Pohuai Stronghold


 * This article is about the place itself. To read about the Rescue in Pohuai Stronghold, go to this article.

Pohuai Stronghold is a Fire Nation fortress in the Western Earth Kingdom, located near the Ruins of Taku. It is commanded by General Shinu, and houses the Yu Yan Archers.

The fortress is a terrifying place made up of multiple stone walls surrounding a massive pagoda tower in the center of the base. It houses its own prisons and is a major supply depot for the Fire Nation armies.

History
During his search for the Avatar, Commander Zhao went to the Pohuai Stronghold to request use of the Yu Yan Archers to hunt the Airbender. At first Colonel Shinu denied his request, but a promotion to Admiral by Fire Lord Ozai allowed Zhao to order the archers to his aid. The archers quickly tracked down Aang while he was searching for a cure to a fever his friends had. Easily capturing him, they dragged Aang to the Pohuai Stronghold's prison, where Zhao taunted him and proclaimed victory before the fortress defenders. However, this was not to be the case. A mysterious masked bandit known as the Blue Spirit infiltrated the fortress and rescued Aang from Zhao's grasp, but not before getting knocked out by the Yu Yan Archers. Aang and the Blue Spirit managed to escape, leaving Zhao infuriated. Aang later discovered that the Blue Spirit was none other than his arch-nemesis, Prince Zuko. Although Zuko had meant to capture Aang for himself, Aang got away and Zuko chose not to give pursuit. Aang and Zuko retreat to a forest where Aang brings Zuko back to consciousness. He tells Zuko about how he had Fire Nation friends back in the day, and offers Zuko to be friends. Zuko threw an attack at Aang to make him flee.

Since Shinu's promotion, it is unknown whether he remained at this post. With the recent conclusion of the War, it is unknown what will become of this fortress, it will either be abandoned or remain as an outpost.

Trivia

 * 破坏 (po huai) means "destroy" or "wreck" in Mandarin Chinese.