Talk:Nami/Background/@comment-26165964-20150303210343

Okay, I just want to clear up some things which many people don't fully understand. On the topic of River Spirit Nami and the inspiration behind her. I've seen many people on the Wiki associate her with Sirens which are figures from Greek mythology with beautiful voices that lure sailors' ships onto rocks to their demise. I can logically understand the connection, and you aren't far wrong especially with Riot Paradox describing the Farmer's fate as 'Oblivion'. River Spirit Nami is inspired by a figure of Brazillian Mythology called a Lara. Lara are immortal beings that live in bodies of freshwater, who lure men into Spells by singing to them. This evidence is confirmed in Brazillian info on the champion and is definately proven in her recall animation. The key difference between Lara and Sirens is that Sirens attempt to kill. Once under a Lara's spell, a man would leave anything to live the rest of their lives underwater with her which was not necessarily a bad thing, as to quote wikipedia: "she was pretty and would cater for all needs of her lover for the rest of his life." Which one can only assume to include breathing. The depiction of Oblivion in the fifth excert is a substitution for eternal residence underwater as oppose for the belief that the person drowns. I personally think this is a super in-depth lore purely for a skin, which people seem to underappreciate and prefer Koi Fish, which are awesome, none the less, i'm a fan of River Spirit. This story may put you off the champion, but it IMO gives Nami a new edge and mysteriousness. If you think her lore is bland, look further. I can only imagine such depth in skin backstory can reside within many more champions. Nami would be my favourite champion anyway but this lore that has been explored behind her best skin has enhanced my liking towards her.