Rumble
Hello, lore-lovers, welcome back! In the high-tech realm of League of Legends, one yordle stands out with boundless ingenuity and a fiery spirit. Meet Rumble, a young and temperamental inventor who's more comfortable in the scrapyard than anywhere else. Armed with just his two hands and an unyielding determination, he crafted a colossal mech suit armed to the teeth with electrified harpoons and incendiary rockets. While others scoff at his junkyard marvels, Rumble's unwavering confidence and his trusty flamespitter make him a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
Opening
Champion's story
Even within the yordle community, Rumble had always been the smallest and most easily overlooked. Consequently, he became accustomed to enduring bullying and developed a resilient, resourceful nature to survive. His quick temper and unwavering determination to settle scores with those who crossed him made him somewhat of a recluse, but he embraced it. Rumble found solace in tinkering and preferred the companionship of gadgets, often found rummaging through the junkyard.
Recognized for his mechanical aptitude, Rumble received recommendations from his instructors to join the Yordle Academy of Science and Progress in Piltover. However, he staunchly refused, considering Heimerdinger and his associates as "sellouts" who traded advanced yordle technology to humans for mere praise while yordles remained the subject of mockery.
A turning point came when a group of human graduates from the Yordle Academy visited Bandle City to explore their mentor's origins. Rumble couldn't resist confronting them, intending only to observe the humans. However, after a heated exchange that spanned four hours, he returned home battered and bruised, with a lecture about how he embarrassed "enlightened" yordles like Heimerdinger.
The following morning, Rumble left Bandle City without a word and disappeared for several months. Upon his return, he piloted a clunky, mechanized behemoth into the town's center, leaving bystanders awestruck. There, he declared his intent to showcase the true potential of yordle technology to the world.
Shuriman Trash
As he ventured through a quaint plaza in Nashramae's library district, Rumble relished the triumph of having outsmarted some rather clueless human merchants at the Grand Marketplace. He proudly recounted his knack for challenging exorbitant prices and doubting the authenticity of various items, demonstrating a shrewd negotiation prowess.
However, the relentless cheeriness and repetitive greetings of mortals had worn down Rumble's patience. He longed for a respite from the constant "Water and shade to you!" greetings echoing around him. His thoughts drifted toward the treasure-filled cart he was pushing, eager to return to his peaceful junkyard.
But fate had other plans. Out of nowhere, a collision sent Rumble sprawling to the ground. He sprang back to his feet in an instant, surrounded by a group of younger humans. Laughter erupted at the expense of a scrawny kid who had accidentally bumped into him and his cart. The youth was struggling to regain composure while perched on a pitiable makeshift mech--a board on wheels.
"Sorry, Obujan!" the young boy stammered repeatedly, attempting to make amends.
In response, Rumble quipped, "Do I look like your grandfather?" The stark contrast between their features--Rumble's winning smile, razor-sharp cheekbones, and furry ears--and the young boy's appearance diminished any resemblance.
Meanwhile, a group of laughing children had a ringleader--an unsavory boy dressed in an oversized Noxian-style tunic and iron-capped boots. He directed his taunts at the scrawny youth, labeling him "Shuriman trash" and mocking his appearance and mobility. He even derided Rumble's damaged cart, suggesting that the empire should discard it alongside his pile of junk.
Incensed, Rumble's anger surged, and steam seemed to emanate from his ears. He confronted the bully, despite the considerable height difference, demanding an apology.
The bully, named Kesu Rance, dismissed him with contempt, boasting of his lineage as the son of Governor Rance and threatening to clear the plaza of "trash."
Rumble, however, wasn't walking away from this confrontation but was instead heading to his stall--an unremarkable cover filled with valuable curiosities never intended for sale to humans. It concealed a portal to his home, which appeared only when carefully arranged.
While Kesu continued his monologue to his club-wielding accomplices about Shurima's bright future, Rumble positioned himself strategically in the cockpit of his formidable bipedal mech, Tristy. When he finally confronted Kesu with a cheeky greeting, Kesu was utterly flabbergasted, resembling someone harpooned.
At this point, Rumble acknowledged a minor malfunction in Tristy, but it hardly seemed worth mentioning. The glitch emboldened some older kids, and one of them struck Tristy's leg with a club, taunting Rumble as a "dumb old man" with a heap of junk.
Unexpectedly, the scrawny kid, Anaktu, reappeared, still piloting his rudimentary mech. While Rumble tended to Tristy's mechanisms, he noticed that Anaktu had taken the "one hundred percent authentic" Ascended-age mace from his cart, sparking thoughts of a future discussion about personal property.
Anaktu exclaimed, "He's not alone!" as Kesu mocked him, and a brawl ensued. Anaktu proved surprisingly skilled, quickly cornering two larger opponents. However, he remained oblivious to Kesu approaching him from behind with a cart handle.
At this critical moment, Tristy was resurrected, and Rumble sprang into action. With a burst of speed, he intervened just in time, using a harpoon to intercept the cart handle mid-swing--an extraordinary display of marksmanship.
Kesu tumbled to the ground, and Anaktu, now aware of the commotion, turned with a grateful smile toward Rumble, Obujan.
After assisting Anaktu into Tristy's cockpit, Rumble, with Anaktu's help, put on a dazzling display of firepower, sending the bullies fleeing in fear. The plaza was soon engulfed in flames and sparks, with Tristy and Rumble standing as the formidable defenders.
As the bullies attempted to flee through the archway, rockets rained down, preventing their escape and leaving them stranded between the wall of fire created by the Equalizer and Rumble, Runeterra's most renowned mechanized pilot.
But Rumble wasn't done yet. He was about to demand an apology from Kesu when Anaktu stepped in. He questioned Kesu about the reasons for his cruelty, and Kesu admitted to wanting to impress his new Noxian father--a rather uninspiring justification.
As the rockets fizzled out, the other bullies fled, leaving Kesu behind. Rumble, Obujan, demanded an apology from Kesu, emphasizing that it must be for the right reasons. Kesu eventually complied, offering a proper apology.
Anaktu helped Kesu up, and they shared a moment of reconciliation, marked by clasped arms and perhaps even a few tears. Satisfied with the apology, Rumble turned to leave, accompanied by Tristy.
Anaktu, mindful of the mace he borrowed from the cart, offered to return it, displaying a newfound respect for Rumble's possessions. Rumble, in a heartwarming gesture, told Anaktu to keep it, affirming the value of showing kindness and respect even amid chaos.
Champion's relations
Regarding the relations he has with other champions, we certainly observed how he named his mechanized suit, Tristy, and yes, it was named after Tristana, because Rumble seems to have a crush on her.
He also seems to think that Bandle City can be more technologically advanced than any other place in Runeterra, and hates Heimerdinger for going to Piltover, accusing him of selling out to this city instead of staying in Bandle City.
Closing Words
Lore-lovers, I hope you've enjoyed this thrilling adventure through the world of Rumble, the fiery yordle inventor from League of Legends. Rumble's story is a testament to courage, creativity, and the importance of standing up for what's right. If you've found his tale as captivating as I have, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to my channel for more fascinating lore journeys. Stay tuned for more epic stories from the League of Legends universe, where legends come to life. Thank you for joining me on this adventure!
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