General Iroh, devastated by the loss of his only child, abandoned his 600-day siege of the Earth Kingdom capital city, Ba Sing Se. When Zuko was eleven years old, his cousin, Lu Ten, died in battle. In contrast to these dysfunctional relationships, Zuko grew close to his uncle, and the two often spent time together. The young prince increasingly faced emotional abuse by both his father as well as his younger sister. Meanwhile, the relationship between Ursa and Ozai also became increasingly strained and poor, causing the latter to lash out at Zuko more and more. Their mother, however, loved both but favored him over his sister, causing further jealousy and strife. However, as they got older, Zuko and Azula eventually grew apart, and he became the object of his sister's manipulation, ridicule, and deception. Zuko was schooled by Kunyo in firebending and by Piandao in the art of fighting with dual broadswords. At this point, he and Azula still had a positive relationship. They made frequent vacations to Ember Island, and often watched the play Love amongst the Dragons at the Ember Island Theater. Zuko's early years were the only ones when his family was ever 'actually happy'. Indeed, Zuko would struggle to become a strong bender however, he displayed a strong sense of empathy and morality from an very early point. From a young age, he was disdained by his father due to lacking the 'spark in eyes' typical for firebenders. History Early life Main article: History of Zuko (83 AG – 99 AG)īorn in 83 AG, Zuko was the firstborn child of Prince Ozai and Princess Ursa.

6.4 Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game.

1.5 Reign as Fire Lord (100 AG - 167 AG).

Zuko stepped down from his position as Fire Lord in 167 AG and became an ambassador of peace, relinquishing the throne to his daughter, Izumi.

Nevertheless, he succeeded in maintaining peace and eventually became one of the founders of the United Republic of Nations. Īt the beginning of his reign, Zuko had to overcome great difficulties and solve several crises, especially those caused by the Harmony Restoration Movement and the New Ozai Society. While Aang defeated Ozai, Zuko, with the help of Katara, defeated his younger sister, Princess Azula, and took his place as Fire Lord, declaring the end of the Hundred Year War and the start of a new era of love and peace. He instead joined the Avatar's group to become Aang's lifelong friend and firebending mentor and was determined to end the war and restore both his and the Fire Nation's honor. With support from his paternal uncle, General Iroh, and after much internal struggle and turmoil, Zuko grew disillusioned and rejected Ozai and his model of the Fire Nation.

He is recognizable by the distinctive burn scar on the left side of his face, which was given to him by his father, Ozai, shortly before his banishment as a result of an incident in which he unintentionally disrespected his father by speaking out of turn and refusing to duel him.

Originally the primary enemy of Team Avatar, Zuko devoted three years to trying to capture the long-lost Avatar to end his banishment and regain his honor as Crown Prince of the Fire Nation. He is the eldest child and only son of Princess Ursa and Fire Lord Ozai. More about Zuko History Book Two: Earth (Spring 100 AG)īook Three: Fire (Summer 100 AG) Post war (Summer 100 AG - 102 AG) Relationships Zuko's relationships Other Media Zuko in the films Zuko in the games Zuko in The Last Airbender video game Zuko in the pilot episode Image gallery (390) Zuko is a Fire Nation royal and firebending master who reigned as Fire Lord from 100 AG until his abdication in 167 AG.

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