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Brackern[]

Surrounded around the Shuriman Continent are several clans of Brackern, including clans in the Shuriman desert.

Dormun[]

The Dormun are gigantic, slow-moving creatures protected with large chitinous plates covering their body. In the harsh conditions of Shurima they have evolved to survive the perpetual drought by utilizing an unknown sense to locate hidden reservoirs of water. Incidentally, certain nomadic tribes have built themselves a permanent home upon the backs of these beasts where they clean the creature and hunt any airborne pests who venture near.

Eka'Sul[]

Desert goats that travel in herds.

Mwatis[]

Mwatis are goatlike creatures with large plated casques on their heads. Mwati wool and plate are prised for felting and insulation.

Kmiros[]

Gigantic scarabs that roam in swarms, looking for unfortunate travelers to feed on. They seem to be common prey for Rammus Rammus.

Outerbeasts[]

Beside the Xer'Sai, other creatures from the Void, referred to as 'outerbeasts', can be found in the desert.

  • Xer'Sai: Creatures from the Void that plague the southern deserts. They are the size of big dogs on average, but can be smaller or much bigger. Rek'Sai Rek'Sai, as the queen, is by far the largest and most dangerous of her species. Xer'sai burst from their small burrows and ravage anything nearby, to the detriment of desert caravans. Once dead, the Xer'sai decompose at an abnormally rapid rate and become inedible.

Ralsiji[]

Large and aggressive minotaur-like creatures. They are humpbacked quadrupeds with long limbs and thick horns.

Shuriman Camel[]

A breed of camels native to the deserts of Shurima and are used by caravans as well as common folk as primary mode of transportation. Despite being well-suited for lengthy travels in the desert landscape, they are still prey to a many predator such as the Xer'Sai.

Sandswimmers[]

Shurima Sandswimmers

Sandswimmers

Sandswimmers are massive quadrupedal creatures that traverse the Shuriman desert in cyclical patterns. They got their name due to their preferred method of travel. Their narrow bodies and webbed feet are perfectly design for swimming under the sand. They feed on bugs and other small creatures most desert beasts ignore. Scavengers will often memorize the predictable paths these creatures take, and jump onto their backs to ride as far as they wish.


Skallashi[]

The Skallashi are large quadrupedal herbivores. These hardy beasts of burden are common across Shurima, ideally suited to the harsh desert environment. Their key body feature is their long legs. Notoriously bad-tempered, they are nevertheless treated with great reverence. Their brown hides are often painted with sacred symbols of protection, and their horns hung with totems and charms. While these creatures are mostly used for travel and carrying heavy loads, on some larger skallashi people are able to built miniature rooms for more comfortable travel. To own one is often considered a sign of considerable prosperity.

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Gwen The Stranger Who Sews
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A former doll transformed and brought to life by magic, Gwen wields the very tools that once created her. She carries the weight of her maker’s maker’s love with every step, taking nothing for granted.

At her command is the Hallowed Mist, an ancient and protective magic that has blessed Gwen’s scissors, needles, and sewing thread. So much is new to her, but Gwen remains joyfully determined to fight for the good that survives in a broken world.


GwenSquare"The wind at my back feels so good. I can’t lose this. I won’t."  Gwen
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Background[]

Early life[]

Gwen was originally crafted as a doll by a seamstress named Isolde Isolde, embodying her desire for adventure and royalty. Isolde loved her doll very much and would spend hours sewing and playing with her. Eventually, Isolde would be courted by Viego Viego, the king of Camavor, and would no longer have time to play with her cherished doll. At first, Gwen could sense that Viego made her creator happy, but their love would sour and become painful. Isolde would fall ill due to an assassin's blade and eventually pass. Viego took Isolde's corpse to the Blessed Isles in hopes of reviving her, but unleashed ruination instead. Without their king, the nation of Camavor would crumble and Gwen would be forgotten for centuries.

Contemporary history[]

Gwen would eventually find herself on the Shadow Isles when Viego was awakened by Gangplank Gangplank and Thresh Thresh. Viego would be defeated by Ahri Ahri, Braum Braum, Illaoi Illaoi, Miss Fortune Miss Fortune, Pyke Pyke, and Yasuo Yasuo and imprisoned within an amulet. The Ruined King would somehow escape the amulet and resume his search for his queen. The fragments of Isolde's soul scattered across Runeterra and imbued themselves into various fetters, one of them being Gwen. Gwen would be brought to life by the fragment of Isolde's soul and found herself with an oversized pair of scissors, needles, and thread. She would soon be attacked by a swarm of wraiths and remembered the pain associated with Viego, she quickly dispatched the wraiths and knew that they were tied with him. Fascinated by the wonders of life, Gwen would set out to explore the world and stop the pain caused by Viego and the Black Mist.

The Stranger Who Sews[]

Gwen Gwen was watching children play from afar, while she was protected from the Black Mist. The Black Mist threatens to attack the children's house so Gwen unhesitatingly undoes her Hallowed Mist Hallowed Mist and begins to purge the specters of the Black Mist to protect the children. Right after the children's mother appears and thanks her, Gwen observes the mother's hands and sees several calluses and wounds. The mother was a seamstress and made dolls for her children to play with, so Gwen felt the affection that Isolde Isolde had when creating and sewing her. Gwen then understands that her creator's true magic was love.

Recent events[]

Gwen soon found herself at the Sentinels of Light's headquarters where she would meet Lucian Lucian, Senna Senna and a Rookie. She aided them in repelling a swarm of wraiths and joined them in stopping Viego's global harrowing. She would travel with the Sentinels across Runeterra, chasing after the other fetters and repelling Viego's attacks. Along the way, the Sentinels would recruit more fighters into their ranks and Gwen would give haircuts and tailor new uniforms for Diana Diana, Graves Graves, Irelia Irelia, Olaf Olaf, Pyke Pyke, Rengar Rengar, Riven Riven, and Vayne Vayne. When Viego obtained most of the fetters, the Sentinels launched one last assault against him on the Shadow Isles. Gwen attempted to bind him within the Hallowed Mist, but Viego quickly dispatched her with a stroke of his blade. He took her, Senna and the Maiden of the Mist to Camavor to resurrect Isolde. Viego tore the fragment of Isolde's soul within Gwen, killing her and the other fetters, and revived his queen. Isolde was horrified at what Viego had done and rejected him. She prompted Akshan Akshan to kill her with his Absolver and revived Gwen, Senna and the Maiden. Gwen then was able to seal him within the Hallowed Mist and the threat of the Ruined King was over. Gwen reckoned with Senna about Isolde being truly gone now, but was ready to live her life to the fullest.

After some time, Gwen Gwen continued to clear the black mist on the Shadow Isles Crest icon Shadow Isles. As she made her way through the Black Mist, she found an opulent mansion in the shadowy woods. As she investigated, Gwen discovered that it was home to the Midnight Revel, a grand ball hosted by friendly spirits, whom invited her in as their guest of honor. She attended the party, protecting it from the Black Mist and dancing the night away.

Appearance[]

Gwen has the appearance of a pale young woman of medium stature. Her hair is blue and curled up in two long ringlets that are decorated with dark blue ribbons. On her neck and arms she has magical blue marks resembling the stitches of a doll in the same way when she was a normal doll. Her eyes have cross shaped pupils, resembling buttons, with the one on the left being blue and the one on the right being pink.

Gwen typically dresses In a white dress with a black rim and blue chest, decorated with golden details.

Personality[]

Gwen is a doll given life by the Hallowed Mist and a fragment of Isolde's soul, representing her kindness, love and joy, granting her self awareness and a independent personality.

Having being created as an idealized character by Isolde as a little girl, Gwen has the personality of a idealized princess of fairy tales, highly polite and graceful. She's kind, friendly, and excitable, eager to see the world, curious and in love of everything in it. Having been alive for only a short time, she is terrified of dying.

Although generally friendly and genuine in her niceness, Gwen is not unaware of the darkness of the world. She dutifully fights the evils of the Black Mist to protect the world she was born in, and she has nothing but contempt for the Shadow Isles's most malevolent members, such as Thresh Thresh and Viego Viego.

Abilities[]

  • Magically Altered Physiology: Gwen's body is magically altered and extremely unique due to the circumstances of her birth. Though she was initially a doll created by Isolde Isolde, she has been fully granted life by her creator thanks to the magic of the mystical Hallowed Mist Hallowed Mist and is, by all means, considered a human to some extent.
    • Hallowed Mist Manipulation: Hallowed Mist Manipulation: Having been granted life and blessed by the hallowed opposite of the accursed Black Mist, Gwen is capable of manipulating this mist for many capabilities. The Hallowed Mist's main function is to protect both herself and others within her cloud of mist, practically rendering them both hidden and immune from outside dangers. Those under the effect of her Hallowed Mist tend to feel a sense of comfort and calmness to them when it envelops them. As the antithesis of the Black Mist, Gwen has shown that she can utilize the Hallowed Mist to banish and ward off any undead affected by the mist, being strong enough to imprison the Ruined King Ruined King himself.
      • Hallowed Mist Constructs: Hallowed Mist Constructs: Gwen can manipulate the Hallowed Mist into many different shapes, most commonly in the form of common sewing materials and tools. With these constructs, Gwen can use them to attack enemies, most notably any undead.
      • Enchantment: Gwen can use the Hallowed Mist to enchant and strengthen other objects to be more capable of fighting off the Black Mist. She can use this in the creation of new objects, such as the many outfits she fashioned for the Sentinels of Light which she sewed with threads made from the mist itself, or she can enchant common items such as she did with her signature scissors scissors.
  • Scissor Proficiency: Scissor Proficiency: Gwen typically uses a giant, enchanted pair of scissors in combat which she has enchanted with the Hallowed Mist. Gwen wields these scissors with ease, capable of quickly cutting up entire groups of enemies with speed. Along with that, Gwen has shown that she's able to manipulate the scissors with her mind, telekinetically moving it and allowing it to cut enemies without needing to touch it.
  • Sewing Mastery: Being a doll created by Isolde, who already had a talent in sewing, Gwen is an supernaturally talented seamstress. Other than the fact that her manipulation of the Hallowed Mist directly reflects her talent as a seamstress, Gwen can create entire, intricate outfits almost instantly when provided enough fabric and materials, just as she did with the Sentinels of Light.

Relations[]

Isolde Isolde and Viego Viego[]

Gwen was created by Isolde Isolde, Viego's Viego's wife. After being brought to life, Gwen uses Isolde's tools. Gwen also contains a fragment of Isolde's soul, like Senna Senna.

Gwen travels across Runeterra to fight Viego Viego and the Mist as well as to help people in need.

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During the events of Rise of the Sentinels, Gwen accompanied the Sentinels of Light in the fight against the Black Mist and Viego. She worked as the team' hair stylist and tailor.

LoR Non-Champion Non-Spell Indicator4 Ghostly Paramour[]

Gwen Gwen and the LoR Non-Champion Non-Spell Indicator4 Ghostly Paramour seem to have memories of and feelings for each other, both say they've seen each other before but don't remember exactly when. LoR Non-Champion Non-Spell Indicator4 Ghostly Paramour is likely a reference to LoR Champion Indicator6Viego; a perfect version of the imperfect man she once knew.

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Absolution (Cinematic)

Two souls entwined by fate. One life for the other’s freedom.

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Made with Love

Once upon a time, a seamstress made a darling little doll. This doll loved her maker very much, but sadly, tragedy ripped them apart, sending the doll to sink beneath sea and sorrow. Centuries passed, but the doll was not deterred, for she knew love would find her again.

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Rise of the Sentinels

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Black Mist pours across Runeterra, enthralling its champions and shrouding the continent in darkness. If the last Sentinels are going to save Runeterra, they're going to need all the help they can get. And that means you Rookie!

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Roots of Ruin

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The end began with one man.

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The Stranger Who Sews

By Michael Luo

Under the setting sun, hidden behind a dense thicket, a young lady stands with large black bows in her silvery blue hair, complimented by golden ornaments and an elegantly tailored dress.

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Ruination (Novel)

By Anthony Reynolds Lenné

Camavor is a brutal land with a bloody legacy. Where the empire’s knights go, slaughter follows. Kalista seeks to change that. When her young and narcissistic uncle, Viego, becomes king she vows to temper his destructive instincts as his loyal confidant, advisor, and military general. But her plans are thwarted when an assassin’s poisoned blade strikes Viego’s wife, Isolde, afflicting her with a malady for which there is no cure. As Isolde’s condition worsens, Viego descends into madness and grief, threatening to drag Camavor down with him. Kalisa makes a desperate gambit to save the kingdom: She searches for the long-lost Blessed Isles, rumored to hold the queen’s salvation if only Kalista can find them. But corruption grows in the Blessed Isle’s capital, where a vengeful warden seeks to ensnare Kalista in his cruel machinations. She will be forced to choose between her loyalty to Viego and doing what she knows is right–for even in the face of utter darkness, one noble act can shine a light that saves the world.

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There existed, among the multitude of disgusting Bilgewater shipping warehouses filled with rusted knives and arms-length carnivorous rats, one Bilgewater shipping warehouse devoid of such things.

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Tournament of Souls

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Play League of Legends to build Samira's reputation and style on your competition at the Tournament of Souls! Face off against the strongest soul fighters in a series of fierce 1v1 matches to help Samira chase down her biggest bounty yet and fulfill her SOUL'S DESIRE!

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Trivia[]

  • Gwen was created somewhere between 47 BN and 30 BN, when Isolde was a young girl who dreamed of traveling the kingdom. In an attempt to play out this life, Isolde created her own princess doll that she imagined was the picture of regal elegance. The doll's dress was crafted to match the intricate designs on the Camavoran warships. Gwen sounded perfectly royal for a name.[2]
  • Gwen's biggest fear is death, now that she has begun to experience life.[3]
  • Gwen can magically change the size of her scissors at will to be any size she wants.[4]
  • Gwen was brought to life shortly after the events of Ruination (Video).[3]
  • Gwen was happy for Isolde when her relationship with Viego was good, but when it turned bad, she felt her pain on a deep level.[5]
  • Gwen's weapons are similar in style to relic weapons, as they have the power to destroy wraiths.
  • Gwen also wields pure mist, which can hide people from Wraiths and protect against the Harrowing.

Change log[]

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30 March 2021 (During V11.6) Added.

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