Anaakca, the Darkin Spear

Baalkux felt the tree's limbs grip the staff inside which he lay dormant. Quickly, he gripped back. His life erupted from the darkin staff and coursed through the tree's ancient boughs and branches. There was no heart to control here. 1/2

The Darkin The bandlewood seemed a perfect place to hide a Darkin weapon, they reasoned. They are, at their core, impossible to navigate, and the yordles would know to steer clear of such abject malevolence. 1/2

Concepts

Chibi Spirit Blossom Lux for Battle of the Golden Spatula (Chinese TFT mobile spin-off) by Chengyou Liu

Wild Rift Ahri and Pool Party Caitlyn Paintovers by Chace

Crystal Rose Riven had always dreamed of receiving an invitation to the Crystal Rose Ball. Now that she finally has the oppurtunity to attend, she hopes find time to clear up a few rumors between dance partners.

Crystal Rose Akali acquired her invitation through... unsavory means, but she's putting her weapons aside tonight. Attending the ball to schmooze her way to valuable information about the political landscape, 1/2

Winterblessed Swain Concept Art by Megan O'Rourke

or perhaps the old knight planned to betray his fellows and reign over their darkened kingdoms. It matters little now, as he awaits the end of death itself. 2/2

that chaos quickly erupted over who deserved what. All the while Warwick focused on Polaris, who watched with a wry smile. 2/2

to find three local leaders waiting for her, eager for the Hunter Swain, Sage Zilean, and Warden Zoe. 2/2

Zeri W AP ratio increased from 0% to 25% (40% on live)

In a flurry of snow, Polaris disappeared, leaving the Automaton and Beast to dispense her judgment. 2/2

This Space Groove Blitz & Crank statue is

West Studio has created 92 different splashes for Riot this year. Some personal Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks by Augusto Quirino- Prestige Star Guardian Syndra by Marie Magny - Snow Moon Illaoi by David Villegas- Gangplank the Betrayer by Edward Chee

Winterblessing Warwick Concept Art by Julia Nguyen

Winterblessed Diana's writer was Max Folkman, this is his second legendary script after Empyrean Pyke.

For anyone curious, Nicole Oliver reprised her role to voice Winterblessed Diana.

Francis Tneh, one of the artists working with West Studio, has been grinding out a lot of splashes this year

Weibo Spirit Blossom 2022 Key Art by Lion Song

Also Battle for the Golden Spatula (Chinese TFT mobile spinoff) is getting Yone as a Chibi Champion