#Darius The Hand of Noxus

[thedemonlady]

Zed vs Darius storyboard for LoR “Breathe” by Seung Eun Kim

[powpowhammer]

[noxianwilled]

the trifarix all being people whose life experiences directly dialogue with what the new regime preaches, having had to prove themselves regardless of their background, is something that can be so personal

[definitelynotscott]

👀

So, context for this little fragment that I never got around to writing... There's dream-sharing going on between Lux, Talon, and Darius. Darius has just experienced an unpleasant dream about Noxus from Lux's perspective. Instead of thinking things through on his own he's woken her up to talk about it and she's trying to convey the complex relationship she has with Noxus when she just got woken up, and also their own relationship has recently complexified.

His face twisted in indignation. “I would,”

“Never?” she interrupted, completing the sentence before he could. “So there’s nothing in, or around, or associated with Demacia that you could ever love, or want?” 

She thought she did a good job keeping her tone even. The face he was making morphed into a sour pinch.

“Because if that’s the case I’d appreciate you communicating it to your army so they’ll stop invading.”

They stood there, looking at each other, Darius still sour, Lux trying to project a semblance of calm acceptance.

[thomas-jefferson-miku-binder]

i love Noxus as a region because it's one of the most well-done things riot has done with their universe. this is a nation that was born under the command of a ruthless man and so it learned to be just as ruthless to survive. it values strength yes, but also bravery and loyalty. noxus is always hungry because it grew up starving and this reflects so well in the narrative that was built and the characters that live there. take leblanc for example, she is objectively a terrible person—she is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals. why she does it? because she is scared that same ruthless evil man comes back, because she was under his command; because she knows him. so she wears the evil he left behind. take riven, a character that was molded for war and excelled at it, who never thought about why she did things and simply did them because she's never known anything beyond it. yet she repents, she learns, she grieves, and learns her hands can do things beyond killing. from darius to briar, from cassiopeia to talon, there is such a rich story being told about dominance and censorship and betrayal, but also resistance and brotherhood and vulnerability. i really hope arcane (or its next counterpart) tackles this aspect in the future

[ohnoitstbskyen]

Are there any champions from Piltover/Zaun or beyond, who didn't show up in s1 of Arcane, who you'd like to see in s2? Both from a “this character would work really well with the story” perspective, and a “I just really like this champion” perspective.

Mm... I'm really wary about introducing more characters, honestly. Arcane's first season was already absolutely crammed to the gills with characters and one of my criticisms of Season 1 is that while everything that was in it was very very good, it was also so incredibly dense that the audience barely has time to breathe.

It's the kind of delicate balance where it feels like they just barely had the time and space to tell the stories of the main ensemble, and introducing more champions into that mix might make it all tip over.

That said, they do have the advantage that all the introductions and worldbuilding have basically been done now, and there's probably room to introduce one or two more characters to shake things up.

Instinctively I want to say Camille, except it makes no bloody sense why she'd only turn up in Season 2 and have been a complete non-presence in Season 1. Like, there was some shit happening that she should have been involved with in the first season.

Renata Glasc is an option. Zaun is going to have a big power vacuum and she would slot in very nicely as the new major power in the undercity. On the other hand, she's also perhaps a little bit too much like Silco 2.0, being partly based on him in the first place, and I think there's a solid argument for bringing the chembarons from season 1 back to fight with each other instead. Especially since one of them has a literal death vendetta against Jayce now.

Then there's Orianna, who in this canon seems to be Singed's... daughter? Some kind of family member? If all of Singed's research in the first season was about trying to find a way to save her life or bring her back to life, then she'd be a natural character to use to expand on Singed as a character in season 2. I think she'd have to be substantially redesigned, though - "music box ballerina" would be a weird thing for Singed to want to build her into.

Seraphine and Zeri are non-starters, I think, primarily because they are both mages, which would make absolutely no sense in the Arcane universe. Like, it is kind of important to the plot of Arcane that mages are essentially as rare as cryptids in this world. Same reason I don't think they'd introduce something like Janna either. She's a literal demigod, it would raise too many unanswerable questions.

There's no reason to bring in Ezreal, Zac, or Dr. Mundo, but Urgot is... not out of the question. He's the kind of relentlessly dogmatic, bloodthirsty cult leader that would make sense as a figure in the chaos and violence of the war that's likely to erupt. Twitch could also cameo, I suppose, but only as a cameo, I don't think it makes sense to make him a central character.

Outside of Piltover and Zaun, I'd say the main champions we are likely to encounter would be Swain or Darius (Darius specifically was most likely teased by Ambessa), and if Darius shows up there's a greater than average chance he'll have Draven with him. It's not impossible that Samira could show up for a bit of a cameo, as some kind of Noxian bounty hunter getting in the way of things. Katarina and Talon are... not impossible, I suppose, Noxus is probably going to want to assassinate someone, but I also doubt they'd introduce a champion character to fill that role in the narrative. It'd be wasteful.

If Noxus is making moves, of course, there's a non-zero chance that there'll be like a Demacian diplomat at some meeting, which... makes it possible that Xin Zhao or Garen might cameo, and if Noxus wants Piltover's technology to prosecute their war in Ionia, hey, maybe there will be Ionian diplomat characters showing up to plead their case, which opens the distant possibility of someone like Irelia or Shen showing up.

I very, very much doubt it though.

tl;dr in my opinion:

Most likely new champions: Darius, Swain, Orianna, and Warwick (Warwick being Vander)

Not impossible: Twitch, Urgot, Renata Glasc, Draven, Camille

Extremely small Easter Egg cameos at best: Xin Zhao/Garen/Jarvan, Irelia/Shen/Karma, Azir (Shurima is Piltover's southern neighbor), Miss Fortune/Gangplank (Piltover controls the sea gate and trade between two oceans), Ziggs (Heimerdinger's best friend), Ryze (the science boys are starting to fuck with World Rune-level magic hazards), Vel'koz (might show up in a Void vision inside the Hexcore or something).

[ma1dmer]

League of Legends - Darius NSFW

noxus forever or whatever, slay

A = Aftercare (What they’re like after sex): He allows himself to relax, you can visibly see the tension leave his body as he rolls his shoulders and helps you clean up, the moment you are the most relaxed and close to sleep he'll press a quick kiss to your neck and go shower.

B = Body part (Their favourite body part of theirs and also their partner’s): Doubt Darius cares much to think about that, he knows he is a strong man with a nice body, but picking something specific, it doesn't even cross his mind he just cares that his body is in working order. If he was asked about his partner ,he'd probably say the same, how he doesn't fucking care as long as you can defend yourself, which is true, but he definitely notices some smaller things, the flex of your thighs when you ride him for example, or the way the muscles feel under his grip when he pushes your thighs over his forearms to push himself deeper.

C = Cum (Anything to do with cum basically… I’m a disgusting person): Darius would never outright say it but he likes messing you up, he'll pull out midway through his orgasm to get it on your stomach or back or simply to watch it drip out of you. He'll apologise gruffly but it happens a bit too often to be an accident.

D = Dirty Secret (Pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs): He spends so much time fighting, that it has definitely crossed his mind about taking you right after they've conquered a city, i also think that as different as he is to his brother, the thrill of battle still gets to him in a way. He'll eye the throne ,of a man that definitely was not worthy of wearing a crown, with disdain, and then he'll think of you, how he can't wait to get back to you, how he wishes you were with him right then and there to celebrate, how easily he could dismiss his soldiers and bend you over that throne and slide inside of you- he just really misses you.

E = Experience (How experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing?): He has a couple of notches under his belt, but they are definitely countable on one hand, he is so busy and he definitely needs to trust someone a lot to be able to fully allow himself the ability to relax like that with them.

F = Favourite Position (This goes without saying. Will probably include a visual): Anything where he can simply, hold you, against him, over him, under him, just lay there and let him do the job, he'll switch between what he sees working for his partner and what works for him after they cum.

G = Goofy (Are they more serious in the moment, or are they humorous, etc): He is more relaxed, but isn't ready to just laugh ,it breaks his concentration, might slap your ass and growl for you to focus, but won't chastise you if you laugh at something.

H = Hair (How well groomed are they, does the carpet match the drapes, etc.): Darius doesn't trim or shave, he is a soldier first and foremost ,he'll keep himself as clean as possible but he won't spend any more time on something so unecessary.

I = Intimacy (How are they during the moment, romantic aspect…): He isn't particularly good with romance or romantic gestures, but he'll try, he'll let you lay back and give you a massage to relax after a long day and then he'll pull open your thighs and dive in.

J = Jack Off (Masturbation headcanon): Too focused on his duty to focus on his dick, starts doing it more often after you start plaguing his thoughts though, which gets him more frustrated if he is being honest, he should be focusing on war strategies not the idea of fucking you over the Grand General’s desk.

K = Kink (One or more of their kinks): Darius is probably very very vanilla, can't see him trying anything extreme or unconventional.

L = Location (Favourite places to do the do): Away from possible prying eyes, he would rather not have you in a war camp, but if that's the only spot you two have he'll order any man around his tent to fuck off and carry you over his shoulder, his intentions, and why he should not be bothered very very clear.

M = Motivation (What turns them on, gets them going): Strength, its cliche and oh so Noxian of him, but wether you are standing up for yourself verbally or slicing through an enemy with an axe ,Darius wants to see that fire behind your eyes.

N = NO (Something they wouldn’t do, turn offs): Sharing, it doesn't even cross his mind because the moment its known that the Hand of Noxus is pursuing you nobody dares to even think of flirting with you.

O = Oral (Preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc): Doesn't have much of a preference , doesn't prefer it over being actually inside of you, but won’t complain.

P = Pace (Are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual? etc.): He starts off slower with deep strokes , but the closer to his climax he gets the rougher he gets ,the moment you cum he'll tell you to hold on and finish himself off quickly.

Q = Quickie (Their opinions on quickies rather than proper sex, how often, etc.): Depends heavily on his duty, if he is busy don't even think of bothering him, if he has time to spare though he'll let you know, so you can drop by and ride him until Swain asks for him or something.

R = Risk (Are they game to experiment, do they take risks, etc.): Surprisingly not a risk taker in his sex life, if something ain't broke why fix it by adding unecessary parts.

S = Stamina (How many rounds can they go for, how long do they last…): You know his stamina is high, the Hand of Noxus has stamina for hours, and if his partner wants to be satisfied, who is he to not satisfy them.

T = Toy (Do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves?): He does not really understand toys, but as long as you don't tell him about them he is okay with you using them when he is away, not necessarily for any pride related reasons, but because you are already such a distraction that he doesn’t want to think of you pleasing yourself on top of everything.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease): Not a tease , he doesn't see the point of it, he isn't really about playing games, but if you absolutely must test his patience, he'll give it to you, he'll growl about everything you did to fucking annoy him and ask why must you always play these games with him while pushing your head down and his cock in. If it's his cock you wanted he'll make sure to give it to you.

V = Volume (How loud they are, what sounds they make): He grunts and growls through his teeth , definitely throws his head back and curses lowly with that first slide in.

W = Wild Card (Get a random headcanon for the character of your choice): He is definitely on the more vanilla side of things, but i can see him being easy to coax into something like primal play, pull him out to a forest and have him chase you. He'll catch you that's a guarantee but oh will he make your loss worth it.

X = X-Ray (Let’s see what’s going on in those pants, picture or words): You know it's big, i know it's big, god knows its big, he is built like a brick house.

Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?): He spends so much time on the battlefield and in war rooms that he forgets to care for himself, and especially those parts of himself. He wants to be with you, but Noxus comes first.

Z = ZZZ (… how quickly they fall asleep afterwards): He does not fall asleep until he is sure you are comfortable , he'll wait for you to be asleep before he can relax next to you.

[league-of-starlight]

Katarina Voice Update concept:

Sorry to keep you waiting.

First Move:

“Who’s my target today?”

“Ready for some trouble?”

“All it takes is two knives to make a lady happy.”

Long move:

“I used to want to be my father. Now, I just want to be the best me.”

“A lot of people ask why I kill. They don’t really want to know, they just want me to stop.”

“True strength isn’t following orders, it’s about making your own decisions.”

“My Sister is missing, my brother is my enemy. The house of Du Couteau is my responsibility.”

First encounter:

“You’ve earned a death by my hand, fight for it.”

“How long can you last?”

Joke response:

“If you’re trying to make me spare you, it’s not working.”

Taunt response:

“Those are your last words? Okay.”

*yawn* “Sorry. What was that?”

Killing:

(General):

“Amateur.”

“Blood for Noxus.”

“Done.”

Recall:

“Need to sharpen my daggers.”

“Don’t miss me much.”

Death:

“No!”

*Gasp.*

Respawn:

“Oh, now it’s personal…”

“Lucky swing.”

*Brief chuckle* “Oh, that’s how we’re playing?”

Character specific dialogue:

First encounter:

Cassiopeia: “Are you turning on me now?”

“You had your big sister worried, Cass.”

Draven: “I think I hear a breeze going through your ear and out the other.”

Fiora: “Two daggers against one sword? I like my chances.”

Garen: “Ready for a rematch?”

Kindred: “A true Noxian never backs down.”

*shaky exhale* “About time.”

Kled: “I… what are you?”

Leblanc: “I’ve always wanted to throw a dagger into one of you.”

“Don’t play any mind games with me.”

Lux: “You’d be a good Noxian.”

“Oh, look, Garen’s baby sister came out to play.”

Swain: “Let’s get this straight, you don’t own me.”

Tahm Kench: *Embarrassed* “Look, I’m not starving my heart, okay? Shut up.”

Talon: “Two blades, one free, the other stuck in another’s sheath.”

Ally:

“Together again, Tal?”

Vladimir: “Could you be any more of an eyesore?”

Taunt:

Annie: “I’m not a tea party type of person, kid.”

Cassiopeia: “While you were gone, I borrowed your perfume. What are you gonna do about it?”

Darius: “There’s more to strength than size and power.”

Demons: “Finally, a real challenge.”

“Let’s see if a demon bleeds!”

Garen: “Prepare to be gutted, dog!” (Whisper) “I missed being with you.”

*teasingly* “Who’s hiding under all that armour?”

Rell: “You’ve got anger, kid, but not enough direction.”

Shurima champions: “My sister visited one of your tombs. She turned into a half snake monster. So, not a fan.”

Swain: “All due respect, a demon doesn’t sound like a good choice for a new arm.”

Taunt Response:

Cassiopeia or Talon: “Aw, I missed you too~”

Kill:

Cassiopeia: “I’ll remember you, sister. I promise.”

Darius: “What’d all that armour do for you?”

Garen: “It was a matter of time.”

Leblanc: “I don’t care if you’re a fake. That. Felt. Good.”

Lux: “A shame, you had potential.”

Swain: “Better I kill you than your demon.”

Talon: “It didn’t need to end like this.”

Vladimir: “Ugh, you’re such a creep.”

[frenchbreadandeggs]

hiii so id like to request a headcanon/imagine about Draven being in a secret relationship with a vastaya (secret in a sense that even his brother doesnt know). idk if you write for Draven, if u don't i understand if you don't answer ❤❤❤, but anyway thanks for your attention

draven and his vastayan lover

pairing: draven x vastayan! reader summary: having a secret relationship with draven as a vastayan a/n: hello sterzin! thank you for this request! this is my first fic/headcanon about draven so i'm not really sure if i wrote him accurately. i hope you like it!

Even though Draven is loud, boastful, and shameless in the pit, giving off the impression that he doesn't care about anyone, people would be surprised to learn that he is secretly dating you, a vastayan.

The crowd had assumed he hated "furry" people after an encounter with a yordle, and while their assumption wasn't entirely wrong, something changed when he met you in the depths of the markets of Noxus.

Let's just say he became smitten over you.

You were casually wandering through the bustling yet dark and gloomy streets of the market, browsing the items on sale, your ears twitched—someone was following you. And it turned out to be Draven.

In the early stages of your relationship, he mostly boasted about himself, his strength, and his skills, being the narcissist that he is.

"Draven, you've already told me that," you'd often interject.

"Oh, is that so? Well, what about this time when I smashed a man's head with my axe..."

"That too," you'd reply with a smile, finding it amusing how he could talk about himself for hours, watching his hands wave through the air to emphasize his tales.

You weren't quite sure how Draven managed to draw you in or how you managed to captivate him, but it happened as if by magic. Suddenly, the two of you were together, though keeping it a secret was necessary. Your tribe, being vastayans, wouldn't approve of your relationship with a human like Draven.

So, you would often go to the pits and watch from a distance, your eyes fixed on the throne room where Draven sat. Sometimes, you would catch his gaze wandering, as if searching for someone. Your eyes would meet, and you'd give him a gentle smile while he smirked. Draven seemed to think it was cool now that you were watching; he would jump into the pit and fight, flaunting his skills and strength. It was as if he was trying to impress you, and honestly, you were there for it.

While you keep your relationship with Draven from the world in fear of the consequences. You would share stolen glances and secret smiles during public appearances, both of your unspoken language speaking volumes.

For Darius on the other hand, he is unaware about Draven’s relationship with you, though there are times when he notices a change in Draven’s demeanor. Like his brother became softer or where he is not rash in private that Darius can’t quite put a finger on.

At times when you’re in your house, Draven would visit (almost everyday if he is not busy). He would give you gifts as his affection to you, even with him being a loud mouth and may not be best at expressing his feelings verbally, his actions speaks volumes.

Not only is his love language giving gifts (receiving gifts), he screams physical touch.

He would have his arms slither around your waist while you’re doing something in the kitchen. Place some small kisses on your shoulders as his way of affection towards you.

Draven want’s everyone to know that you are his and he is yours, but due to your kind you asked him to stay hidden about it. And he respects it, everything just for his darling.

He loves you so much that he would kill anyone who gets in the way of your relationship. 

[zdux]

Vlad with a sugar mommy/daddy??? 👀

I've got some good good brain rot for Vladimir rn so that's what's up

Sugar Baby Vladimir

Oh this spoiled brat of a Count... tsk tsk

Despite being rich beyond his wildest dreams, with loads to spare and an elegant mansion, as well as a cult that basically WORSHIPS him, there was still something missing...

That is, until he met you.

An Ionian noble, lost, tired, and an absolute mess, who wandered up to his door step. You had been traveling through Noxus to get to Demacia, and then Targon, as you had important meetings and relations to organize in both countries, and despite the hostilities, you felt much safer traveling by land than by sea for extended periods of time. How unexpected that you would get mixed up and lost trying to avoid battalions and raiders in a military country, how COMPLETELY surprising.

While he should have immediately imprisoned you, so that you could essentially be used as a hostage during negotiations, Vladimir had other ideas, as he loved to bend the rules as far as he could and see that look of disdain on Swain's face when he got away with it.

So instead, he invited you in, feigning worry and apologizing for the disaster of a voyage, allowing you to bathe, relax, and have a decent nights sleep.

After some conversations, you realized you were already late for both of your meetings, and would never make it in time. You sent letters explaining what happened, and arranged to come to Demacia and Targon at a later date. While this was all handled, you and Vladimir started to get to know each other, and he quickly realized you were considerably above his rank, in Noxian terms. He was lucky that you were unfamiliar with how Noxians showed their respect to those above them, this was as if Darius had showed up at his door bloody and bruised and he had handed him a towel instead of treating him with respect and ordering for the finest healers to tend to him at once.

Despite his mistake, he was pleasantly surprised that you didn't mind, and still counted his actions as kind. When you asked to keep in contact with him, however, is when you truly surprised him. Having good relations with a high Ionian noble? Oh the trouble that could get him into... and the possible rewards he could reap from it.

He gladly accepted, and after nearly a week, you were back on your way, this time making it safely to Demacia, then Targon, before going back home.

The two of you exchanged letters for months, getting to know each other better and better. You eventually realized how dangerous meeting up could be, but were hoping at this point that perhaps the two of you could be what bridges a truce between Noxus and Ionia.

You began meeting up every few months in secret, almost like some kind of Romeo and Juliet type of story, the two of you had a meeting place in Piltover where you would spend time together.

It was during these meetings that the two of you began to have a relationship other than political. Vladimir slowly began to realize just how much he wanted you. And it was your disguises in Piltover that turned into his becoming your sugar baby. You would dress nicely, though not over the top, and he would as well, but the two of you pretended to be just that: A rich noble and their little plaything. But it soon was no longer an act.

You would take him out on the town, going to fancy dinners, expensive shops, all sorts of theaters. What had started as a cover quickly became the two of yours little secret.

He adored it. Being doted on, being treated like he was special to someone, almost like he was your pet, he relished in it. He even convinced you to go to the brothels of Zaun with him and enjoy the... "masquerades" they liked to hold with him.

Hope you enjoyed! I didn't really get to go into the actual sugar baby part here, so I might make a part two if wanted. ^^

[noxianwilled]

he'll grab kat's hand, gently lifting it to his lips before the latter make direct contact. doesn't matter how blood-stained they are. and what he lacks in words to express himself, he'll make up with kissing those old wounds better.

— @noxfortid

There is blood on her hands — not metaphorically, this time, though she supposes that remains ever truthful. It's not her own, for the most part, save for a small cut in one of her palms; not that messy, either, no more than a few droplets resulting from a recent kill.

Usually, she is the one showing up unannounced. Darius is a good soldier, disciplined in a way she is not; unusual for him to be up so late, having no small number of duties to attend to the next day. Tonight it had been him waiting for her (Katarina wonders if it had been worry that brought him here, or mere sleeplessness). It doesn't really matter; the moment she knows there is no threat, that it's him, all previous tension is gone, emerald eyes shining with unspoken affection.

There are greetings exchanged, weapons set aside (the daggers need cleaning, and usually that would be the first thing she would do); but he sees to preparing the clean cloth and water basin, bandages at the ready — and how can she refuse it when Darius asks for her to sit by his side, reaching for her hand with a gentleness she imagines most would not think him capable of.

The gesture remains tender as he presses his lips to her palm, careful, delicate; Katarina doesn't know if anyone ever held her so gently, with so much care (with such disregard for the blood). It hurts. Not physically, but in a way much deeper, like old wounds reopened to be healed right. Her silence is not a choice but need: she doesn't trust her voice not to break, her words not to falter, the tears not to fall.

There is so much love in the gesture she is almost tempted to withdraw from it, to turn away and run — to leave before he does, before something she does it too much, before he can see she is too much. Everyone does, eventually, and she doesn't want to wait for him to leave, too.

It is the instinct of self-preservation: Katarina doesn't think she could mend her heart after that.

Instead, she swallows back the tears and watches him continue, soft in cleaning the blood, particularly careful with her small injury. Her heart alone cannot contain the entirety of the love she feels; too strong to be contained in such a small space, to the point it hurts. There is a strict code she follows, the difference between being a common murderer or a weapon used by others, taking only the lives Noxus demands, only those she judges necessary, but she would kill for him without a care as to who is harmed, so long as they dared stand in his way or look at him wrong. A more frightening thought: she would die for him, were it necessary to keep him safe. Katarina could almost laugh; it is a little too late for self-preservation now.

It is only when he is done, her hands cleaned and her injury taken care of, that her hand reaches for his face, gently cupping his cheek (as if they were made for gentleness, for a moment, as if the same hands capable of atrocities and horrific violence could be loving and tender and caring). Katarina pulls Darius close, locking their lips together with as much passion — as much love — as she feels. He doesn't need to say anything. Each small gesture is more than enough.

[definitelynotscott]

👀

You got Mermaids last time, so this time you get Vampire/Werewolf!

Specifically, this is a chunk from a larger AU where Noxus is ruled by Vampires and Demacia ruled by Werewolves and the Void comes in and starts stirring up the humans against both of them in hopes of chomping the world without much resistance while they're distracted. But I decided the likelihood of my ever actually writing the overarching story was very low, so I should just write this one scene from the forest that has nothing to do with the plot. After all, I could always just write it in chunks and connect them in a series if I did end up writing more. And then I didn't even finish the scene. XD

He cradled the boy in his arms as he lapped at the flowing blood, almost fond now that his plan was in action and he would be gone soon. He drank again, the swell of the blood call drawing a soft sound from the boy. Darius ran a hand down his side, feeling him turn toward the caress, lift his neck to Darius’ mouth once more. 

There was movement to his side that he ignored in favor of filling his mouth with more blood. He did steady his grip on the boy, pulling him close and pressing his lips to his neck. 

A cold wet nose nudged at his jaw, but he ignored that too. If she wanted her little pet back she could fight him for it. She nudged again, harder, and the grimace he made reduced his suction. He did not hiss.

There was a huff of air, and that peculiar wavering-ripple feeling he associated with her peeling in and out of her skin. Then a soft humanlike neck bumped against the corner of his mouth, the side of his nose. He could feel it, the rich beat of the magic in her blood, but petulantly he stayed latched to the boy’s neck, drawing out his blood, his life, instead. 

She pulled away, her tongue clicked in annoyance, and her hand reached up. He didn’t understand why until that same compelling essence was rich on the air, and he drew breath for the first time, probably, since he’d needed his lungs full to buoy them in that underground lake. The scent of magic and blood dragged through his nostrils and deep into his chest. 

He let go as she leaned close, licking his teeth clean inside his mouth. Before she could brush her neck against him again he was already turning toward her. He wasn’t even sure vampiric anticoagulation would win against a wolf’s healing, but instinct meant he tried. He pressed the flat of his tongue against the scratch, just for a taste, just to keep it open.

The heady flavor went right to his head with that one taste. He was dizzy with it, her power barely contained by her skin, the depth and richness overwhelming him at the bare touch to his tongue. He lapped at the scratch, the tip of his tongue exploring the narrow gouge, wondering if she would let him bite her.

[movedtoferinehuntress]

☾ *  ――  ᴄᴀɪᴛʟʏɴ & ᴅᴀʀɪᴜs 「 @fatecursed 」 ≣ Continued Thread = ❝ Protective sister mode activated ❞

Eyes scanned over the man, examining him in more than just the superficial appearance. She could read a person, their habitus, and learn more about their past than what words might say. From scars to non-verbal reactions, she would figure out who he was and what he wanted from Jayce. When it came to Jayce, she was highly protective of him because she didn't want him hurt and knew from Piltover that people would take the tiny bit of kindness and use or abuse it.

They stood toe to toe, while Darius had a more muscular build, they were close to the same height that Caitlyn could stare him directly in the eyes and her sharp cerulean eyes didn't look away.

A brow raised at the sentence, tilting her head just slightly to the left as her hand waved to the side. "Do I look that old that I could be Jayce's mother?" She questioned, as she knew she didn't look THAT old. She was younger than Jayce, and she tried her best not to roll her eyes at that. Eyes flicked over the red colors of Noxus, the symbolic use of colors everywhere in this world. But it wasn't just the colors that gave him away, the way he carried himself and the scars that echoed battle-worn warrior. "but no, I'm worse. I'm his sister," Did it matter that it was chosen family bonds and not by blood? No, to Caitlyn, she was Jayce's sister and that's all that matters. There was no reason why blood should dictate who mattered to her; Jayce was one of the few people she could count on her fingers who cared about her.

And she had to make sure he was safe and that this person wasn't going to take advantage of his need for approval or his tender heart. It's not that she didn't think Jayce couldn't take care of himself but there were too many cruelties in this world that she wasn't going to take a chance. "You're from Noxus?"

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✒️ + talk about his relationship with darius...

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General Darius is a decorated veteran and respected warrior all across the Empire. In him Jericho Swain sees the ideal Noxian soldier; not solely because of his physical prowess ( which... is quite impressive, admittedly ) but more so for his spirit & devotion to the Empire.

Things haven't always been this way, however. When Cyrus first took the blood brothers under his wing, the majority of Generals held a low opinion of his decision. It was even mocked among the higher rankings. The first time Jericho briefly met Darius, he had thought him a little slow, for he was very impressive physically but obedient to a fault.

That was, up to the point when he heard word of his achievements in the Dalamor plain. Swain was deployed in Shurima at the time, at the height of his military career, and word reached him in passing. To take such initiative was an unexpected turn for the boy he had met back then. Darius would not occupy him much until his eventual return to Prime, after Darkwill summoned him for deployment in Ionia.

Then, his idea of the man once again was culled when he accepted the title of Hand, for Swain had already been prejudiced against Darkwill and saw the Hand as an overglorified lackey of his; however at the same time he recognized Darius' devotion to Noxus, which was an admirable and attractive quality in his eyes.

By the time Darius returned from the northern front post coup d'etat, the two had not seen each other in a while. Darius had last witnessed Swain getting dishonorably discharged in front of the entire Legion, and it is safe to say he would not have expected the turn of events. Swain, on the other hand, had now completely changed his mind on Darius. Where once he would question his loyalty to Darkwill and regard him as naive at the least, he now saw in him a potential protector of the Empire that would set an example for generations to come. Darius represents what Swain wants Noxus to become; in spite of his humble origins he earned his title and privileges. And he proves his devotion to the Empire every day, still.

In that, Jericho sees an expression of his personal ideal. It is true that Darius still rarely argues Swain's points and he is, in general, obedient. But in the Trifarix he, too, has the right to voice his opinion and Swain has made sure to encourage him from day one, respecting his take even if sometimes it is not as well articulated (Jericho understands they come from different backgrounds and did not receive the same education. Sometimes he interferes to "rephrase" what Darius says, but it is mostly to de escalate situations nowadays). He no longer thinks of him as a brute, having had a glimpse of his ideas and true spirit.

Needless to say, the few times they did argue, it was like the Audience Chamber froze over. Even the Faceless must have felt awkward in there. Darius may never know it, but those times sufficed to establish Swain's respect of him as an opinionated man and a warlord. Even unbeknownst to the Might, his mere presence in the council of three is often a determining factor for how, when or even if Swain will present a proposal.

[league-of-starlight]

Voice Update concept: Leblanc.

@thomas-jefferson-miku-binder

First Move:

“Let’s pick some petals.”

“Deception is an art.”

“My clone is handling the meeting. Or perhaps I’m the clone.”

Long move:

“Swain thinks he understands me. Ha! No one does.”

“The black rose is eternal, much like me.”

“I’ve worn a thousand faces, who can say this is the real me?”

“Noxus has no idea of what lurks beneath it.”

“Mordekaiser’s return ticks closer every day. Whatever sacrifices must be made are all necessary.”

First encounter:

“My name’s Leblanc. Maybe we can help each other.”

“You look lost.”

“Fancy a rose?”

Joke response:

“I’ve seen better in a thousand years.”

Taunt response:

“I’ve heard a million stories of bravado. Do better.”

Killing:

(General):

“Don’t touch a thorny rose.”

“Say hello to the Iron Revenant.”

“Maybe Vladimir can use you.”

“It’s all in the illusions.”

Recall:

“I must retreat.”

“A woman always needs an escape plan.”

“Farewell, my darlings.”

Death:

“Another clone, gone…”

“After so long…”

“The rose… will bloom.”

“Not… yet…”

Respawn:

“They think they’ve won? Adorable.”

“Another death, another plan to make.”

“I saw him, for a moment…”

Character specific dialogue:

First encounter:

Cassiopeia: “My oh my, look who’s all grown up.”

Darius: “The hand of Noxus, what a pleasure.”

Draven: “I’m sorry, have we met?”

Elise: “Elise, my dear. What can you say about the isles situation?”

Mordekaiser: “You… You can’t be back yet.”

Rell: “Ah, my star pupil. Your mother misses you, you know?”

Swain: “Ah, business or pleasure, Jericho?

“I see the assassins have failed.”

Talon: *Mockingly* “Oh, look, Marcus’s blade fell out of his sheath.”

Vladimir:

“Vladimir, lure any naive women lately?”

“Your disciples interrupted my meeting.”

Taunt:

Cassiopeia: “All that potential, and you were nothing but a snake in the end.”

Darius: “Might is nothing without wit, my boy.”

Jarvan: You’re a long way from your kingdom, little prince.”

Katarina: “Seen your sister lately? No? Strange.”

Swain: That arm will be your downfall, General.”

Vladimir: “The Crimson Circle is big an imitation of the Black Rose’s efficacy.”

Taunt Response:

Cassiopeia: “A serpent’s hiss means little to me.”

Draven: “I’m sorry, have we met?”

Rell: “Ah, the attitude of youthful rebellion…”

Swain: “Oh, stop, I’m blushing.”

Vladimir: “All those centuries and that’s the best you have?”

Kill:

Cassiopeia: “Goodbye, Cassiopeia. You were… a pleasure.”

Elise: “Will the Vilemaw being you back? I’m curious.”

Mordekaiser: *Angry* “Stay dead, Noxus doesn’t need you.”

Rell: “A shame. You could have been useful.”

Swain: *Proud, but tinged with a bit of fondness.* “You knew it would end like this.”

Vladimir: “I think I’ll take your cult as well.”

Recall near Swain:

“Don’t worry, Jericho. I’ll be back.”

[league-of-skins]

Darius, the Hand of Noxus

League of Legends

Original Darius

Lord Darius

Bioforge Darius

Woad King Darius

Dunkmaster Darius

Academy Darius

Dreadnova Darius

God-King Darius

High Noon Darius

Lunar Beast Darius

Crime City Nightmare Darius

Spirit Blossom Darius

Porcelain Darius

Wild Rift

Original Darius

Academy Darius

High Noon Darius

Lunar Beast Darius

God-King Darius

Dunkmaster Darius

Dreadnova Darius

Supreme Cells Darius

Legends of Runeterra

Original Darius

Rift Master Darius