In Republic City, tensions between Southern and Northern Water Tribe people rise as a Southern Water Tribe cultural center is bombed. Mako, back in the police force, tries to track down the culprits while Varrick produces anti-Northern propaganda movies starring Bolin. Korra fails to persuade President Raiko to send troops in support of the Southern rebellion. Mako and Korra end their relationship after he feels bound to tell Raiko of Korra's plan to suborn General Iroh to commit the United Forces to the war. Underway to the Fire Nation to seek the Fire Lord's support, Korra is pursued by Eska and her brother Desna, and eventually swallowed by an angry dark spirit.