@Riot Is Yorick still Mori

Jon1174·Sep 11, 2016·1 votes·4,039 views

Just a Quick Question, does Yorick still have the last name Mori?

31 Comments

RiotReav3Sep 11, 201615 votes

Yes, his full name is still Yorick Mori

BloodyTomponSep 11, 20161 votes

How can you remember?

TerraRisingSep 11, 20161 votes

A follow up question, then.

Does it matter that his name is still Yorick Mori?

I ask because there's nothing anywhere, not in the New Yorick VO or the background bios and short form lore, that mentions New Yorick has the name "Mori."

In fact, the only source I could find that suggests that New Yorick is still named "Mori" is this specific post and Cactopus's difficult to find poem... (and I looked). These aren't very reliable sources.

Even the writer of Yorick's Narrative says that it doesn't matter when asked in the Q&A.

{quoted}

It's possible, but it's not relevant to his lore anymore.

So, I have to ask, is the name "Mori" such an unimportant part of the New Yorick character in the eyes of the company that any Rioter can just come in and say "sure, whatever, his last name is Mori."

RiotReav3Sep 11, 20165 votes

It's also in the title of the Q&A.

To answer your question Terra.

I think it's as important as any other Champions full name, in that most aren't explicitly known but might come up in some narrative pieces depending on circumstance. We didn't know Miss Fortunes first name was Sarah until burning tides. We don't know many champions full names but that down' make them any more or less important.

Just because Yorick had a VO line when're he stated his full name didn't make it more important that every other Champions full name.

Malicious MetalSep 11, 20161 votes

Well, a certain Jericho is very important to the lore too and his name isn't mentioned a lot beside his old League judgement.

MavenSongSep 11, 20161 votes

... i actually remember who that is!

TerraRisingSep 11, 20161 votes

[{quoted}](name=Malicious Metal,realm=EUW,application-id=6kFXY1kR,discussion-id=s6RmNQTY,comment-id=0004000100000000,timestamp=2016-09-11T12:54:38.015+0000)

Well, a certain Jericho is very important to the lore too and his name isn't mentioned a lot beside his old League judgement.

Break the walls down?

Gear5LuffySep 11, 20161 votes

Exemplar of Demacia, Prince Jarvan Lightshield the Fourth

TurquoiseYoshiSep 11, 20167 votes

{quoted}

We didn't know Miss Fortunes first name was Sarah until burning tides.

Somebody doesn't read the loading screen "Did You Know?" boxes.

TerraRisingSep 11, 20162 votes

{quoted}

It's also in the title of the Q&A.

Fair enough. I will concede this one point.

To answer your question Terra.

I think it's as important as any other Champions full name, in that most aren't explicitly known but might come up in some narrative pieces depending on circumstance. We didn't know Miss Fortunes first name was Sarah until burning tides. We don't know many champions full names but that down' make them any more or less important.

I apologize in advance for my pedantic nature, but I have been a League lore fan for five years and am cursed with a memory for this sort of thing. I really do care about this stuff (maybe too much, all things considered).

Back to the point, Miss Fortune's first name was first released in her original bio.

Quoting from the wiki:

For those who brave the harsh seas of Runeterra, attaining one's own ship and crew is the pinnacle of success.

Sarah Fortune, a well-respected (some would say legendary) bounty hunter from Bilgewater, was able to achieve this feat just after her sixteenth birthday, etching out her name as the go-to gal for resolving special troubles.

While it's true that Riot hasn't released full names for every champion, they have released quite a few either through the old bios, League Judgements or other avenues. For example:

Shauna Vayne Jericho Swain Garen and Luxanna Crownguard Katarina and Cassiopeia Du Couteau (if that's still canon) Prince Jarvan Lightshield the Fourth, Exemplar of Demacia Sona BuVelle Emilia LeBlanc Malcolm Graves Fiora Laurent Annie Hastur

Hell, the only name that has been revealed in the past year's worth of story events was Tobias Fate.

(Of course, this is all under the assumption that this stuff is still canon. Foundations may now believe that Vayne's first name is "Bruce" for all I know!)

Just because Yorick had a VO line when're he stated his full name didn't make it more important that every other Champions full name.

You also had the head writer of New Yorick's story say that he wasn't sure if his last name was "Mori" and it probably didn't matter anymore. (I quoted and linked it.)

I'm just curious if the name Yorick Mori is official canon from Riot, confirmed after months of debate within the company despite no reference to the name in the VO or the official bio, or if it's a similar situation to the "Graves now vapes" thing Cactopus joked about over on Reddit about a month ago.

FasmodeySep 11, 20161 votes

{quoted}

Fair enough. I will concede this one point.

I apologize in advance for my pedantic nature, but I have been a League lore fan for five years and am cursed with a memory for this sort of thing. I really do care about this stuff (maybe too much, all things considered).

Back to the point, Miss Fortune's first name was first released in her original bio.

Quoting from the wiki:

While it's true that Riot hasn't released full names for every champion, they have released quite a few either through the old bios, League Judgements or other avenues. For example:

Shauna Vayne Jericho Swain Garen and Luxanna Crownguard Katarina and Cassiopeia Du Couteau (if that's still canon) Prince Jarvan Lightshield the Fourth, Exemplar of Demacia Sona BuVelle Emilia LeBlanc Malcolm Graves Fiora Laurent Annie Hastur

Hell, the only name that has been revealed in the past year's worth of story events was Tobias Fate.

(Of course, this is all under the assumption that this stuff is still canon. Foundations may now believe that Vayne's first name is "Bruce" for all I know!)

You also had the head writer of New Yorick's story say that he wasn't sure if his last name was "Mori" and it probably didn't matter anymore. (I quoted and linked it.)

I'm just curious if the name Yorick Mori is official canon from Riot, confirmed after months of debate within the company despite no reference to the name in the VO or the official bio, or if it's a similar situation to the "Graves now vapes" thing Cactopus joked about over on Reddit about a month ago.

It is actually Tobias Foxtrot. :P I know why you're confused.

TerraRisingSep 11, 20161 votes

{quoted}

It is actually Tobias Foxtrot. :P I know why you're confused.

It took me a while to find that one.

One Rioter in EUW confirmed that, but no where else? Hmmm...

FasmodeySep 11, 20161 votes

{quoted}

It took me a while to find that one.

One Rioter in EUW confirmed that, but no where else? Hmmm...

I still don't know why TF thinks his name sucks. I think Tobias is such a cool name.

TerraRisingSep 11, 20161 votes

{quoted}

I still don't know why TF thinks his name sucks. I think Tobias is such a cool name.

Because he's written that way? shrug

FasmodeySep 11, 20161 votes

{quoted}

Because he's written that way? shrug

is that magic? :O

RiotReav3Sep 12, 20163 votes

Yes, Yorick Mori is officially canon.

SkadeglädjeSep 11, 20163 votes

{quoted}

Just because Yorick had a VO line when're he stated his full name didn't make it more important that every other Champions full name.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it but I always assumed this was a nod to the phrase "memento mori", i.e. Remember death/your mortality. "You will remember your(ick) Mori".

TerraRisingSep 11, 20162 votes

{quoted} To answer your question Terra.

Actually, you didn't answer the question. Is the Mori name canon with New Yorick or is this something so unimportant to the future plans of the character that you can just say "Yes it is."

DecritSep 11, 20161 votes

Point is - it ever was?

No. Even in his old lore it was uninportant. It was stated that his job was done by his family, but the name itself of the family bore no importance at all - there was nothing to tie it with.

he could have been called Yorick "Douchebag" or Yorick "Pappagallo", it would have been the same.

Malicious MetalSep 11, 20161 votes

Thanks, if I ever get a parrot I'll name him Yorick X)

TerraRisingSep 11, 20163 votes

{quoted}

Point is - it ever was?

No. Even in his old lore it was uninportant. It was stated that his job was done by his family, but the name itself of the family bore no importance at all - there was nothing to tie it with.

he could have been called Yorick "Douchebag" or Yorick "Pappagallo", it would have been the same.

Dunno. All I know is that it was important enough to be included in his first set of VO lines and repeated about 20 times per game. Now, this new Yorick repeats "I will perform your rites" until nausea sets in.

DecritSep 11, 20161 votes

Aaand if by a second pass it resulted no more important, then why keep it?

Of course there is some affection tied.to that, and as you can see Mori is still his name and is referenced in one of his lines.

Also, new Yorick has more lines to pick from - if there is someone nauseating in matter of quotes it was the old one.

TerraRisingSep 11, 20164 votes

Riot has said that it may still be Mori, but Yorick's lived so long that he likely doesn't remember it.

Not sure if it's ironic or not, but I'll go with it.

Edit: What JohnODyin actually said was:

{quoted}

It's possible, but it's not relevant to his lore anymore.

Joseph GladstoneSep 11, 20162 votes

lol the official league of legends page still has old yorick while the unofficial wiki has it updated already http://gameinfo.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/game-info/champions/yorick/ http://leagueoflegends.wikia.com/wiki/Yorick gj rito

Fondling GemsSep 11, 20161 votes

The wiki still has it listed as Yorick Mori under the background tab.

Avarosan BonnieSep 11, 20161 votes

[{quoted}](name=Fondling Gems,realm=NA,application-id=6kFXY1kR,discussion-id=s6RmNQTY,comment-id=0000,timestamp=2016-09-11T02:50:21.334+0000)

The wiki still has it listed as Yorick Mori under the background tab.

The Wiki is fan created and edited, it may be incorrect as of now, but no Rioters have said so.

Fondling GemsSep 11, 20161 votes

Fair enough, in that case go to the main boards page and read the name of the Yorick Riot post at the top. (I just noticed this too)

Avarosan BonnieSep 11, 20162 votes

[{quoted}](name=Fondling Gems,realm=NA,application-id=6kFXY1kR,discussion-id=s6RmNQTY,comment-id=000000000000,timestamp=2016-09-11T07:28:39.894+0000)

Fair enough, in that case go to the main boards page and read the name of the Yorick Riot post at the top. (I just noticed this too)

https://66.media.tumblr.com/50a08b4958fa8666544c03ddbef102fb/tumblr_n0mv0wML3M1swuez6o1_500.gif

Fondling GemsSep 11, 20161 votes

Ahh that gif is so perfect for how I felt too. IDK why but I am cracking up so hard watching it.