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Shard of Madness:The god-warriors of Shurima were thought peerless. Perfect. But years of war against an unstoppable foe eventually bowed their spirits, then broke them entirely. Xolaani and Aatrox turned on each other in a dispute that soon threatened Runeterra's very existence.
Xolaani, Aspect's Bane: More. More. Even the great hero of legend Mihira could not withstand Xolaani's overwhelming strength. The earth seemed to shudder to one beat now, such was the hemomantic power growing within Xolaani. 1/2
Xolaani the Bloodweaver: Xolaani watched on as Anaakco fell to his knees, subjugated by the very enemy he sought so desperately to destroy. Slowly, the beat of his heart rang out in unison with the others. Another heart to control. Another body to command.
Aatrox lvl 2: The battle gathered pace. Xolaani had finally found the courage to face him, and as the two ancient enemies warred, the terrain itself began to wither and bend beneath their fury. An army of celestials descended upon them, desperate to save their dying land-- 1/2
They are probably Xolaani second form?, The Darkin Tree Roadmap? and Joraal or Anaakca
@VictorKeos @BigBadBear_ I'm sure Morgana will be a playable card but I doubt she'll have any involvement with the crisis over at Shurima. They'll probably have to team up to defeat Xolaani. I just can't see Riot having them fight each other after pushing Kayle x Aatrox ship so hard.
* Styraatu - Zaunite miner
* Ibaaros - Unknown, possibly a sea monster or vastaya
* Xolaani - Jun, the Prodigy
All the Darkin concepts that Aron Elekes has posted, Aron was the primary artist on them and fizzNchips was the primary writer.
* Xolaani
* Horaazi
* Joraal
* Ibaaros
* Taarosh the Darkin Halberd
* Horazi the Darkin Lodestone
* Xolaani the Darkin Bloodletters
* And Anaakca who might be a Darkin spear/pike
@Blablatoa Taarosh definetly wants to side with Aatrox, but his voicelines indicate Xolaani might just take control of him utterly. It'd very much be an unwilling arrangement, but Taarosh might not get a choice in the matter, especially since he's fighting Horazi in one of the arts
So Joraal's art indicates he's with Aatrox and Anaakca (in the back) is with Xolaani, which means in the Aatrox vs Xolaani conflict, sides look like this:
Aatrox: Naganeka of Zuretta, Horazi, Styraatu & Joraal
Xolaani: Taarosh, Ibaaros, Anaacka
But we're not done yet https://t.co/Z9diSaqdLA
- The Altar of Blood
The altar throbbed with life once more, shaking the sands around it with a slow and steady beat. Each of Xolaani's disciples felt the same beat deep in their heart. Every muscle, every thought, every moment... they were all hers to control.
Ok it's late but a thing I got reminded of
So Taric's corrupted skin, right, I think the tears are, in part, The Protector itself crying. Xolaani is said to be born under its star, so I could imagine it despairing over its lost host Taric, and for Xolaani herself
@bluebreeze52 Yes indeed, here is Xolaani and Horazi. There's also Valeeva who is supposedly Varus' lost sister and a whole host of other female Darkin that died before they were sealed in their weapons