Order of the White Lotus

Notable Members

 * Iroh
 * Fung
 * Piandao

History


The Order of the White Lotus is a secret society that seems to transcend national boundaries. They communicate membership through Pai Sho by placing Pai Sho tiles on the board in a specific manner that identifies themselves to other members of the society - a bloomed Lotusbud with the Lotuschip in the center.

Iroh, a lover of Pai Sho, is a Grand Master of the order and has always said, "Pai Sho is more than just a game." It is suggested that Sokka's sword master, Piandao, is a member of this order, as his parting gift to Sokka is the White Lotus tile. Also, the hilt of Sokka's sword has the sign of the White Lotus, another sign that Piandao is a member. (nick)

There is a possibility that Monk Gyatso, Aang's Airbending mentor, was a member of the Order of the White Lotus. In the episode The Storm he is shown playing Pai Sho and using the White Lotus tile. What their goals are is uncertain although when Iroh introduces himself there is a reference to "the old ways".