The Darkin Aegis: A tragic darkin story

Years after the Void War, after the fall of Shurima & Icathia, Azir and the one's that were once gods, the haunted and broken souls remain unable to die wandering Runeterra. Among those souls there's Aatrox and The Darkin Aegis or the Aegis of Pain as he calls himself internally.
The most broken of them all. A true example of the trauma that war causes.
Chapters:
0:00 Darkin
0:13 The beginning
0:26 Aatrox The Darkin Blade
0:56 The Aegis: sealed
1:33 Joraal The Darkin Aegis
2:56 Final message
► Music:
Billie eilish - lovely - instrumental (slowed down)
► Art:
I do NOT own any of the images/wallpapers used for editing this video. All rights belong to their rightful owners/artists

[@bobbynesss]

Aatrox showing "care" for someone hits hard

[@UnsheathedWill]

fr It really shows how broken the Darkin truly are and not some demons of pure evil

[@DjuraValtr]

@@UnsheathedWill the darkin were once Ascended beings like Nasus and Renekton. Guardians and protectors, but many lost their minds after fighting the void and became corrupted thus becoming darkin. I really wish we get a skin set were we get to see pre darkin champions.

[@boodywolverine]

@@DjuraValtr I believe theres a pre-darking skin for aatrox its called justiciar aatrox

[@vergelfromdevilmightweep9349]

@@boodywolverineThat isn’t the case. That skin is just Aatrox in another universe (The justicar/Archlight one) Varus also has a skin in that skinline. Riot hasn’t made any official artworks or concepts on how Aatrox looked before his corruption.

[@silver-box2450]

Joraal : Aatrox , where are you? I held the line ... I held it. The voice in those word is make me feel it...

[@oussamaabdelhaq3155]

I swear, I teared on this line the first time I heard it

[@kexcz8276]

Oh my gosh. Truly makes you think about how Darkin must feel. Must be insane. Hope we get Joraal once as a champion.

[@UnsheathedWill]

The “Darkin Blade” alongside the “Darkin Aegis(Shield)” would be dope af. I do believe at some point they will start bringing more dark-themed champions. For now we are stuck with cuteness overload

[@TzrcWolf_]

Joraal as a support darkin would be great. That way we could have a full team. Also makes more sense for him as a traumatized shield.

[@user-rf3ug1uh4b]

Imagine his ult would be like kayn's but on allies

[@WitchNakime]

@@user-rf3ug1uh4b Nah it would be like a big Yorick wall around dealing with an AOE dot outside, in reference to how he held the line, but also how inside he is broken (no AOE inside the walls)

[@saftigebadewanne5650]

​@@user-rf3ug1uh4b imagine his ult would either make the sound of a broken man: Just like in the video "I'm... holding....... *it* -Near crying (kinda like a fiddle line) Or "I- I- I'm... trying..." And the death sound would either be: I- I- .... couldn't... hold... -exhausted exhale Finally... I... broke -relieved exhale

[@BloodWell_]

Aatrox shows care for Joraal, as they were brethren before their Darkin demise. He cares as Joraal was able to take many more hits than himself, but his mind could only hold on so much. That is why Aatrox is my GOAT.

[@RobertAniFreak]

Aatrox: I am not a King, I am not a god I am.... Clinically depressed !

[@hiimgoop]

Joraal’s voice work is so incredible god damn, the va killed it

[@wolfzacproyectiv5197]

The phrase "it grows in me" makes me feel completely terrified. Think in a parasite being stronger inside me while destroy my body and mind and that suffering never ends. It's very scary

[@UnsheathedWill]

It’s truly tragic and the irony is he’s a Darkin who possessed another person’s body. His story is very much a reality to many real life soldiers who survived the horrors of war. That’s why I look at LoL lore as “more than a game”.

[@wolfzacproyectiv5197]

@@UnsheathedWill I agree man

[@kiki._.3011]

Such a nice composition between music photos and the voicelines. It really matches the vibe

[@UnsheathedWill]

Im very happy I could get the results I wanted. Much appreciated!

[@matejatodorovic1895]

This actually made me cry for a moment

[@UnsheathedWill]

I always cry making and editing these ones 😭

[@matejatodorovic1895]

@@UnsheathedWill i totally get you man, darkins are my favorites in league, they are so dope

[@kremicm9775]

As Aatrox main i need him right by my side 🙏

[@Javixk17]

This is the side of the game many of us love, its characters and world that go beyond the games, great video

[@UnsheathedWill]

Agreed and thank you! 🙏

[@magnoliorodriguez8261]

I loved it, and at the same time i feel sad for joraal, he sounds really broken, keep up the good work

[@UnsheathedWill]

Wish we could see him in the rift too, maybe someday and thanks, I appreciate it ❤

[@wolfzacproyectiv5197]

I hope you upload more videos like this, i loved it so much. Now you have a new follower

[@Zoom03352]

hitting the feels

[@hodeichapinaladame4844]

Very good choice of music, it has transmitted to me part of the pain they have suffered....

[@Iasgo]

great video almost makes you forget all the atrocities that the darkin committed

[@thatwolfinyourbackyard6011]

Well to be fair... Their crimes were mostly against each other

[@LuisLegend-0712]

@@thatwolfinyourbackyard6011 kinda true but they used armys of humans to battle eachother (just for the fun of it they kinda dont need them anyway) , the poor humans couldnt exactly say no or not fight , if they lost their darkin leader theyd be killed by the other army.

[@censordcensored7964]

They must've used blood magic as a coping mechanism for the horrors of the Viod wars

[@tripzkun3728]

This would be such a cool champ + this would be a nice addition for the people who love the leagues lore

[@UnsheathedWill]

A darkin support would be far greater than your typical “cuteness overload” concept imo. And yes I agree, it would be a fine addition to league’s lore as everyone digs Darkin lore. Smolder’s lore on the other hand is kinda meh but I guess it is what it is

[@UniquelyAwful]

@@UnsheathedWill i think xolaani as a leeching support (kind of like moira from OW) would be a really cool concept, since she uses blood magic. didnt even know smoulder had actual lore lmao

[@claudiuskeat8336]

Here's a theory I've had for years before Legend of Runeterra even became a thing. How are we sure the Darkin War actually happened? Who's to say the Targonians didn't fabricate it? What if the Darkins indeed have become so powerful, people began to worship them, and the Targonians wouldn't have that. So they slandered the Darkin and imbued them with a curse so vile, it's sure to drive them mad.

[@northernalpine4350]

As petty as it sounds, that is how gods ofter are Hell, the first thing pantheon Did was to Take the body of Atreus and find a darkin to kill, it may very likely be of jealousy or pride (unfortunately for him, he found Aatrox, who proceeded to run him through with his blade, killing the ascendant and leaving Atreus to grit his teeth and live) I would buy this theory

[@devynking6624]

Dude this video is AWESOME. I never knew about joraal, but he is such an interesting character, and I love how this story shows the tragic side of the darkin. Please keep it up!!

[@spaghetthasbeentouched5152]

that 'it never ends' sounds so depressing tho

[@UnsheathedWill]

For me its the last “Do you see?” 🥲

[@minataogo]

BRO THIS IS A TRULY ULTIMATE BEAUTIFUL MASTER OF ART

[@boarhatfisher9701]

Imagine for a second that you are a warrior who was the pride of your troop, one who went in first and left last. That was who Joraal was, he was a great man who kept his brothers and sisters alive but at the cost of his own sanity slowly being eaten away day in and day out by the void. Tank mains know Joraal's pain, he most likely became unfit for his duties as the corruption ate away at him until he was the last one "alive" so to speak. Imagine your friends, the people who went through hell with you dying as you watch and are unable to do anything about it.

[@UnsheathedWill]

Imagine losing a war, experiencing and witnessing war crimes (void awakening), losing your land and the people you swore to protect who gave u the title of the ‘hero’ and seeing your brethren get imprisoned and suffer in the most cruel way possible. All that while you’re a master at protecting, a master and the best with the shield…the irony and tragedy behind this character is too much 💔

[@copiusgrimus6671]

Aatrox bashes varus for being too human yet he has the most basic human emotion, hope, hope for death, hope for his brethren, hope to end xolaani

[@UnsheathedWill]

Yet he still cares about them 🥲

[@UnsheathedWill]

Even Xolaani was a healer/war doctor in the wars. She wishes to end wars permanently in her own twisted way. Aatrox doesn’t want to see his brethren mind controlled and suffer further 😭😭

[@copiusgrimus6671]

@@UnsheathedWill na man xolaani just wanted control she was twisted from the start, what i believe is that becoming a darkin only brought their main aspects (heh) to the forefront of their faces Aatrox, honorable, general, their for his brethren Taarosh, loyal to the end, Joraal, always putting himself in danger for others, like the boy said the voice was sad Kayn, always trying to show he is superior etc

[@arnoldszanto1130]

Loved the video, it was amazing, keep up the work!

[@UnsheathedWill]

Much appreciated and will do!

[@bulwark7840]

The only darkin champion we lack is a support and joraal would fit that role perfectley

[@UnsheathedWill]

agreed!

[@yasser1872]

Great video. Can’t wait for more!❤

[@UnsheathedWill]

And more you’ll have!

[@rajabysyariefnoerustadio1073]

A Masterpiece😊

[@northernalpine4350]

Even in his broken state, you could still hear his will when he says _"Where is Icathia?!"_

[@UnsheathedWill]

My man is ready to give it all to see his homeland and yet even if he somehow ends his suffering and actually manage to di3, he still has to leave losing everything…a tragedy at its best

[@PepegaFinally]

well done!

[@joshnegovetic1088]

Such a good video👍 keep on the good work

[@UnsheathedWill]

Thank you! Will do!

[@SpectraFantom-li7yu]

He's gonna be the new champion

[@UnsheathedWill]

Unfortunately no. The new champions are a Rabbit Vastayan and the noxian lady general from Arcane as far as I'm concerned.

[@calebvanscyoc9675]

​@UnsheathedWill but just because he isn't one now doesn't mean he won't ever be a champion.

[@catalin434]

Ayo this video is amazing

[@UnsheathedWill]

Thanks! I appreciate it 😁

[@Mama_Gurwawa]

Nice video. I like your way of storytelling

[@UnsheathedWill]

Thanks! I appreciate that and there’s more to come 😁

[@NikSte34]

The devilman crybaby reference 🔥🔥

[@eudal5681]

Very nice video man

[@UnsheathedWill]

Thanks! I appreciate it

[@screwpartyx6150]

We need to have riot make Joraal the support Darkin champion just because I wanna hear his VO with Aatrox

[@boogie8826]

Damn good vid, came here from tiktok. Keep it up

[@UnsheathedWill]

So glad to hear and will do!

[@vincent3363]

In game if you use the taunt/ joke thing aatrox doesnt do jokes or taunts he actually tries to be polite one goes "I am aatrox and uhm *insert depression*" he still tries

[@UnsheathedWill]

He’s a broken character, not a ‘bad’ guy. He has somewhat embraced the fact that he cannot die so for his suffering he chose to destroy everything

[@shellow4143]

Huh no, he thinks he can only die If everyone else is dead before, that's why he does it. ​@@UnsheathedWill

[@shellow4143]

​@@UnsheathedWilland he also hopes that someone he fights actually can kill him somehow

[@nartdarym4237]

Joraal😢

[@OniwithKatana]

what a great video!! where did u get the conversation between the mother and the son? I know everything about the darkin but never heard that. pls more of this videos thx.

[@UnsheathedWill]

I highly appreciate the feedback. I made them using ai just like my Yasuo’s Diary video. Had to add some spice 😆

[@mrRedmasked]

I think we all can be a writer on our own...and change everything as it could be... like a better ending...a better start

[@UnsheathedWill]

Poetic~ I Love this! 🙏

[@Proclaimed]

Sick video, where are the voicelines from? Is it a reverted champ concept or fanfiction?

[@UnsheathedWill]

It's a character from Legends of Runeterra, Riot's card game in which the lore is connected to LoL. The voicelines can be found on the internet and more specifically from LoL Wiki. Also, Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

[@AscendedVarus]

A lot of you Aatrox mains would love to fight alongside Joraal in battle, but me as a Varus main would love him as a support with a special synergy in our kits. Kinda like Thresh and Kalista. I think he would need some strong CC, and also some passive stacks that we can both detonate would be pretty amazing. Probably asking too much, it would be too OP 😂

[@UnsheathedWill]

If Riot actually pulls this champ out correctly, they can design him in a way to synergize with every Darkin champion. A darkin support concept would be bada** but they are overloading us with "cuteness"

[@AscendedVarus]

Can anyone tell me where these voicelines for Joraal were taken from? I've never heard his voice. And the dialogue is a little confusing. They were not Darkin yet at the time of this battle with the Void at Icathia. They were Ascended.

[@UnsheathedWill]

The voicelines are from Legends of Runeterra and dialogue has to do with his “ptsd” sort of thing which indicates that the Void War still haunts him as he’s also talking in past tense such as “I held the line”. Hope I made it clear 😁

[@gornvac4244]

Their vessel could die, but they... They are not... They are cursed to being immortal, being enraged... Cursed to suffer from they becoming darkin, to the end of the universe

[@UnsheathedWill]

🥲

[@SpectraFantom-li7yu]

Right or I'm wrong guessing

[@user-bz9po3nj5s]

so they are a wasted warriors

[@MalikAbdurrokhim]

LoL needs to give the darkin persona skin, give them pre darkin skin call it persona

[@UnsheathedWill]

100% agree. Obviously there are enough Aatrox and darkin mains to make money from since that’s what they aim for. I don’t get why they load us with all this “cuteness”. Joraal and Ledros are great champion designs 🥲

[@broken_d]

Is joraal dead?

[@UnsheathedWill]

No and that's the problem. Darkins "can't really die", they are forever imprisoned inside their weapons which makes them neither dead or alive if you get what I mean. They only take over the ones who touch them and use them as vessels. All darkins seek freedom which is essentially death for them. Even Xolaani is slightly misunderstood because of her corrupting other Darkins, her goal is to end wars and is convinced that the only way to achieve this, is to force it.

[@broken_d]

@@UnsheathedWill joraal said oh finally thats why i thought he died But man they have the greatest lore of all gamelife

[@invernofuyu2542]

666 likes and 6 dislikes, what a coincidence

[@UnsheathedWill]

💀🔥

[@wheeljack4076]

WOMP WOMP

[@maxiiim4683]

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