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Lux and Teemo are effectively the same character

KING OF MASKS·11/30/2015, 3:59:58 AM·21 votes·4,162 views

A while ago I remember there was a thread that pointed out the rather surprising similarities between Fiora and Darius. Well, here's another one for you:

Prodigiously gifted, they turned their talents towards the military at an early age. They rose quickly through the ranks to specialize in covert operations, their feats in the field making them legendary among their countrymen. Although outwardly cheery and optimistic, this is merely a disguise for much deeper emotional and mental scarring. Despite this, their loyalty to the state as well as their brothers and sisters in arms is unquestioned.

Now, who does that describe? Lux Luxanna Crownguard, or Teemo Teemo?

Trick question, of course: it's both.

Note that this isn't a knock against rito for overlapping characterization or anything; it's just a neat little fact that I noticed today.

http://orig02.deviantart.net/a73d/f/2013/058/3/8/free_commission__lux_and_teemo_by_connyponny-d5wdo7v.jpg (credit to Connyponny on deviantart for the artwork)

33 Comments

The Whamboozler11/30/2015, 4:21:14 AM18 votes

The difference is slight. Lux was literally FORCED into the military and is deeply depressed deep down and probably wishes she could be free of her obligations. She struggles under a feeling of lacking freedom.

Teemo joined the military (we can only assume) of his own free well. He might be so badly needed that he can't quit now, but he probably wasn't forced into the life. Also unlike Lux's depression, he has dealt with his job by becoming really, REALLY cold and lacking in empathy. A sociopath. And he doesn't want to leave... even Omega Squad Teemo doesn't say anything about wishing he could stop fighting and leave. He speaks about not knowing how to do anything else. He has trouble rejoining the real world.

Similar backgrounds. Different characters. They're more reflections of each other than the same character, I'd say.

Avios111/30/2015, 5:38:48 PM10 votes

One small difference... Lux is a http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/607/animated-rainbow-image-0015.gif

Teemo is a https://media.giphy.com/media/w58GbgWovn7Ww/giphy.gif

Gamemaster Anth11/30/2015, 5:58:03 PM3 votes

Is Teemo...sleeping on her head?

COLLAPSES HARD Cuteness...too much...

Rympha11/30/2015, 8:18:36 PM2 votes

They also both can kill you when you least expect it or think you've nearly got away (R).

Lithium Rosa11/30/2015, 3:50:52 PM2 votes

Hell no I love Lux so much and I want Teemo dead so badly at the same time just hell no Don't relate them You are ruining my life

Solitair11/30/2015, 11:13:05 PM1 votes

I cannot imagine Lux doing any sort of covert operation. Especially Star Guardian Lux. I picture a stealthy mission being blown as she screams DEMACIIAAAA and fires a gigantic beam of light that reveals her location.

RaptorKarr11/30/2015, 4:19:54 AM1 votes

Well Riot plans on Rewriting EVERYONE's lore but some people take priority over others. So I imagine one day this won't be.

Vincent Lucius11/30/2015, 5:31:23 PM1 votes

The only difference I can think of is that Lux wasn't completely willing to join up with the military based on her judgment, but that and summoners are kinda gone now, so... Teemo possessed a young girl with magical powers confirmed.

SchaakaKon11/30/2015, 4:10:52 AM1 votes

Effectively.

I didnt even realize it was two separate character until you just brought it up. Mind blown!

JK. But i think that'll apply to any cheerful character in a murder arena and a person of Legend we can expect to be "Prodigiously gifted" at what they do.