Zaheer
| Zaheer | |
|---|---|
| The Legend of Korra character | |
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| First appearance | "A Breath of Fresh Air" |
| Last appearance | "Beyond the Wilds" |
| Created by |
Michael Dante DiMartino Bryan Konietzko |
| Voiced by | Henry Rollins |
| Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Red Lotus member |
| Significant other(s) | P'Li (girlfriend) |
| Bending element |
Primary:
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| Hair color | Black and grey |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
Zaheer is a major recurring character in Nickelodeon's animated television series The Legend of Korra (a sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender). While he serves as the main antagonist of Book Three: Change, his actions have lingering effects on Avatar Korra and the series' plot in the following book. The character was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and is voiced by Henry Rollins.
Zaheer was born a non-bender, a person who does not possess the ability to manipulate the classical elements but does have knowledge in martial arts, in a world largely populated by humans who possess said abilities. However, he attained the power of Airbending shortly after the Harmonic Convergence at the end of Book Two: Spirits, quickly becoming proficient with the element. Zaheer quickly puts his skills to use two weeks after attaining them, as he is a prolific leader of the Order of the Red Lotus, a group of anarchists seeking to abolish world leaders, putting him in conflict with Korra and her allies, many of whom are world leaders themselves.
In a contrast to previous antagonists, Zaheer is portrayed as a much more sympathetic villain, as he does not desire conquest or oppression. Rather, he desires freedom for all, be they human or spirit. He genuinely believes that he is leading a revolution that will bring equality to the masses, much like Amon, and is seen hesitating to truly use lethal force unless otherwise necessary to his goals. Zaheer is depicted as having a loving relationship with his girlfriend P'Li, who he personally saved from subjugation at the hands of an unknown warlord, and enjoys a strong friendship with fellow Red Lotus members Ming Hua and Ghazan. Before attaining the power of air, Zaheer became notorious for not only his proficiency in martial arts but his ability to manipulate people with his words, making him just as dangerous as his bender cohorts.
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