(champion concept) Nayuta, the Shadow of the Wind

Hey. Since so many of the recent champion and reworks have been "heels", I thought I'd suggest one, this little lore hole-filler. And since a lot of the female player base has been asking for more sexy male champions, he'll be real smexy. And since League has been around for so long, This champion will have a modern moveset suited to the climate of 2017.

So first, his name and looks. His name is Nayuta. He's a tall man, lean and muscular, with a well-defined chest and abs; he has very dark brown skin, and strong and angular facial features. His hair is wild and curly- not quite afro curly, but close. He has broad shoulders. He wears a charcoal grey V-shaped vest(looks like a V front and back) over white cloth stomach wraps that tucks into his loose charcoal grey pants, which are held up with a blood-red sash. His pants are tucked into his boots, which are tabi- a black cloth with light brown leather soles; the laces are red. Over this he wears a simple floor-length charcoal grey hooded jacket on his shoulders(he shrugs it off and the beginning of a match). Nauta wield a two-handed sword that has a handle like a Chinese dao, and a blade like a falchion; the blade has a fuller and hamon, and the handle is bound with dark leather. The pommel is bronze, and from it hangs a golden bead with a red tassle.

HIS STORY: Nayuta grew up in Ionia, the ward of a temple. From his youth, he was interested in the sword techniques of the temple's master, who also ran a sword school in one wing of the temple- he began his studies, and found his restless energy had a perfect outlet. He soon became one of the top disciples, in spite of his youth. When Nayuta became a young man, he was one of two pupils the temple head began to train in his legendary wind techniques- the other was a young man named Yasuo.

Nayuto soon began to dislike the attention his sword talents placed on him. He had become very spiritual, and focused on his meditations when not practicing. As such, the temple head permitted him to train alone. In the quiet by a waterfall, Nayuta unexpectedly unlocked the secret of the wind sword, slicing the waterfall in half with a swing. But, as he returned from solitude, he found Yasuo had also discovered the technique.

Nauyta was fine with this at first, as it drew even more attention from him. But, as fate would have it, one day he overheard a rumor that the temple head was considering making Yasuo his successor- and this planted a seed of resentment deep within him. Nayuta threw himself into his training even more, becoming swift as the wind and quiet as a whisper, but as the temple head aged, he began to dislike Nayuta's long stretches of solitude. He was one day tasked with taking a young initiate out to gather herbs- and that was when they were ambushed by noxian scouts.

Though his companion was quickly felled, Nayuta managed to strike down several of the squad, until he was surrounded, disarmed, and pinned down. Much to his surprise, he was told that Noxus valued strength such as his, and that they would let him live if he became their inside ear to the temple. Nayuta agreed, and returned to the temple with very mixed feelings.

As time went on, Nayuta's unease faded. The noxians asked nothing evil of him, only questioning him about the temple's design and water systems. Until, one day, he was told of an imminent attack, and given a chnace to prove his loyalty to Noxus: assassinate the temple head and live, or die with the others.

The turmoil of the choice plagued Nayuta for several nights. He considered the wisdom of his master, and also of Yasuo's favor with him. In the end, he began to see his master's death as a mercy compared to what awaited the temple, and his resolve faded completely. Nayuta saw the signal, and headed to the training courtyard. He feared Yasuo to be there with his master, but the old man was alone, meditating. Asking forgiveness, Nayuta drew his sword, and the two dueled.

It was over swiftly. Though still supremely skilled, the temple head's reflexes and strength were no match for Nayuta's, who executed his master with the first wind sword technique he had been taught. Fleeing to the rendezvous point, Nayuta escaped the horror that befell the rest of the temple, and left with the noxians.

He soon became one of Noxus' most sought after assassins, taking out many high-value ionian targets while the invasion was ongoing. When the combat ceased, he once again became a recluse, pondering the mysteries of balance and suffering. Though still employed by Noxus, Nayuta's secrecy has faded him into legend, many believing his work to have been done by others- and that is just now Nayuta wants it, for the closer he comes to a myth, the more deadly the reality of his blade becomes.

IN-GAME/PEDIA BIO: Raised in an Ionian temple and sword school, from his youth Nayuta chose the path of the blade, his skill growing to the point where his master entrusted him and another student with his legendary wind techniques. Seeking seclusion to grow in skill, Nayuta's talents blossomed.

As he was tasked with gathering herbs one day, he and his companion were attacked by a Noxian advanced scouting party. Given a choice between treachery and death, Nayuta gave in and chose to betray his temple, and weeks later he was given another hard choice: kill his master and escape with Noxus, or die with his temple. With a wind technique, Nayuta executed his master and ties to Ionia.

Quickly becoming a legend during the Ionian invasion, after it ceased, Nayuta's deeds became attributed to other assassins of Noxian blood. Now more myth than man, Nayuta still plies his trade, seeking balance and wisdom.

STATS: Health 557 – 1918 Attack damage 53.6 – 115 Health regen. 8.09 – 18.6 Attack speed [*] 0.664 (+ 0 – 25.7%) Energy 200 Armor 23.8 – 84.9 Energy regen. 50 Magic resist. 32.1 – 51.3 Range 150 Move. speed 345

KIT: Passive: Aerial Ace. Nayuta deals from 25-150(+25% bonus movement speed) Bonus damage with his attacks and abilities against airborn targets. He restores 8-25 energy when hitting an airborn target.

Q: Swift Slash Nayuta quickly slashes through the targeted enemy, dealing 50/75/100/125/150(+60% bonus AD) physical damage, landing 150 units behind them; airborn units are silenced for 1 second, and if Swift Slash klils the target, Nayuta gains 10/15/20/25/30% bonus move speed for 1.5 seconds ((Range: 450, Cooldown: 12/11/10/9/8 seconds, Energy Cost: 70/65/60/55/50)

W: Zephyr Strike Nayuta uses the wind to slash upwards in the target direction, dealing 75/106.25/137.5/168.75/200(+40% AD) physical damage, knocking up all enemies hit for 1/1.125/1.25/1.375/1.5 seconds; targets hit while airborn targets have their armor reduced by 10/15/20/25/30% for the duration of the knock up. (Range: 450, Width: 50, Cooldown: 14/13/12/11/10 seconds, Energy Cost: 80/75/70/65/60)

E: Sparrow's Flight Nayuta flies to the target unit, knocking up all enemies he collides with for 0.875/1/1.125/1.25 seconds. If an enemy is knocked up by the flight, Nayuta may recast within 1.5 seconds for free; an enemy can't be knocked up more than once by activating this ability. (Range: 600, Cooldown: 18, Energy Cost: 50)

R: Cyclone Nayuta winds up for 1 second then spins around, slashing with the wind at a high speed as he jumps in the target direction, dealing 150/225/300(+80% bonus AD) damage to enemies hit and knocking them to outside the radius; airborn enemies inside the radius at the start of the jump are knocked up for 1/1.25/1.5 seconds. (Jump max range: 700, Spin radius: 350, Cooldown: 120/105/90)

QUOTES: Nayuta has a light, gravelly bass, rarely speaking in more than a relaxed voice. Vague voice idea

Champion Select: I'll always be at your back. Champion Ban: Fear will always blow you off course.

Starting A Game: Time to shift the balance. inhales The scent of fear... Just like the old days, eh? ((starting an game with an allied Yasuo)) I am change, and I'm on my way. The myths and legends are nothing compared to the reality of the blade.

First Move: Time to validate their fears. Hmm, I sense a strong presence... And so the coursing begins. A new wind rises.

Attacking: No remorse, no joy. Why prolong the inevitable? Stand your ground, and you'll be broken. Flee. I dare you. First form: Swallow Cut. Mercy? You're in for a surprise. No pity, no hatred. Twenty-third Form: Eagle Snatches Fish! Remind me why I should be bothering with you. This is what you wanted, isn't it?! ((attacking an enemy Yasuo)) Your flow stops here. ((attacking an enemy Yasuo)) Windshear! ((attacking an enemy Yasuo)) Let's see if your need for revenge has blinded you! ((attacking an enemy Yasuo)) Your technique is lacking. Such unrefined form. Hidden Technique: Crane Flies Low! Yes, strike me down! I'm sure it'll bring your brother back! ((attacking an enemy Yasuo))

Movement: Time to get working. Fate in motion. The wind whispers... I can feel their anger from this far... Run along little one, or you'll get caught up in the action. ((after feeding a poro)) Indecision breeds weakness. I've got my second wind back. ((after taking a health pad)) Flow and change course... Stay the course. Keep up, if you can. ((moving near an allied Yasuo)) Ninth Technique: Falcon Step. Eighty-second Technique: Swooping Heron. The breeze says this way... Soft as a feather.

Killing An Enemy Champion: Gutter trash. Light? Darkness? There is one truth: power. ((killing an enemy Ionian)) Never turn your back on an assassin. ((killing an enemy champion turned away from him)) I hope you've learned your lesson. Purified through suffering. Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. ((killing an enemy champion for the third or more time during a match)) Clever. But not clever enough. Now I am the master of the skies. ((killing an enemy Yasuo during Last Breath with Swift Slash or Cyclone)) Come back when you've learned to hold a sword properly. ((killing an enemy Garen, Yasuo, Shen, Aatrox, Diana, Fiora, Hecarim, Katarina, Kayle, Kassadin, Master Yi, Riven, Talon, or Tryndamere)) The cycle of life and death continues: I live, and you die. ((killing an enemy Nasus)) Now to hunt down the survivors... ((after a Double/Triple/Quadra kill)) Alright. Now I'm done warming up. ((scoring a Pentakill)) No mercy. No survivors. ((scoring a Pentakill or Ace)) There can only be one. ((killing an enemy Master Yi while Highlander is active)) If you'd meditated before the battle, maybe this wouldn't have happened. ((killing an enemy Master Yi channeling Meditate)) Now you are the myth, and I'm the greatest blade master. ((killing an enemy Talon or Katarina)) Two birds with one stone. ((scoring a Double Kill including an enemy Xayah and Rakan with one Zephyr Strike or Cyclone)) Not even close. ((killing an enemy while losing less than 10% of max health during combat)) Redemption? Keep looking. ((killing an enemy Yasuo)) Perfection is not achieved with the inability to feel. ((killing an enemy Viktor, Orianna, Camille, or Blitzcrank)) Pray that you take me in my sleep. ((killing an enemy Kindred)) Still not fast enough. ((killing an enemy while Slowed, Grounded, or Rooted)) The skies were big enough for the both of us- but my heart wasn't. ((killing an enemy Yasuo)) Now you are at death's side. ((killing an enemy Yasuo)) If that is your best, it shames me that we shared a master. ((killing an enemy Yasuo)) Congratulations. You played yourself. That one was ninety percent you. Get used to that view. Another one! ((while on a Killing Spree)) Like dust on the wind. ((killing an enemy Yasuo to score an Ace or Pentakill)) Did you think I couldn't see you? ((killing a Stealthed or Invisible enemy champion)) So funny I forgot to laugh. ((killing an enemy using their Joke)) A good assassin ends the life of one. A great assassin ends the dreams of many. ((killing an enemy Akali or Jhin))

Taunts: It was me, Yasuo! It was me all along! ((taunting an enemy Yasuo)) You've got more Ionian blood on your hands than I do. ((taunting an enemy Yasuo)) Traitor? How fortunate that history is written by the victor. ((taunting an enemy Yasuo or Kalista)) I was never a traitor. I've only ever fought for the stronger side. ((taunting an enemy Yasuo)) A mercenary is just an assassin that hasn't learned how to cope with death. ((taunting an enemy Sivir or Miss Fortune)) Here I am. Strike me down, and become a legend. ((taunting an enemy Katarina or Talon)) Learn quickly. I have no time to do my job and train a disciple. ((taunting a lower-leveled teammate)) An assassin with a lover is an assassin with a weakness. ((taunting an enemy Katarina)) A peaceful Ionia is more of a myth than I am. ((taunting an enemy Ionian)) The worst part is you honestly believe you could kill him if you had to. ((taunting an enemy Katarina)) Only taunt when you're good enough to pause in the middle of battle. ((taunting after killing an enemy champion)) If you even dream of beating me, you should wake up and apologize. ((taunting after killing an enemy champion)) Dark side? You're a fool if you believe Ionia has a light side. ((taunting an enemy Ionian)) Only one of us is walking away from this, and we both know who it is. ((taunting an enemy Yasuo)) Here I am, with my defenses wide open. Good thing there's no one around to hit me. ((taunting after killing an enemy champion))

On Respawning: The winds have shifted. A gust of new life. The winds of change are at my back.

On Casting Swift Slash: Blink of an eye! Behind you! Not fast enough.

On Casting Zephyr Strike: Walk with the eagles! To the clouds with you.

On Casting Sparrow's Flight: Catch the wind. I've got my eye on you.

On Casting Cyclone: Run. Scatter. Blown away!

Joke: If you think I'm just a myth, then you are mythtaken. What do you call someone who thinks they can escape me? Dead wrong. ((Nayuta pulls out nunchuks, and attempts to do a backflip. He fails, and spins the nunchuks as he stumbles to the side for a moment.)

In The Shop: This should do for now. This was definitely less expensive the last time I was here. A true assassin's tool. ((buying a Duskblade of Draktharr or Edge of Night)) We all could use one. ((buying a Mortal Reminder))

Placing A Ward: Not while I'm around. Just in case. Eyes and ears everywhere.

Laugh: Nayuta's first laugh is a dry, breathy chuckle; his second is a single sharp "ha!"; his third is a less reserved and more open laugh.

DANCE: Nayuta's dance is him backflipping, landing on a gust of wind and doing a spinning leap to another gust of wind, looping at the leaps.

LOGIN SCREEN MUSIC: Nayuta's login screen music evokes the feeling of being watched under the open sky at night; there are ambient noises like crickets chirping and the wind rustling leaves in addition to the solo flute melody.