What sin was Beatrice based off?

ampheon·1/26/2018, 5:46:36 AM·1 votes·515 views

We know that TahmKench is gluttony and Evelynn is lust, which leaves envy, pride, wrath, sloth, and greed. The demons usually take on an appearance suited for their job (Tahm's mouth/size and Evelynn's attractiveness).
I'm not sure what a raven would signify, but her many eyes could represent envy, as she'd be able to look and covet more things at a time (just grasping at straws here).

There's also the manner of how/why she would give him power. We know that the demons usually lure in their prey (with a promise of some sort) which may mean that Beatrice attempted to lure Swain (possibly with the power/vision to reclaim Noxus) but failed, resulting in Swain overcoming her due to his strong will (or maybe she's just giving Swain the illusion of power).

It should also be noted that the demons usually have to wait to get the maximum effect of their CC on a single target (Tahm's Passive, Evelynn's Allure) which may indicate Swain may have taken over, it may mean that a demon having a host removes some of their limitations. His Vision of Empire (W), however has a delay, but is free casted and AoE, and gives vision rather than CC which may be the result of having said host (or one of Beatrice's perks).

While we're at it we can talk about the eventual lore change for Nocturne after his eventual rework. I think they'd probably make him Wrath.

7 Comments

Berserknurple1/26/2018, 8:05:02 AM7 votes

Riot has already mentioned that Runeterra's demons aren't going to match up exactly with the seven deadly sins. Tahm is gluttony but also addiction and self-destruction. Eve uses lust to her ends, but her true desire is to inflict physical, painful agony.

Something important to note is that Tahm is the only one who's been shown to make deals so far. Eve is basically a predator, although it is unclear whether she needs her victim's initial consent or not.

Beatrice, or whatever Swain's demon is named, seems to me one primarily interested in knowledge and secrets based on his VO. The question is how does a demon feed off of that? So far Runeterran demons need mortal anguish of some variety in order to feed (and even exist) Perhaps a demon that unveils mortals' secrets to cause them suffering? Maybe one feeding on deceit?

The other option is that the Raven demon is primarily a battlefield demon, feeding off of that anguish. This option would explain why Swain would make a deal (if that's what happened) since Swain plans on waging war anyway, and needs power to do so.

ChompyWulf1/26/2018, 6:04:43 AM2 votes

Carrion birds such as ravens and crows can be greedy things as well, known to hide away stashes of food and harass larger predators in an effort to steal food. A rise to power could be motivated by greed as much as envy. This is assuming they are basing their demons from the deadly sins.

Grimm Howl1/26/2018, 6:45:46 AM2 votes

Beatrice's contract with Swain could be made out of Pride. Swain's pride in Noxus and in himself could be very important clues, but I'm sure we'll get more information on Beatrice when the lore is revealed.

Epicurus1/26/2018, 1:18:21 PM2 votes

Why do Runeterra's demons need to fit the 7 Sins trope at all? There's no point to it.

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO1/26/2018, 3:11:33 PM1 votes

The seven deadly sins don’t work like that