Character Profile: Southern Tribe Waterbender OC
Basic Information
Name: Isaruq
Tribe: Southern Water Tribe
Birth: Born on a full moon during a sea storm
Spiritual Status: Said to be blessed by spirits at birth due to storm and moon alignment, possesses waterbending just below the level of Avatar but stronger than masters.
Avatar-level waterbending after later blessing
Knowledge of the World: Has limited memories of the show but knows locations of key characters and major events (e.g., Sozin's Comet, Siege of the North)
Appearance
Hair: Black
Eyes: Ocean blue
Build: Athletic
Features: Handsome, commanding and dominating presence
Style/ Impression: Attractive, confident, slightly roguish
Personality
Deep resentment toward the Fire Nation due to mother's death in a raid
Intelligent, tactical, strategic, and patient; does not act blindly on anger
Horny playboy, but always thinks with his upper head first
Believes in conserving chi for maximum effectiveness for strong opponents or numerically superior opponents, otherwise tends to deal with them through weapons.
Charismatic, persuasive and manipulative; can convert adversaries to allies in the right condition.
Skills & Abilities
Waterbending
Achieves unprecedented mastery within 3 years, surpassing all waterbenders and approaching Avatar-level abilities
Gains full Avatar-level waterbending after defending the Moon Spirit and receiving spirits' blessing during the Siege of the North
Combat
Armed & unarmed close-quarter combat: Master
Spear: Master
Archery: Master archer
Axemanship: Master
Dagger: Master
Preferred weapons: Spear and compound bow
Strategy & Leadership
Master strategist and tactician
Leads small elite forces and organizes defense systems
Designs fortified cities for Southern Water Tribe, inspired by Northern Water Tribe architecture
Manipulation & Diplomacy
Outwitted Azula's honey trap (via Ty Lee) and turned Ty Lee to his side
Skilled in negotiation and political maneuvering
Early Life & Motivation
Born 5 years before Katara (80 AG)
Mother killed by a Fire Nation raid, fueling his hatred of Fire Nation
Joins Southern Tribe raids on Fire Nation supply ships, gaining a small but elite fleet
Travels to Northern Tribe and Foggy Swamp Tribe to learn advanced waterbending
Training & Knowledge
Learns from:
Northern Water Tribe (advanced bending)
Foggy Swamp Tribe (unique waterbending techniques)
Hama (Southern style bending, bloodbending, culture, rituals, festivals, cuisine)
Convinces Hama to return to Southern Tribe
Achievements
Mastered waterbending beyond any known master; few steps below Avatar
Built Southern Water Tribe cities with unified defenses
Transformed Southern Water Tribe into semi-militaristic but balanced society:
Children allowed a normal childhood
Bending taught with stability, not anger/ rage
Established waterbending academies:
Southern Water Tribe Academy near a lake, secure and hidden
Northern Water Tribe Academy open to all genders and territories
Revived cultural heritage: Festivals, rituals, cuisine, arts
Spirit Blessing & Avatar-level bending: Defended Moon Spirit during Siege of North; killed Zoho; bending elevated to Avatar-level
Leadership & Philosophy
Goal: Unite Southern and Northern Water Tribes under his banner
Expansion Plans: Abandoned Air Nomad islands for resources (food, minerals)
Global Vision: Waterbenders as oceanic balance, not dominant force
Relations with Other Nations:
Friendly / neutral to Earth and Air Kingdoms
Hostile to Fire Nation and distrustful of Zuko but avoids conflict after peace
Controls flatlands and coasts; airbenders keep peaks for temples
Supports Earth Kingdom in reclaiming Fire Nation-colonized territory.
Romantic Relationships
Katara: First queen of Southern Water Tribe, love, mentorship, learns the truth of war and gets rid of naivety
Princess Yue: Waterbender as strong as Katara, political and romantic marriage to unite tribes
Azula: Obsession evolving from enmity, later marriage to symbolize peace.
Naerya (OC): Grandmaster of reformed Western Air Temple and a long time companion of Isaruq.
Linara (OC): Sister of the new western Earth King who will soon become the Earth King. Princess of Earth Kingdom.
Xi: A member of the Sun warriors of Fire nation. Came with Zuko and Aang to help team Avatar in this AU.
Ty Lee: Mistress. Manipulated by Azula as a gift offering for Isaruq to accept her.
Bounty Hunter June: Casual sexual relationship. She is free-spirited, does not wanted to be burdened by relationship dynamics.
Interactions with Team Avatar
Does not join Team Avatar
Paths collide multiple times during the story
Influences major events indirectly
Summary of Powers & Combat Style
Waterbending: Near-Avatar level, capable of feats previously unimaginable
Spirit Connection: Blessed twice by spirits; can communicate and defend spiritual entities
Combat: Highly versatile, armed, unarmed, archery, swordsmanship, spear.
Strategy: Mastermind, leader capable of uniting devided tribes and defending territories
Political & Cultural Influence: Revives traditions and shapes society.