History Characters / TheLegendOfKorraAllies

* GenerationXerox: A high-ranking general from the Fire Nation Royal Family and skilled firebender named Iroh. Just like his maternal great-great uncle.

* IronicName: Tonraq means [[TheBigGuy "little man"]] in inuit.

* SatelliteCharacter: Her appearances in the series revolves around her husband and/or her daughter.

* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Despite Tenzin's claims that the Air Nation would fulfill Korra's duties during her recovery, that ultimately was not the case. While the new Air Nation were able to help out a number of people in the Earth Kingdom and proved to be a good fighting force, their numbers are far from being enough to keep a large continent stable. This allowed for Kuvira to take over the nation since some of the areas had no choice but to submit to her since the Airbenders were not enough to save them. Continued on in ''Turf Wars,'' they can put up a good fight, but they still call in Korra's team against the triads.

* OverprotectiveDad:
** {{Subverted|Trope}}. When Tonraq is introduced to Mako as Korra's boyfriend, he sternly tells the young man that he hopes Mako isn't getting Korra into any trouble. Once Korra tells him to cut the joke, Tonraq does so and immediately welcomes Mako.
** {{Averted|Trope}} in regards to Korra's relationship with [[spoiler:Asami]], as Tonraq is nothing but supportive and happy from the get go.

* BadassBaritone: In Book Two, courtesy of Creator/JamesRemar.

* TeachersPet: Is far more interested in Tenzin's history classes than most of his fellow airbenders.

* PracticallyDifferentGenerations: Iroh is in his 30s and later 40 by the time of Book 4. WordOfGod states he has a sister who is around Mako’s age, who himself is half that number.

* ZeroPercentApprovalRating: Downplayed. In "After All these Years", he is shown as having both admiring fans and violent detractors supporting Kuvira. However, during his coronation, no one seems very excited about his appearance at all, while half the crowd goes ecstatic as [[VillainWithGoodPublicity Kuvira]] announces her coup. Later on, he's proven to be a hero in his own right by [[spoiler:evacuating citizens with Badgermoles, and outsmarting Earth Empire soldiers. On the other hand, people don't like his singing even if it is saving their lives.]]

* TheHedonist: Initially. Wu loves to have fun and live the high life, unfazed and unconcerned about the responsibilities of being a ruler. He even admitted that he was okay with leaving the actual work to the ministers while he lives it up. He grows out of it as the season progresses. [[spoiler:After deciding to transition the Earth Kingdom to demoracy, he ''wants'' to put all his hard work effort into it]].

* PuppetKing: Wu has no interest in running the Earth Kingdom on his own, nor is he even really involved in his own ascension to the throne. Kuvira is doing the legwork in uniting the Earth Kingdom so the URN can install him on the throne safely. The day-to-day decisions will be handled by a cadre of advisers sent over with him by the other world leaders, leaving the Earth Kingdom effectively under the control of the other powers. Wu has shown no concern for this, placing more emphasis on the perks of being king rather than the work. However, it's evident that Wu feels the decision was forced upon him, as he admits he wouldn't make a great king. [[spoiler:Eventually, he decides to dissolve the monarchy and let the various Earth Kingdom states govern themselves. In the comics, he's heavily involved all the decision making]].

* BadassInCharge: He's the official Southern Water Tribe Chief as of the Season 2 finale.

* AsskickingEqualsAuthority: He's the youngest general in United Forces history, meaning it's likely either [[{{Nepotism}} an honorary title due to his royal blood]], or was earned via pure skill and asskickery. His performance during the first season finale strongly suggests the latter.

* AbdicateTheThrone: [[spoiler: After Kuvira is defeated, Wu decides to dissolve the monarchy and allow the various states of the Earth Kingdom to govern themselves in hopes of transitioning into a republic similar to the UR. And then he arrives at the conclusion that if he wants to ensure a successful transition, he will have to be on the throne for however long it takes]].

* CharacterDevelopment: Subtle, but as the season progresses, he becomes a less selfish and more mature individual, which is cemented in the final three episodes where he actively helps with the evacuation process and [[spoiler: saves the evacuees from Kuvira's troops with a surprisingly clever plan by using Badgermoles to tunnel out of the city. By the time of Varrick's and Zhu Li's wedding, he decides to abdicate the throne, honestly believing that the Earth Kingdom would be better off dispensing with the notion of hereditary monarchy, and then deciding he should let the people have a choice in the matter rather then forcing change on them.]]

* GoodFeelsGood: Originally, he's concerned about doing good things to get ladies, wants to date Korra as a reward, and is mostly focused on getting his throne back. While helping the citizens evacuate, he discovered on his own that doing good for others is rewarding in itself. In addition, he makes the decision to [[spoiler:abolish the monarchy altogether, because he truly feels it is for the best.]]

* ImpoverishedPatrician: Due to the fall of the Earth Kingdom's royal family, nearly all the royal treasures he would have inherited have been stolen by looters. He doesn't even have a crown for his coronation. Though, this is very downplayed because the Crown Jewels only make up part of his family’s wealth. He still has more than enough to afford fancy dinners and other luxuries, which is TruthInTelevision for most deposed royals these days.

* {{Irony}}: Kuvira's reason for usurping power from him was that she felt that a monarchy was an archaic system. [[spoiler:Surprisingly, Wu echoes her sentiment and dissolves the monarchy, allowing the various Earth Kingdom states to elect their own leaders in a way similar to the republic. As an added layer, by this stage Wu has proven he would be more than mature enough to actually be a good ruler.]]

* PuppetKing: Wu has no interest in running the Earth Kingdom on his own, nor is he even really involved in his own ascension to the throne. Kuvira is doing the legwork in uniting the Earth Kingdom so the URN can install him on the throne safely. The day-to-day decisions will be handled by a cadre of advisers sent over with him by the other world leaders, leaving the Earth Kingdom effectively under the control of the other powers. Wu has shown no concern for this, placing more emphasis on the perks of being king rather than the work. However, it's evident that Wu feels the decision was forced upon him, as he admits he wouldn't make a great king. [[spoiler:Eventually, he decides to dissolve the monarchy and let the various Earth Kingdom states govern themselves.]]

* TakeMeInstead: Invoked in "Day of the Colossus". [[spoiler: When he and the evacuees are cornered by Kuvira's troops, he seemingly surrenders in exchange for their safety and as a final request, [[HoldingTheFloor he asks to sing]]. Turns out it was all a diversion so he could direct the Badgermoles to attack the troopers from behind. Even so, it was still a risk Wu was willing to take]].

* AdultFear: His little girl is the '''[[PhysicalGod Avatar]]''', not helped by the fact that she's rather UnskilledButStrong. A distinction that brings all kinds of physical peril to that person's life. It's a testament to his fortitude that he isn't a perpetual wreck because of it. In the Book 3 finale [[spoiler: he has to watch helplessly (as he is dangling off the edge of a cliff after being thrown off it) as his daughter is overpowered and captured by Zaheer, who poisons her to bring her into the Avatar State so he can permanently kill her, and next sees her fighting for her life with no one able to help her. Then although Korra ultimately wins the fight and Zaheer is taken into custody, the poison has already almost killed her, and she would have died in his arms for sure if Suyin had not metalbended the poison out of her. For the few moments before Jinora's realisation, Tonraq holds Korra believing that she is going to die. And even though she lives, she is just a faded, empty shell of herself with major psychological and physical trauma.]]

* AdultFear: Her only child is the '''Avatar'''. Like Tonraq, it's amazing she isn't a nervous wreck by now.

* BaldOfAwesome: He didn't get it willingly, but it certainly comes in handy when it lets him sense danger from behind. Afterwards, he becomes a vocal advocate of the Air Nomad custom of head-shaving.

* SkunkStripe: The Book Four artbook notes that his hair is graying because of his worry for Korra-- though being a head of state probably doesn't help.

* SkunkStripe: In Book 4, he's bleached most of his hair save a stripe from the top to the back, the overall effect being that his hair roughly matches the pattern of a sky bison's fur. This is to reflect Ki Hyun Ryu bleaching his hair since Ryu's last appearance.