The Crew of the Charming Lady was an adventuring party of diverse individuals who came together to stop 
Gangplank from resurrecting the 
Ruined King and protect 
Bilgewater from the undead sovereign's devastation. While all members were on board for this singular goal, each member harbored their own unique motivations. The adventuring party sailed on the frigate "the Charming Lady" in order to reach the 
Shadow Isles where the Ruined King lay sealed. The party was disbanded after sealing the Ruined King once more.
Lore[]
Champions who sailed the Charming Lady[]
History[]
- Main article: Return of the Ruined King
Formation[]
A village in the 
Freljord is plagued by a terrible sickness. 
Braum sets out to the Shadow Isles in order to find the Blessed Waters, said to cure any illness. As Braum nears the Isles, he is attacked by the Black Mist, sinking his boat and losing his shield in the process. After gaining control of most of Bilgewater, 
Miss Fortune and 
Rafen meet with Captian Thorne to gain further control of the city via diplomatic means. Negotiations fail between Fortune and Thorne, resulting in a fight between the two; Fortune ends up executing Thorne and assimilating his crew. Later that night, The Black Mist attacks Fortune's Estate, killing multiple members of Miss Fortune's crew and severely wounding Rafen. In light of this event, Miss Fortune requests an audience with 
Illaoi, fearing another harrowing is imminent. 
Nagakabouros shows Illaoi a vision of the 
Blood Harbor Ripper and interprets it as a sign to stop him. Illaoi tracks him down to the Warrens and subjects him to Nagakaborous' test. To her disbelief, the goddess finds him worthy and he escapes. She then experiences another vision, seeing a great test coming, involving Gangplank and Miss Fortune. Braum washes ashore near Bilgewater and is nursed back to health by the 
Buhru and meets with their Truth Bearer, Illaoi. Illaoi and Braum are intercepted by members of Miss Fortune's crew and go to meet with her at her estate. Fortune explains the events of the previous night and requests they investigate Grey Harbor, while she prepares for the possibility of another harrowing.
As part of his deal with 
Thresh, Gangplank raids a Buhru temple and gathers artifacts that can fend off The Black Mist. 
Yasuo and 
Ahri soon arrive at Bilgewater, where Ahri hopes to learn more about her people. They head to one of the city's black markets and ask a merchant if he has any Vesani artifacts for sale. Ahri charms him into revealing that he sold a sunstone to Malik of the 
Jagged Hooks and that he was headed for Grey Harbor. Later that night, Ahri has a nightmare about how she drained her lover and sneaks off to Grey Harbor alone, fearing she may do the same to Yasuo. Yasuo shortly wakes up and pursues her, not wanting to fail his mission again. He encounters Braum and Illaoi at the entrance of Grey Harbor and they agree to venture on together. Within Grey Harbor, they find the Jagged Hooks' hideout and investigate. There they learn that Ahri had passed through and was following Gangplank to the Shadow Isles, having taken the sunstone. After dispatching members of the Jagged Hook and wraiths alike, they push towards an abandoned Buhru temple. After arriving at the temple, they defeat the false goddess, Xa'tal, and cleanse it of her influence. After cleansing the temple, a Buhru ancestor appears and reveals that Gangplank was the one who ransacked the temple and has allied himself with the Shadow Isles. Meanwhile, Gangplank meets with Thresh and informs him that he has procured the artifacts and has hidden queen Isolde's crown within Bilgewater. They then prepare to return the Shadow Isles and begin the ritual to awaken the Ruined King. The crew returns to Fortune's Estate and debrief her on the situtation. Illaoi reveals that Gangplank is still alive, but withholds the fact that she aided him. Fortune agrees to grant them access to her ship and joins them to put an end to Gangplank's life. After searching for members of Fortune's crew, they take a ship that Braum dubs the Charming Lady and set sail for the Shadow Isles. During the voyage, the crew is besieged by a giant sea monster and are saved by Pyke. He reveals that Nagakaborous has pacified the voices in his head and that Gangplank is on his list. Seeing that their goals align, he joins them on their voyage.
Expedition on the Shadow Isles[]
After arriving on the Shadow Isles, the crew search for Ahri in a grove. They instead find 
Maokai, who mistakes them for enemies, and engages in combat until they are stopped by Ahri. Maokai reveals that the path to Thresh sanctum is blocked by walls of Black Mist and offers to destroy them, if they can cleanse his roots. The crew follows Ahri to the Shadow Vault and cleanse Maokai's roots after defeating the evil entity corrupting them. Unfortunately, Maokai remains too weak to tear down the walls, but gives them a seed to get the blessing of Nagakaborous in order to rejuvenate him. They head to ancient Buhru Temple beneath the ocean and bless Maokai's seed. Reinvigorated, Maokai destroys the Black Mist standing in their way and gives Braum his leaves to cure his people. On the path to Thresh's sanctum, the crew meet a calm Wraith named 
Necrit, the former royal advisor to the Ruined King. The crew battles and defeats Thresh in his sanctum, but he escapes after completing the ritual to revive Viego, the Ruined King. The crew heads to the heart of the Shadow Isles and finds Gangplank just as he gets possesed by Viego. The crew fights a possessed Gangplank and defeat him, only for Viego to escape to Bilgewater to search for his queen. Through the Black Mist, Ahri was able to see Viego's memories. She learns that the pure love he had for 
Isolde was a lie. In truth, their relationship was imperfect and his love turned into obsession when she passed. The crew then pursues Viego by ship.
Battle against the Ruined King[]
Illaoi persuades Gangplank to help them defeat Viego. He reveals that the necklace around his neck is able to control the Black Mist, but the person's will has to be strong enough to wield it. However, the amulet was corrupted during the battle. He also mentions that Thresh knew a fatal secret that could stop Viego, but he never told him. Illaoi deduces that it was the memories that Ahri discovered in the Black Mist and plans on giving amulet to Miss Fortune. As the ship catches up to the Ruined King, he sends massive winds towards the Charming Lady, shipwrecking them on a nearby island. As the crew wait for the ship to be repaired, Yasuo senses a mysterious wind on the island and decides to explore the island. He encounters shadows of his past and faces off against a shadow of his 
brother. After defeating the shadow, instead of killing his brother, he lets him live. Yasuo comes to terms with his past and accepts the mistakes he has made and the mistakes of others, finally able to move on. After fixing the Charming Lady, the crew beats Viego back to Bilgewater. Illaoi consults the Buhru on fixing the amulet, while Fortune and the others prepare for Viego's arrival. The Buhru refuse to help Illaoi find the Buhru Forge to fix the amulet, so they seek out Necrit instead. Necrit guides them to the Vault of the Vesani, where the entrance to the forge can be found. Ahri discovers that her ancestors lived on the Blessed Isles as scholars, researching their powers and the Hallowed Mist. They learned how to channel memories and the soul into a sunstone and used them to enchant golems. At the forge, they purify the amulet after being tested by an Avatar of Nagakabouros. Illaoi reveals to Sarah that she saved Gangplank and wishes to put their past behind them. The crew returns to Bilgewater and fights their final battle against Viego. Ahri weakens the Ruined King with his own memories and Miss Fortune seals him within the amulet, however Miss Fortune is tempted by Viego's offer of power. During the battle, Gangplank escapes from prison, much to Miss Fortune's dismay.
Legacy[]
After the battle the crew disbands and each member goes their own way. Yasuo escorts Braum back to the Freljord, before heading to 
Noxus. Ahri remains near the Shadow Isles, wanting to learn more of her ancestors. Pyke returns to the deep, still afflicted by Nagakabouros, and now Viego is on his list. As a result of Gangplank's escape and Viego's influence on her, Sarah starts ruling Bilgewater with an iron fist and enters a gang war against Gangplank's allies. Illaoi takes the amulet with Viego for safe keeping.
A few weeks after Viego's attack on Bilgewater, Illaoi travels to the Shadow Isles in order to find a 
monk that was rumored to hold the power to destroy the amulet and the Ruined King within it. Shortly after arriving on the accursed islands she meets with Yorick. Both priests soon find themselves cornered by one of Thresh's underlings, Bartek. In the battle that ensues, Bartek takes the amulet and flees, leaving Illaoi devastated for failing Sarah
Leadership[]
Members[]
The six main members of this crew are the ones who actively participated in the defeat and subsequent sealing of the Ruined King.
| Members | |
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Captain  Sarah Fortune
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Acting leader of the adventuring party and Captain of the  Syrens. She seeks to maintain her rule over Bilgewater and eliminate Gangplank.
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| Illaoi
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Truth Bearer and Priestess of the Buhru. In order to stop the resurrection of the Ruined King, she joins the adventuring party.
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| Braum
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Legendary Iceborn hero of the Freljord. Driven by a desire to find the Blessed Waters for his plague-ridden village, which was rumored to be on the Shadow Isles, he joins the adventuring party.
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| Ahri
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A Vesani from  Ionia in search of her past. In pursuit of knowledge about the Vesani that may hold the key to her own origins, she joins the adventuring party in their quest.
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| Yasuo
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An Ionian swordsman. Acting as Ahri's bodyguard, he accompanies her on her journey of self-discovery.
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| Pyke
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A cutthroat Revenant. Chosen by Nagakabouros for a higher purpose, he seeks to eliminate Gangplank.
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Other Crewmembers[]
| Members | |
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| First Mate Rafen
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First Mate of the Syrens and Quartermaster for the ship on which Miss Fortune sails.
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| Graham | A navigator of the Syrens. He was rescued by Miss Fortune from Jagged Hooks.
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| Isobell | A gunner of the Syrens. He is in charge of the cannon's on Miss Fortune's ships
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Allies[]
| Notable Allies | |
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| Nunyo Necrit
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| Maokai
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Media[]
- Main article: Ruined King (Soundtrack)
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