Warriors from Ionia are known as Ionian Champions in League of Legends: Wild Rift, according to the game's lore. Ionia is usually inhabited by people who are seeking peace and harmony. Everything changed, however, when Darius and the Noxian Army invaded, causing chaos and disruption in the region. Many forms of dark arts have started emerging in the Ionian region, and the Noxian army has become a source of unquenchable hatred. Ionian Champions have since emerged determined to overthrow the Noxus empire and reclaim their homeland.
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As a region surrounded by massive bodies of water, Ionia is comprised of a number of allied provinces spread across the First Lands, a collection of massive islands.
Currently, there are 13 Ionian champions in Wild Rift. This includes the newly released champion Irelia, the Blade Dancer. Here is the complete list of champions;
Ahri is a Vastayan champion who has ties with Ionia. She enjoys toying with her prey by manipulating their emotions before devouring their life essence.
Akali is one of the Ionian champions in Wild Rift that is skilled in ninja arts. After abandoning her clan along with her title of the Fist of Shadow, she has pledged to defend Ionia from its enemies, one kill at a time.
Once an Ionian serial killer prisoner, Jhin was freed by shadowy elements within Ionia's ruling council, now working as their assassin.
A master of Ionia's ancient martial arts, Lee Sin is a well-disciplined fighter who channels the essence of the dragon spirit to overcome any challenge.
Master Yi only uses violence as a last resort. And when he does, the grace and speed of his blade ensure resolution is always swift. As one of the last living practitioners of the Ionian art of Wuju, Yi has devoted his life to continuing the legacy of his people
Rakan is one of the Ionian champions in Wild Rift that are vastayan. He is a troublemaker and the greatest battle dancer in the land. He is also the partner of the rebel Xayah.
A vastayan rebel waging a personal war to save her people. Xayah fights alongside her partner and lover, Rakan.
Varus is a deadly killer who loved to torment his foes, driving them almost to insanity before killing them.
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A warrior who was falsely accused of murdering his master due to a freak accident. Unable to prove his innocence, he was forced to slay his own brother in self-defense.
Zed is the leader of the Order of Shadow, an organization he created with the intent of militarizing Ionia's magical and martial traditions to drive out Noxian invaders.
Wild Rift is definitely rich in lore. The land of Ionia is just one of the few places in the League of Legends universe known as Runeterra.