Sponsored by the noble Buvelle family, ranger-knight of Demacia who undertakes dangerous missions deep in enemy territory. She and her legendary eagle, , share an unbreakable bond, and their foes are often slain before they realize they are fighting not one, but two of the kingdom’s greatest heroes. Nimble and acrobatic, Quinn takes aim with her crossbow while Valor marks their elusive targets from above, making them a deadly pair on the battlefield.
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"Most soldiers only rely on their weapons. Few truly rely on each other." — Quinn | |
Background[]
Early life[]
Quinn and her twin brother Caleb were born in Uwendale to a weaponsmith and a ranger. When 7 King Jarvan III visited the village, they were impressed by the knights in their shining armor, and began to imitate them. Their father supported them in their endeavors, but as they grew older, the children took after their mother and spent time ranging in the wilds.
As young adults, Quinn and her brother were a formidable team of rangers, proficient in tracking and hunting prey. Quinn used a bow, while Caleb used a spear.
Death of Caleb[]
Quinn and Caleb were hired to accompany a hunting parting of nobles from the capital. The nobles hunted a giant Tuskvore, but did not manage to kill it. The wounded beast turned on the hunters, and the twins intervened. As they drove off the creature, it killed Caleb. The leader of the nobles, 2 Lord Barrett Buvelle, helped Quinn bury her brother, who saved their life.
The death of Caleb broke Quinn, she couldn't focus on her tasks and would often make mistakes in the wilderness. A few months after the incident, Lady Lestara Buvelle visited Quinn's family and asked what her house could do for the grieving family. Quinn did not have an answer for her; She politely thanked her for the offer and turned her away.
The bond with Valor[]
One year after Caleb's death, Quinn returned to his grave as she often did. Due to her carelessness, she was taken by surprise when a tuskvore attacked her. She noticed it was the same beast that killed her brother, from the eye he took out before his death. Quinn fought the tuskvore, but found that she couldn't win. Just as it was about to kill her too, an Azurite Eagle swooped in and distracted the creature. With this help, Quinn managed to kill the tuskvore.
She nursed the wounded bird back to health and named him Demacia. With help from her father, she crafted her repeater crossbow, then journeyed to the capital to become a ranger-knight.
. The connection she felt with the eagle helped Quinn, and she once again contemplated how to serveContemporary history[]
- Main article: Fragile Legacies
At the funeral of Lord Barrett Buvelle, Quinn spoke with his widow Lestara Buvelle. Lestara expressed her gratitude for saving his life two years ago, and asked again how she could repay Quinn. Quinn hesitated at first, then asked Lady Buvelle to sponsor her for knighthood. Lestara agreed and spoke with
, and Quinn became a ranger-knight in the same week.As ranger-knight, Quinn served in the Demacian military with her companion Valor. She has traveled far across Runeterra in her missions, including the Freljord and Noxian-held territories.[1]
Shield of Remembrance[]
- Main article: Shield of Remembrance
In the late autumn of 996 AN, Quinn received orders from . She was to meet with and a detachment of the Dauntless Vanguard and escort them to Nockmirch, but was distracted by a burned cabin in the woods. There she met up with 3 Greenfang Warden Dalin, and decided to pursue the attackers. They tracked the group to the eastern border, where Quinn confronted them. She learned that the widow and her child who lived in the cabin were not abducted, but that she willingly returned to Skaggorn with her brother. It was forbidden to leave the country due to the ongoing rebellion, but the group knew of a secret passage unknown to the Demacian guards. Quinn decided to still let them go, ordering Dalin to stand down. She then told him to ensure a watchtower was built so this could not happen again, and ran off to make her original assignment.
Nockmirch Expedition[]
- Main article: Garen: First Shield
After running through the forest for multiple days and nights, Quinn met with the Dauntless Vanguard and boarded the ship "Stormbright". As ranger, it was her duty to scout ahead and make sure the environment was safe. She was the one to discover a fortified bridge spanning the ravine between Rijenland and Alderburg, and later discovered the noxian army nearby. She rushed back to Alderburg to alert , and they left with the Vanguard. Quinn was supposed to make it back to Demacia and alert them, but she was wounded while trying to open the gates of the bridge for the trapped soldiers. Valor, despite also being wounded, made it out and managed to lead 5 Silverwing riders to the trapped Demacians. Quinn and the survivors then made it back to the Great City to recover from their wounds.
Recent events[]
Quinn continues to lead the rangers in the fight against rebellion. Their involvement seems to help the soldiers.[2]
Appearance[]
Quinn is a lean, fierce-looking woman with stern features.[3] She has amber eyes, described as similar to Valor's golden eyes.[4] She usually wears light leather armor, and also travels with no or only a light pack. Quinn is almost always accompanied by her Azurite Eagle, Valor.
Personality[]
Quinn is friendly and well-liked with her subordinate rangers, rarely using her superior position to give direct orders. She takes her duty seriously and always tries to protect those she is in charge of. She does what is right, even when it goes against rules or the law.[5]
She is generally wary of strangers and "doesn't like people overmuch as a rule". She is more comfortable alone in the wild than among company. [3]
notes that she exudes an "easy confidence".Abilities[]
- Ranger-Knight of Demacia: Quinn is extremely proficient in hunting and tracking prey, both animals and humans. She can be patient and has attention to detail. She can conceal herself and her tracks well in the forest.
- Heightened Senses: Her senses are far keener than the average.[3]
- Animal Bond: Like most Demacian Rangers, she has a close bond to her companion, . He is capable of understanding some of her commands.
- Valor can take out a specific target that Quinn calls out, or distract enemy archers.
- He can even carry her over short distances or when gliding down from heights.[5]
- Athletic: Quinn is a fast and endurant runner in the wilderness. She is able to run multiple days and nights with minimal rest. She can also sprint at high speeds, and is a nimble fighter.
- Repeater Crossbow: Quinn built this weapon with help from her father. Its firepower is weaker than a regular crossbow, but it can fire multiple bolts without having to reload.
- Intelligence: Quinn has shown excellent deduction capabilities.[5] By her own account, she speaks a dozen languages.[4]
Relations[]
Caleb & Buvelle House[]
Quinn's twin brother Caleb died while defending Barrett Buvelle, the adoptive father of
, from a tuskvore attack. After his death, Lestara Buvelle petitioned to to let Quinn become a ranger-knight.Demacian Rangers[]
Quinn is the leader of the Demacian Rangers, whose known members include 6 Genevieve Elmheart and her 5 greathorn named Cern , the Yordle 4 Betrand and 3 his badgerbear Beemer, the 3 Greenfang Warden Dalin and his dog Rigby. She's receives her orders from High Marshal and carries them out dutifully.
Dauntless Vanguard[]
She has worked with Dauntless Vanguard on their expedition to the Nockmirch. Quinn and Garen like and respect each other.
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Alternate Universes
Trivia[]
- Her name derives from Proto-Celtic *kʷennom "head, chief",[6] referencing Conn of the Hundred Battles.
- Coincidentally, she is also the leader of the Demacian rangers.
- Her brother's name Caleb (כָּלֵב) means "dog" in Hebrew (after the eponymous Biblical scout), from Proto-Semitic *kalb-.[7]
- Quinn is a Ranger-Knight. There are Rangers in the Demacian military, but not all Rangers have the rank and privileges of being Knights. To be a knight, especially as a commoner, a person typically requires a sponsorship from a Noble House. The Buvelle's didn't just vouch for Quinn and Valor, they sponsored their ascension to becoming a knight and paid for and equipped her with the necessary resources that she'd need.[8]
- In the old lore:
- When receiving her scouting mission to the Freljord to assess the tribal situation there, she met and . is 'not what she expected' while is 'by the books' (Valor doesn't respect him)
- Quinn and Valor journeyed to the Freljord at behest, managing to escape death by the hand.
- Valor is shown playing Tellstones with Quinn (even besting the ranger from time to time)
Change log[]
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Quinn is an elite ranger-knight of Demacia, who undertakes dangerous missions deep in enemy territory. She and her legendary eagle, Valor, share an unbreakable bond, and their foes are often slain before they realize they are fighting not one, but two of the kingdom's greatest heroes. Nimble and acrobatic when required, Quinn takes aim with her crossbow while Valor marks their elusive targets from above, making them a deadly pair on the battlefield.
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Demacian legends.
and are an elite ranger team. With and , they undertake their nation's most dangerous missions deep within enemy territory, from swift to lethal . The pair's unbreakable bond is deadly on the battlefield, leaving opponents ravaged and riddled with arrows long before they realize who they're fighting: not one, but two |
References[]
- ↑ Quinn's Biography
- ↑ Hinted in Chapter 2 of Garen: First Shield, as well as the cliffhanger in Chapter 12.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Chapter 3 of Garen: First Shield.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chapter 5 of Garen: First Shield.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Shield of Remembrance
- ↑ English Proto-Celtic Word List, p. 59
- ↑ Kogan, L. Genealogical Classification of Semitic. p. 24
- ↑ Scathlocke on Quinn's knighthood