Waterfall lagoon

For the waterfall 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. It is considered a hidden paradise for travelers who venture up river from the ocean. As it offers a vast supply of water, it is an ideal location to develop skill in the art of Waterbending, or to simply relax.

The lagoon is relatively hidden, and so it is rarely visited by more than three people at one time. This 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.

Waterfall Lagoon is located in close proximity to Seedy Merchants Pier, and so travelers who decide to dwell within the lagoon's perimeters have markets and wares readily available for purchase nearby.

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 realized his natural skill in Waterbending, and has little trouble mastering the moves Katara taught him. After several minutes of tutelage, Aang created a massive wave, washing away the gang's supplies and carrying it down the river.

Because of this, the team visited a nearby pier, where they are attracted by a barker, who convinced them to visit a floating boutique. Here, Katara noticed a rare Waterbending Scroll, and immediately showed interest. In an attempt to purchase the artifact, Aang had a go at bargaining with the Pirate Captain, offering him the little money he had left. After being denied several times, Katara urged Aang to let the subject matter go, and the team left the shop.



Not to soon after, they are 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 has trouble mastering. After Aang performed the move perfectly without any complications, Katara finally snaps, but soon realized her actions. To show her regret, she gave up her right to use the scroll, and handing it over to Aang.

However, during the night, she succumbed to temptation and took the scroll, practicing away from the campsite, and eventually attracting the attention of her pursuers. She was later captured. The pirates continued to search the woods near the lagoon, and eventually found and apprehend Aang and Sokka.

After the pirates decided to keep the Avatar in order to receive a larger payment from the Fire Lord, Zuko started a duel, and a fight ensued in the Waterfall Lagoon. After several minutes of fighting, Team Avatar successfully escaped on Appa, while the pirates plundge into the bottom of the waterfall in a cloud of water and debris, along with the pirate's and Zuko's Ship.

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