[Champion Concept] Kadence, the Rhythmical Blade

All artwork done by John Trimper V

**ATTENTION: **Please keep in mind that this is still very early in development. Lore, abilities, and ratios are still in the works and are not close to balanced.

Kadence, the Rhythmical Blade

(More detailed Lore on the way.)

[Lore]

Kadence was an orphan left in the outskirts of Noxus where a traveling Ionian merchant found her. The merchant set sail back for Ionia immediately after finding her. Once the merchant arrived she presented Kadence to Karma, asking for advice on what to do with the child. Karma felt a great power inside of Kadence and decided to raise her as her own.

As Kadence grew older, she was trained by Irelia in the Hiten Style so she may defend herself. Outside of combat training, Kadence grew a liking to dancing. She would dance as much as she trained with Irelia and eventually adapted her footwork into her fighting skill with bladed tonfas. This proved very effective, as Kadence was able to best Irelia in combat by using this style of fighting.

Karma watched Kadence grow over the years, but feared that her strength may go to her head, so Karma taught Kadence how to practice meditating and keep peace with herself. It was during meditation that Karma realized what that power inside of Kadence was. The power she sensed long ago. By channeling energy through mediation, Kadence can create, what Ionians call now, Rhythm energy. The energy proved to be dangerous to others, as Karma was injured by touching it.

Kadence and Irelia thought this would be an excellent tool for combat, but were puzzled on how to activate the Rhythm energy during a fight. Kadence had to be meditating to channel the energy, which requires a person to be still. Kadence would not let that stop her, though. For many years she trained herself to meditate while dancing, until she was able to control the energy during combat sessions with Irelia. Irelia didn't like to admit it, but Kadence had become more powerful than her.

It wasn't till shortly after that Irelia suggested Kadence to join the League of Legends. Karma was hesitant of it at first, thinking Kadence was too young and naive for taking up such a challenge, but eventually it was decided. Kadence was to join the League of Legends.

[Abilities]

(Damage ratios still in the works)

Passive - Upbeat Kadence gains bonus Attack Damage based on 6/8/10% of her bonus Movement Speed and bonus Movement Speed based on 6/8/10% of her bonus Attack Damage.

Kadence gains Rhythm by moving and attacking enemies. At 100 Rhythm, Kadence’s abilities gain bonus effects.

Q -Long Thrust (6/5.5/5/4.5/4 second cooldown) Kadence holds out her Tonfas and dashes forward, dealing damage in a line. If Kadence kills an enemy champion with Long Thrust, the cooldown is refreshed. Assists reduce cooldown by 50%.

Rhythm Bonus: 30% slow on-hit for 2 seconds.

W – Chasse (12/11/10/9/8 second cooldown) Passive: Kadence’s Tonfas and heels become empowered with Rhythm energy, granting her 4/6/8/10/12% bonus Movement Speed and 6/10/14/18/22% bonus Attack Speed.

**Active: **The bonus Movement Speed and Attack Speed are doubled for 3/3.5/4/4.5/5 seconds and Kadence ignores unit collision.

Rhythm Bonus: Auto attacks during active deal bonus Magic Damage. (40/60/80/100/120)

E - Low Sweep (15/14/13/12/11 second cooldown) Kadence sweeps her leg in a circle, knocking up all enemies around her for 0.2/0.4/0.6/0.8/1 seconds. When enemies land they are stunned for 0.5/0.75/1/1.25/1.5 seconds. This ability does not stop Kadence from moving.

Rhythm Bonus: Kadence gains 10/15/20/25/30 bonus Armor and Magic Resistance for 3 seconds.

R – Cabriole (90/75/60 second cooldown) Kadence twirls on one foot for 6 seconds gaining Rhythm at a rapid rate, and dealing damage over time. The damage dealt increases the longer she spins. After 4 seconds, Kadence may cast Cabriole a second time to perform a large jump. When Kadence lands, she deals 5% of her total Attack Damage to enemies around her, also knocking up enemies near the center of her landing zone for 1 second.

Please tell me what you think of this champion. This is my first time designing a champion, so please be critical. :)