Akali

Name: Akali Jhomen Tethi Race: Human Origin: Ionia, Runeterra Language: Fluent Ionian, Thick-accented Noxian Faction: None, Independent (Previously affiliated with the Kinkou Order) Occupation: Assassin, Vigilante, Ex-Acolyte of the Kinkou Order Combat-style: Kunai/Kama/Shurikenjutsu - High agility/precision Height: 5'3" (162 cm) Hair Color: Raven-black

Appearance: Akali is a petite woman of lean and athletic build, her presence exuding a mysterious edge. Her long raven-black hair are tied with a dull high-ponytail that fans to the side in a spiky tousle with a sideswept bang. She has a tattoo across her upper back of a pale purplish dragon with faint golden cloud swirls, doing the contour from her upper left shoulder to her entire right arm. She has brownish-red eyes with faint black eyeliner. In her proper uniform, she has a patterned undercut behind her head vaguely resembling an Ionian-styled fleur-de-lys. Akali wears a dark green Qipao-like crop top, dark green baggy hakama pants with each side of her upper lateral thighs open and revealing bare skin, tied in a tight brownish-beige obi belt rope around her waist and donning greenish tekko wrist wrap. She wears tabi boots with little ropes strings around the sole and the strings on her lower legs are in a crisscross pattern. Akali wears a green and loose cloth mask that covers her lower face. On her rear, she will have her trusty equipment gear pack in the shape of a rolled-up sleeping bag, tied with the same obi belt rope around her waist. In a private setting, she will discard her mask and gear pack.

Lore: Born in a family, inside the Kinkou Order, with her mother (Maymm Jhomen Tethi) and her father (Tahno Jhomen Tethi). Maymm was a renowned leader within the Kinkou Order known as the 'Fist of Shadow', the head assassin of the order. Her upbringing was a one of happiness, even if her parents would have to leave for important missions and upholding their duties, where she would train under Master Kusho, Kennen and Shen. At a young age, people would notice her talent and prodigal gift, showing great potential with her speed, agility and precision despite the lack of magic profiency. Unfortunately, the peace would be disturbed by the first Noxian Invasion and the subsequent attack lead by Zed where he would take over the temple of the Kinkou Order. During the skirmish, many died, including Tahno. The remaining members of the Kinkou, Shen and Maymm, fled and became a group of travelers roaming Ionia for a new settlement to rebuild. At age 14, Akali begins her formal training to be a proper member of the Kinkou Order with the goal of succeeding her mother and become the next 'Fist of Shadow'. Few years passes and the Noxian Invasion ended. Akali became an adept of assassin combat and procured her intricate tattoo spanning across her upper back.

Combat: Akali learned how to hone her many talents and make her a formidable opponent. She will primarily be two-handed, using a kama chained to a handle on her left hand and an oversized kunai on her right. She will favor her kama for strikes, attacking in sharp wide arcs or extending the reach by detaching and using it in a flail-like manner. Conserving momentum is key, therefore Akali will twirl the kama in circles or whatever manner that will conserve momentum. Her kunai will be used for a more defensive manner, using it for quick thrusts in retaliation or deflecting blows. For targets that are far from her reach, she can throw smaller kunai daggers and shurikens. To facilitate assassination, Akali learned how to use smoke bombs, seeing through the thick smoke strike while avoiding being hit. Akali does not suffer any loss of precision inside the smoke. Due to her prodigal skills, Akali can easily weave through many enemies, dodging, deflecting, etc. and achieve out-of-ordinary speed and jump heights. If or when Akali finds an angle to deliver a fatal blow, she will try to end it in one fluid motion, putting all her speed in a burst, be it a dash, flip, jump, etc. Akali will also use her legs and foot to push and give her more room if need be.

Note: Akali speaks in a soft yet firm tone. She is a woman that firmly believes in her ideals and will make sure to upheld them, even if it means bending the rules for what she perceives as the 'right thing to do'. Akali has an overabundance of will power and tenacity, often making her brash and jumping head first into conflict. Akali is respectful to the spirits of Ionia, the First Lands, and vows to uphold the balance of mortal and spirits, usually leaning towards protecting the innocents. Akali is bad with calligraphy because of her lack of patience and will often express her frustrations. Akali never had a romantic relationship but, like anyone, can feel attracted to someone physically and acknowledges if someone is 'attractive'.

IMPORTANT: Akali always felt a sense of impotence she often tries to suppress with her duties and various missions, stemming from her youth where her mother would spend more time caring for Faey, her surrogate eldest sister. Therefore, even if she doesn't acknowledge it, Akali's actions are often linked to this need to be a worthy 'Fist of Shadow' and, by proxy, a worthy daughter. If Akali is a teen or adult and is reminded of Faey, be it explicitly or otherwise, she will feel a sense of regret and bittersweetness for the events that lead to Faey losing her right leg because of Akali not listening to the plan. Akali has no qualms keeping the balance from evil therefore she will be unfazed killing and assassinating those that are wicked. Akali harbors ill-will to Zed's order known as the 'Shadow Order' and will therefore show hostility to any members of said order. Akali does not have magic.