Talk:Xerath/SkinsTrivia/@comment-4292631-20110915095940/@comment-98.248.60.254-20110924073918

The resemblance to Nocturne does not imply any sort of correlation.

Nocturne is the manifestation of a nightmare that haunts and slays sleeping victims. Nocturne is a bloodthirsty being with the sole desire of torturing and ripping his terrified enemies to shreds.

Xerath was a mage that the world saw as too powerful. Sealed away and probably after the ravages of the Rune War, all those who guarded him no longer live. I draw a line from Xerath's personality to Illidan's. In my mind, I do not view Xerath as a slow and bulky champion.

Rather, Xerath is more like a keg of gun powder waiting to explode. You utilize your spells in moderation before going crazy and tossing out bolts of energy and frying your enemies. Xerath gives off this air of an incredibly intense Kassadin that does not rely on some burst combo but, enters some extreme level of "wrathful-calmness."

I am sure his skills will be at least mediocre and sort of fun to use. What I am really waiting for is the visual aspect and the sounds. I am desperate for an incredibly visceral and visually/audibly engaging champion. There are plenty that could fit the bill but Xerath seems perfect for that role since he is a chaotic energy being-- the remnants of an extremely powerful wizard.