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League of Legends Champion Concept: Shadow of the Buhru

Little concept for a fan champion because I've been getting really into the league lore especially with the MMO being developed. Really would love to see more Buhru adjacent champs come out because I love the trifecta power between Bilgewater the Buhru and the Shadow Isles, so I wanted to capture that with this character.

Koya was a young acolyte of the Buhru and has always spited the Bilgewater ruffians who disrespected her people's traditions. Despite this, the Buhru try to live alongside the underworld. Koya knew the Buhru people's strength could easily dismantle Bilgewater and couldn't understand why they didn't. She wished to do so, by force if needed. She decided to face their deity, Nagakaborous and try to gain the means to do so. But she was rejected by the spirit due to her malicious ambition, which led to a further fallout between her and the rest of the people. In the end, ventured to the Shadow Isles to seek power on her own accord. There she met a warden of sorts, one who tempered the souls and shadows tethered to the land. The warden saw her ambition and desire for power and offered a deal. One that gave her the means she sought in exchange for a piece of her soul. She obliged, not fully understanding what exactly she was giving up. But this gave her power so strong she could use the shadows that f to tether to fragments of Nagakabourous's spirit, bending them to her will. If the people won't listen to her on their own, she'll make them.

In-Game visual

In-Game visual

Finalizing some details

Finalizing some details

Concept Refinement

Concept Refinement

Direction and Color exploration

Direction and Color exploration

Silhouette exploration

Silhouette exploration