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Development
- Main article: Brand (Development)
- Brand's Japanese voice actor is Shunsuke Sakuya, who also voiced Japanese
Galio.[1] - Brand's appearance was likely inspired by Ignus from Planescape: Torment.
- During development he was called Bjorn "bear".[2]
Universe
Universe- Main article: Brand (Character)
- Fans speculated that Brand was the beast that Xerath used to distract Nasus and Renekton in order to steal Azir's ascension; however, with new knowledge about the timeline of the Runeterra, it is now known that Brand could not have been the beast.
League of Legends
League of LegendsGameplay
- Main article: Brand (League of Legends)
- Brand is the second fire-themed champion, the first being Annie.
- Brand comes from Proto-Germanic *brandaz, meaning "fire, torch, sword".
- His host's given name Kegan is likely based on Gaelic patronymic Mac Aodhagáin, "son of fire" by coincidence;[3]
- His surname Rodhe possibly from Old Norse hróðr "praise, renown".[4]
- Pyroclasm derives from pyroclastic, a term used to describe fast-moving volcanic material, from Greek πῦρ "fire" & κλαστός "broken
- Brand musical reference comes from the hip-hop group called Brand Nubian
- His host's given name Kegan is likely based on Gaelic patronymic Mac Aodhagáin, "son of fire" by coincidence;[3]
Quotes
- Main article: Brand (League of Legends Audio)
- "Some say the world will end in fire." might be referencing Fire and Ice by Robert Frost but most likely Ragnarök (the Norse version of the end of the world where the earth is set on fire).
- "Is it hot in here or is it just me?" was part of Anivia's old voiceover.
- "Is it cold in here or is it just me?" might be alluding to Brand's joke, considering Lissandra has a special taunt for him.
- He shares this quote with Elementalist Lux
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- "Every day I'm shambling." references both Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO ("Every day I'm shuffling") and Everyday I'm Hustlin' by Rick Ross.
- "Not easy being green... and dead." references Bein' Green by Kermit the Frog from The Muppet Show.
- "Blood on my suit." might be referencing the Spy from Team Fortress 2 ("You got blood on my suit." / "Promise not to bleed on my suit and I'll kill you quickly.")
- He shares this quote with Graves.
Skins
- Main article: Brand (Collection)
- Brand might have been based on the mythical Norse fire giant Surtr "swart(y)": Brand resembles him (blackened skin with lava crackling underneath) and, like Surtr in Ragnarök, Brand is destined to renewing the world by burning it.
- Brand occupying the body of seafaring marauder Kegan Rhode might be referencing Human branding, a process in which, for example a slave, was branded a searing mark that would then leave a permanent scar.
- This skin shares the Road Warrior theme with:
- He resembles the Pyro from Team Fortress 2.
- This skin shares the Vandal theme with:
- He was initially going to be called 'Biker Brand'.
- He resembles Ghost Rider from Marvel Comics.
- This skin shares the Silver Age theme with:
- He resembles Mr. Freeze from Batman.
- This skin shares the Zombies VS Slayers theme with:
- He was released in celebration of Harrowing 2012 along with:
- He is based on the Basic Zombie from Plants vs. Zombies.
- He has greener-hued particle effects and a zombie-themed voiceover.
- His dance references Thriller by Michael Jackson.
- He was inspired by witch doctors.
- He shares the same name and colour scheme with Nasus' Spirit Fire.
- This skin shares the Arcade: Battle Bosses theme with:
- Arcade Ezreal can be seen in front of him.
- His appearance is based on Fire Man from the Mega Man series
- Arclight Brand Chromas: Aquamarine, Obsidian, Pearl, Ruby
Chromas:- This skin shares the Arclight theme with:
- Eternal Dragon Brand Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Emberclaw, Jadeclaw, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire
- This skin shares the Dragonmancers theme with:
- Debonair Brand Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Cerulean Club, Emerald, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Debonair theme with:
- The color scheme of his Obsidian chroma reminds Silco from Arcane (TV Series).
- This skin shares the Debonair theme with:
References
- ↑ Almost all Japanese League of Legends voice actors
- ↑ IronStylus on champion names
- ↑ Matasović, R. Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Celtic, p. 51, 254-255
- ↑ Kroonen, G. Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Germanic, p. 249
