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Ivern Ivern, known to many as Bramblefoot or the Old Woodsman, is a peculiar half-man, half-tree who roams the wilds of Runeterra Crest icon Runeterra, cultivating life everywhere he goes. He knows all the secrets of the natural world, and holds deep friendships with things that grow, fly, and scuttle. Ivern enriches the forests, imparts strange wisdom to any mortal he meets, and occasionally entrusts loose-lipped butterflies with his secrets.


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Background[]

Early Life[]

Ivern the Cruel was a renowned warlord of ancientFreljord Crest icon Vorrijaard, following the ways of the warlike old gods, including the Volibear Volibear, in spite of the new Three Sisters. Though the armies of the Three Sisters was enhanced by dark magic dark magic and could not be beaten by any normal means. Ivern and his clan plotted on how best to take down the Iceborn, eventually they settled on sailing east, towards where all magic flows from, to harvest said magic for himself. Unbeknownst to them, once they had set sail, they would never be seen in Vorrijaard again.

As Ivern and his tribe landed on Ionia Crest icon Ionia and conquered their way through a dozen coastal settlements, they discovered a sacred grove, Omikayalan or "the Heart of the World". Ivern was attacked by many Vastayans, trying to drive away Ivern and his tribe from their sacred grove, but Ivern continued, slaying anyone who stood in his way. This continued until finally he had arrived at the legendary God-Willow, a colossal tree with gossamer leaves, shimmering of gold. He realised this had to be what the Vastaya were trying to protect so he took up his axe and struck down the God-Willow. As the tree fell, Ivern the Cruel disapeared with it.

Reborn as the The Green Father[]

Ivern saw bursts of life from the death and destruction he had caused, and he found it oddly beautiful. As he reflected on himself, he noticed his body had changed; he was taller and with longer limbs, rough with bark and leaves. Suddenly he started hearing the very land around him crying and Ivern felt a sudden rush of remorse and sadness over what he had done. As Ivern cried out in sadness, he noticed that somehow, a unfathomable long time had passed, the world felt new and the sadness and violence he once felt as Ivern the Cruel had disapeared. Ivern was a completely different person now, one who enjoyed communicating with the various flora and fauna, rivers and dirt, developing close friendships with the forest creatures and offering a helping hand where he could. He realized that he now bore the God-Willow's legacy, to cultivate and help humanity grow into something beautiful.

Appearance[]

Ivern is a thin being, as tall as a tree. Iverns entire body is made out of living wood, with his legs thinning out into roots. His head is made of a pale wood with various moss and mushrooms growing from it. His head spirals outwards into two large portrusions, giving the appearance of two great horns, almost resembling an old Freljordian helmet, a remnant from his former life. From his head, leaves grow in places where his hair would normaly be, giving him a lush beard, pair of eyebrows and a mane of hair behind his horns. On his right arm is a woven gauntlet with various moss and mushrooms growing from it. In his horns, across his roots and in his left arm, rings of gold still remain.

Personality[]

Ivern the Cruel was a fierce and ruthless warrior, following the traditions of the warlike old gods of the Freljord. Ivern the Green Father, however, is cheerful and whimsical in contrast. Deeply attuned to nature, he may appear strange and eccentric to humans. He is curious and benevolent, nurturing the growth of the natural world wherever he can find it. Those who seek to harm the denizens of the forest, however, will find that Ivern's magic can harm as well as help.

Abilities[]

  • Magical Alteration: After cutting the God-Willow, Ivern was forcibly turned into a half plant creature.
    • Immortality: Ivern has lived for millenia.
    • Nature Magic: Ivern has been altered by the essence of the God-Willow, granting him many mystical powers over plants and animals. With the ability to commune with the spirits of the land. He can manipulate the growth of plants to his wishes, whether it be for hiding or for immobilizing his foes.

Relations[]

  • Ivern sees almost all the forest creatures as friends (not so much Dragon Dragon) but he finds the Rift Herald Rift Herald scary.
  • As Ivern the Cruel, Ivern once led a rebellion against the Frozen Watchers and the Iceborn.
    • He was a worshipper of the most warlike demi-gods, including Volibear Volibear.
    • He came to Ionia Crest icon Ionia to search for the power that could defeat the Iceborn led by the Three Sisters, which include Lissandra Lissandra.
  • Ivern has been all over Runeterra Crest icon Runeterra, but he has yet to visit the Blessed/Shadow Isles, and is thus unaware of Maokai's Maokai's existence.
  • Bard Bard, Kindred Kindred, and Ivern are all familiar with each other on some level.

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Biography

The Green Father

By Matthew Dunn

Starring Champion

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Friend of the Forest

From the cuddliest of creatures to the fiercest of beasts, all life is precious.'

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Short Story • 9 Minute Read

Gift of Venom

By Matthew Dunn

For most people, a hundred years is a very long time. In a century, one could explore the entire world, meet thousands of people, or complete countless works of art. Now, anyone could easily assume that standing in one spot for over a century would be a colossal waste. But during that time, Ivern Bramblefoot accomplished more than any could dream.

Mentioned Champion

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Ruined King

By Airship Syndicate

Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.

Alternate Universes

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Answer To Her Light

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The omens are clear: The coven has reassembled in the name of the old gods. Eclipse Leona is ready to meet them.

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Sharp: Issue 1

By Michael Yichao

Learn more about K/DA and their upcoming ALL OUT EP in this very special edition of SHARP magazine.
Read through over 16 dedicated pages about Ahri, Evelynn, Kai’Sa and Akali, and how the pop group sensation renewed their ambitions since the launch of their electric 2018 debut single, POP/STARS. Discover how K/DA staged their comeback with THE BADDEST, the first song of their new and long-awaited EP, and meet Seraphine, their talented new collaborator.
This special edition of SHARP also includes a special quiz to prove to yourself and your friend that you are a real BLADE!

Trivia[]

  • Ivern was born at some point before or during the reign of the Three Sisters.
  • Ivern knows of an event he calls 'the Kumungu Affair'.
  • Ivern travels with a squirrel called Mikkus, voiced by a Riot employee called 'Ampson'.[1]
    • Mikkus was intended to die in extremely early versions of Ivern's backstory. The development team were all very upset with Matthew 'FauxSchizzle' Dunn because of it.
  • Ivern was amongst the first Freljordians, and therefore the first outsider, to set foot in Ionia Ionia after its centuries-old isolation from the rest of the world.[2]
  • Ivern's life goal is to succeed the God-Willow he struck down back when he was human. He is 'close' (a relatively long time from a human perspective) to completing this objective.[3]
  • Ivern is essentially immortal (but not invincible).[4]

Change log[]

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23 June 2020 (During V10.13) Updated to current version.
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Ivern Bramblefoot, known to many as the Green Father, is a peculiar half man, half tree who roams Runeterra's forests, cultivating life everywhere he goes. He knows the secrets of the natural world, and holds deep friendships friendships with all things that grow, fly, and scuttle. Ivern wanders the wilderness, imparting strange wisdom to any he meets, enriching the forests, and occasionally entrusting loose-lipped butterflies with his secrets.

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