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I don't have a name for him yet, but he's an 8 year old boy who lives in zaun, an inspiring artist who mainly does graffiti or large designs in chalk on street grounds. He's learning how to do portraits after seeing the rise in Jinx portraits all around after she became the figure of freedom

And small details that always make me smile, he 'dyed' his hair with chalk, and has belts around his shoes because he never learned how to tie shoes, oversized old overalls that he fixed up after finding them somewhere, jinx socks, and scars on his knees from learning how to jump rooftops. Also his hair is based on my hair irl

And what if Jinx escaped? Left behind a few things to move forward? What if she finally rode on "one of those things" and got out of Zaun and Piltover?

What if on her travels—to heal, to find a new purpose, become a girl who isn't damned, to be someone who isn't reminded of her past in everywhere and everyone she looks—she ends up in Demacia?

What if the story continues after magic has been reintroduced into Runeterra and we see it through the perspective of the kingdom so against its very existence? Introduced to the girl who resents the deal she's been dealt in life and fears—if not ashamed—of who she is: part magic.

What if these two opposing characters, for whatever reason or another, meet?

Lux, ever the optimist. Jinx, the guilty pessimist.

Lux, the girl who hides who she is in fear of being rejected and captured. Jinx, the girl who's been rejected and unwanted far too many times to count.

Lux, with a dream of adventure yet stationed in one place because of duty. Jinx, almost chronically bound to do what she wants or deems the better choice, despite what anyone wants, tells, or expects of her.

What if Jinx inspires a new way of seeing the world for Lux—one where she's not limited by others and can become a truer version of herself? What if Lux inspires a new way of seeing the world for Jinx—one where she can learn to love who she is, rather than view herself as a curse?

WHAT IF?

Genuinely why are the council meetings in piltover so dramatic

Like he looks like he’s about to sing a ballad or something rather than being on trial for heinous crimes????

What theatre kid in piltover designed this

Zaun/Piltover pt1

Renata Glasc,The chem baroness League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Jeremy Anninos Champion insights.

"Work for me or work against me, it doesn't matter. Everyone comes to my side eventually." - Mrs.glasc

Glasc Industries , Concept Artwork  All credits to: Sunny pandita ,Paulin Kiri Fanart belongs to: 一根猪猪怪 Champion art exploration "Zaun deserves more."

 "The difference between medicine and poison is the dosage. Allow me to demonstrate." Madam Glasc

Renata "Right On Time" Illustration by Riot Contracted Artists :Grafit Studio, Envar Studio "It's 'Miss Glasc'... if you value your life."

"Work for me or work against me, it doesn't matter. Everyone comes to my side eventually." The Chem baroness

Arcane (timeline)/Zaun:

Chem Baron Finn & Chross League of legends/Riot games/Arcane teamAll credits to: • Victor Maury • Character Design

"Slickjaws provide useful services to those looking to eliminate a problem, whether by their own hand or ours."- Finn

Riot games/Arcane team Credits to: Charles Lee, alexandre mahboubi, Tomas Osang Muir,Bruno Couchinho, Ivan Pozdnyakov, Geoffroy Thoorens The Art of Arcane Fanart belongs to: Marco Brunelleschi

´´ The only way to defeat a superior enemy is to stop at nothing. To become what they fear.``The eye of Zaun.

"I’d like to let you in on a very important secret I learned when I was about your age, boy. You see, power, real power doesn’t come to those who were born strongest or fastest or smartest. No. It comes to those who will do anything to achieve it..."

Y’all are very strange creatures to show more empathy toward Caitlyn than the workers in the Lanes she gassed, just because they’re labeled as ‘criminals.’ It should be common sense that, given the state of Zaun, this might be the only way they can sustain themselves— a situation created by Piltover’s neglect and oppression. And let’s not forget, even kids were [forced to] work for the Chembarons. Gas is not going to go “minor detected, must swerve!!!”

But somehow, we gotta have this endless empathy for Caitlyn, as if her mom wasn’t also part of the problem. “The people of the underground deserve to breathe”— wow that’s like the bare minimum, thanks Cassandra.

All of the councilors (except maybe Mel? not sure) were against an independent Zaun. People were still living in horrible conditions. She’s in a position of power and is still complicit with all the other issues Zaunites face. Cassandra Kiramman was NOT a good person and she could’ve done so much more for Zaun than improve the air quality.

Do we even know what areas of Zaun were ventilated? Was it ever stated? /genq

Arcane rarepair ideas

Tobias x Ximena

Finding love again and helping each other mourn, they seem like they would be very gentle and sweet to each other. Would add a new layer to Caitlyn and Jayce’s sibling dynamic

Babette x Jericho

I actually don’t have a logical argument for this one, but if you’re looking for size difference, look no further

Isha x Ren

I’m putting on my “Isha is alive” truther hat for this one. Over a decade after the battle in Piltover, Ren is working in a clinic in Zaun specializing in Chemtech prosthetics, to try and make sure she does more good than her father did. A young woman starts coming in for maintenance for both of her prosthetic arms. She’s mysterious, always wearing a strange helmet with a bunny mask, only talking to people through sign language. She starts taking Ren around the city, showing her places to go dancing, where to get messy but delicious food, and the calm quiet places where they can be alone. Ren begins to truly fall in love with Zaun, it’s people, and one person in particular. One night, while she’s showing Ren a place among the Firelight bugs, the girl writes a name on the wall “Isha” and removes her mask. Her face is completely covered in glowing blue scars, she seems very self-conscious of them, but Ren tells her she is utterly beautiful and kisses her

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I'm sitting down to continue writing the next chapter of "Tethered," and I am thinking about how interesting these cities are, and I really want to DM a D&D campaign in this setting. Just a cool, low magic steampunk era setting. I could homebrew some interesting ways shimmer could be integrated into the system as a potion that is both awesome and terrible for you. I know some homebrew campaigns have been made, maybe one day I'll check them out or just make my own. Gotta tackle my epic saga campaign first!

Viktor’s stance on Hextech weaponry is so important, actually.

Viktor is the only one vehemently against using Hextech to create weapons. Jayce initially agrees, but Mel convinces him that it is necessary, that it would keep more people safe than it would hurt.

Viktor stands firm in his insistence to not do harm with their creation, not just because he is from the Undercity and familiar with the violence Enforcers inflict on innocents, but because he himself is a victim of constant violence. From his body. Viktor is the only character near the council that is so intimately aware of what it is like to be in pain, and they want him to agree to create weapons.

Viktor, whose lungs were wrecked by the Grey so badly that his blueprints are often stained with red. Viktor, who works hunched over a desk, tuning out the aching signals from his leg, his back, his arms, his everything. Viktor, who is in a private war against time, against the consequences of previous Piltover innovations, against his own body.

Viktor never wanted to be a part of anything that would make anyone feel what he feels. And they wanted him to put ultra-powered guns in the hands that were strangling the place he desperately wanted to help.

Over his dead body would a weapon be powered by Hextech.

(Over his dying body, more like. Jayce should have listened.)

My mind read that "Good morning, boys" with Mel's calmest voice tone and it's HILARIOUS

I saw that you have a MelVik piece and a JayVik piece so... *Cautiously slides MelJayVik across the table and runs away back to the MelJayVik enclosure*

straight up fixed viktor's back

They're all so cute. I love them.

hexquad heart ❤️

The ultimate twink was too powerful to keep him alive I guess

The Beginning of Something Big

Viktor x genderneutral!reader

Word count:1.0k

Warnings:none basically, it's fluff

Summary: You find a strange note written by Viktor, that says you should come immediately...

Masterlist

Come immediately.

That's what his note said. Along with a location. It was the giant bridge, that connected Piltover with the Undercity. I was wondering what the hell, he wanted there. I hope, he didn't plan to pay the Undercity a visit again, anytime soon. The last time, he went there, alone I might add, it ended in a disaster, the entire bridge had been closed off. 

So naturally, I was worrying about him. I always worried about Viktor. He had a talent for getting himself into trouble. Intentional or not. 

So, as I was making my way through the empty streets of Piltover, only occasionally encountering a cop or a pedestrian, my mind was racing. I almost slipped and fell multible times, before I finally reached the bridge.

It seemed rather empty. Not a single soul was to be seen. I could only make out a few cargo ships, making their way out into the open sea or towards the save haven of Piltover. 

My head shot up as I heard a scream, that suspiciously sounded like Viktor. I promptly made my way across the bridge, looking for everything and anything. My heart stopped for a second, as I saw a figure standing a few meters away from the passage to the Undercity. At first, I thought it was Viktor, but that was impossible. The Person had no cane and they were leaning down on their knee's, panting like they had run a marathon just minutes ago. 

"Excuse me?", I mumbled and stepped forward,"Have you seen my friend? He is rather lanky, but tall. And he walks with a cane."

I heard the Person chuckle, as they got up. It sounded familiar, but that couldn't be, could it?

"I won't need that cane anymore", he mumbled and stepped out of the shadow. I gasped, as I finally realized, that it was indeed Viktor, who was standing in front of me. Now that he was able to fully stand up straight, his form hovered over me, as he stepped closer. 

"Viktor!", I gasped,"How did you-"

I was at loss of words. I still wasn't fully understanding, how Viktor was able to stand here right in front of me, without his cane, when mere days ago, he fainted in the lab and woke up in the hospital, with a final diagnose.

"Hextech", Viktor mumbled and pointed at his leg. I kneeled down, as he kept on explaining.

"I used the runes and spells to create what we had always dreamed about", he smiled.

I carefully eyed his leg. In contrast to his usually very pale skin, his leg glimmered in a dark purple, his veines poking out of his skin. I noticed the Runes he was talking about. They were carved into his prosthesis. I lifted my hand and softly ran my fingers over them. They started glowing under my touch. I stared at his work in awe, until Viktor's hand grabbed mine and he pulled me to my feet again.

"I finally did it, Y/N", he smiled shyly,"All those years of work, all those countless hours at the lab, trying over and over to solve this, all for this moment"

I reciprocated his smile and raised my hand to caress his cheek. Viktor closed his eyes and leaned into my touch.

"I'm proud of you, Viktor. So incredibly proud. You put so much work into this, you deserve it. And the people you're going to save. This is the beginning of something big!"

"Thank you", Viktor replied and opened his eyes.

"So!", I grinned,"Show me what you can do with that new leg!"

Viktor shyly  smiled at me, before throwing his arms around my waist, pulling me up into the air.

I laughed, as he twirled me around. It felt a litle bit weird to see Viktor so strong, stronger then he had ever been. 

As he carefully lowered me back down, I couldn't help myself and threw my arms around him in delight, a grin still big on my face. I felt how Viktor gently returned my hug, his arms encircling my waist, as a low chuckle left his lips. 

After a few seconds, I reluctantly pulled back to look at Viktor. He looked even more beautiful with such a big smile on his face. He looked so happy, happier than he had been in years. 

"It suits you", I said, after a few seconds of us just looking at each other.

"The leg?", Viktor asked curiously.

"No, silly", I giggled,"Your smile! I missed it"

I saw  how a deep blush crept up Viktor's neck, as he looked down to hide his embarressment.

I felt bold in that moment, so I leaned forward and softly kissed his cheek, my lips lingering on his skin for a second, before I pulled back.

Viktor blushed even more and I giggled at him. He was cute, when he was nervous. 

"Thank you, Y/N",Viktor finally said. I could feel his hands tremble on my waist,"Thank you f-for always supporting me and being t-there for me"

And then he did something, neither of us expected. He leaned forward and sheepishly pressed his lips to mine. It was a short and gentle kiss, but I still felt, what he was trying to say. I sensed his gratefullness, his passion.

"Thank you for letting me be a part of it, Viktor", I smiled, as I pulled back. I leaned my forehead against his and closed my eyes, my hands still around his neck.

"I can't wait for Jayce to see this, he's not gonna believe it", I mumbled. 

I heard Viktor chuckle and he nodded:"No, no he won't"

Rainy Afternoons

Viktor x gender!neutral Reader

Word count:1.2k

Waenings:Rain?

Summary:You wallow in the past as Viktor joins you in the comforting rain...

Masterlist

Rain always felt comfortable to me. It reminded me a lot of the Undercity, or the Nation of Zaun, how they call it now. But Viktor and I had left the Undercity a long time ago. A lot had changed since then. We met Jayce, we invented Hextech and Jayce had become a Pioneer of Sience, while Viktor prefered to stay in the Shadow .

I revided all that had happended, while I let the Rain quietly hit my face. My eyes opened and my gaze wandered over Piltover. The Lab offered an amazing View of the City. I saw lots of different People wandering through the streets. Most of them carrying Umbrella's, only a few were desperately trying to escape the Rain. 

I closed my Eyes again , trying to concentrate on the sound of the Rain. blending out the loud  City noises.

"What are you doing here?"

A smile appeared on my face, after hearing that beautiful Voice, immediately recognizing it as Viktor's.

"I'm enjoying the Rain", I mumbled and turned around. Viktor looked at me perplexed.

"You're gonna catch a cold", he stated and slowly walked towards me. Dripplets of Water started to run down his face, as he was also exoposed to the Rain now. I smiled at him. My hand rose to carry his face. Viktor slowly closed his eyes and leaned into my touch. 

"It reminds me of the Undercity", I mumbled,  letting my hand fall to the railing of the Balcony. Viktor's eyes followed my movement and he leaned aginst the Railing, also letting his gaze wander over the busy streets of Piltover. 

"It's been quite a while, hm?", Viktor asked. I only nodded, slowly stepping closer. He turned towards me, his entire attention focued on me now. I smiled at the Man in front of me and carefully took his hand. Viktor interwined our Fingers and squeezed my Hand slighty. I looked back up at him, only to find his face inches away from mine. Vikotor's other Hand rose to  carres my Cheek. 

" We should go inside", he mumbled. "Just a few more seconds", I mumbled , eying his lips. Viktor noticed my action. I saw him close his eyes, before our lips collided in a tender kiss. His lips were soft against mine and i felt him pull me closer by my hand. 

"Viktor",  I mumbled against his lips. My hands rose to his Chest, while I felt Viktor grab my Waist, pulling me impossibly closer. Our lips connected again, but this time it was more passionate. I felt how he pushed me up against the Railing of the Balcony, as we were suddenly interruprd. 

"What are you two doing there?", I heard Jayce chuckle.

Viktor and I broke apart almost immediately. I glanced over Vikotor's shoulder, only to find a grinning Jayce Talis, standing at the Entrace of the Balcony. 

"Enjoying the Rain", Viktor smiled and turned around. He took my Hand again and slighty pulled me into his Side.

"Anywyas, you should come inside now or you'll catch a Cold", Jayce smiled.

"See?! That's exactly what I told you?", Vikotor asked, a fake expression of Indignation on his Face. I only giggled at him and started to walk back inside. Viktor followed suit. 

It wasn't until we got back inside that I realized how cold I actually was. I hugged myself, as I started to shiver, due to the the cold water soaking my clothes. Suddenly, I felt someone hug me from behind. I looked over my shoulder, as I saw a smiling Viktor. "Come on", he mumbled,"Let's get into some dry Clothes."

I only nodded and followed him towards our Room. 

I opened the Door for Viktor, while he slowly walked inside. I noticed that he had started to shiver now too, so I closed the door and hurried towards our Closet. I pulled out some comfy closed and tossed them over to Viktor, who had sat down on the Bed. 

"Do you want me to help?", I asked softly. His leg had gotten worst recently. I often woke up to him doubling over in Pain, grasping his leg. The nose bleeding had gotten worst too. I was desperately trying to convince him to go see a Doctor, but Viktor always insisted that it would go away soon. 

"I'd be very grateful", Viktor mumbled and pulled me out of my thoughts. I looked down at him. His gaze was directed at the Floor, like he was ashamed to ask for help. I smiled and carefully grasped Viktor's chin, pulling up his head to look at me. I kissed him on the cheek before starting to loosen his tie. I noticed how a soft smile appeared on his face as I worked trhough the Layers of his suit. Suddenly, Viktor grabbed my Wrist and pulled me closer to him. I barely had time to react, as his lips crashed onto mine. My hands immediately snuck around his neck. Viktor deepened the kiss and pulled me onto his Lap. I was careful not to hurt his leg, as I inched closer, slowly opening his shirt. the last remaining piece of clothing. I felt him breath in shakingly, as my cold hand touched his chest.

"I'm sorry", I mumbled, as I remerded that I was still wearing my wet clothes. Viktor smiled and grabbed the hem of my Shirt:"Let's get you out of this"

A grin appeared on my face, as I lifted my arms so that he could take it off. His eyes lingered on my Chest for a second before he pulled me in for a kiss. I smiled against his lips, as a sudden knock on the door startled the both of us. 

"Y/N, Viktor?! Are you in here?"

Of course, it was Jayce again. I sighed and leaned my head against Viktor's shoulder. He only chuckled and took my hand. He motioned for me to get up. I smiled and sat down on the Bed, while he got up and walked towards the Door. I saw him open it just a smidge, before asking Jayce what he wanted, who upon answering Viktor's question suddenly sounded a bit embarrassed:"I was about to ask, if you two could help me in the Lab, but you seem pretty busy. So I'll better leave you alone. Sorry for interrupting."

"Thank you", Viktor mumbled and leaned against the Doorframe, so that the Door fell open just a little bit more. Jayce's gaze landed on me and his cheeks redened before he hastyly looked away. I furrowed my brows in confusion, before I noticed that I was not wearing a shirt. 

I felt how my cheeks grew hot and I quickly called Viktor's name. He turned around smiling before realizing what was going on. He quickly grabbed the Door and closed it so far, That Jayce could only see him. "I'll go then", I heard Jayce mumble. Viktor only nodded and closed the Door. He turned around, an innocent smile on his face. 

" 'm sorry", he mumbled. I quickly got up and grabbed his Hand, pecking his lips:"It's alright" Viktor smiled before pulling me in for a full kiss.

"Care to joyn me in the Shower?", I asked. Viktor ckuckled and pulled me towards the Bathroom:"How could I say no?!"