Unalaq, a member of the Red Lotus, had a complex relationship with Avatar Korra. He initially devised a plan to kidnap Korra with the intention of using her to re-open the spirit portals and free Vaatu, while also training her in bending and the ways of the Red Lotus. However, he did not go through with this plan. Later, during the Unalaq Crisis, Korra and her allies attempted to fight off Unalaq. Unalaq also played a significant role in severing Korra's connection with Raava and all her past lives, a move that shocked and saddened Korra and her mentor, Tenzin.