Spirius, Wielder of Guardians [Champion Concept]

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Today I chose this fate. Tomorrow is a brand new day. - Spirius, Wielder of Guardians, joins the CCOS competition along with his two most trusted allies and guardians - Vasul, the Merciful and Emrin, the Vigilant. This unique champion brings a whole new meaning to supporting - being a Warden AND an Enchanter in one. Take a look at his lore, abilities, playstyle, statistics or quotes below!

Overview: https://i.imgur.com/y9f9tzr.png *I do not claim the art to be mine, this art is used as a overall idea of what Spirius would look like. This art is official to Vainglory's Flickr character and I do not mean to claim it as my own.

Playstyle: Spirius is a unique specialist support who harnesses the power of two godlike guardians to become a tough Warden or a supportive Enchanter. He shares most of the effects of the abilities between the two forms, but with small differences that shape up what his kit should be. For starters, invoking Vasul will make his abilities heal for more, and grant buffs like movement speed, shields and heals over time to the team, while invoking Emrin instead will provide your allies a tanky frontliner who is not scared to take a beatdown and would gladly disable the enemies and bring them hell with a plethora of slows, silences and stuns.

In the early game, Spirius can utilize all three support items with his two forms, taking either Spellthief's Edge or Ancient Coin for Vasul and Relic Shield for Emrin. The versatile build paths makes up for a very fun champion even after dozens of games, something which would particularly attract people to Spirius. His playstyle also varies, being both frontline and backline, depending on the invoked guardian.

In teamfights, Spirius, the Vigilant is an excellent engager using Chosen's Light, Eternal Flight and Celestial Intervention, while Spirius, the Merciful is adept at keeping his teammates alive, again using the same abilities, but in a different way. His primary weaknesses include vulnerability to crowd control in both forms, and excessive kiting for the Vigilant Spirius and targeting down in teamfights for the Merciful.

Lore: Once upon a time, Vasul and Emrin were two brothers of a noble family, living in ancient Bilgewater, while still under full control of the Kraken-god, Nagakabouros. While the family was forced into slavery and taxes, the brothers quicky developed a sense of selflessness, and began helping other families that were struck by the cold stares of the worshippers of the bearded lady. They were renowed as local heroes and soon, people were praying for them to come to their aid.

They were rebels, fighting for a thought-to-be lost cause. Everyday, they would look at the stars and wonder if they could achieve the unachiavable and travel the universe, together. When they were young, their mother would constantly tell them the tale of Mount Targon and the celestial wonders lying at the top. The brothers have already chosen their fates.

Climbing Mount Targon was no easy task, as it quickly took a toll on them. The chilling frostbite and freezing air quicky deteriorated their health, as they couldn't advance further. When they finally passed out, they woke up high above the sky, with a strange light shimmering above them.

"Vasul and Emrin. You have a choice. Your heroic deeds have granted you immortality. You will recieve powers beyond your imagination. You two can finally achieve what you wanted to, together. To do that, though, you must leave your human bodies behind, and become celestial spirits, protecting the universe from destruction and the catastrophies. Otherwise, you will return back to Bilgewater, and you will not remember what has happened." That was not a choice for them, as it was clearly destined for them to become something better. Something that could not only help many, but to be worshipped to, be the better gods, one which do not harm others, and inspire love and loyalty.

Waking up, they could no longer feel their limbs. They were now just pure energy, going through the cosmos. They immediately knew what they must do. Going back to Bilgewater a few years later, they encounter a civil war between the rebels and the Nagakabouros followers. With a single thought, they instantly banished the baddies into their own island. They will now no longer enslave the commonfolk - but destroying them would not make them different. Vasul and Ermin, although no longer human, still understand human language and emotions. They do not want to cause unnecessary pain.

Over the course of centuries did the brother gods create a legacy worth thousands of years. But soon, the bearded lady returned, with one particular worshipper that harnessed the power of the kraken god itself. They destroyed shrines, broke spines and dominated the peaceful, urging Vasul and Emrin to return to their homeland once again. The Nagakabouros waged war among the commoners yet again.

While the raids continued to occur throughout Runeterra, the legacy of the brother gods soon began to vanish. Few would dare to follow the path of good and many instead searched for a god which was strong and inspired strength. Vasul and Emrin did not like this change of seasons. They began invoking their power within chosen followers, making them hosts. Immense power ran through them, as they were tasked with protecting the innocent and harming any heretic that dared to vandalize any shrine - regardless of god, again.

One of the followers was different from any other. An ancient yordle seeking after food stumbled upon a lost shrine. Humans did not percieve yordles as strong or tough, as their glamour easily fooled them. But Vasul and Emrin quickly understood that the little one was special. Naming him Spirius and making him the main host of their chosen ones, they rewarded him with a magical glimmering lantern, where they can easily communicate, Spirius was soon flying through the stars. The lantern's glow was only matched by the light in his eyes, ready to obey his newfound gods and protect those in need of aid.

"In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds." ~Vasul

Related Champions:

Full Build Examples: Vasul's Mercy:

Emrin's Vigilance:

Abilities: https://i.imgur.com/Zfm43EF.png [P]: The Guardians Spirius can invoke one of two ancient guardians to assist him every time he respawns. The guardians are chosen upon first spawn, but they can be switched when Spirius dies, and enhance Spirius' abilities and stats in a different manner. Spirius additionally can change guardians every 5 minutes without having to die. The timer is not reset upon death. Spirius cannot leave the spawn area without the guidance of gods, since he is very clumsy.

Vasul, the Merciful Passive: Whenever you heal or shield an allied champion, you and the champion gain 30% movement speed for 3 seconds. Basic attacks are ranged with 450 range. Abilities are primarily focused on healing and buffing allies.

Emrin, the Vigilant Passive: Whenever you deal damage with an ability to an enemy champion or monster, you gain 5-10 Armor and Magic Resist for 3 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times. Basic attacks are melee with 150 range. Abilities primarily deal damage and disable enemies.

https://i.imgur.com/I7mSluv.png https://i.imgur.com/uSkhsOm.png [Q]: Chosen's Light (RANGE: 500 COST: 60 MANA COOLDOWN: 12 / 11 / 10 / 9 / 8) Spirius releases magical energy from his lantern at a target enemy, dealing 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 / 200 (+ 30% AP) magic damage to the initial target and 30 / 50 / 70 / 90 / 110 (+ 15% AP) to surrounding enemies.

Vasul: Can target allies, healing them for 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 / 190 (+ 30% AP). Surrounding allies are healed for 30% of that amount. Emrin: Range Reduced by 20%. The ability deals bonus damage equal to 10% of armor and magic resist and stuns the initial target for 0.75 seconds.

If Celestial Intervention is active, the missile will be fired from the lantern's current location, regardless of where Spirius is.

https://i.imgur.com/8tJicod.png https://i.imgur.com/MyZ51AM.gif [W]: Eternal Flight (RANGE: 1000 COST: 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 MANA COOLDOWN: 18 / 16 / 14 / 12 / 10) First Cast: Spirius channels for up to 1.5 seconds as he gains power to fly. If no target or location has been selected within 1.5 seconds, Eternal Flight ends and 50% of the mana cost and cooldown are refunded.

Second Cast Vasul: Fly to an area, granting 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% tenacity to any allies flown past. Second Cast Emrin: Range Reduced by 40%. Fly to a nearby area, dealing 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 / 180 (+ 10% Armor) (+ 10% Magic Resist) damage to all nearby enemies, and slowing them by 30% / 35% / 40% / 45% / 50% for 1.5 seconds.

https://i.imgur.com/sAq9Y6L.png https://i.imgur.com/OHWtUgQ.png [E]: Symbol of Hope (RANGE: 500 COST: 60 MANA COOLDOWN: 20 / 18 / 16 / 14 / 12) Mark a target area nearby as a symbol of hope. After 1.5 seconds the mark detonates, and allies inside are healed for 40/55/70/85/100 (+ 16% AP), increased by 20/27.5/35/42.5/50 (+ 8% AP) for every enemy champion in the area, and based on guardian invoked there's a bonus effect at it's activation.

Vasul: Heal is increased by 30%. Allies are briefly shielded for 1 seconds for 50% of the healing by Symbol of Hope. Emrin: Upon activation, enemies in the area are knocked back slightly and are dealt 50/80/110/140/170 (+ 10% Armor) (+ 10% Magic Resist) magic damage.

If Celestial Intervention is active, the area around the lantern is also marked as a symbol of hope.

https://i.imgur.com/sosW3vo.png [R]: Celestial Intervention (RANGE: 2500 COST: 100 MANA COOLDOWN: 175 / 150 / 125) Spirius sets his lantern at his location for 5 seconds, as the guardians unleash their full power, creating pulsing waves of energy from the lantern, spreading throughout the nearby area over 5 seconds. There are a total of 5 waves, with each one travelling 10% faster than the previous wave. If Spirius goes 500 units away from the lantern, Celestial Intervention ends.

Vasul: Upon contact with an allied champion, it applies up to 2 stacks of Harmony (only 1 stack is applied after passing 1250 units). At 5 stacks of Harmony, the target is shielded for 15%/20%/25% of it's maximum health for 3 seconds and granting double the speed from The Guardians. If the fifth wave procs Harmony, the effectiveness is reduced by 50%. Emrin: Upon contact with an enemy champion, it applies up to 2 stacks of Discord (only 1 stack is applied after passing 1250 units). At 5 stacks of Discord, the target is silenced for 1.5 seconds and is dealt 140/220/300 (+40% AP) magic damage. If the fifth wave procs Discord, the effectiveness is reduced by 50%.

Results: Overall Score:

Individual Judge Scores:

1. The Djinn (Overall: TBA) -Characterization: TBA -Fantasy Fulfillment: TBA -Balance Potential: TBA -Gameplay Output: TBA -Gameplay Flow: TBA -Elegance & Focus: TBA

2. Raxistaicho (Overall: TBA) -Characterization: TBA -Fantasy Fulfillment: TBA -Balance Potential: TBA -Gameplay Output: TBA -Gameplay Flow: TBA -Elegance & Focus: TBA

3. Echoing (Overall: TBA) -Characterization: TBA -Fantasy Fulfillment: TBA -Balance Potential: TBA -Gameplay Output: TBA -Gameplay Flow: TBA -Elegance & Focus: TBA

4. Arakadia (Overall: TBA) -Characterization: TBA -Fantasy Fulfillment: TBA -Balance Potential: TBA -Gameplay Output: TBA -Gameplay Flow: TBA -Elegance & Focus: TBA

5. Kloqdq (Overall: TBA) -Characterization: TBA -Fantasy Fulfillment: TBA -Balance Potential: TBA -Gameplay Output: TBA -Gameplay Flow: TBA -Elegance & Focus: TBA

6. THE RIVER KING (Overall: TBA) -Characterization: TBA -Fantasy Fulfillment: TBA -Balance Potential: TBA -Gameplay Output: TBA -Gameplay Flow: TBA -Elegance & Focus: TBA

7. TheHappyReaperz (Overall: TBA) -Characterization: TBA -Fantasy Fulfillment: TBA -Balance Potential: TBA -Gameplay Output: TBA -Gameplay Flow: TBA -Elegance & Focus: TBA

8. Skylarke (Overall: TBA) -Characterization: TBA -Fantasy Fulfillment: TBA -Balance Potential: TBA -Gameplay Output: TBA -Gameplay Flow: TBA -Elegance & Focus: TBA

Quotes:

Champion Select:

Pick: Spirius: "Yayah!" -Vasul and Emrin: "Oh, here we go again."

Ban: Vasul and Emrin: "I guess we're just too good for them."

When Starting A Game: Vasul: "The world begins anew..." ​-Emrin: "Hmm, I thought we spawn at the other base." ​Emrin: "You think maybe he'll talk in this timeline?" -Spirius: "Wabbo!" --​Vasul: "Why are we even trying at this point?" ​Vasul: "I shall protect our allies with my celestial radiance!" -Emrin: "Too much work, I'd rather smash our enemies to pieces instead."

Attacking: Spirius: Yooh! Spirius: Gargl! Spirius: Meymey! Spirius: Aaak! Vasul: "Even the merciful have to shed blood." Vasul: "Emrin would like this." Vasul: "Violence doesn't need to be messy." Vasul: "We must protect what is ours." Vasul: "This time, we will have the last laugh." Vasul: "They all fall down." Vasul: "Only the worthy will remain." Vasul: "The guardians order you to bow, slowly." Vasul: "Terrestrial beings will never fully understand life's virtues." Emrin: "Take this!" Emrin: "If only Vasul was more into violence..." Emrin: "It's like I'm fighting myself!" Emrin: "Humanity's survival is only endangered by humans themselves." Emrin: "I was promised a fight, this doesn't look like one." Emrin: "You say these things were made to kill? Wow, that's a HUGE letdown." Emrin: "Fighting is not their first language, haha, I can see that." Emrin: "Let's hope this time they can put up a fight."

Movement: Spirius: Weewee! -Vasul: We're almost there, be patient. Spirius: Fufo! -Vasul: Yeah, this place looks boring. We should go flying later. Spirius: Jingo! -Emrin: Pizza?! After this fight, little pal. Spirius: Garg! -Emrin: Okay, fine, you take the big guys. Vasul: "We did not choose to be guardians, but there is no one else." Vasul: "Whoever is trying to bring us down... they are already below us." Vasul: "A change of seasons is upon us." Vasul: "Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can." Vasul: "What beautiful world. I wish to be human again, but there's still so much to do." Vasul: "Big words seldom accompany good deeds." Vasul: "Living in the dreams of yesterday will achieve nothing. We must move on." Vasul: "Being immortal has given me eyes to see the true worth of life." Vasul: "Too low they build, who build beneath the stars." Vasul: "Today I chose this fate. Tomorrow is a brand new day." Vasul: "Life is a waterfall. We cannot see what's ahead of us, but when it's close, you know." Vasul: "The fate of the universe is on a thin thread." Emrin: "I always feel like Vasul is the smarter one." Emrin: "Punches are unappreciated." Emrin: "I'll go teach them some sign language!" Emrin: "Oh look, a flying thing!" Emrin: "I was a guardian for thousands of years, I miss sitting down and looking at the stars." Emrin: "Just because we were chosen as guardians doesn't mean we don't miss being human." Emrin: "Spirius is probably the cutest host so far, let's hope we find someone to beat that record." Emrin: "I feel alive within this body, but I don't feel human anymore. I guess being a guardian has a cost." Emrin: "Don't be afraid of death, as death is only a release from the tiring job called life." Emrin: "All this flying in the skies got Spirius' legs all weakish. Some training would do just fine."

Taunt: Vasul: "I guess the only thing left for you to do now is cry." Vasul: "Bow before your superiors!" Emrin: "The inhabitants of this world are such a disappointment." Emrin: "What an awful lack of competition."

Taunting an allied Aurelion Sol Vasul: "Sol! It's been eons! It looks like you skipped leg days for a while." Emrin: "Hey, don't juggle that big fiery thing around!"

Taunting Bard Vasul: "Bard! It's been so long!" Vasul: "Go out for pizza after this? We pay this time." Emrin: "How about you leave that dirty bag as a body and get a yordle?"

Taunting Diana Vasul: "The moon is only half of what the sun will ever be."

Taunting an enemy Dunkmaster Darius Emrin: "Haha! I haven't played this earth game in centuries!"

Taunting an enemy Ekko Vasul: "You can't escape someone who has control over all timelines."

Taunting an allied Gnar Spirius: "Ugga! Ganarg!" -Vasul and Emrin: "There's more?!"

Taunting an enemy Gnar Emrin: "Maybe he's being controlled by rival gods in an effort to destroy us." -Vasul: "Nah, that short temper is all natural."

Taunting an enemy Illaoi Vasul: "Your god does not approve." Emrin: "You think she knows, about, you know, uh..." -Vasul: "Don't worry, she'll find out when she's dead. They all do."

Taunting an allied Jhin, Popstar Ahri or Sona Emrin: "I'm a HUUUUGE fan, can I get your autograph?"

Taunting Leona Emrin: "Is it true? You guys don't wear sunglasses? Wasted joke potential."

Taunting an enemy Nasus or Renekton Vasul: "You and your brother will never have what we have."

Taunting Pantheon Emrin: "Vasul! Now that's what we should do next! A human host!" -Vasul: "Aww, but look at Spirius' eyes..." --Emrin: "Yeah, I immediately change my mind."

Taunting an enemy Rammus Emrin: "Uuuh, okay, alright, I'mma leave."

Taunting Ryze or Kha'Zix. Vasul: "Change is... not good."

Taunting an enemy Soraka Emrin: "Those bananas sure look tasty..." -Vasul: "How many times do we have to get through this? They're big long moon-shaped disks of death."

Joke: Spirius attemps to speak, then gets rewarded as a treat pops out of his lantern. Spirius: "Vesu!" -Vasul: "Oh, you flatter me. Have a treat!" Spirius: "Emriga!" -Emrin: "See? I told you that he has some talent." Spirius: "Lanter!" -Vasul: "This 'Lanter' has something for you." --Emrin: "Good boy."

Upon Invoking a Guardian: Vasul: "The light shines!" Vasul: "Spirius, together we shall triumph." Vasul: "Sorry, Emrin. My turn." Vasul: "The feeling! I love it!" Emrin: "Fight called, time to answer." Emrin: "Yes! Brute force!" Emrin: "Hahaha, I'm back!" Emrin: "Ready for action!"

Upon Casting Chosen's Touch: Vasul: "Shine on!" Vasul: "Light's Power!" Vasul: "Guardians' essence!" Emrin: "I love this trick!" Emrin: "Boop, you're down." Emrin: "Lantern punch!"

Upon Casting Eternal Flight: Vasul: "Fly to your allies, little one!" -Spirius: "Garglo!" --Vasul: "The sky is beautiful, indeed." Vasul: "Protect the worthy, they'll protect you back." Vasul: "Spirius, catch!" Emrin: "Crush them!" Emrin: "You may be little, but you pack a punch." Emrin: "Celestial energy courses through you!" Emrin: "Destroy our enemies!"

Upon Casting Symbol of Hope: Vasul and Emrin: "We shine as one." Vasul: "Shared pain is easily forgotten." Vasul: "Be protected!" Emrin: "Sometimes defense is the best offense." Emrin: "You can't punch them if you're dead."

Upon Casting Celestial Intervention: Vasul and Emrin: "Enough!" Vasul and Emrin: "The full might of the guardians!" Vasul: "Hope shall not perish on this day!" Emrin: "It's the end of the line for them!"

Upon Buying An Item: Vasul: "Hmm. Human gear." Vasul: "Simple but practical." Vasul: "I guess this will do. For now." Vasul: "Such fascinating designs." Emrin: "A present?! For me?! Take all the gold!" Emrin: "Thank you, Shopkeeper! Let's test this baby, now!" Emrin: "Woah! Such marvelous work! And for just a few shiny disks." Emrin: "This thing... Will it help me break other things?"

Upon buying Redemption: Vasul: "Healing light seeks our allies." Vasul: "The path of redemption is through caring of others."

Upon Recall: Vasul: "Just a single step towards achieving victory." Vasul: "We don't run, we fly." Vasul: "Spirius, I'd say we should retreat." Vasul: "After a long day of work, our heroes go back to rest." Emrin: "Wow! Blue and white lights... What's happening?! Owww!" Emrin: "I guess we should go back now, pal." Emrin: "Don't tell Vasul, but, I smashed his favorite enemy apart." Emrin: "Up we go!"

Upon Respawning: Vasul: "The silence of death always intrigues me." Vasul: "We return." Vasul: "With the living we are again." Emrin: "Being dead is so boring!" Emrin: "Punching tiiime!" Emrin: "I guess, humanity needs us again."

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