Death To The King 🎵 feat. Rena (

[@crassenmlgscopez6524]

Imma be real, viego lore is basically the gorilla meme: wife dead, life sad.

[@christianmoralesortiz4688]

Not wrong!!!

[@JohnDoe-nt7wq]

it'll be you too one day

[@AmiRaj99]

I hear a theatre 🤐😨

[@asteriskonline3494]

ngl you got a chuckle from me.

[@mim_trottier]

I guess youve never trully loved someone?

[@mokeymale8350]

I like the dichotomy between Gwen’s usual childlike happy bubbly curiosity and the dark rebellious feel that the song gives her mission. Gives the whole situation a very child-soldier vibe

[@Box0898]

A lot of fanart shows her in a more creepy/evil way too, I wish they made an official skin that harnessed this side of her

[@craftworded]

Riot coulsve gone this way with her character but decided to just go generic

[@XonixDerps]

I see the top reply but the thing is that is how she it seems and in game. Just the VN made it a joke more like the rest of the cast :/

[@rustkarl]

On the one hand it suits her characterisation to all but her past. If you aren’t of the Shadow Isles, a remnant of Viego’s legacy then she has nothing but the boundless spirit of life, but if you remind her of Viego’s legacy then I wish she could have had a colder side that comes out more often.

[@ZakCooper1985]

you guys should learn her backstory before making those comments, she perfectly matches her story.

[@Mijuki]

Love the part where both Gwen and Viego sing, Gwen knowing there is no way- Viego thinking he will find a way "to bring her back"

[@rustkarl]

The same line on either side of acceptance.

[@soup6483]

He would have if arshan didn't interfer

[@xxabsolitexxx7747]

@@soup6483 nope, he wouldn’t actually be able to bring her back. Isolde was turned into a wrath because he failed the first time and she split her soul so that she wouldn’t have to remain one and she just wanted to be laid to rest hence why she gave the signal for Ashkan to fire his shot that dropped the music box and shattered Isolde again.

[@TorinnReacts]

"Time to set her free, but keep the memories" Such a beautiful line that relates so much to real life. OMG this was just beautiful!

[@madreapergaming4076]

Does anyone else see Gwen as the daughter that viego and, his wife could have had. With this song telling how she accepted losing her mother and, father very young. One by death, the other by madness. With this song expressing how she wanted the family that was taken from her, but accepts that viego, her father in a sense, has been in grief/madness/denial for so long that there is no way to bring him back. With the 2nd half kinda telling her father, her mission, and in a sense begging him to stop. There are so many layers to this song. From child soldier vs tyrant, daughter vs father, acceptance vs denial. So much would love to talk to others with on this song.

[@aschiavoto]

I always wanted to work on a Rena song :') this is fantastic and I loved bringing back some Hail The King vibes for the video!

[@Renaaa]

You did an incredible job on the vid !! Thank you so much for bringing another dimension to the song, it looks awesome !

[@aschiavoto]

@@Renaaa 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@dipilodorkus]

I may not have like everything done during the Ruination story but I do absolutely love these characters. Seeing a man with so much power and love tear himself and the world around him apart because no matter how much power you have you cannot stop death. It's compelling and relatable. Some would really let the world burn and become monsters to take back their loved ones.

[@Assametry]

Mordekaiser be like: Ex fucking scuse me?

[@amycoscyrus5740]

@@Assametry Mordekaiser is only greedy and betrayed by his people. Viego loves ... more than anyone can ever do.

[@brendoneverett5335]

@@amycoscyrus5740 Viego = cringe, Mordekaiser = Based

[@THEO00900]

I feel if Viego did not have the red flags...and boy they are big flags, he would be a cautionary tale. The prince who went to hell to save his princess. He could be Orpheus. But instead they made him a brat, a selfish kid in king's clothing.

[@gazelle_diamond9768]

@@brendoneverett5335 Mordekaiser is a cowardous fool who believes that he has total control over death. But it doesn't matter. He too will see find the truth. Eventually.

[@saibogu002love]

As gorgeous Rena's voice is, and as smart and powerful the lyrics are... I think what leaves me the most in awe is how you can hear the sound of scissors in the instrumental, during the chorus and the end. It's such a simple genius detail, putting Gwen's energy in the instruments itself.

[@Files_Loathing]

OH SO THAT'S WHAT THAT SOUND IS

[@aerelyamirart]

I love how Gwen only mentions him as the "King" to dehumanize him because Viego and Isolde are gone, who they once were. Presently, this is not Viego anymore. This is just the Ruined King, fueled by obsession and as well as abuse. Now if Isolde popped in for a verse, I would think she mention him as Viego as the past leaking forward and dissipating. 🥰 Love love analyzing Falconshield songs! Especially love the lore behind Viego and Gwen. So you can see why I went so far. 😭♥️

[@mistercleff8819]

I love the idea that Viego was almost Gwens dad with Isolde being her mother, but Viego is gone and now only the ruined king remains, and that’s the one she makes her mission to stop

[@KaiserNick_]

He said and I quote "When Viego died, the Ruined King was born."

[@ГеоргийЧикмарёв]

its literally Viego's quote "Isolde was my life. Viego died when she did and the Ruined King was born."

[@larrytherustyboii7442]

wasn't he already abuse when he was alive or did i miss something?

[@mistercleff8819]

@@larrytherustyboii7442 nope, apparently he was an amazing husband and pretty decent king, it was only after Isolde was hit by the knife that he became crazy, using violence to settle revolts, ignoring his duties and shit

[@flameofmage1099]

I love how this song talks about how he wasn't always this way. And as another comment already said, she calls him "The King" or "The Ruined King" because he is no longer Viego. Edit: Whenever someone's talks about Virgo it's always how he is and nor how he was. He has one of my favorite stories because of his downfall, heartbreak, and corruption. It really is a sad story and at the end of the day, Viego is just a broken man who doesn't know how to cope.

[@SuperMortalix]

Let the king die so Viego can rest. Well said.

[@ignacioperez5479]

viego and isolde... a tale that never should have been told, a love that never should have existed, a death that wasnt supposed to happen and an obsesion that would never exists

[@joshenigma4318]

This is unbelievably amazing! I was not expecting Josef to come in and make it a duet, and that harmonize! Holy crap this song is good! Rena's voice is amazing!

[@ThiccFish]

Her voice made wish I had the power to eat my ears off my head

[@YesOrNoGo]

😮

[@gazelle_diamond9768]

I really like what they did with Gwen, especially when you compare her to certain other female champions *cough* Seraphine *cough* But even if we ignore.... _her_ someone like Lux also has certain lines that basically say "Just be happy and ignore your worries". That's not how you deal with sadness or pain. Which is exactly what Gwen says when she asks Lux "[...] you know pain too. Why deny it?". Gwen is about dealing with grief in a healthy manner. She was given the gift of life by Isolde and she chooses to use that gift for good purposes. So that Isolde's death will not have been in vain. This means she has to stop the one person, who _can't_ deal with her death. The Ruined King. Heck, if I ever start writing fan fics this song might be an inspiration.

[@sirbobulous]

Really impressive work, well done! "I gave you 'til death do us part, why was that not enough?"

[@LivenPL]

This literally blew me away. Whenever I though it's reached its peak it exceeded even further beyond. I love the dichotomy of Gwen and Viego and their views on Isolde's death, it brings so much life to the song!

[@anubis9151]

Literally? Do explain please, there are so many questions in my mind now. How were you blown away by a music, literally that is.

[@LivenPL]

@@anubis9151 I suppose understanding words used figuratively is beyond you

[@anubis9151]

@@LivenPL so, you mean, the OPPOSITE of literally? I wonder who among us is the one bad at using the English language. The one that used an antonym to transmit his idea or the one that pointed it out?

[@Negari0]

The duet with gwen and viego has no right to be this amazing

[@umbertus]

Fuck. This song is what this whole "event" should have been. Powerful. Dramatic.

[@zwiebeldogs]

The scissor sounds are so good! The whole Song is, wow

[@flameofmage1099]

I never noticed that before, that's awesome!

[@christianmoralesortiz4688]

Very fitting!!!

[@Chiyasi]

Whenever i see a Rena song i get excited because its GUARANTEED to be an absolute banger, this song is no exception~

[@elpolloloco9123]

Gwen is immune to everything but an amazing song from you! Rena's voice is incredible and the lyrics/instrumentals and visual effects are top notch. Great work! Thank you for creating such masterpiece again and again. The direct opposition with Hail the King for Viego is a nice touch.

[@scareprankcreepypasta6716]

Technically not she herself is immune, instead lorewise the hallowed mist protects her which is the same thing viego gets his power from but the hallowed mist is a "thing" (how would you describe it?) That gwen gets from trust, believe, love and all that, viego on the other hand is greed, hatred, negativity. Senna and akshan also for example also have the hallowed mist. Its because they have part of isoldes soul in their own.

[@GoldLight73]

@@scareprankcreepypasta6716 Akshan does not have Hallowed Mist, nor does he have a soul fragment inside him. Senna is implied to be able to use Hallowed Mist, but she's primarily shown using Black Mist.

[@scareprankcreepypasta6716]

@@GoldLight73 Not akshan himself but his weapons confirmed origin is from the hallowed isles, therefor he can use it too.

[@GoldLight73]

​@@scareprankcreepypasta6716 When and where was that confirmed? I know the Absolver is a Relicstone weapon, and Relicstone comes from the Blessed Isles, but as far as I can till it just uses Sentinel Light as opposed to Hallowed Mist.

[@scareprankcreepypasta6716]

@@GoldLight73 I know that because it actually has the same color as some of gwens abilities. As much you can identify the void with purple, you can do the same with the hallowed mist.

[@jeffsmith5751]

I love that the opening beats of the rock section are paced by scissor snips, love that touch.

[@christianmoralesortiz4688]

DEFINITELY!!!!

[@the_pheonix1]

Phenomenal performance by Rena! Instantly one of if not the top favorite song, wow!

[@ThiccFish]

Rena was the worst part of this entire song. It made be have a new appreciation for pop artists like Beiber, because it was much worse than anything he's done

[@ThwartAbyss54]

I love 2:08 when the duet starts, my favorite part

[@archic.1467]

Even out of context this song sounds incredible. By far, my favourite.

[@SPEDTRON222]

This song made me cry the same way Hail the King did few months ago, I feel how Viego's tale resonates with my story and this song is about letting her go and the counterpoint of the two sides, living in the past seeking a way to bring her back and in the other side accepting the truth which is she will never come with me again... Just thanks you guys for giving us this.

[@andreamazzeo4306]

Great followup to 'Hail The King'!

[@sleruk4715]

I rarely comment anything , but this song i just cant help it . Its just awesome song , that it brought tears to my eyes! Trully excelent job !

[@generaybould9265]

So much story told while still being an incredible song! Take a bow!!

[@DontKnow-hr5my]

The part where Viego and Gwen sing both is a Masterpiece

[@Obsidian_Gargantuan_Leviathan]

new falconshield song?! *i neeeedd itt!* (in spongebob's voice)

[@zeroner777]

Gwen: There is no way to bring her back! Zilean: Am I a joke to you?

[@marshalltheo9822]

zilian can only revive ppl who died when they had that thing on him, sooo she is still dead

[@Mammutmango]

@@marshalltheo9822 Akshan then :P

[@alistor3777]

@@Mammutmango Also not possible. Akshan literally killed her ghost so she is dead dead this time.

[@IckStickO]

@@alistor3777 unless he kills himself to bring back the ghost

[@alistor3777]

@@IckStickO if he's dead he can't use the absolver

[@GatsuOnBerserk]

I'm not in a good mood recently and I'm just listening this song on repeat. I don't know if it's helping or not, but I'm in love with it. Thank you.

[@mvlol]

I am sure that this will be my favorite lol fanmade song ever!

[@Negari0]

I usually don't like songs like this, but this hits different I can't quite tell why

[@Kurisu1337]

As a Gwen main and already being in love with the champions design and lore, I am humbled and honored to have listened to this masterpiece. Thank you for another great song Falconshield... Gwen hoodie when?

[@jacobcoopermogil2683]

What an amazing song and contrast to Hail the King! Especially the middle part of the song; it was incredibly well done, having Viego be part of the song, albeit briefly.

[@Karacetamol]

That intro is pure goosebumps and I love it so much

[@aaronglendenning8818]

Holy hell… that was great. It even made me cry 😅 I know it’s just a fantasy game and blah blah but for you to really capture emotions of characters and such is just on point. Hats off to you 😎

[@skipp3252]

Man having read the Ruination novel, this song just hits different. Thank you so much for making this, all of you did an amazing job!

[@skipp3252]

man bots like these are so messed up

[@Unknown-ri7zu]

Bros gave me chills for no reason. Wtf...

[@erysithe7636]

First off, I love the thumbnail art, and after checking their twitter, I just love their style as a whole. Second, within 5 seconds of the song I loved it. This may be one of my top 5 favorites out of all your songs. Over all, thanks a lot Falconshield. I hope you can continue to release songs this good in the future as well.

[@victorzoela7879]

the scissor snips used in this song is amazing, so creative!

[@featheredaurora7102]

Honestly one of my favorite Falconshield songs. Well done

[@swordsmen208]

Sounds like a song within temptation would make

[@umeshgallage9347]

Have been always a huge fan of Falconshield music! Nicely done.

[@jamesmccubbins2122]

The openings on these songs are always at the level of epic. Lyrics, tone, music, everything. Animation effects are awesome. Duet there towards the middle/middle end was good. If I had one little gripe it’s that I wish the endings ended on the same high that the openings started out on instead of it being a lyrical repetition, but really solid all the way around! ^-^

[@aschiavoto]

Really glad for the video compliments! ♥

[@EDgarAltar]

I honestly think this is your best song yet!

[@raynightshade8317]

Man i did not even realize this came out till today, this is so freaking good

[@AngelLonely447]

Had goosebumps. Makes me wanna go and actually read their lore. Well done!

[@Eluria]

Aw, the song made me sad again. I was in love with "Hail the King", but this one, waw! Awesome job on the instrumentals like always

[@p00rstr94]

MY GOD why wasnt this in my recommended list i´ve been subbed for so long I LOOOOOOVE the duet part sooo much

[@Voidload]

This one I loooove so much! Rena sings like an angel and melody and music following it makes it a top quality! As always well done Josef!

[@Voidload]

this is a fake right? I was hyped for a moment 😄

[@sleruk4715]

@@Voidload yep, got a little conversation with that scam, after like 30 mins talking with him, He asked for adress , name etc. So i asked him to verify himself. That pissed him and said that Its another account for giveaways, and that he has no reason to do So.

[@Voidload]

​@@sleruk4715 Yeah thankfully the name is still obvious enough, as well as it's very rare to see giveaway without the creator announcing it. Thanks for you reply man! You are a great person!

[@sidneyhenry3949]

This song HURTS after you read the book. Viego was never fit to be king. He was a man set up to fail from the day he was born, and like many in his situation, he latched obsessively onto the one person who showed him any affection, and when she died, he had a nervous break. It really is honestly just painful.

[@PriestessOfSlaanesh]

League has so much amazing Lore. The whole Viego+Shadowisland stuff alone would make an excellent series.... and its not even the best runeterra has to offer, but still a 10/10. The MMO will be a masterpiece if they do it right.

[@unqni-7]

The scream at the end is amazing, damn this is so good, i loved Gwen and Viego singing voices ❤❤

[@erikderfreak]

What a relief after the „worlds“ song!

[@fieldtrip2178]

Falconshield need more recognition for the work he do. It's awesome!

[@meffysix]

Beautiful voice, Rena! You always cast the best singers. And, of course, the production is top notch again. Love it!

[@KuyaTristan]

Wake up babe, new Falconshield song

[@shibagoogi1956]

this is one of my favorite song's i rlly love ur song's for me this is the best channel to music of league of legends, i really hope u can fly more higher, rena have a beatiful voice, really make me feel the history!

[@15Mars51]

Amazing song. Incredible video and vocals.

[@adamdragon1513]

Jhin would be proud of such an amazing performance

[@ZephyriannaCh]

Rena's voice is amazing on this track 🥺🔥🔥🔥

[@andrei5776]

Someone needs to do 1 hour version for this song,cant wait

[@Toches]

just right click the video and clip "Loop"

[@dieathanasia5013]

The quality of the video and audio is through the roof.. I love you guys so much. Beautiful work of art :)

[@aschiavoto]

Aaaah thank you so much ♥

[@madarchmage1151]

I like this. Thank you

[@willowtr33yt]

this makes me want to play Gwen, knowing that I have never had a good game as her and I will probably never be able to understand how her stacks work X3

[@Mammutmango]

The "There was a time" opening kinda has portal vibes to me. Damn this entire thing is so good. I love this.

[@JealotGaming]

Excellent song as always! Hope you get more exposure, it's a shame these songs get overlooked.

[@tungnguyenSB]

The first part/intro of the song is so haunting

[@hinnyu7748]

Their relationship might be toxic but I was kinda sad this song sorta not expressed that Isolde, actually, genuinely loved the ruined king.. that is why she's so heartbroken as what became of him saying ".. I have loved you until my last breath, why is it not enough?". Until the end she only show compassion towards her husband. Felt more like "sorrow" rather than hate or dislike for all he has done. Isolde saw something good in Viego, he has his issues but actually a decent person. He never wanted that crown to begin with.. his also a victim of circumstances. This song makes it seem that Isolde only saw his faults and hated him.

[@falconshield]

Yeah that's a good point, but maybe it still makes sense from Gwen's perspective?

[@Monochromatist]

​@@falconshield I dont think that there is such a right neither wrong side, they all are the heroes of their story

[@KaizokuHaru]

This really makes me wish for certain champions I'd love to hear songs of this quality from. Sion, Illaoi, Gangplank, Pyke, Braum, Ornn, and Morde. I know you have probably done a few of those already but it's always so great hearing music from you guys! Hope some of my fav champs get brought back to life >:D

[@gnineuHKai_]

2:31 just gave me goosebumps,this is so well made

[@cephalonbob15]

Amazing work, the voice, the edits all top quality. on an other note, I just wanna see viego and mordekaiser have a meeting where morde is like: You're a Fing disappointment and bitchslaps viego

[@aninem.mathiesen7658]

that was soooooo goooood!!!! omg the song the story just wow! well done :O

[@marrobins2730]

this gave me literal chills 🎉🎉 I love it

[@حسيناليافعي-س6ش]

i guess I have listen to this song more than 200 times and ill keep listen to this masterpiece

[@AleniLolYT]

"We lost her both" Oh man that one hurt

[@diegototi4551]

u guys deserve to be more more famous, everytime it s a perfect job

[@F4llingツ]

Cara, simplesmente incrível...n tenho palavras pra descrever o quão bem feito isso ficou...

[@aschiavoto]

Fico feliz de ver um BR apreciando ♥ como editora/criadora do vídeo, sempre amo o reconhecimento quando a galera de fora elogia, mas quando é alguém do brasilzão eu fico mega feliz! Mais Falconshield pro Brasil!!!!

[@AwesomeSalsa]

I love your singing in this, really reminded me of the chorus from This is War 3, my favorite This is War

[@LoganKatz]

Love your work! Hope to see a Pantheon/Atreus song soon!

[@rainond.cooper2971]

This song is absolutely amazing, so much so it brings tears to my eyes. Like it was my ex singing towards me.

[@jeredpechlaner5459]

Great work and i hear it in almost every of my playlists

[@strider2175]

Rena and Falconshield? LET'S GO!

[@mariahellensds2903]

PERFECT! MAKE A KINDRED'S SONG PLEASE!!!

[@Reyna3103]

Takes me back to the Never Surrender times. It's so beautiful!

[@KatelynKate]

I would die for LeBlanc song omg 🥺 Love your music, especially the Renata one!

[@hopkou]

Love this alot, cant wait for more and more lore related songs!

[@giannispapavasileiou5414]

the world : is close to being destroed falconshield: hold my shield time to make a song

[@ChikaJihyo]

this is absolutely awesome!!!

[@CerbearusBane]

Love powerful female vocals!

[@craftworded]

This could be a musical

[@khazixthevoidreaver9499]

wow love the part when viego joins in really like this song

[@SanMaster17]

Amazing vocal performances!

[@javelin666]

himlarns fint jobbat josef !

[@ender1546]

I like the Gwen we have, but this type of vengeful bitter Gwen I like as well.

[@colinfreymond7821]

Sylas approved this title

[@deathbykonami5487]

If anyone can set Viego's tormented spirit free, it would be his daughter.

[@craftworded]

Or wife cuz gwen has that too

[@deathbykonami5487]

@@craftworded True but Gwen's verses are speaking from the daughter's perspective, not Isolde's. It's basically a daughter trying to get her father to let go of all his past resentments and allow his spirit and her mum's spirit to finally be at peace.

[@tyevanderkolk6771]

Is anyone able to confirm is 4:04 is an F#6, that note is bonkers! Beautifully Done!

[@iThirty30]

Amazing work, so good to listen to!