Are we just going to ignore how beautiful Taliyah looks in The Climb? Like, oh god
Only thing I don't like is that she's still sixteen in those. According to lore, she's in her early to mid twenties— WHICH is why I draw her with longer hair. I think the way I draw her makes her look older, but I'm not the judge of that
Maybe we can get a look at what Tali looks now from Riot. Probably not, but I mean, at least we can imagine
What would she look like when she's married? Taliyah returned to Shurima, so she's probably back at her tribe. What do they do when a woman is married? I've heard of their hair finally being cut or being braided- maybe it's adding more lines to her dress. Maybe it's a new color scheme...
Does she have a lover in Shurima? Is it a dude or a gal? Neither? AaA I need to PLOT
Nightmares . Possibly the only thing that kept Taliyah up at night . . . Quite literally . They were so vivid , so horrifying , that the young Shuriman refused to sleep in the same room as others . Yet , the one night she's forced to during travel of course has to have one of her worst .
Her fear was predictable . The water . After her first encounter with Noxians , Taliyah had developed aquaphobia . Being near large bodies of water gave her a chill . Her memories would swarm back , filling her head with dread . Her near death encounter . . . One she lives through over and over again in her nightmares .
It was dark and cold . A storm was brewing and screams was all that could be heard . Arguments . ' We can't just kill her ! Imagine the power , captain . The money something like that could give us . ' ' If yer jus' gonna defend a whore like her , you outta get out with 'er ! ' Then , the hands . What felt like five pairs grabbed her by the dress Taliyah wore . Each time she went through this , the voices were different . The lines always spat the same words , and no matter what , she ended up thrashing in the water . Losing her breath until she woke up in a coughing fit , cold sweat covering her brow .
However , things had gone a bit different this time around .
Taliyah was fighting against the hands that held her , making her thrash in bed . She thought she knew how this was going to end . Though , unlike the other times , one had began to say her name . Deep and familiar . The freckled woman turned her head , vision blurred with tears , though a singular thing was as clear as day . A crow , sitting on the fore boom . A stronger grip tightened around her right arm , forcing her to yelp in pain . That had brought her back.
It took a moment to realize what had happened . That Taliyah was safe(ish) in a warm bed . A warm bed with a tired looking Swain holding her arm . " E-Erm . . . G-Good morning . . . ? " She said nervously .
OKAYSO
Now I'm in a really good mood. Which means that yes, while this is another ooc post, it ALSO blocks down the ideas I have for Taliyah's lore!
It all started, as you can probably guess, when she was back on the ship. Forced to choose between destroying a village and continue her learning path, or be thrown off the ship and probably die. Instead of dying herself, she chose to destroy the village.
That had started her whole career. Upon returning to her new home, Taliyah began her training. Her powers were strong and incredibly useful(even her lore says so), but unstable. She grew to the woman she is today— a weapon for Noxus' military, being able to help in more ways than one. I apologize for my writing! I haven't slept in almost 24 hours.
24 years old
Does NOT have aquaphobia nor ptsd(she was not thrown into the harbor)
Born in Shurima, now a citizen of Noxus
Whatever she lacks in smarts is returned in determination and strength
Despite her unapproachable appearance, Taliyah is still kind. She isn't as easy to open up in her main verse, but it's still manageable
I got some help from a pal, and I have more info on Noxian Taliyah!! He really helped me, and if he had tumblr, I would @ him. What he helped me decide was this:
Taliyah is mentally troubled. She's kept in this land as a weapon, and it sickens her. While she still holds a trusting personality, Tali comes off as cold to those who have broken it. She's almost unwilling to give second chances... almost.
Each and every death at her hands grows a deeper hatred for LeBlanc, who we decided holds Taliyah against her will in metaphorical handcuffs. Each scar that grows on her body, every person she has to take out, it all but fuels the fire.
We were also toying around with the idea of Swain helping Taliyah so she'd be on his side, but I'm not so sure about that. If I do decide to stick with that, then she's on good terms with him, and friendly to Darius and Draven. At least, as friendly as she can be to people like them. Darius isn't that bad though
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“ hush, i’m trying to kiss you. ”
Taliyah blinked innocently , staring at her lab partner . Wait . . . What ? She took off her goggles , head tilting to the side .
" What do you m— Mm ! " A kiss . The Shuriman was cut off with a kiss . Sadly , their other partner has to watch the fuckboy try to win Taliyah over . Which wasn't exactly working .
RULES: spell out your url with song titles, and then tag 10 people
H: Home, Cavetown (Cavetown will always hold a special place in my heart. Home gives me Modern Taliyah vibes)
E: Everybody Gets High, Missio (EGH is one of my favorite songs. Why? Well, why not?)
A: Aligator Skin Boots, McCafferty (Hits me on a personal level)
R: R U Mine?, Artic Monkeys (This was the first song I learned to play on the bass guitar!)
T: The Dismemberment Song, Blue Da Kid (Murder. 'Nuf said)
O: Oh Shit She's Cute, the artist took it off sadly (*screams in pansexual*)
F: Fool, Cavetown (I sing this a lot in the shower. I'm lovesick, though I know I'll never have my feelings returned properly)
S: Sweet Tooth, Cavetown (same reasoning as F)
T: Talk to Me, Cavetown (My friend was struggling with depression. Losing her was one of the worst mistakes of my life... So now whenever I hear of someone not feeling well, I'm always open. I take signs more seriously, and I never want to make that mistake again.)
O: Our Love is God, Heathers the Musical (Crazy love... I really want to make a Heathers AU, but I'm scared that people will just call me a nerd)
N: N.M.E, Sett it Off (This was one of the bops I'd listen to with my friend)
E: Empty Bed, Cavetown (I'm a sucker for Cavetown!)
S: SIMP, Kodama Boy (YOU'RE A FUCKIN S I M P!!)
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