Blessed with massive biceps and an even bigger heart, Iceborn hero of the Freljord. Every mead hall north of Frostheld toasts his legendary strength and tells tales of how he felled a forest of oaks in a single night, and punched an entire mountain into rubble. With his shield, an enchanted forged in ages past, Braum roams the frozen north as a cheerful protector, helping the vulnerable as he works toward his dream of a peaceful Freljord.
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"Today, we fight as enemies. Tomorrow, we may fight as brothers." — Braum | |
Background[]
Early life[]
As a child, Braum was larger than other Freljordian youths. His mother taught him not to use his size to intimidate or bully and taught him that true courage was not about dominating, but helping those in need. One day, an enemy tribe was attacked by ice giants and Braum's mother did not hesitate to help them. Braum was confused why she would help their enemies, but thanks to her kindness, said tribe became allies. Braum then understood his mother's philosophy that all of the Freljord was a family, and he pledged to bring that family together. Braum helped people in his home town by saving them from danger and bringing hope wherever he goes.
Eventually, he realized that he was needed in more places than his home, so he bid his mother a tearful farewell as he went off on his quest. His heroism and good deeds inspired people all over the Freljord to tell stories about his feats, but some were unrealistic and exaggerated. One myth told that Braum's signature shield was an indestructible vault door made by the demigod Ornn, which he broke from its hinges by punching the rocks surrounding it in order to save a troll boy trapped within. Braum laughed heartily at the stories he'd heard about himself, but rather than refuting them, he embraces them, as he won't let the truth get in the way of inspiring others.
Contemporary history[]
Braum later travelled to Rakelstake to hear the words of Ashe, a leader of the Avarosan, a tribe who followed the teachings Avarosa of the Three Sisters, whom Ashe is said to be the reincarnation of. There he also met Tryndamere, a barbarian who was determined to prove his worth by dominating every opponent he could face. In one duel, Tryndamere became increasingly lost in his fury and was actually about to kill his opponent, but Braum intervened by holding up his shield, and Tryndamere kept attacking the impenetrable shield until his rage subsided. After that, they became good friends, and it is even said that Braum was the one who introduced Tryndamere to Ashe, his now wife.
Braum has no specific allegiance, as he believes that all within the Freljord are brothers and sisters. He is reliant on Ashe as they both share a goal to unite the region, and the Avarosans have adopted him as their own. He often tells adoring children that he wishes for the Frejlord to settle their differences and then retire to become a poro herder.
Braum sees no-one as an enemy of his. However, the Frostguard, led by Lissandra, are hunting for him and he does not understand what they want from him. Still, he has fought against the Frostguard's forces numerous times in order to defend innocents threatened by them.
Recent events[]
Sometime before the events of Ruined king, Braum hears of a sickness that is plaguing the Freljord's children. While visiting a village, one of the elders mentions that when he was a boy, his father told him of the waters of the Blessed Isles. Although warning Braum of the dangers of visiting the Isles, Braum sets sail for the Isles in search of a cure.
Upon reaching the Isles, his boat is attacked by the Black Mist and Braum is force to abandon ship, losing his shield. Thought dead, he was rescued by the Buhru. Once there, he helps the people of Bilgewater by bringing a massive sea creature into the docks with his bear hands. Illaoi, who had just returned from facing the Bloodharbor Ripper, investigates Braum's feat, amazed by his strength. Together with Illaoi, Miss Fortune, Ahri, Yasuo, and Pyke, he helps in stopping the Ruined King.
Once on the isles, they met Maokai, who, after healing him, offered his leaves — infused with the remaining Water of Life — to cure Braum's people. Together, the breached Thresh's libraries of agony and took Gangplank back into custody. Returning to Bilgewater, Braum caught rumor of a strange shipwreck, with beams of blue light emerging from the sea. Recognizing the ship as his own, he found the ship and recovered his shield.
Following their triumph over Viego, The group celebrated their victory and parted ways. Braum returned to the Freljord, escorted by Yasuo, who was on a journey to Noxus in search of Riven.
Song of Nunu[]
Braum met Nunu and Willump when he saved them from a pack of arctic wolves.
Appearance[]
Braum is a large, fair-skinned, bald man with comically large muscles and brown mustache. He has a large tattoo that covers from his left arm to his pectoral. He wears a large shoulder pad on his right shoulder that connects to a large belt buckle with a symbol of a ram's head, representing his connection to Ornn. He carries a large shield with a ram's head forged in the center.
Personality[]
As his title suggests, he has a heart of pure gold; Braum is a selfless, friendly man who enjoys helping people, simply because he likes being altruistic and hopes that his actions will inspire others. Ever since witnessing his mother's act of kindness on a neighboring tribe despite being enemies, he has taken his mother's teachings to heart and sees worth in all of the Freljord's people, calling them all a family of brothers and sisters, and is able to make friends with anyone, regardless of their character. Braum's feats have inspired many myths, but Braum himself accepts the stories about himself no matter how inaccurate they may be, since he knows that people will be inspired to acts of generosity and kindness after his example.
Abilities[]
- Iceborn: Braum has a rare magical alteration from birth, giving him a strong resistance to the cold of the Freljord and allowing him to wield True Ice.
- True Ice: Braum is capable of summoning True Ice, magical, unmeltable ice.
Relations[]
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Braum's original tribe has a strong tie to
and hence his magic takes the shape of the ram. is responsible for forging the door that would later be wielded by Braum. However, Braum is not aware of this fact.Frostguard[]
The Frostguard is hostile toward Braum.
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Braum doesn’t hold any particular tribal allegiance with any tribe as he views all within the Freljord as brothers and sisters. However, he is particularly friendly toward Avarosan, believing that Ashe may unite the Freljord.
and the[]
Braum stopped Rakelstake and may have introduced him to .
's fury when he first arrived at the[]
During his travels, he has encountered
and . Yuumi rested on his shoulders for a time, protecting him from angry snow-spirits stirring up flurries in a hailstorm, while he brought her wriggling fish.Crew of the Charming Lady[]
During the events of Ruined King, Braum joins , , , and to the Shadow Isles to confront in order to protect Bilgewater.
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Illaoi's demeanor towards Braum implies that she finds Braum physically attractive. Over the course of the adventure, Braum and Illaoi develop a friendship. Illaoi would invite Braum to be more intimate and while he isn't averse to her advances, he declines because it is an inopportune time due to him needing to focus on the upcoming battles.
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Alternate Universes
Trivia[]
- Braum is an Iceborn,[1] even though he was not originally intended to be one, as shown in Riot Jaredan's original statement where he confirmed that Braum is not an Iceborn.[2]
- Braum's legendary stories are, according to Braum himself, partly based on the truth, though a lot of details have been exaggerated.
- The door he wields was made by [3] .
- He sometimes uses the door as a skii board.
Change log[]
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1 April 2020 (During V10.7) | Added. |