Southern Water Tribe compound

The Southern Water Tribe compound is a small encampment that lies deep within the South Pole. It was here that Avatar Korra performed part of her bending training.

History
Prior to his death, Aang entrusted the Order of the White Lotus to keep his reincarnation safe. After the Order discovered Avatar Korra, the members established the compound in order to train Korra under their guidance and protection.

Sometime after mastering both waterbending and earthbending, Korra's firebending test was conducted within the campgrounds. The young Avatar demonstrated raw power and strength during her test against three other firebenders, eventually defeating all of them with relative ease. The members of the Order who oversaw Korra's test were reluctant to have her move forward with her training, particularly the leader who believed that she lacked restraint. They consulted Katara, her waterbending mentor, who believed that Korra was ready to begin her airbending training.

Tenzin and his family visited the compound shortly after. Tenzin informed Korra that he was unable to move to the South Pole to oversee her airbending training due to his commitments in Republic City as a member of the United Republic Council. As compromise, Korra suggested she move to Republic City to begin her training in Air Temple Island instead. The White Lotus leader was quick to disagree, stating that Republic City was far too dangerous for a young Avatar. Korra escaped the compound at night with Naga and stowed away on a vessel headed to the metropolis.

Layout and description


The compound is an isolated encampment secured by thick ice walls and a large gate. The enclosure features several watchtowers, large buildings for shelter, an obstacle course, and sub-level pens lined with hay for animals such as Naga.

A large raised platform made of ice is located in the center of the camp, both for Korra's bending training and combat practice. Members of the Order of the White Lotus stand on a wooden pavilion overlooking the platform, where they monitor Korra's progress. Sentries from the White Lotus also man the watchtowers and clear any individual wishing to enter or exit the encampment.

Architecture in Korra's camp ranges from traditional water-based structures such as igloos to buildings with a stone foundation. Wooden pavilions and metal tanks are also present within the enclosure. The encampment reflects Water Tribe culture as several totem poles can be seen within the camp, while animal pelts line the walls of the buildings' interior. Ornate patterns and a large lion turtle adorn the outer gates, a reference to the Order of the White Lotus.