[Champion Concept] Ephrial, The Blazing Swordsman

Ephrial, The Blazing Swordsman (ef-righ-ul)

Top lane Fighter - Secondary: Assassin

35(+3) upvotes from the original thread -- (A bug with the original forums messed up a lot of punctuation there)

Lore:

Ephrial had traveled to many struggling villages that suffered scars from the Demacia-Noxus war which rendered them vulnerable to brigands. Having taken only protection jobs or spontaneously saving towns from being pillaged, he earned himself companions and the reputation of a “mercenary knight.” A year after he set out, Ephrial turned homebound - to a hidden hamlet far in the Southern outskirts of Noxus, near the mountains that border Icathia. A place he and his sister, as well as others of Noxian-Ionian blood, were forced to flee to, away from their brutal city-state. Without the means to navigate to the island nation of their other half, it was there that they carved out a life away from the ever-growing Noxian aggression and prejudice toward their Ionian background.

The mercenary knights arrived to a grizzly scene - the hamlet ablaze as Noxian soldiers butchered the inhabitants. Not quite the pacifist like his sister, Ephrial led his men into the skirmish without hesitation. Amidst the sounds of the battle, he heard a familiar voice scream in terror. Running betwixt the flames that consumed the houses around him, he found the horrific sight of his motionless, blood-matted twin sister, Cerina, in the clutches of a wolf-like monstrosity. The fight was swift. Outmatched in speed and power, a savage blow to the head sent the swordsman to the ground. Before losing consciousness, he heard an unnatural voice mutter, only making out the words “specimens” and “Singed.”

Awoken to find himself alone in the razed village, Ephrial’s efforts to find his sister’s remains were futile. Among the wreckage, he found the enigmatic box his parents had charged them both with protecting, unlocked by the flames. Having pulled out a golden, arcane sword of steel and fire, the lone survivor aimlessly walked Valoran, in pursuit of his sister’s killer. His first of many unforgettable encounters began shortly into his journey with a skilled swordsman by the name of Zelos. After Ephrial aided the Ionian sergeant in a fight against Noxian soldiers, they traveled together toward Demacia, where Zelos aimed to acquire their assistance in the expected invasion of Ionia. For a considerable time, he helped Ephrial hone his skills with his blade along the way, until an encounter with a force led by Darius split them apart in the chaos. Ephrial wandered alone again, haunted by his losses.

Years later, he eventually found himself at the Institute of War, at last finding the demon-eyed beast that stole his sister. To his surprise, he saw a memorable white-haired girl he once met in his travels, fighting as one of the League’s champions. Having observed battles and dug for information of the League’s affiliations, he discovered the identity of the broken sword’s wielder along with her endeavor of restoring Noxus and ending the Ionian conflict. With hope inspired by the famous Exile’s turnaround, and a fiery longsword that responds to his unassailable willpower, Ephrial decided to aid her in the path that would end much meaningless bloodshed and find justice for his sister while purging the butchers responsible for so much ruin.

“Strength is like a flame. Properly guided and looked after, it‘s light in the darkness. Without that, it only consumes.” - Ephrial

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Ephrial, codenamed "Roy", is designed to be Riven's counterpart, who was codenamed "Marth" (from Super Smash Bros. Melee) during production. Isn't it about time she meets someone out to help her rather than kill her?

Also, the Zelos in this lore is Irelia's brother as described in her own lore.

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Stats:

Health -- 420 (+90) Attack Damage -- 52 (+3.1) Health Regen -- 7.5 (+0.7) Attack Speed --0.65 (+3%) Resource -- N/A Armor -- 17 (+3.3) Magic Res. -- 30 (+1.25) Range -- 150 (Melee) Mov. Speed -- 350

*Base stats are at “Level 0” **Values in parenthesis are gains per level

Abilities

Passive: Will of Fire Ephrial's fighting spirit is reflected in the flames of his sword. The blistering fire from his abilities creates a heat shield around him that grows stronger for each ability activated. Stacks last 2 seconds before disappearing altogether if not refreshed by another ability or destroyed by then.

Damage absorb per stack: 30 at level 1 (+5 each champion level)

Maximum damage absorb (Levels 1-18): 30/70/120/135/150/220/240/260/280/300/320/340/360/380/400/420/440/460

*Maximum damage absorb numbers listed above are according to how many abilities Ephrial will have unlocked at those given levels. A max of 1 stack at level 1, 2 stacks at level 2, 3 stacks at level 3, and 4 stacks at levels 6 - 18.

Q: Sunder (Charge/Rectangular AOE Skillshot) -- (ACTIVE) - FIRST CAST: Ephrial begins charging his sword for a heavy attack, increasing damage and AOE range over .9 seconds. While in this state, Ephrial cannot attack and his movement speed is reduced by 10%. Ephrial can use Fervorous Strike to dash in this state.

After 4 seconds, Sunder is automatically cancelled, going on half its cooldown time.

SECOND CAST: Ephrial mightily slashes his fiery blade overhead, exploding in a blaze on ground/enemy impact, and dealing physical damage to all enemies in range and reducing their armor for 4 seconds. Enemies hit further from Ephrial‘s blade take less damage. Armor reduction effect is included in Sunder’s damage.

Minimum Charge Physical Damage: (20/80/140/200/260) (+60% Total AD) Maximum Charge Physical Damage: (60/130/200/270/340) (+120% Total AD) *Damage dealt at 376-450 range is reduced by 15% (before armor reduction). Can be activated early.

Range [Length] : Min. (200) - Max. (450) Range [Width] : Min. (100) - Max. (175) Armor reduction: 10% within (375) range, 5% (376-450) range Cooldown: (14/13/12/11/10)

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W: Flare (Target Cast/Circular AOE) -- (ACTIVE) - Ephrial slashes the air, sending out a blast of fire at a target, dealing physical damage and stunning the enemy for .5 seconds upon collision. All enemies within a 150 unit radius of the target are stunned for .25 seconds and take physical damage.

Physical damage: 60/90/120/150/180 (+100% bonus AD) Cast Range: (250) Circular AOE Radius: (150) Projectile speed: (1500) Cooldown: (16/14/12/10/8 sec)

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E: Fervorous Strike (Skillshot/Circular AOE) -- (ACTIVE) - Ephrial dashes toward the cursor and swings his blade outward, striking all enemies within a 125 range of him at the end of his path, dealing physical damage. The length of the dash can be shortened relative to the cursor's position.

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Swift Slice (Auto attack buff)-- (ACTIVE) If Ephrial dashes with Fervorous Strike during Sunder’s charge phase, this ability is changed to Swift Slice. The next basic attack Ephrial performs within 3 seconds causes him to flash to the opposite side of his target, instantly dealing physical damage (without the AOE) and applies on-hit effects.

Physical damage: (75/120/165/210/255) (+110% Bonus AD) Range (Dash): 425 Range (AOE): 125 [Fervorous Strike only] Cooldown: (10/9/8/7/6 sec)

*Able to cross small obstacles and map terrain

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R: Blazing Justice (Single Target Cast) (ACTIVE) - Ephrial becomes unaffected by crowd control as he dashes toward an enemy champion, stunning his target as he unleashes three swift blows that leave streaks of fire upon the enemy. A fourth strike detonates the streaks into a bursting swirl of flames, knocking the target back slightly, dealing physical damage (+150% Bonus AD) and inflicting Grievous Wounds.

Physical damage: 200/300/400 (+150% Bonus AD) Cast Range: (600) Knockback: (25) Cooldown: (115/90/65) Total CC duration: 1.25 seconds CC immunity duration: (1 second + dash duration)

Grievous Wounds: 50% reduced healing from all sources for 4 seconds.

• Enemy champion target only
• Knockback is also a slight knock-up for a very brief CC effect

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Quotes

Character selection:

“The flames of justice will never perish.”

Movement:

• “Let’s do this, Summoner!”
• “Be ready for anything.”
• “You light up the path, I‘ll light up the enemy.”
• “I’m ready, Summoner. Are you?”
• “To put an end to these tragedies…”
• “Another step forward to victory.”
• “My path is certain.”
• “The brightest of flames burn from within.”
• “Let’s go!”
• "For you, sister..."

Jokes:

• “Remember, only you can prevent wildfi--uh-oh!” repeatedly stomps out small fire on ground started by his sword while he was talking

(The animation for the jokes below are a mere break-combat-stance-and-talk sort of deal)

With opposing :

• "Milk, the drink of champions!"
• "Goat's milk...? Well, it can't be that baaad. ...Sorry about that..."

With opposing :

• [When Annie's ultimate is active] "That's Tibbers, huh? Maybe you should play with matches instead, Annie..."

With opposing :

• "Fiery. Foxy. You must be Ahri. Charmed, I'm sure."

With opposing :

• "Wuju like some ice for that burn?"

Upon obtaining :

• "Somehow, this just feels right."

Upon feeding a poro:

• "Cute and fluffy...it must be deadly."
• "If I was fed like you, this fight would already be over."

Taunt:

• “You’re in my way…but not for long.”
• “I hope you brought backup…and lots of ice.”
• “If you can’t take the heat…get out of the way.”

With on opposing team:

• “Show me the resolve I’ve come to believe in, Riven.”
• “If you can’t believe in Noxus again just yet…believe in yourself, Riven.”
• "Even a broken blade can carve a future."

When 's Blade of the Exile is active:

• " 'A sword mirrors its owner', huh? So I see."
• "A blade is deadliest in its true form. So is its wielder."

on opposing team:

• “The last blood scent you‘ll pick up will be your own, Warwick!”
• “That’s not fear you smell, Warwick…it’s your own demise.”
• "You took my sister...now I'll take your head!"

on opposing team:

• “Your name won‘t even begin to describe you after I‘m done with you, Singed!”

on opposing team:

• “I don‘t know Zelos’ fate…but I know yours, Darius!”

on opposing team:

• "So you're his sister..."
• "I'm sorry we meet on such circumstances..."

Raisiel on opposing team:

• "Let the future be the weight on our shoulders; not the past."
• "A thousand-year lesson can save thousands of lives. Yours was the first. Make it count."

Attacking:

• “Violence to put an end to violence.”
• “No holding back!”
• “I will not fail!”
• “Blades and spirits collide.”
• “Force of hand, force of will.”
• “A decisive strike.”
• “A bloody today for a peaceful tomorrow.”
• “So much injustice…”
• “Our will against theirs!”
• "For Cerina...for justice!"

When casting Blazing Justice:

• "Get ready!"
• "You're finished!"

Upon dying:

• “No…not here…”
• "Cerina...forgive me."

Upon getting last hit on Baron:

• "The bigger they are, the brighter they burn!"

Upon getting last hit on Dragon:

• "Your reign of terror is up in smoke!"

Upon getting last hit on Vilemaw:

• "Down came the fire and charred the spider up."

Upon getting a Quadrakill (and when the timer runs out to make it a Pentakill):

• "So close."

Upon getting a Pentakill/Hexakill:

• "That's how it's done, Summoner!"
• "Those who stand in the way of justice do not stand for long!"
• "We make a good team, Summoner!"

(How nice would it be to have champions to celebrate Pentakills along with you, huh?)

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If you like Ephrial, perhaps you might like:

• Messora, The Reaper's Shadow
• Raisiel, The Lightning Kitsune

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This is a very shortened version of the original post. Ephrial is designed to be as full of a champion concept as possible, with quite a lot of work put into him, but the way the Boards are set up are not very accommodating for such a large post.

If you are interested in reading more on Ephrial, such as his animations, playing tips, item suggestions, appearance, skin ideas, an in-game event against Warwick, and even his Judgement, you will find them in the link above.

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On a side note, especially since one of Ephrial's major factors is lore expansion, for those in the favor of preserving the Institute of War and Summoners, please take a look at this thread.