Protector

Adult
Young

Biological classification

Designation

Sentient

Subspecies

Jeweled Protector
Reigning Protector
Shadowgem Protector
Fierce Protector
Skygem Protector
Sunborn Protector

Physical characteristics

Skin color(s)

White
Pink

Hair color(s)

White
Light Blue
Light Pink

Feather color(s)

White
Light Pink

Eye color(s)

Light Blue

Distinctions

Gem Encrusted Skin Coverage
Two Tails
Spiritual Connections

Sociocultural characteristics

Status

Extant

Habitat(s)

Magical

Place of origin

Ionia

Currently inhabited place(s)

Ionia (Autumn Valley)

Universe(s)

For the card, see Jeweled Protector (Legends of Runeterra).

For the Little Legend, see Protector (Teamfight Tactics).

For other uses, see Protector (disambiguation).

The Jeweled Protectors are giant mythical winged carnivores of Ionia.

Physiology

It has a mix of tiger and lion features. Protectors are born wingless and without manes until a certain age when they grow their manes while their wings grow out from their backs. Their other noticeable features are their two tails and gems embedded along their spines and forehead that glow with a mysterious power.

Culture

Saga of the First Lands

“	"In times of conflict, villagers sought the ancient guardian of Autumn Valley. Those who swayed her heart were granted blessings that could turn the tide of battle."
“	— Saga of the First Lands

Trivia

In Runeterra Prime universe, the only Protector variant shown has been the Jeweled Protector. However, in Teamfight Tactics Prime universe, there are several subspecies shown in the form of skins.

Media

Related Music

Legends of Runeterra Official Music “BREATHE”

Legends_of_Runeterra_Official_Launch_Video_“BREATHE”

Related Videos

Legends of Runeterra Launch Announcement & Trailer

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