| “ | "I am right. This is what the moon tells me." |
| — Alune to Aphelios | |
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Alune is the twin sister of 
Aphelios, a seer of the moon and a member of the 
Lunari. She currently lives in the Marus Omegnum, also known as 
4 The Veiled Temple, a Lunari temple in the Spirit Realm.
Contents
Background
Early Life
Alune and Aphelios were born to the Lunari during a lunar convergence, when the moon of the spirit realm eclipsed the physical moon, and were hailed as children with an important destiny. Aphelios was physically gifted like the moon of stone, while Alune was magically gifted by the spirit moon. They both grew up as loyal believers in their faith, one of mystery, discovery and reflection, and embraced the night not only due to their belief, but as their only shield against the 
Solari, who considered Lunari heretics and sought to destroy them. As a result, the Lunari hid away until it was thought they no longer existed.
Alune's twin Aphelios was burdened by the weight of expectations. He trained with his moonstone blades until he bled, ready to protect his fellow Lunari. He bonded only with his sister, preferring her company to others'. Alune herself trained as a seer, revealing hidden paths and truths by moonlight. As she grew in power, however, the tasks she undertook required her to leave their home.
Without his sister, Aphelios grew desperate for purpose. He undertook a journey into darkness, a ceremony which would reveal one's path, one's orbit. Following the moonlight, he discovered a pool where poisonous noctum flowers (
Duskpetal) grew. The blooms could be distilled into a drink that, instead of killing, would open him to the night's power - yet drinking it caused him so much pain that he forgot all else.
Contemporary history
Not long afterwards, the Lunari temple, the 
Marus Omegnum, began to come into phase, to emerge from the Spirit Realm, for the first time in centuries. Lunari gathered to watch as the celestial cycles turned. Alune was chosen as the single gifted occupant to enter it, following her orbit, and her brother asked to attend as well.
But as the sacred halls entered the physical realm, harsh sunlight alerted the Lunari to their discovery. Somehow, even as the skies turned to their favour, the Solari had found them. They purged the Lunari with fire and steel, defeating even Aphelios as he reached for the noctum. Alune rushed deeper into the temple, reaching its heart - and there, her true potential was reached. She could speak to her brother through the poison in his blood, let him feel her power...and even push new moonstone weapons into his hands.
Like the moon of stone and its spiritual twin, Aphelios and Alune's orbits met...and those Solari would not live to see the dawn. Alune, her power growing, drew herself and the temple back into the spirit realm to keep it safe from the Solari. Inside, she could send power anywhere, as long as it had a focus - like the noctum in her brother's blood. This was their destiny, she finally understood. Aphelios would hollow himself out with agony to make him a vessel of the moon's power. Alune would be isolated within the spirit realm, seeing through her brother's eyes and guiding him. This was how they would become the weapon that the Lunari needed. Pain and sacrifice would be their bond, and only apart could they be together. Like the moons of stone and spirit, distant and yet impossibly close.
Recent events
Alune now enhances Aphelios' training as an assassin, perfecting his new arsenal of mystical weapons over many missions. For, now that the power balance in 
Targon is shifting and the Solari know of the Lunari's continuing existence, Aphelios and Alune are needed more than ever.
Appearence
Alune is a slender, white-skinned woman with long pale hair. She wears elegant and sacred clothes with a distinct palette of black, purple, and turquoise, The most distinctive ornament on her attire is the silver diadems Targonians on his head and the silver necklace with the Lunari symbol.
Abilities
- Celestial Magic:
Alune performs some rituals on Marus Omegnum, where she summons some celestial beings who give her powers that she uses to create an arsenal of mystical weapons for her brother
- Telepathy: Within the Marus Omegnum Temple and there, her true potential was reached. Alune could speak to his brother through the poison in his blood, let him feel its power... and even put new selenite weapons in his hands. Like the stone moon and its spiritual twin, the orbs of Aphelios and Alune met... Inside, she could send energy anywhere, as long as she had a noctum-like focus in her brother's blood.
- Seer: She is able to predict the future in moonlight, where Mother Moon guides her in the choices she can make.
Relations
- Alune and her twin brother Aphelios have had a deep connection to each other since birth, one relying on the other.
| “ | "Even from across the celestial veil… I will be with you, brother." |
| — Alune | |
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| “ | "Mother moon, guide them." |
| — Alune | |
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- Aphelios is currently searching for the Aspect of the Moon, Diana.
| “ | "Our aspect has returned… bringing darkness." |
| — Alune | |
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| “ | "Diana knows the moon's name, Aphelios. I can feel it on her heart." |
| — Alune to Aphelios | |
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| “ | "Yuumi is much friendlier when she visits me in the spirit realm, snuggling at my feet while I read Book and imagine the rain." |
| — Alune | |
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| “ | "Soraka knows our pain, yet tells us not to feel it. To deny ourselves." |
| — Alune | |
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| “ | "Senna, in darkness, we find each other." |
| — Alune | |
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Trivia
- The name Alune is possibly based on Latin luna, which shares the same PIE root *lewk- as Lux and Lucian.[1]
- Aphelios and Alune are possibly inspired by the Sun and Moon twins from Indo-European mythology; the difference being that both twins belong to the Lunari order.
- Alune is voiced by Tania Gunadi, who also voices her in Legends of Runeterra.[2]
- Laura Vall provided the vocals for Aphelios's theme.[3]
- Alune spends most of her time in the spirit realm meditating and scrying the future.[4]
- Alune loves to explore and see beauty and wonder. She sees the world through the temple projecting her thoughts and the eyes of her brother.[5]
- Aphelios can't talk when he consumes poison to connect to his sister. Because of this, all the in-game voice lines are done by Alune.
- Her and her brother's face tattoos, when placed together, have a similar appearance to Diana's.
- Alune and Aphelios' markings are close to a gibbous moon to signify that the Lunari are growing in power again.[6]
- They are divided to symbolise the true extent of their power while together.
- In the skin Nightbringer Aphelios, while Aphelios is a Being of Chaos, Alune is a Being of Order.
- Alune appears in 3Aphelios and Alune, 1 Gifts From Beyond and 4 The Veiled Temple where 2 Calibrum with the statue of 1 The Flight, 3 Crescendum with the statue of 2 The Sky Shadows, 3 Gravitum and the statue of 5 The Cloven Way and 2 Severum with the statue of 4 The Fangs are featured in the artwork.
Media
- Related Music
| Aphelios's Theme (Instrumental) |
- Lyrics
Awake to my voice
And hear her call within
Embrace the fear inside
Surrender your mind to night again
Close your eyes
Have faith in me
And leave the light behind
You're never alone
Whenever it's cold let the shadows take hold
You're never alone
Let the poison in
Feel the warmth arise
Close your eyes
Have faith in me
And leave the light behind
You're never alone
Whenever it's cold let the shadows take holdv
You're never alone
And live within, dreams revealed
I'm with you, never alone
Soon you'll be
Set truly free
From all those chains you bear
You're never alone
And live within, dreams revealed
I'm with you, never alone
- Related Videos
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Biography
Starring Champion
Video
The Weapon of the Faithful (Video)
True power comes at a cost. By taking the poison, Aphelios channels the voice of his sister, Alune. In turn, she grants him her abilities: five moonstone weapons for him to master.
Starring: Alune, Aphelios
Short Story
By David Slagle
He started his training with a single breath. In, and out.
Starring: Alune, Aphelios
Mentioned: 
Diana
Change log
| Character blurb | |
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| 19 Nov 2019 (During V9.23) | Added. |
References
- ↑ DeVaan, . Etymological Dictionary of Latin, p. 352
- ↑ Zimberfly on Alune's Voice Actress
- ↑ Talonodor on Aphelios Singer
- ↑ Interlocutioner on Aphelios' Narrative Development
- ↑ Interlocutioner on Aphelios' Narrative Development
- ↑ Kindlejack on Alune Face Circle
See also
 Playable Characters |
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| Other Characters (League of Legends) |
 Alune Book Bristle Bubbs Daisy Finn Gregor Hermit Longtooth Pix Skaarl Tibbers Valor Willump Wolf |
 Other Characters(Universe) |
 Cithria Doran Isolde Kai Ledros Mel Nagakabouros Necrit Silco Tianna Tyari Valmar Vander Vrynna |
