Warden (prison rig)


 * For the character from "The Boiling Rock", see The Warden (Boiling Rock)

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- What kind of guest dishonors his host by interrupting him!? Take him below! One week in solitary will improve his manners.

The warden was the cruel administrator of a Fire Nation prison rig for Earthbenders in the Earth Kingdom. The rig was near Haru's village, where all the known Earthbenders were taken after the Fire Nation took over. He believed in brutal punishments to subdue rebellion, and constantly abused the people under his command, both the prisoners and the guards. He loved taunting the prisoners to break their spirits, so they couldn't fight for their freedom. He threw a guard overboard and allowed him to drown to death when he felt challenged. He looked down on Earthbending, thinking it savage and barbaric.

History
When Haru was imprisoned on the rig for Earthbending, Katara faked Earthbending with the help of Aang, so she could be captured and save him. After finding Haru and meeting his father Tyro, she asked about their escape plan. She was surprised to hear they didn't have any, as the warden succeeded in breaking their spirits. She eventually stirred the prisoners to fight for their freedom, and they attacked the warden and his guards with Earthbending. The warden was thrown overboard with his guards, with him pleading for mercy because he couldn't swim. At this point, Tyro stated, "Don't worry, I hear cowards float".

His ultimate fate after this is unknown, though it is probable that he drowned.

Personality
The warden was a brutal, heartless man whose prisoners and guards suffered at the hands of his constant abuse. He was cruel, merciless and intolerant of any nonsense or rebellion, punishing one prisoner who merely coughed during his speech, throwing the captain overboard when objected to and threatening to kill Katara when she planned a revolt of the prisoners.

Abilities
The warden seemed to be a strong Firebender. During the revolt in the prison, he shot many fire blasts without tiring. Despite his skills, he was no match for Tyro and Haru who threw him into the sea.