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A demon drawn to violence who was defeated by the conqueror Sahn-Uzal, also known as Mordekaiser, was vanquished and turned into his first great slave, marking a disturbing precedent. That a being of such magnitude could be subdued reveals the scale of the tyrant’s power and ambition, capable not only of conquering territories but of breaking wills and enslaving even powerful beings while he was still a human. The fall of Atakhan magnifies the figure of the conqueror and, at the same time, confirms and expands the myths and legends of Runeterra, proving that its world still has much to tell.

An intriguing fact is that Atakhan was born as a card in Legends of Runeterra, but soon transcended that origin: he became a character who crossed into comics, cinematics, and the game itself. His story demonstrates that the lore of Runeterra retains coherence in its older aspects, even if it sacrifices some of the more current era.(I'm looking at you, Arcane)

These creatures, resembling hounds yet more closely related to dragons, have accompanied the history of the Noxii from their tribal origins to the rise of the Noxian Empire. Over time, they fulfilled diverse roles—trackers, herders, guardians, and symbols of authority—though their domestication has always proven difficult. Their emblematic nature made them cultural and political icons, to the extent that Sahn-Uzal drew upon them as a reference, and after becoming Mordekaiser, he incorporated them in a spectral form, reshaped by his own power.

The reign of Sahn-Uzal over the Noxii is situated after Azir’s failed Ascension (~2000 Before Noxus) and before the Darkin War (~500 BN). Evidence suggests they may have contended with ancient civilizations, the Rakkor, and possibly Ascended/Darkins and maybeeee Aspects.

All information is based on the skin's dialogue and concepts, which show the use of leather, hides, and less refined armor.

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Another name for the Hall of Bones is "Osrachnun." The ancient Noxii tribes believed a seat at the gods' table was promised to followers of the First Truth: "The strong eat, and the weak have nothing to offer their gods" . And most of us here know that the conquering tyrant was a fervent follower of these beliefs.