Caerius, the Ascended
Contestent of the CCOS of December
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Position: Jungle, Top Role: Bruiser Weapon: Glaive(s)
Lore:
Caerius was once a common man, owning a small farm, with a wife and children. He was a man of little ambition, and even less combat experience, but things changed. His field became the battleground between a detachment of Demacian knights, and a company of Noxian riders.
His home burned, his wife and children gone with the flames, his crops watered with blood. Fury took control of him, and he took up one of the fallen Noxian’s glaives, and killed several of the horseman before the skirmish faded and left him with nothing.
He mourned for three days, ate nothing, did nothing, but lament the loss of his family, and his home. He began wandering from town to town, looking for employment, when he came across an ambitious, mildly insane, rich noble who was looking for mercenaries to go with him to the Plague Jungles. If Caerius had still had anything left, he never would have taken the job, but he signed up, and while the noble continued his mostly vain attempt to gain mercenaries to join him on his quest, he taught himself how to fight.
The day before they left the noble gave each of the five people who joined him a custom-fit set of shining steel armor, and a new weapon of their choice. Caerius only knew the glaive, and so an elegant spear was made for him.
It would have been easy to say that Caerius had a death wish. He wanted only the escape of death, to his suffering ended, but his wish would not come to pass.
As soon as they reached the Jungles, death struck one of the members, torn apart by a feline before being cut down by Caerius’s glaive. Every day, there was another dead, until only Caerius was left.
Caerius survived for several weeks in the jungles alone, slaying many beasts, and learning what he could about the animals by their corpses and how they had tried to bring him down. He grew thinner, and his armor grew battered, and late in the long dark hours of the Plague Jungle's night he came across something he did not expect.
He stumbled upon ruined stone temple, and explored the outside himself, blissfully unaware that he was being watched by something nearby. He made a small shelter near it, and decided to take looks around the area during the days, and getting what sleep he deemed safe at night.
As days passed Caerius felt a call to enter the temple, and as he entered, darkness overcame him, and unconsciousness tugged at his mind, until he fell asleep himself. Sleep gave him visions of his lost family, his wife Mira on the day they meet, and his two sons playing with wooden staffs as if they were swords, and a promise that if he past several tests he would see them again.
The forgotten god would not pass up Caerius. It was a two-fold reason. The god was opportunistic, a broken man came to his temple, and he would be fairly easy to convert, also, he was potential. Their was a burning passion in Caerius that could be used to make people remember him, and so, he tested him.
Caerius awoke far from the room he had fallen asleep in, his glaive next to him, and a beast waiting to enter until he awoke.
A reptilian creature came at him quickly, and as he took up his glaive they whirled about room, before killing it, a strike to the creature's neck. Every creature he defeated, brought out another, each one testing his different attributes, strength to break scales, resilience against attacks, speed, intellect, endurance, every beast increasing his favor with the god and increasing his power for it, until the beast that had been watching him since he entered the area was brought out.
The beast was behemoth, easily the size of a small house, thick scales, beedy crimson eyes, and claws the sides of sword blades. If not Caerius's wish to see his family again, he would been terrified.
The terrible beast was quickly dispatched by the slowly empowering Caerius, than a whisper told him his test was completed, and he fainted. A week passed until, no one knowing what happened to him. When he awoke, he felt strength beyond measure, had gained a single permanent wing was on his back, and his glaive was in his hands, his armor repaired and shining like polished silver.
The whispers were stronger, his new companion; A lost and forgotten god, and he had ascended to become his herald in the world. The creatures of the jungle gave him a wide berth after his tests, and he returned to the civilized world, fighting those who would try to kill him for his belief and professing his Lord's will to any that would listen.
"I have regained all that I have lost and become more. Follow, or stand aside."
Enemies:
: Animosity
Caerius despises Renekton and his lust for blood, for the most part, he refuses to speak in Renekton's presence, and sees Renekton as nothing better then a devil with nothing to do but fight.
: Hatred
Due to Darius's strong allegiance to Noxian High Command, and his loyalty towards Swain, the effective ruler of Noxus, it is difficult for them to not be at odds. If it wasn't for Darius's allegiance it would be likely that Caerius and Darius would get along well, however the Ascended's lust for vengeance against those who killed his family burn brightly, and while not directly involved, he is seen as someone who could have stopped it by Caerius.
: Displeasure
Caerius, for similar reasons to Darius does not get along with Jarvan, however it goes beyond that. Where many see Demacia as a place of justice, Caerius sees it as a place of hypocrisy, and their common xenophobia does not improve his outlook.
Neutral:
: Respected
Caerius has taken a great interest in Pantheon, as in all of the warriors from Mount Targon. He respects their art of war, and even more so their enjoyment of fighting both Demacia and Noxus. It is said that Caerius has found a place to train and better himself among their camps and settlements.
: Discontent
While being mostly neutral with Trundle, his lust for power and his allegiance to someone he sees as a Tyrant has made them rivals, and while there's no real tension, in disagreements they almost always take opposing sides, simply because they can.
: Friendly Rivalry(Legolas/Gimli)
Olaf's death wish reminds Caerius of his own from when he had lost everything, and has taken to almost having a Legolas/Gimli friendship going, where they compete for the greater glory. They enjoy each other and more than once been found in the taverns and inns of the Freljord joking and sharing stories.
It is said Caerius has a favor with Sejuani's claim to power in the Freljord because of this.
Friends:
: Colleague
Kayle and Caerius commonly have been seen together working on various projects and dueling with each other, in addition to getting into friendly debates about what justice truly is, and more commonly debates of faiths.
It is said that Caerius has taken more than a small liking to Kayle and would like a more permanent relationship with her.
: Close Friend
: Close Friend
Base Stats:
Health:
597.24 (+93 per level)
Health Regen:
7.84 (+0.65 per level)
Armor:
27.652 (+3.9 per level)
Magic Resist:
32.1 (+1.25 per level)
Attack Damage:
60.376 (+3.2 per level)
Attack Speed:
0.644 (+2.95% per level)
Movement Speed:
345
Range:
160
Resource:
Energy
Skill Set|Abilities
All abilities would cost 50 energy, but the ultimate.
[Passive] Unwavering Resolve
Caerius's cooldowns are reduced by .25 seconds for every attack, in addition once in combat for five seconds Vallax regenerates 10/20/30(+4% of missing health) on his next basic attack.(20 Second Cooldown, not brought down by attacking) While on cooldown Vallax still gains credit for being in combat. Thirty energy is generated from activation of Unwavering Resolve
Auto attacking champions reduces the cooldown of Unwavering Resolve by 1.5 Seconds. [Skill One - Q] Statute of Will
Caerius dashes towards target location, stopping at the first champion hit. Once he stops he stuns the enemies in the area for 1 second, and dealing physical damage(50/75/100/125/150(+Plus 2.5/2.8/3.1/3.4/3.7% of Max Health, +.75 Bonus AD))
Area of Effect: 275 Range: 500 Cooldown: 15 Seconds
[Skill Two - W] Piercing Shout
Caerus lets out a rallying war cry for 3 seconds, increasing the movement speed of allies coming towards him by 22.5/25%/27.5%/30%/32.5% for 2.5 seconds, in addition enemies in the area during the shout take (50/60/70/80/90(+0.5 Total AD, Plus 1.0 AP)) magic damage over the duration, and slowing them by 30%, enemies in the area for the full duration are snared for .75/.85/.95/1.05/1.15 seconds.
Range: 450 Cooldown: 18/16.5/15/13.5/11 Seconds
[Skill Three - E] Draw Their Attention Caerius challenges an enemy, taunting them for 1.5/1.55/1.6/1.65/1.7 Seconds, and weakening them for five seconds. The taunted enemy deals 15% Less damage to Caerius, and 7.5/8/8.5/9/9.5% Less damage to all other champions, and every attack by Caerius against the weakened target deal additional 10/15/20/25/30(Plus 1.5/1.75/2/2.25/2.5% Max health) physical damage.
Range: 365 Cooldown: 15
[Ultimate - R] Final Judgement
Passive: Caerius gains 25% Attack Speed, enemies hit by auto attacks are marked(called Awaiting Sentence), which are activated by being hit by abilities.
The mark being activated deals (25/50/75(.75 AP)(+5/7.5/9% Missing Health) Bonus magic damage.
When a mark is activated, they have received their sentence and can not be marked again for 5 seconds.
Active: Caerius, after a .5 second delay, jumps to target area dealing (150/300/450(Plus 1.0 Total AD) physical damage in the area around him. Enemies hit directly hit by Caerius take 50% more damage from this ability. Enemies along the edge of the ability are briefly rooted(.35 Seconds), ones hit by Caerius are rooted for 1.25 Seconds.
During the jump Caerius is immune to all crowd control.
Range: 1000 AoE: 350 Center AoE: 175 Cooldown: 120/115/110
Works Well WIth
Struggles Against
Speech:
Selection:
I shall stand defiant against the darkness of this world.
Taunt:
Hmph. You really enjoy testing my mercy, don't you.
You stand in my way, I suggest you move out of it.
It has been a few days since I last bloodied my weapon, I may change that....
You can taste your victory...
..I will see to it you may only glutton on your own blood.
Taunting Darius:
You call that strength? Pitiful.
Your strength will only get you so far.
Darius, don't expose your neck, or flee. Neither will assist you.
Surviving Darius Ult
Poor beheading skill, I will have to teach you better.
Strength above all? More like weakness.
Taunting Jarvan:
You have no honor, I see Demacia for what it truly is.
Jarvan, don't even try to tell me you are epic.
So Demacia is the beacon of light? Then why does it have so many corrupted blights, eh?
Ulted By Jarvan
Anything more creative to yell in my face?
You try so hard, I would have pity if this weren't so pathetic.
Movement:
I will not falter.
My resolve will not be broken.
There is nothing of this world that will stop me.
They will listen to my words, or they will stay out of my way.
I lost everything once, home, family, but I have regained all of it.
None will stop me carving a name for my Lord.
Let us move!
Take me into battle, so I may render my judgement!
Killing Enemy Champion
Witness my benediction!
This is my mercy for fools!
Better dead than tainting this world!
Attacking:
Rah!
Eragh!
Roh!
Punishment for your sins!
Allied Champion Dies Nearby:
Your sacrifice will not be in vain!
They will not live to celebrate your death!
Ally Shut Down Nearby:
You have carved your legend.
I will remember your deeds.
Killing Darius:
How would Swain feel about your failure?
So much for your Noxian might.
Death:
This...it..cannot..be so..
I have failed you....
Mira, I join you now.
Using Q:
You can not stand against my Lord's will!
Know death, fool!
Halt your advance!
Witness the price for your salvation!
Uses W:
Pierce the darkness! Fight!
Come my brothers and sisters! To me!
To victory! To battle! To glory!
My Lord gives me strength, and he will bestow to you if you follow!
Uses E:
Fight me you coward!
How about you try to strike me down!
Do your worst!
_Activating R: _ Punish this darkness!
Follow me to glory!
Receive my judgement!
My judgement is final!
Purchasing Item:
It will serve...
No blood stains yet, I am disappointed.
It will do.
Purchasing Bloodthirster:
At least this has stains...
Purchasing Vampiric Scepter:
May be Noxian, but it still will function in my hand.
Animations:
Spawn/Return to Base:
Seems to land on Summoner Platform, a black skeletal wing joining his normal one.
Auto Attack; Front
Stabs and jabs the target.
Slash on side if critical strike.
Auto Attack; Side or Behind
Twists and turns to face target, slashing at an angle.
If a critical strike the animation would be striking the target twice in close succession.
Q:
Kicks off the ground briefly, a black skeletal wing joining his normal one. Upon hitting an enemy he sweep his wings around. The skeletal wing dissipates after two seconds.
W:
Caerius raises a fist into the air and his faces forward, or turning to the nearest enemy.
The area is represented by a white circle around himself and the particles for the snare are black with bright silver/gold border.
E:
Head goes back as he speaks, as if mocking his opponent.
R:
For five seconds, Caerius has a fully fleshed out and feathered black wing, where he struck a black glaive is tip first in the ground, seeming to steam as it dissipates over five seconds.
Caerius leaps into the air and swoops into the air, his glaive is held tip down, and facing towards the nearest enemy champion, if Renekton, Darius, or Jarvan are the closest enemies he taunts them.
Feathers fly off of his wings when he lands, and the are he lands is blackened with a stylized hawk in the center, silver or gold lights seem to periodically come from the area, this lasts 2 seconds.
Death:
Glaive in his hands, he falls slowly, trying resist the eternal sleep of death, going into a kneel, then trying in vain to rise, and falling forward , the glaive staff remaining raised. As he gets close to respawning, his body slowly seems to be pulled into the air.
Champion Kill 1
Hits enemy with the back of glaive, then stabs in neck/head region.
Champion Kill 2
Lunges forward, driving the glaive through the torso, the ripping glaive from the body.
Walking:
Glaive is periodically changed between hands/positions, varying from carrying it diagonally, held to his chest, held one handed beside him in his left hand, held forward, as if preparing to charge in his right hand, and being held like a guard holds a spear.
Speed Above 500
Takes long dashes and periodically takes brief glides with his one wing.
Recall:
Stares upward at the sky, muttering incomprehensible words, like a mantra or prayer, the skeletal wings slowly forming, before as the recall finishes, flinging into the air.
Taunt:
Stares forward, or at nearest enemy champion, and points at them with his left hand.
Taunt during "..I will see to it you may only glutton on your own blood."
Hand forms a fist, and he stares at the sky or nearest enemy champion, and he forms a spectral heart his left hand, and crushes it as he finishes.
Laugh:
He braces himself on his glaive, and leans forward, laughing in a way somewhere between serious and kind, his head shaking back and forth, this can go on for ever.
Dance:
Stabs spear into ground, the spectral form of his wife forming in front of him, he then joins her in a ballroom style dance. There is soft sound of crying from Caerius.
Idle 1
Stabs glaive into ground, and taps chest three times.
Idle 2
Looks around and forms a spectral face briefly in his hand.
Idle 3
Shakes wing and feathers fly off.
Idle 4
Scratches chin as if deep in thought,
Suggested Items
Starting:
Jungle Item:
Core Items:
Offensive Items:
Defensive Items:
Boots:
Change Log:
December 27th, 2015: Ultimate renamed "Final Hour" from "To Glory!"
December 28th, 2015:
W changes:
[Skill Two - W] Caerius's Gambit
Passive: Strike Faster, Strike Harder Caerius gains 15% Attack Speed, and basic attacks shred 2.5% Armor, stacking Four times(10% Armor Shred) Active: Purge!
Caerius strikes at an enemy with merciless brutality on his next basic attack, physical damage based on 150% total AD, and 5/7/9/11/13% of the target's missing health as magic damage. Cooldown: 13 Seconds
Active removed, and ability reworked
W Replaced with;
[Skill Two - W] Ascended's Gambit
Passive: Strike Faster, Strike Harder Caerius gains 15/17.5/20/22.5/25% Attack Speed, and basic attacks shred 2.5% Armor of the target, stacking Four times(10% Armor Shred). Armor Shred lasts 3 seconds per stack.
Passive: Gambit
Upon dropping below 35% health, Caerius is granted a holy shield by his lord blocking up to(50/90/130/170/210(Plus 5% Bonus Health)) damage. Cooldown: 30
Range increased from 125 to 160.
Cooldown on passive increased from 15 to 20.
December 30th, 2015
W earned another rework.
Passive: Strike Faster, Strike Harder Caerius gains 15/17.5/20/22.5/25% Attack Speed, and basic attacks shred 2.5% Armor of the target, stacking Four times(10% Armor Shred). Armor Shred lasts 3 seconds per stack.
Passive: Gambit
Upon dropping below 35% health, Caerius is granted a holy shield by his lord blocking up to(50/90/130/170/210(Plus 5% Bonus Health)) damage. Cooldown: 30
Ascended's Gambit fully removed in favor of Piercing Shout.
Caerus lets out a rallying war cry for 3 seconds, increasing the movement speed of allies coming towards him by 22.5/25%/27.5%/30%/32.5% for 2.5 seconds, in addition enemies in the area during the shout take (50/60/70/80/90(+0.5 Total AD, Plus 1.0 AP)), and slowing them by 30%, enemies in the area for the full duration are snared for .75/.85/.95/1.05/1.15 seconds.
Range: 450 Cooldown: 18/16.5/15/13.5/11 Seconds
Q Changes:
Renamed to Statute of Will from Strike from the Skies! is accordance with ability changes.
Q is now a dash, and jump removed. Minimum range removed, total range reduced by 250(750 to 500)
Changes to Unwavering Resolve: Basic attacks against champions now reduce the cooldown by 1.5 seconds.
Ultimate Final Hour removed.
Ultimate Final Judgement added.
[Ultimate - R] Final Judgement
Passive: Caerius gains 25% Attack Speed, enemies hit by auto attacks are marked(called Awaiting Sentence), which are activated by being hit by abilities.
The mark being activated deals (25/50/75(.75 AP)(+5/7.5/9% Missing Health) Bonus magic damage.
When a mark is activated, they have received their sentence and can not be marked again for 5 seconds.
Active: Caerius, after a .5 second delay, jumps to target area dealing (150/300/450(Plus 1.0 Total AD) physical damage in the area around him. Enemies hit directly hit by Caerius take 50% more damage from this ability. Enemies along the edge of the ability are briefly rooted(.35 Seconds), ones hit by Caerius are rooted for 1.25 Seconds.
During the jump Caerius is immune to all crowd control.
Range: 1000 AoE: 350 Center AoE: 175 Cooldown: 120/115/110
January 2nd, 2016
Draw Their Attention nerfed. Taunt now lasts 1.5/1.55/1.6/1.65/1.7 seconds from 2 seconds.
Minor changes to Lore.
Passive now regenerates energy on activation.
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