A New Airbender

Lore & Background

According to the provided source, the return of airbending occurs in "Book Three: Change." This season begins after the events of Harmonic Convergence, which took place at the end of Book Two. The text states that nonbenders began developing airbending powers as a direct result of this celestial alignment. Prior to this event, there was only one living family of airbenders due to a genocide in the series's backstory. Tenzin, Korra, and their friends attempt to recruit these new individuals to re-establish the extinct Air Nomads.

In Their Own Story

The source confirms that Book One ends with Korra and her friends unmasking Amon as a waterbender and Tarrlok's brother, ending the Equalists' coup. It does not mention Unalaq seizing power or merging worlds during Book One; these events define "Book Two: Spirits." Furthermore, the source states that new airbenders appear in Book Three, not at the conclusion of Book One. In Book Two, Unalaq does free Vaatu and attempt to become a dark Avatar during Harmonic Convergence, but this is distinct from the events of Book One.

Reader's Guide

The source provides a clear chronological distinction between the books. Book One: Air covers Korra's move to Republic City, her time with Tenzin, and the defeat of Amon. It does not cover the restoration of the Air Nation. That plot point is reserved for Book Three: Change, which starts after Harmonic Convergence. In Book Two, Korra faces her uncle Unalaq, who frees Vaatu during the decamillennial alignment of planets. The source notes that following these events in Book Two, new airbenders emerge worldwide, leading into the recruitment efforts of Book Three.

Did You Know?

• The Legend of Korra ran for 52 episodes across four seasons from April 14, 2012, to December 19, 2014.
• New airbenders began developing powers in the third season as a result of Harmonic Convergence.
• Before the series begins, there is only one living family of airbenders due to a genocide in the backstory.
• The series' final scene depicts Korra and Asami leaving together for a vacation in the Spirit World.