Volibear/Background

Lore
Through the northern reaches of Freljord are some of the most unforgiving lands in Valoran, the Ursine have survived upon the region's barren, stormy tundra for centuries. As a fierce and respected warrior of the Ursine, Volibear devoted his life to the protection of his people and loyalty to his elder brother, the tribe's chief. When his brother was killed during a hunt on the tundra, the tribe looked to Volibear as his successor. It was an honor and a burden that Volibear had never expected, but he shouldered the charge with pride. However, by Ursine tradition, the tribe could not recognize Volibear as chief until he returned from a journey to the peak of their sacred mountain, a place forever shrouded in a thundering maelstrom. There, Ursine chieftains must speak to the storm itself, gaining clarity and wisdom to empower them as mighty leaders.

Donning the chieftain's traditional armor and enchanted gauntlets, Volibear began the long and perilous climb up the slopes of the mountain. When he reached the peak and gazed into the raging storm above, he saw a horrific vision of a Freljord utterly consumed by war. Amidst the carnage, the Ursine fell dead upon a bloody battlefield. Believing the vision to be an omen of things to come if he did not act against them, Volibear traveled to the capital of Freljord. The Ursine had not ventured across the southern mountains in centuries and his appearance was met with unease. However, Queen recognized Volibear as a wise and powerful ally. In what Volibear considered the first step against a war-torn future, they forged an alliance. As part of their agreement, he joined the League of Legends in the name of a unified Freljord, representing the primal might of his nation on the Field of Justice.

"Few can weather the storm that follows in the wake of Volibear's roar."

Quotes
Upon Selection
 * "Let the storm follow in my wake."

Attacking
 * "Let none survive."
 * "I do not pity cowards."
 * "By Freljord's might."
 * "Sniveling cubs!"
 * "Is that a challenge?"
 * "Tremble at my roar!"

Movement
 * "As fate decrees."
 * "So it shall be."
 * "Let the storm follow in my wake."
 * "Battle is in my blood."
 * "Trust in your instincts."
 * "To war!"
 * "The Ursine do not know fear."
 * "Strength and wisdom guide me."
 * "The thunder calls."

Taunt
 * "A fool and his head are easily parted."

​Joke
 * "Hmm, I suppose you're expecting an unbearable pun."

'''Upon using
 * ''"Face the storm!"

Upon slaying  ''
 * ''"Your time has run out, Chronokeeper."
 * "I have a special claw for you, Zilean."

Development

 * Volibear has been designed by Volty.

Champion Sneak Peek
Announcement made by Average Gatsby |

''Every once in a while, there comes a champion so controversial that even the executives can’t agree on what to do with them. Some might claim that the combination of two awesome elements can only yield up an even greater awesome of truly epic proportions, while others might cling to the superstition that too much awesome isolated in one particular being can only lead inevitably to disaster.''

The two awesome elements that we’re talking about in this case are, of course: bears and gigantic suits of armor.

For many of you, Volibear, the Thunder’s Roar is no doubt the best news you will get in the time of your natural lives. For others, we understand the anxiety that might accompany the thought of facing down a massive, armored bear. If you’re one of those summoners afflicted by a phobia of bear armory, we’ve arranged to include the following comic to help you face down your fears.

Ursine enthusiasts everywhere rejoice! Your bear in shining armor has nearly arrived!