Sejuani and The Winter's Claw

Destínum·4/29/2015, 12:56:48 PM·8 votes·1,362 views

I've always loved The Winter's Claw, but if they were to win the war, then what? How is actually planning to rule? joined to die gloriously in battle. joined because he thought Ashe would be too weak to defeat . joined because he's people needed war. What will they do once the war is over? It just feels like they don't really have any plans beyond "win the war".

What do you guys think? Would Sejuani actually be a good ruler rather than just a conqueror, and could the Winter's Claw actually uphold a life without war?

10 Comments

Thanotos Omega4/29/2015, 1:01:47 PM4 votes

Sej has no foresight, she isn't stupid but she sees only the pieces as they stand and that's it, She leads by sheer virtue that no one can beat her and take over,

Sharjo4/29/2015, 1:37:20 PM4 votes

Presumably if they took Freljord Sejuani would want to set her sights on more territory and more resources since they'd be spread thin (around a third of Freljord could reasonably be used for farmland, mining or similar).

Right now though that's likely not on Sej's mind though, and she's not interested with things outside of Freljord that don't threaten the survival of the Winter's Claw.

Sneak Dog4/30/2015, 1:35:15 PM3 votes

Interestingly enough, the old Sejuani lore made more sense in this aspect:

However, before she struck out on her campaign, Ashe began campaigning for peace in Freljord, joining the League of Legends to demonstrate how the people could be spared violence. To Sejuani, this was a violation of tradition – a coward's ruse to hoard Freljord's precious few resources. She saw the confidence of her people wane as it seemed they would never be delivered from their plight. She decided that to truly prove herself as the rightful ruler of Freljord, she must defeat Ashe completely and unquestionably on the world's stage in the League of Legends.

She wasn't just bloodthirsty and warlike, but also traditional. Adding this trait would make me think she'd live following old established wisdoms.

Tesla Effect4/30/2015, 11:09:19 AM2 votes

Sejuanis faction seems the least likel to last very long in their currently are. They are roaming barbarians, but you cant always be that once you secure a better place for yourself. Would like to see if Sejuani could cope with that lifestyle or would she rather give it up to someone else and do her own thing afterwards.

The Red Warden4/29/2015, 1:33:38 PM2 votes

If Sej took power she would just turn her sights on conquering other lands, trying to take as much as she can before she either dies or loses. Somewhat like Genghis khan.

Destínum4/30/2015, 10:09:59 AM1 votes

So basically, everyone seems to agree that Sejuani would keep being a conqueror and warlord. This kind of worries me, because I feel like Riot would just make her a straight out antagonist in that case, and I don't want that to happen. :/

UomoAfide4/30/2015, 12:26:41 AM1 votes

Personally i feel like Sejuani would become more and more "obsessed" with the further improving of her tribe's (and that would mean the whole Freljord too) strenght. Imagine a wild and ferocious conqueror suddenly turning itself (or in this case, herself) into a ruler of a wide region of Runeterra, battle will not be the only important thing when the war is finished, am i right? So what is most likely to happen? Probably a revolution on the whole Freljord's society, think about the Mandalorian's society on Star Wars, or even better, the Spartans of Ancient Greece. And what about the aftermath after the War in the Freljord? When a frozen land is not enough anymore for your people and your thirst for conquest and fiery opponents, where else can you look at if not the rich and prosperous lands in the South?

A Superb Villain4/30/2015, 7:26:02 PM1 votes

Contrary to most assumptions, I believe Sejuani is a poor leader from a solely diplomatic standpoint. She lacks tact when it comes to interacting with others, not simply because of her culture, but her inherent personality as well; Sejuani is a no-nonsense, take action, brute force pillar of Freljordian ideals. She is however a wonderful exemplar of Freljord traditions, which is why so many gravitate to Sejuani despite her rough demeanor and challenging expectations.

I do not believe Sejuani's war is for the sake of conquest or personal pride, she is fighting for what she believes is right: the preservation of Freljordian culture. In her eyes, the Avarosan are nothing more than Demacian's in disguise and the Frostguard are sycophants to foreign powers, willing slaves to ways of life that are not their own.

Would she continue her campaign in other lands? I sincerely doubt it. Sejuani is solely interested in ensuring the continuity of the Freljord and its people. A part of me knows she would be a poor leader as she is, but that does not mean she is incapable of learning.

Astropanda5/3/2015, 6:46:40 AM1 votes

Clearly she is Sej is being manipulated by the Shadows and is causing all dem chaos they love.

kneel on Ice5/8/2015, 11:15:52 PM1 votes

Lissandra already won the war , When Lissandra was released , They released 3 Icons 1 for Ashe 1 for Sejuani 1 for Lissandra and they said who ever gets the most picked Icon wins the war and it was Lissandra the fans chose Lissandra .

And even if that was just a riot thing , if we go by logic , Ashe is too weak to win it , its true she have Anivia and trynd by her side but the Avarosans lose it . Sejuani too dumb , she just wants every one to live like the Winter's claw wild and free ... Lissandra is an immortal powerful Witch who lived centuries , she knows all the secrects of freljord , she knows their weakness , and she have the frostguards : Magic Wins

Ashe and Sejuani are nothing but the descendants of her dead sisters , Young and Weak , she is Orignal , She is Powerful