Champion Idea: Cosmic Socerer

Idea: I got this idea while searching the web for cool mythical characters (I know, I'm a nerd), and I stumbled upon the picture at the bottom. I instantly thought of a league champion and the lore just came to me. I noticed that League only has one champion that starts with I, so I decided I would name him an I name. I am sorry if the abilities or statistics are a bit flawed, or if the lore is too weak, that is why I need your input in the comments. Now I am not expecting riot to give notice or input on my champion, but I don't really care. I just thought it would be fun to share this idea and see what you think. My personal opinion is that Inexio has a unique playing style. His unique crowd control kit, and his potential for scaling well with both attack damage and ability power show that he offers versatility to the league. I hope you take the time to take an in depth look at Inexio. If you don't want to read lore or dialogue, skip to the bottom where you will find his base stats and abilities.

Name: Inexio

Alias: The Cosmic Sorcerer

Roles: Primary - Mage Secondary - Assassin

Appearance: A middle aged looking man with a scar on his face and head of long scraggly black hair, maybe with some facial hair. He uses a staff, and basic attacks would look like he is lifting the staff above his head and swinging it down on the targeted champion or monster. With max charges from his passive (see below), his basic attacks would look as if cloudy black bursts of smoke were being fired out of the tip of his staff. With Astral Dagger selected, basic attacks look as if Inexio is thrusting the dagger into his target. With max charges from his passive, Inexio looks as is slashing his arm down with dagger, reaching to the very edge of his range to do so.

Lore:

Many men have delved into the wonders of the night sky, seeking to understand the power of the planets, the stars, and all the darkness in between. Countless men and yordles alike spend their lives with eyes glued to telescopes, growing old in their observatories trying to find the key to unlock the age old mystery that is the universe. None however, have become as greatly consumed by this mystery as Inexio.

Inexio was a first born son to a Solari elder, a group of elite Rakkoran warriors who dedicate their lives to worshipping the eternal flame of the sun. As a boy, Inexio already began showing signs of his loyalty to the Solari and the sun. He went to the peak of Mount Targon every day, and thanked the sun for it's infinite warmth, light, and blessings. By his fourteenth Birthday, Inexio was the pride of his people, and a stunning example of the ideal Solari: faithful, driven, and with exceptional might and moral that many Solari looked up to. Inexio had everything going for him, and he soon expected to be voted in as a Solari elder.

Before Inexio could take part in the ancient ritual in which a Solari elder got voted in however, news spread to the Solari that a Rakkoran warrior by the name of the Leona had been chosen by the sun itself. The Solari sent many men and women down to the Rakkoran war camp, and brought Leona back up Mount Targon to the worship grounds of the Solari. Before long, all the special training Inexio was receiving was now being offered to Leona, for the Solari, there was no doubt that Leona was their next savior. Soon, Inexio was forgotten by the Solari as Leona was soon the only thing anyone was talking about.

Within a year, Leona had a seat among the elders of the Solari, and Inexio was left alone, with only his thoughts for comfort. Inexio began to stray farther and farther away from the light of his brethren, and deeper into the dark where he let his jealousy and anger consume him. Before long, Inexio was unable to be recognized by his friends and family: the kind loving boy everyone once knew was replaced by a bitter and cold young man. Inexio announced, with many protests from the elders, that he was to be leaving the Solari for the faraway city of Noxus, because he did not feel like he belonged among his people anymore.

On the road to Noxus, Inexio began to stare at the night sky, and find solace in its vast undiscovered mysteries. Soon he began traveling at night, so he could stay closer to the stars, and he soon grew a connection to the darkness in the universe. Along the way to Noxus, Inexio ran into a hooded figure, who seemed to share the same love for the night. As they began talking, he realized they both shared similar stories and opinions. She soon revealed herself as Dianna, a former Solari herself, and an outcast as well. She told him of the might of the moon, and the vast power it held. She explained that she was on the road to the Academy of War, to join the League of Legends, but that she would be willing to spend a month training him in the worship of the moon.

Within a month, Inexio was close to rivaling Dianna in power, and had underwent all of her teachings. But even with his training complete, Inexio felt he was lacking something. When he looked into the sky, he did not marvel at the white glow of the moon, but the blackness that surrounded it. He asked Dianna if she knew anything of the night sky itself, but all she would say is that he would be a fool for delving into another magic, for there was none stronger than the moon. Inexio felt appalled by this, knowing in his heart that the only road for him to go down was the road of the night. He told Dianna that he would prove her wrong, and show her and the Solari that true power only comes from cosmos. Dianna laughed and told him that he was a fool, and that the only way to ever show her the power of the night sky, was to bring back the heads of the Solari elders.

Inexio, on a mission to show his might, turned back on the road he had been taking, and began heading back to his former home on Mount Targon, but when he got there, none of the Solari even recognized him, for his beard was long and eyes held none of the warmth of before. Inexio knew what he had to do to convince Dianna, but when he saw his old people again, he also knew that he did not have he heart or lack there of to kill these folks. At first he tried to share knowledge with the Solari, but it was futile, for none of them wanted to even consider another path besides that of the sun. He then went to the elders to show them the power he had discovered on his journey to Noxus. The Elders were horrified at the power Inexio wielded, knowing that this power might be able to turn the will of his people towards the darkness which had consumed Inexio. All of the elders, besides Leona, voted to sentence him to death through fire, in hopes that they will destroy the power he possesses before it possesses their people.

Inexio was captured and tied up, and then led to a pyre out in the center of the worship-grounds, where all of the Solari had been gathering. As he was lowered into the fire, Inexio screamed out to the night sky in a last burst of energy and faith, and begged for a second chance, where he would only serve the cosmos. With that, he was lowered, and eventually engulfed in the flames. As his body turned to ash, the Solari dispersed, having no doubt in their mind that Inexio was gone for good.

The cosmos had other ideas however. As the sun sunk below the horizon and the stars gleamed in the night, a powerful white light issued forth from the night sky itself. It enveloped the scattered ashes of Inexio, and brought them together, reforming the only true believer of the night. Inexio had been reborn, only much, much, stronger. With this new found strength, He charged into the sleeping chamber of the elders, massacring all of them, that is except Leona. Using the fully concentrated energy from the sun, she as able to fend off his attacks, but just barely. As Leona began weakening, Inexio realized that his feud was not with Leona, who had spared his life, but with Dianna. He then left the room, and returned back down the mountain with heads of the fallen Solari.

When he reached the area that they had planned to meet however, he discovered Dianna to be missing. Inexio then spent the next months in search of his former master, in the hopes that he would one day prove to her in blood that he was the one who wielded true power. As he searched far and wide for her, Inexio began training himself in the power that had been bestowed upon him, and every night thanked the night sky for the offer of a second chance. On his travels, Inexio saw much of Runeterra, visiting many of the cities and traversing much of the landscapes. During his journey, Inexio also found many magical artifacts, one being a wooden staff that he now uses to control and focus his power.

On the fourth month, Inexio made his way to Piltover, where he discovered news of Dianna's whereabouts. It turned out that news had reached the city of a new champion that joined the Academy of War, by the name of Dianna. Inexio felt foolish, remembering his former master's story and how she has planned to join the league of Legends. He only stayed in Piltover one more day before setting out once more on the long road, except he knew where that road led: The Academy of War.

By the time he reached the League, Inexio had honed his skills to the point of mastery. After showing the summoners only a glimpse of the raw power he possessed, they hastily let him into the League, knowing he had great potential. Now in the league, Inexio had blood on his mind, and revenge in his heart. All opponents who face him can sense his great might, and even his gaze can strike fear into some of the League's toughest champions. Let all of Runeterra be warned, for cosmos have come to the League.

"There is only one certainty in life and all lives after, and that is the unrivaled power of the cosmos." - Inexio

"There are roads that men can take, some to fame, some to fortune, some to glory, others to darkness. No matter which road you choose to pursue, when you near the end, mercy becomes a feat unable to be reached. If any man has strayed down a road that far, it would be Inexio." - Leona

Note that this lore is extremely long, and definitely not a final draft. I also understand that this story may be considered a copy of Dianna's, and I realize there is an uncanny resemblance between them. I am not expecting this to be the actual lore, but a story to maybe base the lore off.

Dialogue Possibilities: Taunts: "Not to be rude, but I believe your death is long overdue." "Competition? Please... there is no competition strong enough to rival the might of the cosmos!" (Against Dianna) "Time for the teacher to be taught a lesson." (Against Leona) "I spared you once, but today I don't feel so merciful."

Jokes: "Twinkle Twinkle little star? Quite preposterous, stars don't twinkle." "When I look up at the night sky, I remind myself how great I am."

Moving: "Slow down, you can't rush perfection." "Star light, star bright." "Unleash the cosmos!"

Attacking "Release me summoner!" "Don't worry, it will only hurt a little more next time."

Choosing Inexio: "The obvious choice."

Upon Dying: "Death hurts more the second time."

Basic Statistics:

Health: (Base: 552) (Per level: 84) (Level 18: 1980) Health Regeneration: (Base: 6.5) (Per level: .65) (Level 18: 17.55) Note that health and mana regeneration is based on health and mana generated every 5 seconds Mana: (Base: 352) (Per level: 57) (Level 18: 1321) Mana Regeneration: (Base: 7.35) (Per level: .45) (Level 18: 15) Magic Resist: 30 Armor: (Base: 18.75) (Per level: 3.5) (Level 18: 78.25) Movement Speed: 310 Attack Damage: (Base: 53.65) (Per level: 3) (Level 18: 104.65) Range: 175 to 525 with passive

Abilities:

Passive: Star Surge - Inexio gains one stack for every basic attack he casts. At 20 stacks, his staff surges with power, and Inexio's next 5 basic attacks gain 350 additional range, 20% attack speed, and deal his basic attack damage along with magic damage equal to 30% of ability power. He gains 1.25 stacks when attacking an enemy champion or large monster. If he gains 20 stacks with Astral Dagger,his next basic attacks gain 75 range, 25% attack speed, 5% critical strike chance, and his deal extra damage equal to 50% his total attack damage.

Q Ability: Cosmic Clap - Inexio throws out two rays of cosmic energy for 65/90/100/110 mana. One ray goes out to his left and one to his right, and over 1 second, clap together, damaging all units in the 400 range the rays pass through for 70/120/170/200/240 (+ 30% of ability power) magic damage. All units caught where the rays clap together are stunned for 1.5 seconds (at all levels), and are dealt extra damage equal to 80/130/190/280 (+ 40% of ability power) magic damage. 14 second cool down at all ranks. Note that this ability can be interrupted by crowd control and Inexio must channel to cast this ability.

W Ability: Universal Current - Inexio throws out an orb of cosmic energy for 45/60/75/90 mana, that can be pulled toward him for half the distance when activated. All champions and units caught in the path of the returning orb are pulled along the path along with it, and at the end of the path, are slowed for 40% of their movement speed over 1.5 seconds. If the orb is thrown and lands on a champion, it deals no damage, but slows the champion for 30% of their movement speed for 2 seconds. If the champion is caught in the path when the orb is summoned back, they are dealt 40/60/75/100/115 (+ 40% of ability power) magic damage. The orb's path will always be in the direction of the orb to Inexio. The orb can stay up for 5 seconds, and if not summoned in that time, it will disappear. This ability has an 18/17/16/15 second cool down.

E Ability: Astral Dagger (Toggle) - Inexio can switch out his staff for an astral dagger (no cost). The dagger gives Inexio 5/10/15/20/25 percent boosted attack speed, and reacts differently with his passive than if he had the staff equipped. It also scales better with attack damage, while the staff scales better with ability power. This toggle also changes the effect of his ultimate. The toggle between these abilities has a 12 second cool down at all ranks.

Ultimate Ability: The Big Bang (Must use Universal Current to use ultimate) - Inexio teleports to a cosmic orb dealing damage to all champions within 200 range of the orb. If Inexio has his staff equipped, he plunges it into the ground at the area of the orb, dealing 175/290/380 (+45% of ability power) magic damage and knocking enemies into the air for .75 seconds. If the Astral dagger is equipped, he teleports to the orb, spinning with dagger in hand and slicing all champions in the perimeter for 150/225/300 (+75% of attack damage) in physical damage. Astral dagger also causes the enemies to bleed out, bleeding the target for true damage equal to 1% of their maximum health each second for 4 seconds. This ability has a 110/100/90 second cool down, and costs 150 mana to cast at all ranks. Note that the area of attack during the dagger ultimate is significantly smaller than that of the staff's ultimate.

This is all I have for this champion, and I know there are flaws (this is my first champion idea), so please inform me of changes that I should make, either to the lore, the statistics, or the abilities to make this a champion riot can't overlook. Thank you so much and I really enjoy your feedback. I praise any of you who were willing to actually explore this champion in depth. BTW, I don't know if a picture of how I imagine him to look like can be seen on this discussion, I know I added it as an attachment but I don't know. Anyways... Thanks.

Nationeon

(PS I am making changes to his ratios, passive, ult, and w, due to the great responses and critiques I got from you guys. I thank you again for reading and all of those who commented. If you leave a comment of interest, I will try to reply to you. Thanks again for your feedback)