Mula was a cat deer that served as Avatar Wan's loyal animal guide. After Wan first freed him from a trap, saving his life from the humans who tried to eat him, Mula became close friends with Wan, accompanying him on many of his travels.[3]
History[]
Mula was freed from a trap by Wan and, in turn, became his loyal companion.
While wandering through the Spirit Wilds around 9,832 BG, Mula stepped in a trap set by a group of hunters from the fire lion turtle. By lamenting over his predicament, Mula attracted Wan's attention, who saw the creature as a source of food as well. However, after exhibiting a distraught look, Mula managed to change Wan's intentions and, opposed to killing him for food, Wan attempted to free the cat deer from the trap. The approaching huntsman and his fellow hunters insisted, however, that Wan not release Mula, as they intended the animal as their dinner. As Wan led the men away from Mula, the cat deer was released by the spirits and joined them at the oasis.[3]
Mula cuddled to his rescuer, instantly forming a close bond that would last for years. After spending two years at the oasis, Mula and Wan set out together to travel the world and find more lion turtle cities. Serving as his loyal mount, Mula took Wan wherever he wanted to go, regardless of the danger that the two could encounter, and helped his friend in any way possible.[4]
Personality[]
Mula was a very friendly and brave creature. He showed extraordinary perseverance and was not afraid of spirits. He was very grateful to Wan for saving his life, accompanying him on his journey and listening to his orders. He also seemed to have an affinity for Raava, who traveled with him and Wan for some time.[4]
Appearances[]
The Legend of Korra[]
Book Two: Spirits (神靈)[]
- 207. "Beginnings, Part 1" (flashback)
- 208. "Beginnings, Part 2" (flashback)
Trivia[]
- Mula is similar to Yakul, the red elk from Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, of whose films Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino are professed fans. In the film, which also deals with conflict between humans and forest spirits, Yakul similarly serves as a mount for the protagonist, the banished Prince Ashitaka.
- Mula means "beginning" or "first" in Malay, which fits with Mula being the animal companion of the first Avatar. In several romance languages, it means "mule", fitting Mula's nature as a pack animal.
- Like many of the animals of Avatar, Mula's creature noises were vocalized by Dee Bradley Baker, with some specialized sounds blended in to augment his performance.[5]
| Preceded by Position established |
Avatar's animal guide c. 9,829 BG |
Succeeded by Unknown, eventually Szeto's dragon |
Notes[]
- ↑ In a dialogue between the aye-aye spirit and Wan in the "Beginnings, Part 1" draft, the aye-aye spirit referred to Mula using he/him pronouns: "I heard the cat-deer's cry for help. But by the time I arrived, you were already leading the hunters away from him."[1]
References[]
- ↑ DiMartino, Michael Dante (January 16, 2012). Draft of "Beginnings, Part 1". Wordpress. Retrieved on December 8, 2014.
- ↑ Ribay, Randy (author). (July 23, 2024). Chapter Twelve, "Not Really A Bird Guy". The Reckoning of Roku. Amulet Books.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 DiMartino, Michael Dante (writer) & Heck, Colin (director). (October 18, 2013). "Beginnings, Part 1". The Legend of Korra. Book Two: Spirits. Episode 7. Nickelodeon.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hedrick, Tim (writer) & Graham, Ian (director). (October 18, 2013). "Beginnings, Part 2". The Legend of Korra. Book Two: Spirits. Episode 8. Nickelodeon.
- ↑ DiMartino, Michael Dante; Konietzko, Bryan; Zuckerman, Jeremy & Wynn, Benjamin (July 1, 2014). "Beginnings, Part 1" commentary. Book Two: Spirits Blu-ray.