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The Terrifying Trio And How They Came To Be

TheySeeMeWardin··28 votes·3,722 views

Shaco, Fiddlesticks, and Nocturne are mysteries in Runetera. No one knows what to make of them, or how they came to be (taking into account Fiddlesticks' and Nocturne's lore are no longer valid). Some suggest demons or personifications of fear itself, but my theory is a little more out there. So I have conjured the notion that these three champions were all human. They no longer claim that right, but at one point they were living regular lives. These once men where all greeted by the same illusive woman. She gives the notion that she can improve their lives, make them better than who they are, and like all men who are greeted by a beautiful woman, they give in. Unknowingly, they are changed into the champions we know today and will forever be that way.

But what of the woman? She is a witch, much older and wiser than her face shows. She is able to keep her beauty by sapping the life out of people through fear, and the champions, her conduits of terror. For when someone gives into fear, they cease to truly live. Hairs turn gray and fall out, bags form under the eyes of youths, and they loose a part of their lives because they are scared. Even if they only give in to fear for a moment, its a moment added to her life.

What do you think? I kept it really short so I wouldn't lose anyone and because usually my posts don't get above 3 upvotes, but I have individual stories for each champion and would love to share them. I can also go more in depth with this woman I used to tie Shaco, Fiddlesticks, and Nocturne all together. I love these champs, although I only play Fiddlesticks, but their archetypes are so interesting to me. The fact that they are all friends on their webpages was the reason I made this so if you liked the idea I could expand on it.

And so I don't end on such a serious note, here are some funny pictures of said champions above. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3MZxSJNHkf4/TcAQLjpvvJI/AAAAAAAAAOo/fLA9rkggyYk/s1600/DHF_42_Fiddlesticks.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gi8xycgjYCE/TdE1-gM0hkI/AAAAAAAAAPY/OEJzfKez320/s1600/DHF_51_Nocturne.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3KjhxfTh2xM/TdKGYj0VpvI/AAAAAAAAAPc/Ke0gpF0HSoI/s1600/DHF_52_Shaco.jpg

35 Comments

Clapper of Asses21 votes

1.You will need a Champion that knows Dig, a Relicanth at the end of your party, and a Wailord at the front of your party. You may also want to have a translator for Braille, a language not commonly used but still used today. It is in the form of dots.

2.You will need to stay toward the lower part of the route. Eventually, you will see a spot where you can dive and you will enter the cave. Then follow the pathway. When you're there, go to the braille at the north-end of the chamber and use dig. Go through the door and keep walking north to the next braille and press A.

3.That is how you unlock the legendary trio of Nocturne, Shaco, and Fiddlesticks. That is how they came to Runeterra.

TheySeeMeWardin1 votes

That was beautiful.

TheMinez3 votes

Took me till halfway through reading #1 to remember that was how you got the regi trio...

Supreme Senpai697 votes

I read the word Relicanth and got triggered

FloRaider421 votes

This brings me back to old times, where we were collectively trolling each other on how to get them (no one of us knew braille or had a guidebook)

SpecterVonBaren6 votes

Still not as bad as trying to find a Feebas.

Saphixia1 votes

And then if you name your Shaco Creepy clown and give it a Jack-In-A-Box, you can find the mysterious Teemo, or Satan himself

Leona is Waifu4 votes

I like the gist of the idea, however I feel as though these champions have an opportunity to have lore that really sets them apart from each other. Visually, they are pretty distinct champions and I'd like for them to have distinction in their lore as well. Under the old lore, they all had the mysterious spooky something vibe. One that I feel stepped on each others toes, so I'd support distancing their lore from each other. On the other hand, the spooky woman sounds really cool, as well as the source of her powers. I just feel as though she is the character that lore is written on, rather than those three.

Supreme Senpai692 votes

Plus sounds a bit similar to Elise, who has eternal life based on sacrificing people, and those people are pretty terrified. A person with eternal life through fear would probably be in the Black Rose and would probably just tag along with Elise.

GreenLore3 votes

Yeah if all 3 of them would serve some kind of witch,it would basically reduce them to the witchs quirky-mini-boss-squad.

Though I feel like it would work if Fiddle was created by a hag and is her "minion",I mean such a relationship could be played out in several interesting ways.

Leona is Waifu1 votes

Yeah, any one of them could work, but all three seems to take away from their individuality. Buuuut, if the witch became a champion, she could tie them all together, somehow.

TheySeeMeWardin2 votes

She is more the back story and the base of their stories, but I get what you mean. Hopefully if I show you the trio's stories I can prove that this concept won't take away from them as champs. Thanks for the imput!!

Ultîma4 votes

With the introduction of Tahm Kench, I believed that Riot was going to re-write these champions into different demons haunting Runetera in their own way. There are some strong themes that accompanies each of them; Tahm - Gluttony, Fiddlesticks - Death, Nocturne - Fear, Shaco - Chaos. I could see it as though they each feast on these things to sustain themselves on the destruction of human lives through these means. Given that they were already quite mysterious before the lore retcon, there is a lot of ground Riot can cover with them to give them a proper story and relevance.

GrReaper964 votes

We can make them the seven deadly sins TahmKench = Gluttony Nocturne = Wrath Shaco = Pride Fiddlesticks = Greed Ahri = Lust (she fits it too well) Evelynn = Envy

L Rayquaza1 votes

I was thinking Eve was lust, the lack of any meaningful clothing, heavily implied sadist

GrReaper961 votes

Thought of that too but Ahri suits lust a bit too much. And Evelyn sounds like envy anyways so why not.

Neamean2 votes

Or we could just leave lust and envy empty for now instead of just forcing Ahri and Evelyn into them.

I mean for envy I could imagine a champion inspire by Pinocchio who want to be a real boy. This champ could envy how people are real and he/she is not. The only problem with this is that it might clash with Orianna thing, where she something that ins't human and wanting to be more human.

GreenLore2 votes

I would leave Ahri out as she is definetly not a demon,she is a fox with magical powers and I doubt that this will change(they released a small lore piece back when they wanted to release the Ahri figurine and it basically played out like her current lore)

Also I think Shaco might be even lust,because sadism is a form of lust.

Valor Bot1 votes

Why would Fiddle be greed though?

Tattersall3 votes

Aatrox is also a demon creature like Kench, representing human thirst for bloodshed (Tahm represents mankind's "foibles," or the flaws of individuals).

Btw, you know how Aatrox is a Darkin, and there are said to be five Darkin in total? I was thinking, what if Tahm Kench is also a Darkin? They're both described as demons representing humanity's issues. And then I thought, it's also possible that Shaco and Nocturne are ALSO demons on some level. So maybe that's 4/5?

Ultîma1 votes

Aatrox being a demon of war would seem fitting and also contrast rather well against Pantheon and the other aspects of Targon, who would be opposed to them since they're celestial beings.

GreenLore2 votes

Around the time of Tahm Kenchs release,it was clarified that he is not a Darkin.

In fact we don't know if Darkins are even related to demons.

Tattersall1 votes

Dang it, there goes my theory.

Tattersall1 votes

Okay, so I get that this post was made 14 days ago, but I just thought of something and this is the only way I could think to contact you within context.

Could you say more specifically where it was said that Kench isn't a Darkin? I can't find where that was said, and I just noticed some details that support the theory that he is a Darkin. I would like it if you could give me a link, but on the high chance you don't remember, I'm fine with you just saying "reddit" or whatever.

Please reply.

GreenLore1 votes

Sorry but its been over a year that they made that post and I don't keep track of them,not sure if it was on reddit or on the boards either(I know it wasn't in the Q&A at least).

But they did specifically say that he wasn't a darkin.

You are likely referring to the fact that Tahm considers Aatrox a friend on his champion page and that he refers to him as brother,but that is because he sees aatrox as an equal(as both are ancient and cause misery among humans). I mean he also refers to azir as "son",simply because azir is much younger than him;).

Tattersall1 votes

Naw, without getting into detail, Kench and Aatrox just seem too similar in the way they work to not be related deeper than we think. Imo.

Anyway, thanks for replying.
[slayer-jinx-catface]

Tattersall2 votes

It actually is nearly confirmed that Fiddlesticks was once human. Yorick now has a quote that he says to "mutant" champions, like Cassiopeia. It's something along the lines of "I pity what you've become." Fiddlesticks is included in this group.

GreenLore2 votes

He also uses this quote for Zac who is an artificial life-form,so it is possible that fiddle was created by someone(or something).

Eitherway he isn't anything natural.

Iwinatlife421 votes

Eternal life powered by fear machines. Sounds awesome

Seto Ka1ba1 votes

I thought this was awesome! I love nocturne and fiddle

FantasySniper1 votes

I've always had a headcanon that they were related somehow.

I mean, an executioner, a jester, and a k_night_, it practically writes itself.

Kled Man Walking1 votes

tbh i really like the idea of these three being the cryptids of the league world. there's been sightings of them dating way back, but there's no proof they exist

and still, to this very day, people will sometimes be found dead next to a lifeless jack in the box, or people will have horrible nightmares and later go missing, or crows will sweep by a farm and eat everything in sight- including its inhabitants

i just think it'd be neat

TheGreatRasputin1 votes

I believe something else about JhinJhin . I believe these two made deals with Tahm KenchTahmKench . First off, both Jhin seems inhuman and wears a mask, which is rather strange behavior. Second, he is very good at killing, as a hired assassin who finds some kind of twisted joy in his work. Now, this is where facts end and theorizing begins. Tell me, what is Tahm Kench known for in Valoran? Making deals that seem good at the time, but bring a heavy price. Perhaps both Jhin and Shaco(but mostly Jhin, as we don't know this for Shaco) made deals to become better artists(As I said, mostly Jhin). Also, according to the lore, Tahm looks like thisTahmKench because that's what the people of Bilgewater know him as. He looks different everywhere. Now, imagine, if you will, a young actor known as Khada Jhin, who seeks to bring beauty to Ionia. He makes a deal with a well-known water spirit, who gives him the ability to create beauty where he goes. At first, it seems like a blessing, but then, Jhin sees everything as chaotic, disgusting, and imperfect, without the harmony he so wanted to create. He then became the creature he is today. Thank you for reading this, and if you don't like it, I don't care.

GreenLore1 votes

I doubt that there is anything mystical about Jhin. the whole reason why Riot made him a human was to make him more terrifying,if Jhin was cursed or something like that,it would take that away from him.

Shadowkirby141 votes

As much as I like the Terror Trio, I wanted these three to have their own individual stories and lore instead of being tied to just one thing like they're all being some personifications of negative emotions or just demons (just calling them demons is just about as lazy as it sounds).

I've already made a huge-ass rework concept w/ lore about Fiddlesticks being a magical construct brought to life by his creator. I don't have to explain everything, so just go here to read more: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/LJZi7ZU1-fiddlestickss-new-lore-abilities-and-voiceover

I wanted Nocturne to be a wraith created by the Ruination that'll later haunt early Ionia. I've always liked the idea that Nocturne's behind Zed's betrayal and murder of his mentor, Master Kusho. Like to have Jax be his nemesis for being the one that imprisoned him.

Shaco is an interesting character, but I wouldn't call him a demon because he's called The Demon Jester, it feels more like a title than anything literal. What I pictured him to be is a fallen-from-grace assassin from Noxus until he was led into the Glade by Lulu's Pix. He wanted to leave, but got lost and later snapped.

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