Chou the Elder

Chou the Elder was the ruler of the city built on the back of the Firebending lion turtle, where Wan was born. He lived in a fortified palace at the top of the city. Along with his sons, the three Chou Brothers, he controlled the city with an iron fist, hoarding food and keeping the poor of the city impoverished and hungry.

History
After Wan led a rebellion to storm the granaries in his palace, he had him banished from the city to the Spirit Wilds. However, shortly afterwards a dissident citizens left the city to found a new settlement in the wilds, having been inspired by Wan's acts that it was possible to change the world