Neteyam — hero

Do-gooder

Full Name

Neteyam te Suli Tsyeyk’itan

Alias(es)

No information

Origin

Avatar: The Way of Water

Occupation

Member of the Omatikaya clan (formerly)

Member of the Metkayina clan
Warrior
Free-diver-in-training

Powers / Skills

Archery

Na'vi physiology

Enhanced Strength
Immense Durability
Enhanced Speed
Enhanced agility

Hobby

Spending time with his family

Goals

Prove himself to his father. (succeeded)

To save his siblings from the RDA. (succeeded; at the cost of his life)

Family

Jake Sully (father)

Neytiri (mother)
Lo'ak (younger brother)
Kiri (adoptive younger sister)
Tuktirey (younger sister)
Miles "Spider" Socorro (adoptive brother)
Eytukan † (maternal grandfather)
Mo'at (maternal grandmother)
Sylwanin † (maternal aunt)
Tom Sully † (paternal uncle)
Kamun † (maternal great-grandfather)
Oma (great-grandmother)

Friends / Allies

Payakan

Tsireya
Aonung
Rotxo †
Ronal †
Tonowari

Enemies

Miles Quaritch

Lyle Wainfleet (killer)
RDA

Type of Hero

Determined Warrior

“	But Dad, I'm a warrior like you. I'm supposed to fight.	„
	~ Neteyam asking Jake Sully if he could help save his siblings.

“	Who's the mighty warrior? Come on, say it.	„
	~ Neteyam praising Lo'ak after saving him.

“	I'm happy to see you, little bro.	„
	~ Neteyam to Spider in the Spirit World.

Neteyam te Suli Tsyeyk’itan is a major character in James Cameron's Avatar franchise.

He was the 15-year-old son of Jake Sully and Neytiri, the older brother of Lo'ak and Tuktirey, and the adoptive older brother of Kiri and Spider. He was killed from a gunshot by Lyle Wainfleet.

He later appearance as a spirit in the Calf Communion along with the other deceased Na'vi (including his grandfather, Eytukan and Grace Augustine).

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In Avatar 2, Neteyam is fifteen years old. As a Na'vi, he matures faster than humans and reaches cultural adulthood between 15-18 human years.

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In 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' Neteyam is a key character, acting as one of the tritagonists. As the eldest Sully child, he is mature and aspires to be a warrior like his father, Jake Sully. Neteyam supports his family and desires to fight with them. He often mediates between his father and younger brother, Lo'ak, due to the expectations placed on him. His role is crucial to the film's narrative.

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In 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' Neteyam died after being accidentally shot in the heart during a confrontation, falling into the river as his friends watched in horror.

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Neteyam's siblings in Avatar are Lo'ak and Kiri. He shared a close bond with Lo'ak, often defending him against their father, Jake Sully. Kiri, their sister, is known for her connection to Eywa and Pandora's wildlife.

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History

Backstory

Avatar: The Way of Water

Personality

Due to being the oldest of the Sully children, Neteyam was the most mature of his siblings. A part of the reason why Lo'ak resented his older brother was the attention their father was giving him. He was also very determined, stating to his dad he wants to be a warrior just like him. Neteyam would also disapprove of how his father always scolded Lo'ak, even when it was not his fault.

Clan leaders, like Akwey and Ikeyni, spoke warmly about Neteyam, seeing him resemble his mother. Neteyam wanted to become a leader like his father, but Jake's overprotective nature prevented Neteyam from doing so. He took his responsibilities as the eldest son very seriously. When he saw Aonung and his friends start bullying both Kiri and Lo'ak, Neteyam immediately came to his siblings' defense, telling the bullies to back off. He is also very brave, choosing to save his siblings from the RDA when Lo'ak, Tuk, and Tsireya. Even though he wasn't close with Spider as his brother, Neteyam mostly did it out of obligation to Lo'ak. This unfortunately led to Neteyam's death, as he was killed by Lyle Wainfleet during the Battle of the Three Brothers, trying to help Lo'ak save Spider. As he died, Neteyam revealed his true feelings and just wanted to return home.

Appearance

Due to being half-Na'vi, Neteyam inherited some human traits, such as a set of eyebrows. However, unlike his younger brother, Neteyam has four fingers on each hand. He bears a striking resemblance to his mother, if she had been born male.

Powers and abilities

Relationships

Family

Lo'ak

Neteyam had a close, albeit estranged relationship with his younger brother. Lo'ak felt inferior compared to his brother because, unlike Neteyam, he had looked more human than Na'vi and the way Jake treated him. Neteyam would immediately come into Lo'aks defense whenever Jake scolded him for no reason.

Neytiri

Both Neteyam and Neytiri are a lot a like. After his death, Neytiri swears vengeance on Miles Quaritch for the death of her eldest son and when he threatens to kill Kiri.