"I used to think this scar marked me - the mark of the banished prince, cursed to chase the Avatar forever. But lately, I've realized I'm free to determine my own destiny, even if I'll never be free of my mark."
— Zuko to Katara
Zuko is a firebending master, born as a prince in the Fire Nation Royal Family, who held the throne to the Fire Nation from 100 ASC to 167 ASC. His story often paralleled that of Avatar Aang. Initially Team Avatar's primary enemy, Zuko's life revolved around trying to capture the long-lost Avatar to end his banishment and regain his honor as Crown Prince of the Fire Nation.Zuko is easily recognized by the distinctive scar on the left side of his face. It was given to him by his father, Fire Lord 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.
With support from his uncle, General Iroh, and after much internal struggle and turmoil, Zuko rejected Ozai and his model of the Fire Nation and joined the Avatar's group to become Aang's friend and his firebending teacher in an effort to restore his as well as the Fire Nation's honor. While Aang defeated Ozai, Zuko, with the help of Katara, defeated his prodigious younger sister Princess Azula and took his place as Fire Lord, declaring the end of the Hundred Year War and the start of an era of love and peace. At the beginning of his reign, Zuko had to overcome great difficulties and solve several crises, especially those caused by the Harmony Restoration Movement. Nevertheless, he succeeded in maintaining peace and eventually became one of the founders of the United Republic of Nations. Zuko retired from being Fire Lord in 167 ASC, and gave the position to his daughter. |
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Ethnicity: Fire Nation Age: 16 (in Avatar: The Last Airbender) 17-18 (in The Promise trilogy and The Search) 87 (in The Legend of Korra) Born: 83 ASC Reign: 100 ASC – 167 ASC (67 years) Predecessor: Ozai (as Fire Lord) Successor: His daughter (as Fire Lord) Physical description Gender: Male Hair color: Dark brown Weapon of choice: Fire, dual dao swords Fighting style(s): Firebending, dual dao swordsmanship Chronological and political information Profession
Last appearance: The Search Part 1 Voiced by
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