What would you think of this Ryze/Zyra plot?

Solideus·Oct 16, 2014·8 votes·1,718 views

This is a plot that has been brewing in my mind for a good while. It's aggregated from old lore; the involved are the solitary characters Ryze and Zyra.

The beginning, from previous canon:

Ryze's mentor Lilith (from his old Judgement) imbued him with magic through tattoos inked with a thorn. He later betrayed her and stole the scroll to protect it.

This is the new part:

In desperation Lilith travels to Kumungu, the origin of her magical art. (She tattooed with a thorn, remember?) The twist is, SHE is the sorcerer caught by Zyra, which allowed the ancient plant to take human form!

This story would be the premise for the two character's relationship.

Tell me what you think! Would this be an interesting plot? Would it lend itself well to future stories between the two? What would they do when they met?

13 Comments

TyvaniOct 16, 20144 votes

I'm not sure what kind of story Ryze and Zyra would have, but this is a very interesting connection that could be made.

SnugglyBunniesOct 16, 20144 votes

This is a good idea, now condense it into 2 sentences so it can fit in with the Shurima lore and you've got something.

JakethenightOct 16, 20142 votes

Riot will only approve it if it is written in broken English, narrated in monotone, and has at least 3 mentions of Sivir and Azir.

SolideusOct 17, 20142 votes

Please don't derail the thread just to whine about something else entirely.

WhitakkerOct 17, 20143 votes

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Maple CrusaderJan 12, 20153 votes

Interesting idea with connecting these two independent characters together. It would certainly create a strong dynamic between these mages. Would Zyra remember Ryze or is the woman that Ryze once knew was long gone? Ryze's mission was to keep rampant magic in check, so he would probably would be a fierce rival of Zyra. She would threaten Runeterra's magical balance that he seeks to preserve.

SolideusJan 12, 20151 votes

Good analysis. The potential is certainly there, If it was deemed interesting enough. Zyra isn't the type of character that would have very complicated motivations, but this kind of relationship could add depth and conflict. In character Zyra is shrewd and enigmatic enough to give Ryze a hard time, both in spirit and in skill.

BakedFrodoOct 17, 20142 votes

It seems like a cool concept. I was drafting a lore that involved Ryze finding his scroll and unwittingly using it to release Nocturne from the void :)

IMTOOJUICYOct 17, 20142 votes

I'd be down so long as it is a platonic thing, cuz Zyra my waifu.

SolideusOct 17, 20142 votes

Maybe a antagonistic relationship would be more appropriate, considering she ate his mentor up!

IMTOOJUICYOct 17, 20142 votes

Zyra's lore says she still retains the woman's memories, though, so if Ryze rly cared about that woman, he might try to reach out to the woman "inside" Zyra, hoping she still remains in some fashion if not form

SolideusOct 17, 20141 votes

I like that, It would make the otherwise predatory Zyra a much more nuanced and complex character.

GreenLoreJan 12, 20152 votes

Overall I think this could be a very interesting development,although I'd say it would kinda "waste" Liliths own character potential(because this way it is like she was first mentioned,then killed off and replaced with Zyra)

However I think it would be such a huge addition to Zyra s character and would be at the same time finally proceed Ryze s story(because lts be honest here,Ryze is one of these champs who just exist,with no connection to anything whatsoever) that I would still love this plot twist and ryze trying to reach lilith inside Zyra would be indeed a very interesting interaction