Set in an Asiatic-like world, in which lives certain humans who can manipulate one of the four elements - Earth, Fire, Water, and Air - using telekinetic abilities known as "bending", with these gifted beings themselves being known as "benders". With each generation, there has always been one individual amongst them who is the only being able to manipulate and master all four elements, known as The Avatar, the one who will bring balance to the world and fight for peace amongst the four nations of the world.