Taric/Trivia

Development

 * was designed by Brackhar.
 * Taric is voiced by.
 * Taric was voiced by Dennis Collins Johnson.
 * Taric's name most likely originates from the Arabian name "طارق/Tariq", which means "The striker." A commonly used Quranic idiom of tariq also relates it to brilliant stars, furthering its connection to him as a character.

Lore

 * Before his Full Relaunch was released, one of quotes hinted that Taric is a Celestial Aspect of Mount Targon in the new lore.
 * Taric's weapons are a three pronged Mace named and shield named.

General

 * Taric is likely left handed, as that is the hand that wields his hammer (though some of his splash art portrays him holding it in his right).
 * Before it was reworked, the in-game description for was a reference to Diablo 2's gem socketing.
 * is a likely reference to the popular Tower Defense game series GemCraft.
 * shield design is quite similar to the one held by the turret in the introduction image of Summoner's Rift.
 * Taric can be seen on the "Taric's Tropical Tan" bottle of the skin.
 * It is widely joked that Taric has a crush on.
 * Taric's dance is a reference to Madonna's Vogue.

Quotes

 * One of Taric's joke is a reference to the 80's cartoon "Jem" intro.
 * In Polish version, his /joke is a double entendre, as the Polish word for "gems" is also a word used for "testicles". In literal translation, the joke is "Gems? You want to see my... gems?".
 * Taric's taunt "Shine on, you crazy diamond." is likely a reference to the Pink Floyd song of the same name.

Skins

 * He has been heavily inspired by, a famous actor, spokesman, and model who appeared on the covers of dozens of romance novels throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
 * On his old classic skin artwork left gauntlet bears a heavy reseblance to an.
 * His armour is inspired by light blue gemstones, particularly and.
 * His armour is inspired by light blue gemstones, particularly and.


 * His armour was directly inspired by gemstones.
 * This skin was inspired by from.
 * He also loosely resembles, King of the Elves of the Wood.
 * He also loosely resembles, King of the Elves of the Wood.


 * Several champions; namely  ,  ,  , and  ; can be seen in the background and foreground of his splash art.
 * Taric can be seen smiling towards Ezreal's way, which is a nod to the community joke of Taric having a crush on Ezreal.
 * Taric's old splash art can be seen on Tristana's mobile screen.
 * It is a reference to the Tier 5 Paladin Armor. The player Fanatik photo-shopped the pink-tinged suit, including such things as the leg warmers, a furry purse, and pink sun-glasses.
 * The Chinese Art for and  shows multiple seals attached to his armor, and hammer, similar in appearance to seals attached to armor and weapons worn by space marines in the  franchise.
 * His armour was inspired by pink gemstones, particularly Rose Quartz.
 * His armour was inspired by pink gemstones, particularly Rose Quartz.


 * His armour was inspired by gemstones.
 * The Bloodstone in his chest resembles the mana crystals on the from the World of Warcraft series.
 * The stone, resembling a, is also located in the same area of the body as with from the "" series.
 * He shares this theme with.
 * He shares this theme with.

Relations

 * was life long friend. He was usually the one who believed in Taric's nature when everyone else did not. But after an incident where Taric's whole squad was killed by Void Creatures with no help from Taric to protect them, he banished Taric from Demacia and sentenced him to endure “the Crown of Stone”.
 * He has a great appreciation for the arts and all things beautiful, such as music and  nature as a shining gem creature.