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About Me
Who are you?
On the interwebs I commonly go by IronBaron (shoutout to the Lego fans out there!). That's typically followed by the tagline, "Kyoshi's #1 Fan"
Obviously, I'm a huge Avatar fan. I do have other interests though! Namely Lego, indie game development, and all things creativity.
I work full-time, so this site is simply a passionate side-project of mine, among many other creative pursuits.
It's truly an honor to meet you!
What is your Avatar journey?
Good question!
I fall under the COVID-19 pandemic group of fans, when Avatar captured the hearts of many during lockdown.
I hadn't heard of the show before then. And I didn't know it was gaining a new generation of fans at the time - the cover art for the show's listing in Netflix just drew me in.
The story was epic, the world was immersive, and it was just so perfect! I instantly jumped into Korra then, along with buying all the comics, novels, etc... as a one-man fan!
My first real introduction to the community though was through the Avatar Generations mobile game. It was fun to have a dedicated Discord space with fans, playing an Avatar game that introduced new bits of lore. When that shut down, I also helped rally efforts around archiving the game as much as possible. I've always enjoyed documentation, writing, etc... so this was a fun way for me to engage with the community more personally.
And now my ambitions have aimed higher - I wanted to build a dedicated fansite where I could celebrate all things Avatar! There is a bright future ahead for the franchise under Avatar Studios, so this is the perfect time to create this new space.
Who is your favorite Avatar character?
Everyone's favorite Kyoshi Warrior! - Suki 
What is your favorite element & nation?
I'd have to go with fire - flameo, hotman! 
It's an element of deep energy and passion, symbolizing warmth and the inner fuel of creativity.
Also, the architecture of the Fire Nation is quite beautiful!
About This Fansite
Aren't there Avatar fansites already out there?
You would be correct - it’s neat seeing how everyone approaches Avatar content!
I'm just building a personal space to share my own thoughts, and perhaps some find it interesting too
What is the vision for this site?
Like the Avatar, ideally a mastery of everything!
In short, I'm planning:
- Blog space (for news, rumors, thoughts, reviews, etc...)
- Project space (personal projects such as fan novel, Lego builds, etc...)
- Wiki space (my own, little spin on organizing Avatar knowledge)
- As well as...
- Highlighting cool things from the Avatar community
- Offering guides, recommendations, and more for Avatar games
- Supporting a Discord server for this site
Can I contribute and/or is there a community?
In a way, yes! You can join the Fan & Sword Discord server.
There, you'll be able to connect with other enthusiasts and provide feedback for the site.
The site will not be directly edit-able though as I still would like to keep it a passion project, but I am very open to suggestions as we build an awesome community!
Where can I stream, read, etc... (insert media) on this site?
This site strictly prohibits any form of piracy. I do not support the illegal distribution or downloading of copyrighted material. Users are encouraged to purchase official Avatar: The Last Airbender products through the proper channels.
Is there any monetization scheme here?
Nope!
- Any links to official or licensed products are not intended to be affiliate links.
- I am not sponsored (officially or unofficially) for this work.
- Access to the site is completely free and openly accessible to all.
The only cost behind this site is a few bucks for the domain, straight from my own pocket!
This site is simply a labor of love & passion - I do not seek to earn money with this, and respectfully decline any monetary contributions.
Do you have any site-wide policies, such as copyright notices, fair use statements, etc...?
Yes! You can find it under the Disclaimer tab on this page.
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What is considered canon?
The subject of "canon or not" walks a fine line, and as an unofficial Avatar site, none of the content here is meant to be a definitive judge on it.
The general line of reasoning is this:
- The TV series' are the best metrics of canon
- Novels, comics, and other official, textual publications that do not conflict with series events are also considered canon, unless otherwise stated.
- Media with heavy contradictions to the above 2 items range from less-canon to non-canon.
- Interviews with Bryke, official statements, and similar communications that address canonicity of specific content may override any of the above.
Please keep in mind, the above is an attempt to capture the thought process. Canon discussions are bound to happen and so I purposely want to keep this answer open-ended.
From a wiki perspective, content will be divided by media type. For example, if covering a location seen across series, novels, games, and more... each of those instances will be a subpage grouped under the location name. With this, there is not a direct label of "canon" but simply a list of different representations.
I see a 'Content Notice' block on a wiki page - what is that about?
Under the wiki space, you will likely come across "Content Notice" blocks on select pages.
Hugely passionate (and talented!) Avatar fans have gathered information about the Avatar franchise over the years. As this site is a solo endeavor, manually re-sourcing all that information about Avatar would be a near-impossible task. Instead of "recreating the wheel" I am luckily able to rely on such community contributions to more quickly create pages upfront.
This allows for more time to:
- Polish how content is presented
- Add new information
- Improve page links and data sources
- Refine the browsing experience
- Provide a clear jumping-in point for new fans
- Expand pages per user interest (ex: guides for Avatar games, reading order for comics, etc...)
For the Avatar Fandom Wiki, they allow the reuse of wiki content on other sites as long as certain requirements are met. This is achieved through the "Content Notice" blocks by:
- Providing credit via hyperlink to the respective Avatar wiki pages
- Granting the same licensing
- Linking to their copyright page (as good measure)
Avatar Wiki Copyrights page last reviewed on 11/04/2024
Come join the F&S Discord server - it's an awesome community
It's simply a love for Avatar that brings us all together, and we love making new friends!
Fan & Sword Unofficial Fansite
This wiki site is a solo, fan-created, unofficial space dedicated to Avatar: The Last Airbender, including its shows, books, comics, games, merchandise, and other related content. It is not affiliated with Avatar Studios, Nickelodeon, Viacom International, Paramount+, or any other official entity connected with the creation or distribution of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The site does not claim to be official in any capacity, as noted by the use of "Unofficial" in the site's subtitle, homepage description, and per this Disclaimer subpage.
Copyright Notice
All images, characters, logos, assets, and related media featured on this site are the property of their respective owners, including but not limited to Avatar Studios, Nickelodeon, Viacom International, Paramount+, and the creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender. This site operates under the belief that its use of such material falls within the guidelines of fair use as defined by United States copyright law. The material on this site is used for non-commercial, educational purposes, with the intention of informing and engaging fans.
Fair Use Statement
Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
No Endorsement
The use of any trademarks or copyrighted material on this site does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the trademark or copyright holders. This site is intended solely for the enjoyment of Avatar: The Last Airbender fans and aims to support and celebrate the franchise.
Piracy Stance
This site strictly prohibits any form of piracy. I do not support the illegal distribution or downloading of copyrighted material. Users are encouraged to purchase official Avatar: The Last Airbender products through the proper channels.
Limitations of Liability
In no event shall this site or its administrator(s) be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use this site and its content. This includes but is not limited to any errors or omissions in the content or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via this site.
Accuracy of Information
While the goal is to provide accurate and up-to-date information, this site makes no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Information on this site is for general, informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
Legal Disclaimer
This series of disclaimers has not been reviewed or approved by a legal professional. It is intended to provide general information and guidance around the site.
The inclusion of these sections is simply to align with common disclaimer practices of fan and wiki sites across all kinds of media and mediums. These kinds of sites have generally been understood to be allowed and supported without issue.
Contact Information
If you believe that any content on this site infringes upon your copyright, please notify via the community Discord so that those concerns may be addressed promptly.
If something needs to be pulled or changed with valid reasoning, I am more than happy to do so!