Galio/Background

Lore
Long before the League's regulation of such magic, mages experimented with the creation of artificial life. Now forbidden, instilling golems with reason was once not so uncommon a practice amongst the more expert of craftsmen. One such visionary was the Demacian artificer, Durand. Peerless at crafting sentient beings, Durand's constructs served as tireless guardians for the border towns of his beloved city-state, affording them protection from their Noxian neighbors. For his own defense, however, Durand kept his magnum opus: Galio. This mighty construct forged in the image of a gargoyle kept him safe on his journeys, allowing him to perform his important work without fear of reprisal from those hostile to his homeland. That is, until dealing with his taxing sentinels finally roused the ire of the Noxian High Command.

As Durand crossed the Howling Marsh with his masterwork in tow, he was set upon by Noxian assassins in force. Outnumbered and overwhelmed, Galio looked on in horror as the murderers cut down his charge, executing him swiftly before vanishing back into the mists. Stripped of his reason for being, Galio despaired. For years he remained in solitude, standing vigil over the bones of the master he had failed to protect... a literal monument to his own everlasting shame. Then, on one nondescript day, a sad but determined carrying a mighty Demacian crown stopped in the shadow of a great statue to rest. Hidden in plain sight from his unsuspecting visitor, Galio studied the forlorn yordle. She looked as though she too shouldered a tremendous burden. As quietly and as stoically as she had arrived, she departed in the direction of Demacia. This encounter lit a spark in Galio's eye. Remembering the cause that his master had died defending, Galio arose from his silent purgatory and followed in the wake of this brave creature. He had a new reason to live: to join the League of Legends and fight for the will of Demacia.

"There is no such thing as redemption. Only penance."

Quotes

 * Upon Selection


 * Attacking
 * Movement
 * Movement
 * Movement
 * Movement
 * Movement
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 * Movement


 * Taunt


 * Joke

Gatekeeper Skin Quotes

 * Attacking
 * "The gate beckons."
 * "No escape."
 * "Join the hereafter."
 * "Death is no release."
 * "Inevitable demise."
 * "Their time has come!"


 * Movement
 * "Fear my gaze."
 * "All have their place."
 * "Do not trust the dead."
 * "Eternal sleep... not quite."
 * "To seal the beyond."
 * "I serve between worlds."
 * "Oblivion? No."
 * "Restless souls stir."
 * "A fateful journey."


 * Taunt
 * "If you kill me who will mind the gate? Will it be you?"
 * "I guard between life and death. Killing me only sends me home."
 * "I prepare for what waits beyond. Shall I show you?"


 * Joke
 * "Dead men tell no tales? I wish... they're never quiet."
 * "Knock knock. Who's there? An endless legion of souls!"
 * "I always let door to door merchants in. I just don't let them out."

Development

 * Galio has been designed by RJCombo.

Champion Sneak Peek
Announcement made in the sneak peak by ByronicHero:

''With this next champion we had a couple of goals in mind. For starters, we wanted to show our continued commitment to the monster enthusiasts by bringing those monstrous champions into the lineup. On the other hand, we wanted to appeal to those sensitive types who don't identify with anything that's capable of vomiting toxic bile, devouring its victims whole, or shaking the very ground on which it treads. We know that it's a pretty tall order, but we're pretty sure that Galio, the Sentinel's Sorrow, should just be able to bridge that gap. If you're a fan of monsters, just imagine a swooping, deadly predator perched on the edge of a building, waiting patiently to strike. And if you're one of those artsy types who doesn't appreciate the grotesque, well then, think of him as a piece of elegant statuary.''

The Underworld Has a Doorman
Announced by NeeksNaman:

Summoners!

''Sometimes your travels around the world of Valoran are going to take you on the road to some exotic locales. If you stumble upon this menacing, red version of Galio in your travels, however, the odds are good that you’ve taken a wrong turn – especially if he’s perched on top of a massive, terrifying gate that’s emanating an eerie green glow. Then you might want to consult your cartographer to find out why he plotted you a course to the gates of the underworld before you set off.''

''Of course, with the Legendary Gatekeeper Galio standing watch, you might just want to be grateful you’re not trapped on the other side. ''