This doesn't always mean fighting (negotiation is always an option), but avatars are always ready to wield their power to put a stop to bloodthirsty armies or rampaging spirits. The avatar's duty is to maintain peace and balance in the world, striving to end conflicts before they begin and prevent great harm to the world by any means necessary. RELATED: Legend of Korra: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Jinora This unique individual contains the spirit of Raava (as The Legend of Korraexplained), and an avatar serves as the bridge between the human and spirit realms. In the Asian-inspired world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, benders can control the four classic Greek elements, but only the avatar can bend all four at once.