Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.
"And the champion?" Katara asked, trying to process everything. "What is their role?"
"Non-bender nobility may choose champions from the lower classes to represent them. The noble receives Lyahiko's forgiveness and the champions receive payment. Should the champions die, their family receives the payment instead."
"As a member of the royal family, My Lord may select any Fire Nation citizen to represent her."
Katara frowned, feeling the insult coming. "I'm a master bender."
"The Fire Lord has not been blessed with fire, as such the Fire Lord will have to select a champion to carry the torch in her place."
