User blog:Emptylord/Blogs/Where's the lore going?

We currently have many champion rivalries; many of which extend to their fictional homesteads. Here are my two cents on where the lore is going:


 * Noxus versus Demacia
 * Noxus is currently split into two factions: the traditionalists ( and ) and those led/happy to live under the rule of the tyrant,.
 * It's heavily implied that and  have the hots for one another.
 * I believe that Demacia will eventually choose the "lesser evil" of allying themselves with the traditionalist-noxians in order to fight a common enemy - Swain. There will likely be a promise of peace if Swain is overthrown, although it remains to be seen if Demacia keeps its promise once their true enemy is defeated.


 * Renekton versus Nasus
 * Renekton's story is one of corruption, and a good victory for Nasus would be to "save" Renekton from his corruption. However, this isn't really a feasible story within a PVP game (as Nasus can never truly win).
 * In some respects, I think a Vi/Caitlyn relationship would suit this pair: friendly/competitive banter when the two are allied, and sibling-squabbling/jives when they are enemies. Imagine, "Was that suppose to hurt, brother?" if Renekton survives a well-farmed (maybe 300+ stacks), or "Nice of you to hold them still" if Renekton stuns someone who was under the effects of.
 * On the hand (or in addition to): a "common enemy" storyline (similar to Noxus and Demacia). The Egyptian-god theme is ripe with choices. I myself have created the custom champion, Emptylord_RiahSquare.jpg The Plight of the Sands, to fill this "common enemy" role - a champion based on the Egyptian God, Set, god of Darkness. Renekton was corrupted by the responsibility of "judging" those who are worthy of knowledge, and so he is not inherently evil.


 * Diana versus Leona
 * Diana's story is of one who was chosen by the Moon, and then forsaken by the Solari (her people) because of it. Leona too defied the Solari's way, as she refused to complete Rite of Kor - and was chosen by the Sun because of passion to save others. IronStylus described Diana and Leona as "avatars of nature" and inspired by Greek/Roman mythology.
 * For me, the only logical direction for this story is for Diana and Leona to become allies. Each of them were oppressed for their beliefs, and yet both of them were chosen to become avatars of Nature. Leona is the Shield and Diana is the light in the dark. Together, Diana and Leona will form the Eclipse - and the Solari's reign will end.
 * However, this story isn't very engaging for a PVP game - even if the story itself is nice from a literature standpoint. So, as with the above, a common enemy is the best direction to go in. As avatars of nature, I think an appropriate direction to go in would be a "thief" of some description - someone who stole their power. I've personally created The Lightning Thief (whose lore was retrospectively altered to suit Diana/Leona's story), but the theme as a whole has merit.


 * Twisted Fate versus Graves
 * Twisted Fate is described as an addict for power and he sold-out his best friend for a hit. Graves is angry, sure, but this isn't a true rivalry. Twisted Fate doesn't have anything personally against Graves.
 * For me, I think a Vi/Caitlyn relationship would suit this pair: friendly/competitive banter when the two are allied, and squabbling/jives when they are enemies. Twisted Fate already says "Cool it, Malcom" when he lands a, and I think this is a direction worth pursuing.


 * Kayle and Morgana
 * The current jist of the story is somewhat similar to Michael versus Lucifer. Michael/Kayle represents the True Authority, while Lucifer/Morgana disobeyed. The slight difference is that Lucifer was cast out for refusing an order, while Morgana simply stood for freewill (and so is closer to Prometheus). With regards to their personal conflict, they are trying to "save" each other. The issue with this story is that Morgana was corrupted by the magics she sought in order to win the battle.
 * I don't really know where this story will go. I don't think it can end. I don't think it matters who many times the two fight, or the two save one another, they will always disagree. Perhaps a form of interaction similar to Vi/Caitlyn, but their quotes would more relate to trying to save one another or failing to save one another.
 * When Kayle kills Morgana: "Your pursuits for greater power is killing you, sister."
 * When Morgana kills Kayle: "Your do have the right to control free will."
 * When an allied Morgana/Kayle dies nearby: "No!"
 * When Kayle/Morgana shields the other: "I've got you!", "Live!", "This isn't over!"

So that's my two cents at the moment. ^_^