Looking for some lore experts to assist with Factions lore

CupcakeTrap·3/17/2015, 6:31:04 PM·13 votes·3,288 views
Looking for lore staffers for the Intermission team

(Note: If you've never heard of Factions, the tl;dr is that it's a community-run game mode based on matches fought with faction-specific rosters. The outcomes of these matches, which might for example pit Demacia against Zaun, determine the course of a developing storyline.)

For a while now, the Factions lore team has been somewhat understaffed. We're also taking a prolonged break ("Intermission") between storylines so that we can do some housekeeping and get everything set for the next story. A big part of that is lore: not only finishing up some lore from the Nyroth arc that's still in draft form, and polishing up some prior lore, but also (e.g.) building a lore wiki that will serve both as a Factions lore encyclopedia and as a general source of community lore for those who prefer their League of Legends universe to contain a League of Legends.

Here's my confession: although I consider myself an advocate for the lore community, and I've written a lot of Factions lore, I don't actually know that much about League of Legends lore. That's not false modesty; I really just don't have anything close to the in-depth knowledge that many of this board's community members possess.

I wasn't happy with the Great Retcon, but I think it did help to bring the lore community together, and give us a common sense of purpose. I'd like to ask for your help in turning that shared purpose and those stoked passions into something substantial. If you can, please consider sending in an application to join the Factions lore Intermission team. Although we're always happy to pick up some more authors, I'm posting this here (rather than in Community Creations) because I think it's even more important for us to get some lore experts with strong, developed opinions on League lore onto the team.

41 Comments

Dotintheparadox3/17/2015, 7:49:04 PM4 votes

Hello Cupcake! You contacted me a while back about my lore examinations, I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you for a while, but would I still be allowed to apply to your group at this time?

Also, I was looking at the champion factions, and I noticed there were a few champions missing from the city states. Most of them I understand as they are considered wanderers and factionless, however, is there any way to choose them regardless?

GenoXx3/17/2015, 6:39:21 PM3 votes

Interesting

LoL Ergo Urgot3/17/2015, 7:12:46 PM3 votes

Bump, not a writer but I do love lore.

NorthernDruid3/17/2015, 11:22:20 PM2 votes

Damn, gotta hurry up and read what's on the lol wiki, so I can help out.

Sneak Dog3/17/2015, 11:24:42 PM2 votes

I erm, know Trundle for... reasons. If you've any questions about the old one or wondering how to fit the old Trundle in the new story, I'm happy to help (though I'm no writer I fear). Not sure which troll Factions rolls with.

I know the general lore too, having read the JoJ and most if not all judgements, but there's probably people that know that and are better at writing out their stories/arguments than me.

Bunb0t3/17/2015, 11:28:11 PM2 votes

I'm not as well versed on the new lore, but having played since lux's release and my adoration for the old lore, any champion interaction related questions i can help with, as well as a general knowledge base for most lore related league things :)

Iceborn Pippin3/18/2015, 5:47:11 AM2 votes

Just been reading up on the stories for Factions. So far its got me hooked.

The Soulforged3/18/2015, 10:16:31 PM2 votes

Decided to send in an application, but I'm not sure how much time I'll really spend on the lore. I'd love to help with lore direction and give ideas though :).

GenoXx3/19/2015, 12:18:29 AM2 votes

Sorry for double posting but I'm interested in assisting with anything.. I know alot about the lore that was given. I studied it all pretty much

Iceborn Pippin3/17/2015, 9:35:50 PM2 votes

It does sound like an interesting prospect and I usually have my head filled with a variety of scenarios for characters.

ModCaptainMårvelous3/17/2015, 11:17:52 PM2 votes

Good luck finding what you need, Cupcake!

Melancholy Exile3/18/2015, 5:23:48 AM1 votes

I would certainly be interested in applying for this but I have to admit that the four mandatory lore snippets on the application are doing more than a little to sap my will to do so. Writing fiction isn't a problem for me per se (I've managed numerous LoL ask and roleplay blogs on tumblr) but it's something that always manages to bog me down and drag things out to an interminable length. It just seems a bit strange to me that you ask here for 'lore experts' but have an application form which seems orientated around those who write fiction rather than allowing applicants to provide some sort of character analysis or similar piece to demonstrate their ability to analyse and draw meaningful conclusions from the lore. I'm certainly willing to give it a shot, but it feels like anything I produce wouldn't strictly show you my ability in the field I'm applying for.

Forgive me if I seem a bit tactless here, but I'm not sure how you can gauge if someone has strong, developed opinions on the lore from how they describe a scene from the A New Dawn cinematic.