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Everyone talks about Illaoi and testing noble champs but...

cardomajig24·3/31/2017, 1:10:08 PM·3 votes·1,012 views

But what about the percieved villans of Runeterra? Champs like Sion, Swain, and Warwick.

Because if we all recall, Noxus and Bilgewater have had interactions, most notably when Gangplank stole Swain's ship. Say this happens again and Noxus decalres war on Bilgewater. The Navy comes, lead by 2 warriors: Darius and Sion, they are met by Illaoi on the shores and for whatever reason she tests both of them

While I have no doubt in mind Darius would pass, seeking to improve Noxus in every discernable way, Sion is different. Hell he might not even have a soul to test being powered by his Soul Furnace. Let's say he does though. Would he pass? Because to my knowledge, Sion is constantly trying to remember himself but can't entirely, so he fights to hold onto what little is left. Nagakaborous's power (I hope I spelled that right) could awaken something within him that is profound, and ultimately contributes to him developing as a character. What do you think? Better yet, what does Riot think?

14 Comments

XIII Vanitas4/2/2017, 4:59:53 AM3 votes

All undead champions are clinging to their past, unable to move on. They're stagnant, so none of them would be able to pass Illaoi's test of spirit.

Ralanr3/31/2017, 1:23:31 PM2 votes

"Sion, they have robbed you of your rebirth."

Currently Sion wouldn't pass her test sadly. I think his living incarnation could though.

Oleandervine3/31/2017, 1:50:06 PM2 votes

I'm pretty certain Nagakaborous has extreme disdain for the unliving and would eradicate them because they exist outside the confines of the life she offers.

Meep Man3/31/2017, 2:09:25 PM2 votes

Sion autoloses because he is undead. He would either be forced to flee immediately, have his soul freed to rest in peace, or have his soul eradicated.

GreenLore3/31/2017, 5:13:38 PM2 votes

I don't think that undeads can really be tested. Though she could likely free sion from undeath and allow his soul to pass into the afterlife

Oleandervine3/31/2017, 1:58:09 PM1 votes

Also, you have a massive misconception that Sion and Noxus in general are villains. They are not. They are murky, gray areas, akin to anti-heroes. There are a few truly sinister Noxians, such as LeBlanc, Vladimir, Elise, and Swain, but on the whole, the rest of them are just doing their job.