The young non-bender Linai lives in Republica, a city torn apart by tensions between benders and non-benders. When she joins the Equalists, she firmly believes in fighting for justice and equality to give a voice to the oppressed. But her convictions are put to the test when she meets General Iroh of the United Forces - a powerful firebender who wants to protect the city from the dangers of the Equalists. Despite their opposing worlds, an unexpected and passionate connection develops between the two. While Linai is torn between her loyalty to the movement and her burgeoning feelings for Iroh, she faces the most difficult decision of her life: can she fight for her ideals while remaining true to her love for a tamer?