Inkshadow Uprising (Universe)

For information about the faction, see Inkshadow.

Inkshadow Uprising is a series of alternate future/universe skins in League of Legends. Set in a world where champions strike deals with spirits to gain magical tattoos for the power to stop the Cabal.

Rabadon City thrives on magic. Whoever controls magic, controls Rabadon. And the Cabal's control is absolute. Any who resist are brought to heel or eliminated… but an Uprising is coming. Armed with dangerous magic inked directly into their skin, these rebels seek to topple the Cabal and give the city back to its people—or die trying.

Lore[]

On the outskirts of Rabadon City, a dilapidated temple houses the last hope for Rabadon's people: the Inkshadow Warriors. Each one sacrifices what is most important to them in order to make a contract with ancient spirits, who imbue them with magic tattoos so powerful, even the Cabal trembles. They are victims no more. It is time to take back their home.

Inkshadow Warriors

Inkshadow Kai'Sa
Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Emerald, Inked, Jasper, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire
A young survivor who lost her father to the Cabal, Kai'Sa fled the city and joined the Uprising. Refusing to allow others to fight a battle on her behalf, she sacrificed her independence for the chance to fight back, receiving a magical, symbiotic tattoo she needs in order to live. Kai'Sa finally has the tools to get revenge. She will see justice done.
Inkshadow Master Yi
Chromas: Catseye, Inked, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Master Yi's family refused Cabal control, fleeing Rabadon City—only to be snuffed out. To fight back, he became one of the first Inkshadow Warriors, sacrificing his lifespan for a magical tattoo that grants him the power to raise his sword against the Cabal. He doesn't know how long he has left to live; still, he will save his city… and get his revenge.
Inkshadow Udyr
Chromas: Inked, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire
Udyr has given up much as tattoo artist for the Inkshadow Warriors, sacrificing pieces of himself to multiple spirits and covering his body in their arcane contracts to enhance his natural second sight. He sees the souls of his canvases, knows the price they must pay, and connects them to the spirits who will give them the power to do what must be done.
Inkshadow Yasuo
Chromas: Catseye, DEFY MSI 2023, Emerald, Inked, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Displaced from his home alongside Master Yi, Yasuo now uses his Inkshadow tattoos to ride the wind between Rabadon City and the outskirts, protecting civilians seeking asylum with help from the mysterious Man of Masks. Though he gave up his freedom in exchange for power, he sees the price as penance for being unable to help those who needed it most.
- Prestige Inkshadow Yasuo
  Sporting an elevated take on traditional Ionian menswear coupled with a fearlessly bare set of stunning blackout tattoos, Yasuo's gala look celebrates elegant rebellion, sartorial subversion, and an uprising of unprecedented design.
Inkshadow Yone
Chromas: Citrine, Emerald, Inked, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Two brothers lost their home and became Inkshadow Warriors. One gave up his freedom, and the other his identity. Yone paid a steep price for his tattoo: no one remembers that he existed. Now known only as a faceless stranger called the “Man of Masks,” he shields refugees from the Cabal until they can be delivered into Yasuo's protection.

Spirits

Inkshadow Aurelion Sol
Chromas: Citrine, Emerald, Inked, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
An ancient spirit that has been making contracts with mortals through tattoos for centuries, Aurelion Sol grants inhuman power in exchange for the life force of his pawns, letting them slowly waste away until they inevitably succumb to his appetite. There is always another conflict, another war—so he has grown powerful on their deals, ever feeding.
Inkshadow Volibear
Chromas: Emerald, Inked, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
A spirit of fury and war, many vengeful souls have made contracts with the Volibear, and only Udyr has survived for longer than a year. Whether his charges succeed in taking revenge or meet violent ends, each one who dies gives him more power. More power means more wayward mortals seek him out for contracts—and thus the bear will never go hungry.

Events[]

Inkshadow loading screen borders and summoner icons could be earned for 250 event tokens or purchased through a 1900 bundle for epic skins and a 2370 bundle for the legendary skin.

Prestige Inkshadow Yasuo's loading screen border and summoner icon could be purchased for 2000 event tokens during the 2023 Inkshadow MSI event.

Trivia[]

This skin line shares thematic similarities with Calligraphia.
A mitsudomoe motif is featured in many of the designs.
The name Rabadon City references Rabadon's Deathcap.
Inkshadow Master Yi's familiar is Inkshadow Aurelion Sol.
It's implied that Kai'Sa's father, Kassadin, is deceased in this universe.
Each warrior sacrificed something in order to gain their tattoos:
- Kai'Sa sacrificed her independence, now dependent on her tattoos to keep her alive.^[1]
- Master Yi sacrificed his lifespan.
- Udyr is now at the mercy of the spirits, having them constantly demand his time, attention, and service.^[2]
- Yasuo sacrificed his freedom, binding his life to aiding the Uprising.^[3]
- Yone sacrificed his history and being remembered, now only known as the Man of Masks.
Yi, Yasuo, and Yone all came from the same home.
Master Yi is likely mentoring Kai'Sa.^[4]
Each Warrior has made a deal(s) with a spirit(s):
- Yi made his deal with Aurelion Sol.
- Udyr made deals with the Volibear and other spirits.
- It's unknown who Kai'Sa, Yasuo, and Yone made their deals with.

Media[]

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References

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[1] TenPaces on Kai'Sa's Sacrifice

[2] TenPaces on Udyr's Sacrifice

[3] TenPaces on Yasuo's Sacrifice

[4] Inkshadow Comic | MSI 2023

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