#alternatecommunity

Ok, first of all this is my very first post… So hi, nice to meet you, I’m Aimé. Now, let’s get to what this post is about.

✨ Human Sully family ✨ While I was scrolling through Pinterest, jumping from one picture to another as always, I don’t even know at what point I went from looking at clothes to suddenly seeing Avatar (the blue ones). And then this image popped up:

That reminded me of a couple of TikTok videos I saw about “what if…” — if the Avatar characters lived in modern times and Pandora didn’t exist. And now I can’t stop thinking about it, I swear. I built this huge mental story in my head with plot, geography, and jobs. I even created a storyline for my Avatar OC within this “what if…” scenario. It’s honestly one of the best fanfictions my brain has ever come up with, so I thought: “Why not post it on Tumblr? What do I lose by trying?”

So that’s why you’re reading this, little person on the other side of the screen. Whether people read it or not, I’m happy because later I get to reread my own fanfic and re‑imagine the scene my delulu brain already pictured, you know what I mean? 🥸

Now, let’s start with the headcanons:

Main and Secondary “Pandora” Reserves

Main reserve (Sully family): Located on the border of Brazil and Argentina, in Misiones near Iguazú Falls — tropical rainforest, red soil, massive waterfalls, and rich biodiversity.

Secondary reserve: In Mendoza, Argentina, in the Andes region — protecting species and glaciers, with dry air and a more arid climate.

Awa’atlu reserve: In Fernando de Noronha, Brazil — Caribbean‑like Atlantic zone, famous for biodiversity and coral reefs, turquoise waters, tropical climate, and protected marine life. Just like Awa’atlu.

Characters and Roles (Human version)

Jake: ex - Former special forces soldier, now director of the reserve. Coordinates security and logistics against poachers.

Neytiri: Head of wildlife conservation, expert tracker, knows every species in the Misiones jungle. Possibly of Indigenous descent through Mo’at, daughter of the founders of the original Amazon reserve.

Neteyam: Patrol chief and field engineer. Learned vehicle maintenance from Jake and Chacón. Keeps surveillance tech running. Still the “perfect son,” but with more adventurous spirit.

Lo’ak: Junior ranger and rescuer, always in trouble for following his instincts. Adopted a stray dog from the highway, thought it was male until they groomed it — “Cae” became “Caeli.” They’ve been inseparable ever since.

Kiri: Biologist and botany specialist. Taught by Mo’at, cherished despite being adopted. Spends time in the lab, walking the reserve, caring for animals (with my OC), and leading reforestation projects.

Tuk: Student and “field assistant in training.” The family’s cheerful soul who loves animals. Carries an instant camera everywhere, pastes photos into a notebook to record everything.

Allies

Spider: Guide and rescuer in the reserve. Still close friends with the Sully kids. An orphan raised in the reserve.

Trudy Chacón: Former military pilot who, after leaving the service, becomes the helicopter pilot and aerial logistics coordinator for the reserve. Handles supply transport, aerial patrols, and medical evacuations in remote areas. She’s the “cool aunt” of the Sully kids: teaches them how to fly drones, read maps, and always has adventurous stories. Her rebellious nature sometimes clashes with Jake, but they respect each other because of their shared military background.

Norm Spellman: In this universe, he is a university professor and scientific advisor to the reserve. Specialist in ecology and environmental education, organizes workshops with local communities and students. Acts as the bridge between academic research and field practice.

Max Patel: Doctor and community health coordinator. Provides care for both reserve workers and nearby communities, combining modern medicine with traditional knowledge (in collaboration with Ronal). Also supervises biosecurity protocols in Kiri’s laboratories.

The Metkayina Family

Tonowari: Director of the marine reserve, imposing man dedicated to protecting reefs from illegal trade and hunting.

Ronal: Veterinarian and spiritual leader of the local community. Expert in traditional medicine applied to marine animals, also a marine biologist.

Tsireya & Aonung: Specialists in tactical diving and environmental education.

Other Possible Allies:

Local Indigenous community: cultural and spiritual guardians of the forest, working alongside Neytiri in conservation.

International volunteers: young people who arrive each summer to support reforestation, scientific diving, or wildlife rescue projects.

Environmental NGO: finances part of the infrastructure and connects the reserve to global conservation networks.

My OCs

Tsawke (my OC): Student of geology and sustainable energy engineering. Has worked in the reserve for 3 years, starting at 15 as a summer tour guide or helper. Lives with her older brother Leon (her legal guardian) in a cabin provided by the Sullys for workers. At 16 she began working full‑time, learning everything. Trusted deeply by Jake and Neytiri. Independent, relaxed, loves traveling like her brother.

Leon: Three years older than Tsawke, became her guardian at 18 after their parents (marine biologists) died in a storm. Moved to Misiones to live with an aunt, later got a job at the reserve. Skilled at everything, taught Neteyam tricks like a big brother. Considered by the Sullys as a “cool older brother figure.” (i ship him with Trudy)

Reserve Transportation

They usually use jeeps or off‑road vehicles. Tsawke’s cream‑colored jeep is special — only used with her permission. She drives it everywhere, even taking the Sully siblings to “civilization.” Leon gifted it to her when she got her license, so she’d stop stealing his truck (used for supplies).

Relationship Map – Human Version

Sully Family (central core)

Jake ↔ coordinates with Trudy on aerial security and with Leon on ground logistics.

Neytiri ↔ works with the Indigenous community on conservation and with Kiri on biodiversity projects.

Neteyam ↔ learns mechanics from Leon and receives technical support from Norm.

Lo’ak ↔ often gets into trouble, but Spider and Trudy usually rescue him.

Kiri ↔ collaborates with Max on biosecurity and with Norm on research.

Tuk ↔ documents everything, serving as the cheerful link among all allies.

Main Allies

Trudy Chacón ↔ connects the reserve through the air, works with Jake and Leon, and is the “cool aunt” to the Sully kids.

Norm Spellman ↔ academic bridge, collaborates with Kiri and Neteyam, and organizes workshops with the community.

Max Patel ↔ trusted doctor, works with Ronal on traditional medicine and with Kiri on lab protocols.

Spider ↔ inseparable friend of the Sully kids, support in rescues.

Metkayina Family (marine reserve)

Tonowari ↔ marine director, coordinates with Jake on inter‑reserve security.

Ronal ↔ connects traditional medicine with Max and environmental education with Neytiri.

Tsireya & Aonung ↔ work in tactical diving and education, collaborate with international volunteers.

OC & Leon

Tsawke ↔ apprentice of everything, bridge between Sully kids and logistics.

Leon ↔ older brother figure, respected by Jake, collaborates with Trudy, and considered “cool” by everyone.

Other Allies

Indigenous community ↔ cultural link with Neytiri, spiritual guardians of the forest.

International volunteers ↔ support reforestation and diving projects with Tsireya & Aonung.

Environmental NGO ↔ finances infrastructure, connects with Norm and Jake for global projects.

🔎 Conclusion

I imagened this network functions like a human ecosystem of Pandora:

The Sully family is the emotional and operational heart.

The allies are the arteries carrying science, health, logistics, and culture.

The Metkayina family expands the scope toward the sea, while the Indigenous community anchors the cultural roots.

Leon and Tsawke act as generational and practical bridges, integrating the Sullys with external allies.

Together, they form a cohesive world where every character plays a vital role, and their relationships intertwine into a mutual support system. Each one strengthens a different aspect—security, science, health, culture, or logistics—making the human Pandora universe feel rich, believable, and collaborative.