Vex

Yordles stand out because of:

Small in stature – Typically shorter than human champions. Fluffy or furry appearance – Many have bodies covered in fur. Magical Aura - They often emit an unearthly glow or effect. Characteristic Ears – Large, pointed ears that accentuate their expressions. Yordles hail from an enchanted world called Bandle City, an unseen realm filled with vibrant magic and insatiable curiosity. Little is documented about their origins, but their centuries-long lifespan is well-documented. Their small stature doesn't hold them back, as they have made significant contributions to warfare, invention, and discovery.

Characteristics of Yordles Characteristic Description Size Small, usually under 3 feet Life expectancy Possibly immortal (discussed later) Capabilities High agility, magic resistance and intelligence Personality Very diverse, from mischievous pranksters to brave warriors House Bandle City, although some live in other regions

Yordle Physiology: Vex is a yordle, a creature from the Spirit Realm that possesses several abilities unique to her species. Immortality: Being spiritual beings, yordles do not age as much as normal humans and cannot usually die. Yordle Magic: Like any yordle, Vex is capable of using yordle magic, which she uses in conjunction with her shadow manipulation skills. Shadow Manipulation: Vex's Shadow is sentient and can assist her in casting spells. Vex is a sad and gloomy yordle who finds satisfaction in misery. She is perpetually unhappy and content with this misery. She is easily irritated, especially by bright and cheerful things, and her sadness can easily ruin the mood of anyone. Vex is a yordle with pale skin, purple eyes, light turquoise hair, and a black nose and mouth. She wears a large purple and black sweater with a golden Shadow Isles emblem on her chest. The Shadow Isles crest badge

"Who created this delightfully dismal place?" she sometimes wondered.

She received the answer to her question when the Fallen King Viego returned to the islands, eager for the mist to consume all of Runeterra. Viego noted that the gloom emanating from the yordle made humans more vulnerable to the Harrowing. Vex, however, was delighted by the prospect of living in a world shrouded in black mist. They quickly became allies and decided to transform the world into a lifeless wasteland.

However, Vex soon learned that Viego truly wanted only to return the soul of his deceased wife, Isolde, and reunite with her in a beautiful union. Vex was overcome with disgust: the man she thought would rid the world of happiness actually wanted to be happy himself. Then Vex allowed the Guardians of Light to deal with Viego, and his dreams of reuniting with his beloved were shattered across the stones of Kamavor. With bitterness, Vex watched as the bright colors she had always hated so much returned to the world. It seemed that plunging into the abyss of suffering for so long was more difficult than she thought.

She had one last, guaranteed way to sink into melancholy and longing. Vex visited her parents in Bandle City, wanting to show off what she had become and revel in their disappointment.

The girl watched as her parents blinked and struggled for words. Their faces alternated between shock, denial, and reluctant acceptance.

"Darling, to be honest, we don't understand this," the mother said, gesturing to the whole of Vex.

"But we love you even like this," the father added. "And if that makes you happy, then we're happy for you."

Rolling her eyes, Vex let out a long, despairing sigh.

"How you infuriate me," she moaned and trudged out of her parents' living room, wanting to quickly return to the Shadow Isles so she could indulge in her melancholy without interruption.

Vex Gloomy In the dark heart of the Shadow Isles, where a ghostly fog swirls, a lone yordle wanders. The gloom and despair suit her just fine. Drawing on her inexhaustible reserves of melancholy and the support of a powerful shadow, Vex tries to distance herself from the unrestrained mirth that radiates from the civilians around her.

Vex grew up in Bandle City, but always felt like an outsider. The colorful and cheerful world of the yordles irritated her. No matter how hard her parents tried, Vex never embraced the yordles' spirit or made any friends. She preferred to wallow in despair in her room.

Vex's best friend became her own shadow. It proved the perfect companion for the sullen girl: black (her favorite color) and pleasantly silent. Vex amused herself by performing dark pantomimes with it.

Alas, the shadow couldn't shield Vex from the vile, cheerful world. But the yordle believed there was something more powerful. Darker. More melancholy. More suitable for her.

This something appeared in Bandle City in the form of the Fear. Shadowy creatures swarmed the city, terrifying the inhabitants. Most yordles bravely fought the black fog, but Vex was rather intrigued by it and set out to find its source.

Arriving on the Shadow Isles, the girl couldn't believe her eyes. Lifeless, colorless plains stretched out before her, seemingly endless. Here, she could finally be as sad as she pleased, undisturbed by the laughter and joy of her neighbors.

Over time, Vex noticed that the black mist was having a strange effect on her. Her shadow acquired a semblance of a personality—far more expressive than its owner's—and her light magic transformed into something more sinister. Vex could now spread darkness and sadness around her.

"Who created this delightfully dismal place?" she sometimes wondered.

She received the answer to her question when Fallen King Viego returned to the islands, eager for the mist to consume all of Runeterra. Viego noticed that the gloom emanating from the yordle made people more vulnerable to the Fear. Vex