At the end of Book 2 in the original series, Aang was killed by a lightning strike from Azula which caused Amon to be born as the new avatar since Aang died. However, Katara revived Aang with the water from the Spirit Oasis and he was all good as new. This caused Amon to lose his ability to bend the elements, but he was still connected and had the spiritual side that Korra does not. This explains why Korra does not get the spiritual side of being an avatar and how Amon actually was able to commune with the spirits to learn energybending
He got shot during the Avatar state. All the avatars would have just died off. Other words, he wouldn't had a chance to be born that way.
You are thinking too short term anyway. Just because they haven't shown it yet, doesn't mean she can't.
LinkIf the Avatar were to be killed while in the Avatar State, every Avatar would die with him/her. This would break the cycle permanently and the Avatar would cease to exist.
You are thinking too short term anyway. Just because they haven't shown it yet, doesn't mean she can't.
What? Just no...Pretty sure it's chi blocking. The creators of the series said chi blocking has a history that's been forgotten. I wouldn't be surprised if Amon had came across this ancient history in his quest for vengeance.
oh and Bolin > Sokka