User blog comment:Telaruhn/Aldric, The Elder Guardian/@comment-3974211-20140407132635/@comment-1330314-20140408052731

I propose a different Q that would be closer to the original:

"Aldric throws a magical hammer in the target direction. Enemies hit by the hammer are thrown back a set distance and to the side, taking magic damage."

Basically, it's the current Sacred Hammer without the insanely long range. It should also allow Aldric to clear a path for him to initiate with his team: his ult pull in nearby targets, so he can knock them back then pick them all up, and when his ult is on cooldown he can use his Q and follow up with his E to march straight towards the enemy's back line.