Something big is going down in Demacia...

Electro522··62 votes·4,666 views

And when I mean big, I mean history defining. Let me explain:

First, we have Galio. Instead of being just the average blue gargoyle, he is now a MASSIVE white colossus, meant to protect Demacia, and he only wakes up when Demacia is in need of protecting. Even his teaser image that was released last week is titled "The Hour of Need".

Next, we have Lux's new VO.

https://youtu.be/rxu9gNXrnrY

One of her new lines, which is obviously aimed towards J4, states: "I'm a Crownguard, but you wear the crown! You're a Lgihtshield , but I wield the lgiht! Uh...speaking metaphorically, your highness."

And lastly, we have a comment from Jaredan, the Senior Narrative Editor for Riot (he's basically in charge of everything lore wise), of which he jokingly made towards the new Demacia player icon: "Ahh, the design for Jarvan III's new ceremonial flower stand. I wondered where that went. "

What do all of these add up to? Well, I'm guessing that Demacia gets invaded by......something. It could Noxus, it could be something entirely different, we just don't know yet. But, it is safe to say that Demacia is in some pretty deep.......you know.

So deep, in fact, that the current king of Demacia, Jarvan Lightshield the Third...

#IS KILLED.

Why did Galio awake? Why does a king need a ceremonial flower stand? And why does Lux say that J4 "wear[s] the crown" if J4 is only a prince?

So, in the coming weeks, along with Galio's release, I expect we are going to see another wave of stories come out, detailing 3 things:

  1. Demacia gets invaded by something (we don't know what this is yet). Because of this, Galio awakes.
  2. During the invasion, Jarvan III is killed somehow (we don't how, or by whom)
  3. After the invasion, we get to see the coronation of Jarvan IV.

Remeber though, that this is all specualtion. J3 could very well be alive and well, and I'm just reading into this wrong. But the current evidence we have all points towards what I just detailed.

Let's see what happens, shall we?

94 Comments

Shandrake15 votes

Leblanc posing as JarvanIV kills Jarvan III. Conspiracy theories from Dominion images finally comes to pass.

Keyshe1 votes

I'd be so happy if they filled some of that in. Since dominion was removed from game, and maybe lore wise, letting us know/reworking what is canon would be awesome!

Golden Tager X9 votes

I betcha Sion gets used.

He Prolly just mows right through Demacia until Galio stops him. I mean, he is a one man alliance of armies.

Papa Andrei10 votes

Calling it now, Sion and crew (Swain, Darius, Draven) Lead the army into Demacia for new land. Lux uses her magic to defend, it wakes up Galio, Galio sees Sion. Epic battle occurs, J3 dies somehow underfoot the massive behemoths. Kled comes in and kills everything. THE END>

Kialon1 votes

i think Talon is killer of j3. see , meanwhile when noxus and demacia are fighting each other , talon (with his E) sneaky pass them, kill J3 and then escapes. :)

Papa Andrei3 votes

J3 and Talon are both like ninja hoping on Galio and fighting while Galio and Sion fighting. RITO PLES

BladeSingularity2 votes

J3 is kinda old for that ...

But who knows?

PraetorAmalthus8 votes

It could also be that J3 died like, idk, a normal, old, man. Look at J4. He doesn´t look like he is 20, means his dad sure got some years. Since Demacia is all about honor pride and loyalty, I suppose they would give their King all the ceremonies even if he just went to bed and never woke up since he is old n shit. Ofc J4 is next in line for the crown.

What actually further supports the idea of something going on in Demacia would be that a Rioter mentioned that Galio will go back to being a Gargoyle like statue when no Magic is around.Demacians dislike Magic, though. Would mean something non- demacian may be going on, and they were like, fight fire with fire ( Magic Stone Guardian vs Magic User, making him the Kind of Anti-Magic dude he´s supposed to be.).

That leads to the Point, if Demacia dislike Magic, why would they create such a Guardian in the first place? Galio is ancient, probably from the very first years after Demacia´s founding, it could be that they have not always been so...anti Magic, and Galio is from that time? And something went down the Drain and they were like," Alright, fuck this, we´re out, Magic sucks, we keep that gargoyle tho, just in case!" ( Obviously meant as a joke but you never know). Fact is, Demacia dislikes Magic. And they are VERY isolated. Maybe there was something in Demacia´s past that led them to the belief that acting this way would be better for them, since I can´t believe they were like "Oh we founded a new Country, let´s say no to Magic and also ignore all the other countries!". Galio could really help shed some light on Demacia´s past with his lore.

Acolyte of Steel2 votes

Elaborate for me please - didn't Demacia like magic? In Old Lore, they had the Demacian College of Magic, as opposed to anything more specific (i.e Zaun's school for techmaturgy, Noxian's school for Necromancy, etc.)

PraetorAmalthus3 votes

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Elaborate for me please - didn't Demacia like magic? In Old Lore, they had the Demacian College of Magic, as opposed to anything more specific (i.e Zaun's school for techmaturgy, Noxian's school for Necromancy, etc.)

In the current lore, Demacia is described as a Country that does not really like Magic. Buildings made out of anti Magic Stone to protect ist citizens from Magic attacks, an anti Magic gargoyle etc. They really have a bad view on it

Acolyte of Steel2 votes

Geez, what a 180. I can see why though. People like old-lore Ryze and current Syndra stand as perfect examples to why Demacia would hate magic. When you give a man magic, he can come to believe that he is different, unique; he begins to develop independence in tandem with a force that caters to his heart. Imagine if Jinx was a sorceress too. It's a choice that makes sense, but we'll have to see just how much it affects our Demacians. :/

rtbf2256182416 votes

I think you're overreacting. That something big is a lore pass on Demacian champions just like they did with Zaun and Targon before them.

I guess Galio's awakening could mean something but as you can see, ALL OF FUCKING RUNETERRA is on a goddamn cliffhanger with almost all of it's events.

I mean look at it, The Freljord War approaching, The Void Invasion approaching one to harbor a being so terrifying and powerful it is the single most powerful entity that for the first time made Aurelion Sol feel fear, Ryze's World Runes, Skarner being awakened, The Shadow Isles growing uncontrollable notably the Harrowings, Shurima rising once more, multiple Aspects being called upon which is said to be a sign of great catastrophe or change in the Universe, Aurelion Sol himself returning to Runeterra and a ton of other stuff that's on a goddamn cliffhanger.

No wonder this game was originally called "League of Legends: Clash of Fates" except that we haven't seen that clash yet.

Sulghunter2 votes

War Hammer 40K. Cliffhangers since the 80's. [slayer-jinx-wink]

Glory ln Death6 votes

Sion Why, yes! This is a new jaw! I'm glad you noticed!

Where did it come from, you ask? Oh, nowhere special.

;)

BladeSingularity1 votes

Katarina kills Sion GET OUT OF DEMACIA!

Glory ln Death1 votes

ignores tiny redhead's futile attempts to stab him

Don't worry, it won't be Demacia for long! ;)

BladeSingularity1 votes

Kindred More like you won't be you for long, berserker!

A Vel Koz Main5 votes

Ill let you know when people actually care, as of right now, Lore serves no purpose. I hate to sound like a dooshie but honestly there's no point, if you enjoy it, good for you. But this game is losing players left and right, what good is lore if people don't even care about the new stories champions are getting that they themselves as mains don't even appreciate?

Electro52252 votes

Uh......I'm sorry?

Lore certainly does serve a purpose. Were you not around for the major outrage of the retcon? The old lore was essentially deleted, and there were many, MANY people not at all happy with it.

Sure, lore may not have any significant impact on gameplay, but for drawing in and keeping players, it's one of the most important things a game designer needs to develop. It makes the champions you're playing feel more than just a pile of pixels. You enjoy a game more when you can relate to, and enjoy the story of the character you are playing.

And people don't care? I beg to differ. The Story, Art, & Sound boards is specifically meant for the people who DO care about this stuff. So, if you're going to come in here, and simply say that people don't care about the lore, you best be prepared for the ensuing storm you're brewing.

Kitty Pix2 votes

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Uh......I'm sorry?

Lore certainly does serve a purpose. Were you not around for the major outrage of the retcon? The old lore was essentially deleted, and there were many, MANY people not at all happy with it.

Sure, lore may not have any significant impact on gameplay, but for drawing in and keeping players, it's one of the most important things a game designer needs to develop. It makes the champions you're playing feel more than just a pile of pixels. You enjoy a game more when you can relate to, and enjoy the story of the character you are playing.

And people don't care? I beg to differ. The Story, Art, & Sound boards is specifically meant for the people who DO care about this stuff. So, if you're going to come in here, and simply say that people don't care about the lore, you best be prepared for the ensuing storm you're brewing.

You best bet there's a storm, damn.

I for one have very strong opinions about the lore and it's affect on players desire to even play new champions (and I mean new to them)!

It's definitely true about making them feel like more than a pile of pixels as well. From my own personal experience for example, as a support main I never had a single interest in touching Janna until I read her new lore. Before it, I thought her play style was pretty linear (E, Q, E, Q, etc.) and boring for me. But after readin her new lore, it touched me so much it actually made me cry and left a lasting impression of JANNA on me, making me want to learn and play her simply because I loved her as a character now.

Also she's actually a great niche support that I play really well now that I've used her and know how her entire kit works!

That means that her new lore created not only more revenue through me playing her and playing more League, but I also like skins so that lead to me buying a skin for her as well, and I plan on buying more!

So new lore has actually proven to them to be beneficial in more ways than one, including revenue. And they've actually been doing a kickass job at updating EVERYONE'S lore I just happen to be a support main and overly empathetic so Janna'a lore was really the only one I could've picked up on. But that's not to say the same thing couldn't have happened to someone else with a different play style than me!

Now, let's not go speaking like you're everyone's ambassador anymore. "No one cares" PFFT, pls.

Lanceworks23 votes

"Losing players left and right"

I can't seem to understand how going from 60+ million monthly to 100+ million monthly is "losing players"

Wyrmblade12 votes

Any stretch of logic works when you're delusional and upset.

TyrekGoldenspear5 votes

This is all so intriguing! I'll be watching and waiting for this Demacia lore eagerly.

Wyrmblade5 votes

This means we also might get a Traditional Galio skin for after he fails to protect J3

GreenLore5 votes

In general I have to say that both Galio and poppy feel like they were changed to their "pre-tragedy"-personalities.

RogueWill3 votes

If he indeed dies I hope is Sion the one that kills him

Meep Man1 votes

If that is true then Sion's blood magic is a powerful enough threat to require the awakening of Galio, meaning whatever Sion can do is nearly confirmed to be an equivalent threat to Galio which would make Sion quite possibly, in my eyes, the most powerful being in all of Runeterra that is not a god-like, giant figure (see Xerath, Aurelion Sol, etc.). Basically, Sion would be confirmed to be powerful enough to level something that, according to pixel art measurements, is 71~ feet tall.

RogueWill1 votes

Maybe J4 ascending to throne is the real threat? (btw galio gatekeeper says he has at least 3 jarvan down there so...). Remember that you still have the unconfirmed theory that the current J4 is simply lebalnc in disguise and the real J4 is either prisoner or dead. As the only time J4 has been on the field was when he initiated the war on Noxus (single handed). It could be a sneaky plan of the black rose to seize Demacia and that woudl require Galio to awaken

Illâoi Evê Siôn2 votes

Does this mean we'll get a King Jarvan Legendary Skin?

Electro5223 votes

Who knows.....would be awesome, though.

morris12 votes

Or maybe it becomes the default and old players get "Traditional" Jarvan like Gangplank's event.

Arakadia2 votes

That urgot tease though. Noxus v.s Demacia could include a new champion from each side. Especially if the champion design team was taking longer for the champion after WW, it would make sense that their creating two reworks at a time.

Naramiel2 votes

It shouldn't be "your highness" if he's the king, though...

Electro5224 votes

Kings and Queens aren't called "your highness"? How is this?

BlackHairedGirl2 votes

I expected the 'is killed' line, but somehow the words shocked me a little.

Electro5223 votes

You have to have the right font in order to get that perfect reaction.

An Undead brat5 votes

"Everything is scary when it's unexpecteHEMOMANCER!" -MagicarpUsedFly

NastyMcOutplay2 votes

Sounds exciting! I hope noxus wins

Glory ln Death1 votes

Blood for Noxus! Death to the Demacian cowards!

BladeSingularity1 votes

WAIT!!!!!

You forgot about the OTHER guardian!!!

Electro5221 votes

Uh.......what other guardian?

BladeSingularity1 votes

Oh, right ... I forgot that they're keeping her secret at the moment...

facepalm I think I just spilled confidential information...

Melledoneus2 votes

He's talking about Fiora. She's a sleeper agent.

Glory ln Death1 votes

I knew she seemed too Noxian to be Demacian!

Velzard of Koz4 votes

Fiora En Garde!

Arakadia3 votes

The Last Guardian?

Leon Etoile1 votes

Not to piss on your parade but you are aware of crown prince/princess? It could be referring to his position in a romantic sense (like they can't be together).

BladeSingularity2 votes

ignores suggestion of J4XLux

EzXLux!!! Don't you dare try me!

Leon Etoile1 votes

It was just about titles..

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