However, during the night, she succumbed to temptation and took the scroll, practiced away from the campsite, and eventually attracted the attention of her pursuers who later captured her. The pirates continued to search the woods near the lagoon, and eventually found and apprehended Aang and Sokka.

After the pirates decided to keep the Avatar in order to receive a larger payment from the Fire Lord, Zuko initiated a duel, and a fight ensued on the shore of the waterfall lagoon. After several minutes of dueling, Team Avatar successfully escaped on Appa, while the pirates plunged into the bottom of the waterfall in a haze of water and debris, along with a small boat from Zuko's ship.

Description
The lagoon is relatively hidden, which allows for privacy to those who decide on taking up temporary shelter by the lagoon, as well as provides safety for groups or individuals who prefer to remain incognito.

The waterfall lagoon is located in close proximity to seedy merchants pier; thus, travelers who decide to dwell within the lagoon's perimeters have markets and wares readily available for purchase nearby.