[Skin Concept] Elderwood & Aurora Kindred

Albuquerque··95 votes·16,410 views
http://imgur.com/kWmacqG

Since their release I've fallen in love with Kindred Kindred, as I'm sure many others have, and they've quickly become one of my favorite champions. I stumbled upon this some time ago, and although I do not own this image or any part of it, I thought that both of these are absolutely stunning skin ideas.

I believe that both are amazing ideas for skins, and here's why:

IronStylus mentioned in a post a long time ago that skins are considered worth implementing if they have 3 attributes:

1.) They have a "cool" factor, and both of these definitely have that 2.) They have global appeal. These both are solid in concept, but are also flexible and not-too-specific enough to be likable by practically anybody, similar to Kindred's Classic and Shadowfire skins. 3.) If the skin preserves the characters identity and personality. Beautiful, artistic, mysterious, and with a air of classic folklore, these concepts embody all of these traits. The very traits that make Kindred who they are, and why we love them.

If either of these were made, I would by them in a heartbeat for any price.

37 Comments

Krigjer19 votes

Visually the Aurora skin would be beautiful, but I'm really fond of the Elderwood line (Elderwood Bard is one of my favourite skins).

Also, the stag/fox theme with the masks tickles the imagination.

Mister Sunglow1 votes

It's a very cool design for sure. There is a good theme to it especially since it uses autumn colors which are unique compared to the other 2 Elderwood skins which have their own unique styles.

Vanillite7 votes

IMPORTANT! Please do not re-upload an artist's work without credits. You did state that you do not own the artwork however, you could have put the picture in Google and found the artist with ease.

This Kindred skin concept is made by Ze:

http://vegacolors.deviantart.com/art/Skin-Sketches-3-WIP-565706047 https://twitter.com/ZeOcelot http://www.twitch.tv/ze_ocelot

Gorgonzola61 votes

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IMPORTANT! Please do not re-upload an artist's work without credits. You did state that you do not own the artwork however, you could have put the picture in Google and found the artist with ease.

This Kindred skin concept is made by Ze:

http://vegacolors.deviantart.com/art/Skin-Sketches-3-WIP-565706047 https://twitter.com/ZeOcelot http://www.twitch.tv/ze_ocelot

Hello I am Bird3 votes

What uh...

What did you add to the quote...

Or did you just repost it?

Im confused

Gorgonzola62 votes

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What uh...

What did you add to the quote...

Or did you just repost it?

Im confused

reposted it lol

Hello I am Bird1 votes

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NaughtyNocturn1 votes

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IMPORTANT! Please do not re-upload an artist's work without credits. You did state that you do not own the artwork however, you could have put the picture in Google and found the artist with ease.

This Kindred skin concept is made by Ze:

http://vegacolors.deviantart.com/art/Skin-Sketches-3-WIP-565706047 https://twitter.com/ZeOcelot http://www.twitch.tv/ze_ocelot

Why doesn’t the artist work for Rito those are some amazing skins!! ^_^

el augusto4 votes

Was waiting for someone to bring up Kindred skins. Absolutely. 10/10 would buy.

And out of curiosity. Would anyone be interested in a legendary Reverse Kindred skin. Where wolf is the main guy and lamb is floating around?

Fowus3 votes

I love the aurora one

TheTarians3 votes

The elderwood one is much to similar to bard, but Kindred in the sense of lore could be connected to the elderwood franchise. Also, for the elderwood one, Lamb's mask should not be optional since if their masks are removed. Well. You do not want to know what will happen. But I like the Aurora one much more, since it looks pretty as f u c k on wolf. and incorporates the animals that would live near the aurora borealis (Northern Lights).

cidtias2 votes

I think is optional like Nighthunter Rengar hoodie, you can use the hoodie and have a "black" face, or don't use the hoodie and see the mask.

TheTarians1 votes

well the thing is that it would not fit the theme of Kindred. Because Kindred is all about the masks. In their champion icon, it is literally the masks. So the optional thing just does not make sense to me.

Blitzedlegend2 votes

i think elderwood would have to be recolored, because elderwood bard is that color, but i love both. might be a reason to buy and not suck at kindred

Odyssey855 votes

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i think elderwood would have to be recolored, because elderwood bard is that color, but i love both. might be a reason to buy and not suck at kindred

Just about to mention the same thing. As seen in Elderwood Hecarim, and in with Rioter comments on that Elderwood Fiddlesticks thread, each kinda represent a different season, so perhaps Kindred could be recolored to a more wintry look? Who knows

Blitzedlegend1 votes

I would love if wolf's tail (body? Legs?) were bare branches, and lamb could have a pine/evergreen cloak!

Kuroi861 votes

I thought Elderwood Bard was winter while Hecarim was summer? There was talk of making the Fiddlesticks skin reddish for an autumn feel, that would leave spring.

PeponiPoro1 votes

Bard's is fall/autumn

EternalThat1Guy1 votes

If they did make Elderwood Kindred as Spring, I would love the Cherry Blossoms in place of Wolf's leaves, and maybe Lamb wearing a theatrical kimono and mask! Make Wolf's mask in a Shinto style too.

Occams Raiser2 votes

Elder skin is nice.

Kairya2 votes

These are from VegaColors, you can see the concepts here , right bottom corner.

ZGM Dazzling2 votes

Wow these are awesome!

okino2 votes

IT'S BEAUTIFULLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL I SAY. even if it's not the most detailed and pro artwork this would be as you've said, cool af and omg if riot actually made these it would be friggin beautiful af

Mononoke Kindred2 votes

Good god these are amazing. While I know that Riot has stated in the past that they can't use ideas directly suggested by the community, I would love to see them pursuing some of these more ethereal ideas. As one of League's most thematically strong champions (not to mention the insane fan obsession since release), I really hope that Kindred doesn't get the Azir treatment, and not receive a new skin for ages!

Can anyone from Riot comment on when we might be able to expect a new Kindred skin?

warmcorntortilla2 votes

grabby hands pls rito give aurora kindred PLS RITO it might actually make me play the champ again.

Snake Town2 votes

I would straight main elderwood kindred

RottedApples1 votes

leaf fox

there's something funny about leaf fox

A Liberal1 votes

I guess according to this critera arcade kindred will never be a thing :(.

I can still hold out for heartseeker kindred though!!

Umberto7171 votes

How did you make them? ^^

ModAcademy Kayn1 votes

Heartseeker Kindred plz

The Allies Guy1 votes

kindred has a really good design and model

meohmichael1 votes

All four of those masks are absolutely beautiful.

You can really tell you put a lot of love into these designs.

Joe Dredd1 votes

Good colors, good themes, me like

Feigii1 votes

YES I WANT THIS SO BADKindred

Audwin1 votes

THAT LOOKS SICK. TAKE MY MONEY.

Le Grande Deuce1 votes

YES PLEASE RIOT!!!! Matching Elderwood skin for Bard and hecarim sounds fantastic! I could also imagine an elder wood gnar (like a mini tom bombadil type thing) http://www.theimaginativeconservative.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Tom_Bombadil_2.jpg In all honesty, that stag/fox combo is legit. The artistic value of that silvered stag skull with the flowing leaves.... I'm in love

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