After losing his mate due to a war, Jake Sully moves to Awa'atlu where he meets Tay'ra. Tay'ra is the Tsahìk, Ronal's, sister. Unlike her sister, Tay'ra is more accepting towards keeping Jake Sully in their village, helping him to adapt and learn their ways. But this acceptance turns into more as Tay'ra and Jake fall in love.