The group arrives around Mount Makapu, where Neila, an Earth Kingdom refugee, has gathered the start of a resistance movement against the Fire Nation. The Water Benders are eager to help and the companions begin to assess the meager camp, which doesn't seem like much to Toji.
Shizaku begins by assessing the camp structure and defenses, looking to see how he can ply the resources of Fire Iron Technology to help. Joji informs him that they would need a messenger hawk to communicate with Nue and the company back in the FN archipelago. Shizaku assists Bhaga, an Earth Kingdom soldier and (until the gang's arrival) the only Earthbender currently, and they prepare and move some defenses. Shizaku also notes the camp is starting to be taxed by their work and suggests a feast.
Dharma and Jyoti look over the camp and its inhabitants, and Jyoti tries to guide Dharma to understand the compassion Air Nomads harbor for all the nations. They assist with some of the wounded and fatigued camp members, and Dharma gains a newfound appreciation for his lots heritage.
Moshi helps Dhrama earthbend some new tunnels for the camp, and they discuss building the skills and training of those they've collected. While excavating part of the mountain terrain, Jyoti suddenly feels a cold and unsettling chill in the air. Fearing he'd tapped into some 'lost spirits' of the region, he seeks Jyoti's guidance. Jyoti, however, says he's not very well-versed in specific elements of the Spirit World but claims there was some writings in the reliquary they hid outside of Yu Dao back west.
Dharma, meanwhile, finds Toji writing an account of their journey and chronicling the groups' journey and plans. Toji worries about the dour state of the camp, as well as Captain Shan's hunt for the reliquary and what it means for the group.
That night, at the celebratory feast Shizaku Joji prepares, the group celebrates the efforts of the camp. Toji, however, is quick to move into battle-mode, and unfurls his map of the region. The companions discuss their current situation (defending against Captain Shan from the west) and the contents of the Air Nomad reliquary General Yama has sent his men to acquire.They also discuss needing more supplies for the camp to defend it and build its resources. Bhaga and Neila mention that Pohuai Depot, which was once an Earth Kingdom fort now used as a communications depot by the Fire Nation, could provide supplies and the messenger hawk Shizaku could use to begin working on his projects.
The group begins a plan to get into Pohuai, wherewith they ambush a returning supply haul and then return to the depot. Shizaku takes Kou back to Neila's camp along with the Fire Nation unit guarding the supply wagon. The others, along with Tokala the waterbender, go to Pohuai to load up the cart with food, camp gear, and other goods.
While entering, Toji hears that Captain Okuru is now visiting and in the main quarters. While the others load up, Toji heads to see Okuru. Dharma, meanwhile, heads to the communication tower to procure a hawk for Joji Shizaku....
- Pohuai Depot is an old fort now controlled by the Fire Nation
- Captain Okuru is one of the three captains under General Yama. A non-bender, he has had to show excellent skill with spear and sword to move up the ranks.
- There is an eerie darkness within the mountain range, as felt by Moshi when he was helping Bhaga excavate.
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