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The term "Kyoshi's animal guide" has not been confirmed by official sources.
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The animal guide of Avatar Kyoshi was a Knowledge Seeker,[2][3] occasionally described as a fox.[1]
History[]
In 312 BG, Avatar Kyoshi and her companions buried Yun on the Yokoya peninsula. After the ceremony, all save for the Avatar left after some time. Eventually, Kyoshi was surprised by a sudden gust of wind and noticed sounds behind her; turning around, she discovered the Knowledge Seeker emerging from a bush. Mistaking the spirit for an unusual animal (a non-hybrid fox), she allowed it to approach her and offered her hand. The Knowledge Seeker began licking it, and Kyoshi soon began to scratch the spirit behind the ear. After some time, the spirit suddenly walked away and then moved in a circle, signaling for Kyoshi to follow.[1]
Though utterly confused, Kyoshi decided to go along and was led by the spirit to a small spring. There, she received a vision of Avatar Yangchen. As the two talked, the Knowledge Seeker opted to rest on a nearby stone, basking in the sun. Following the conversation, Kyoshi realized that the "fox" was a spirit and requested it to lead her back to her friends. The Knowledge Seeker obliged,[1] and continued to stay by her side from then on. It eventually became Kyoshi's animal guide.[2][3]
Appearances[]
Chronicles of the Avatar[]
The Shadow of Kyoshi[]
- 227. "The Meeting"
Trivia[]
- Kyoshi's initial confusion at the Knowledge Seeker's non-hybrid appearance (with her comparing it to a "falconfox")[1] is similiar to Team Avatar's confusion over Bosco's existence in "City of Walls and Secrets".[4]
- In 66 BG, Roku claimed that Kyoshi only bonded with her animal guide later in life.[5] As she met the Knowledge Seeker in her youth, it is unclear whether Roku was referring to the spirit or another, later animal guide.
| Preceded by Unknown, eventually Nujian |
Avatar's animal guide Unknown |
Succeeded by Fang |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Twenty-Seven, "The Meeting". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Basco, Dante (host), Varney, Janet (host), Yee, F. C. (guest), Wu, Nancy (guest). (February 20, 2024). "Bookbending! with F.C. Yee & Nancy Wu". Avatar: Braving the Elements. Episode 106. Apple Podcasts.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Yee, F. C. (June 29, 2020). The Shadow of Kyoshi Digital Merchandising Kit Letter. Amulet Books. Retrieved on April 27, 2023.
- ↑ Hedrick, Tim (writer) & MacMullan, Lauren (director). (September 22, 2006). "City of Walls and Secrets". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 2. Episode 14. Nickelodeon.
- ↑ Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Chapter Twelve, "Not Really A Bird Guy". The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.