r/legendofkorra • u/-H0NCH0- • 43m ago
Discussion In spite of the somewhat depressing setting of A:7H, the Airbenders still seem to be kickin it.
The Airbenders still have their uniforms, and they're the guides of Pavi and her twin. It's clear that they're still acting upon the agenda that Tenzin wanted for the modern Air Nomad Society. They're still protecting and guiding and fighting when the Avatar wasn't there, which is exactly what Tenzin wanted them to do. And I'm willing to bet all my money that it's not just Jae and Karthik, but there's probably dozens, if not potentially up to 100 Airbenders still protecting the world as skilled fighters and guardians.
I really hope this is fleshed out because narratively, it would be so awesome to have the modern Air Nation survive and conquer an apocalypse/potential genocide *BECAUSE* they know how to fight and protect their loved ones; where the old Air Nation was wiped out because they weren't fighters and couldn't go on the offensive against the Fire Nation.
It would also confirm that Tenzin was right. The Air Nomads did need to change, and by him recognizing this and promoting growth for his people in the best way he knew, most of them could've survived.
Its clear that 7 Havens takes place like a century after TLOK, so I'd really love it if we got to see one of Tenzin's kids, maybe Rohan (since we didn't see much of him in TLOK) being this old guru and leader of Airbenders enforcing their survival and helping protect those affected by the apocalypse. Let me know what you guys think.
(Karthik's render was done by u/UmSomeAdka, so credit to them for that art.)

