- This article is about the character in the The Reckoning of Roku. For the character in the TTRPG, see Dalisay (airbender).
| "I assume your priorities were all about firebending. But in the future, the world will belong to those who best understand the sciences, not to those with fancy firebending tricks good for little beyond winning Agni Kais and impressing girls." |
| — Dalisay scolds Sozin at Wan Shi Tong's Library.[1] |
Dalisay was a scholar and Ember Island native who was formerly the tutor and girlfriend of Princess Zeisan. Dalisay was selected by Prince Sozin along with Kozaru to undertake a secret mission to a remote island to attempt to uncover the secret to enhanced bending.[3]
History[]
Born on Ember Island, Dalisay rose up the ranks from the servant class thanks to her great intelligence.[3] Her reputation ultimately earned her the position of science tutor to Zeisan.[2][3] Before long, the two became lovers, and Zeisan openly praised her girlfriend's abilities to whoever listened at court.[3] Together with the princess, Dalisay attended the celebration at the royal palace after the announcement of Roku's Avatarhood in 66 BG.[2] Over the next months, Zeisan and Dalisay broke up. Afterward, the scholar entered Sozin's service.[3]
Dalisay subsequently accompanied Sozin and Kozaru on a pirate ship, travelling undercover to a disputed island. The prince did not tell the others the true purpose of their journey. To spend the time, the prince and his companions played Pai Sho. When opposing Dalisay, Sozin tested her abilities and personality by introducing deliberate faults into his playstyle. Much to his disappointment, she easily recognized the faults, but still allowed Sozin to win in order to not embarrass her superior.[3]
Soon after, the ship happened upon the strange, isolated island they had sought. Dalisay accompanied Sozin and Kozaru ashore. There, the group searched for a village about which Sozin had read, only to chance upon two Earth Kingdom soldiers. The Fire Nationals immediately attacked, with Dalisay and Kozaru killing one and Sozin the other. To avoid a political fallout, Sozin then ordered the group to return to the pirate ship as he tried to figure out a way to claim the island for the Fire Nation.[3]
Meanwhile, Dalisay accompanied Sozin and Kozaru to another mission, this time intended to find Wan Shi Tong's Library in the Si Wong Desert. Dalisay and Kozaru remained outside the library as Sozin did his research. Afterward, she traveled with Sozin and Kozaru back to Lambak Island upon Sozin discovering an ancient scroll that exposed many parts of Ashō's story as lies, confirming that the island's natives were dangerous with Roku in imminent danger for now a worthless mission.[1] Upon arrival, they came across Roku's friends, Malaya and Gyatso, as they were helping the island natives recover from a brutal attack by Western Kingdom Trading Company guards.[4] On the way, Dalisay helped alongside the group defeat the Company guards upon encountering them.[5] Afterward, Dalisay remained outside the cave with Gyatso and Kozaru as Sozin did not allow anyone except Malaya to join him upon needing her guidance within the island's sacred cave to find and save Roku.[6]
One year later, Dalisay returned back to Lambak Island with Sozin and Kozaru to the site of the destroyed sacred cave. Dalisay explained to Kozaru her discovery of how spiritually infused ore on Lambak Island could serve as a strong material for Fire Nation metallurgy. Sozin upon hearing new intelligence from Kozaru on Omashu's Queen Guo Xun knowledge of the material, ordered both Dalisay and Kozaru to search for more information on the Earth Kingdom's newfound knowledge.[7]
Three years after first visiting Lambak Island, Dalisay was sent by Sozin as a contact to deliver a mission to Ta Min in Omashu. Sozin wanted Ta Min to spy, discover, and report back information discussed between the Omashu and Ba Sing Se peace ministers.[8]
Abilities[]
According to Sozin, Dalisay was "the smartest person he knew". His viewpoint was shared by Zeisan who repeatedly praised her as being a highly intelligent and capable individual. Among other subjects, Dalisay was skilled in the art of steel production.[3]
She was also a decent fighter with the rope dart.[2][3]
Appearances[]
Chronicles of the Avatar[]
The Reckoning of Roku[]
- 103. "A Way Through"
- 123. "All For Nothing"
- 139. "That Oh-So-Smooth Melon"
- 141. "The Dirt-Eaters"
- 143. "Beyond Repair"
- 10E. Epilogue
The Awakening of Roku[]
- 202. "Emissary of the Fire Nation"
Trivia[]
- "Dalisay" means "pure" in Filipino.[9]
- Dalisay is racist toward Earth Kingdom people, using slurs such as "dirt eaters" to refer to them.[8]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Chapter Twenty-Three, "All For Nothing". The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Prologue. The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Chapter Three, "A Way Through". The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Chapter Thirty-Nine, "That Oh-So-Smooth Melon". The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Chapter Forty-One, "The Dirt-Eaters". The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Chapter Forty-Three, "Beyond Repair". The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Epilogue. The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ribay, Randy (author). (December 30, 2025). Chapter Two, "Emissary of the Fire Nation". The Awakening of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ Root: dalisay. Tagalog.com. Retrieved on August 15, 2024.