How cool would it be if Vlad was one of Boram Darkwill's sons?

• Inherited the talent for the black and necromantic arts from his father, was however not the eldest son and thus went under the radar

• His family was ruined by Darkwill's enemies sometime during his teens

• Lived in exile and extreme poverty during the beginning of the Swain/Darius reign, possibly committed multiple counts of savage murder in his contempt for the people he was born to rule

• Somehow discovered by a blood cult (blood cults are mentioned throughout Noxus lore) and his talents and ferocity did not go unrecognized

• Inherited the power and full heritage of hemomancy (possibly like in the old lore)

• Challenged Swain to a duel of raw magical power to win back his birthright;

• Was bested and pledged his loyalty to Swain; alternatively his challenge was never taken seriously but he annihilated a small army before he could be captured and convinced to serve Noxus

• But grew to realize Swain was a finer leader than Boram or any of his older sons would have been

• Amassed wealth and power proportional to his talents

• Paid final homage to his father by rekindling the mind of his best friend, Sion

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George R. R. Martin script right here.