The longest-standing member of the ancient 
Kinkou Order, the yordle 
Kennen is the first and only Heart of the Tempest. For centuries, he has used diplomacy—and force—to maintain the sacred balance in his adopted home of 
Ionia. Lightning fast and bearing the wisdom of a long and storied life, Kennen works with the Eye of Twilight, Shen, to protect the fragile harmony of the First Lands with a whirling storm of shuriken and devastating electrical energy.
 | "I exist across realms, in the space between lightning’s strike and thunder’s call, the true balance within the storm." — Kennen |
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Background[]
Ancient Times[]
Unlike many of his kind, Kennen felt a dissonance within the vibrant chaos of his homeland, 
Bandle City. Seeking harmony and balance, Kennen ventured forth from the spirit realm millennia ago, drawn by an insatiable curiosity that led him to traverse the material realm.
His journey eventually brought him to the serene 
First Lands, where ancient wars that none now remember had scarred the landscape, leaving behind a people striving to rebuild amidst the echoes of conflict. Kennen found solace among the inhabitants of the First Lands, fascinated by their relentless pursuit of balance and tranquility. Over time, he became deeply woven into the fabric of First Lands, forsaking his ties to Bandle City as he embraced the mortal realm and its inhabitants.
Acceptance into the Kinkou[]
As Kennen delved deeper into the affairs of the First Lands, now known as Ionia, he encountered malevolent entities from the spirit realm threatening the delicate equilibrium of the land. Alone, he valiantly battled these disturbances, but soon realized that mere combat was not enough to address the root cause of imbalance. It was then that he discovered the Kinkou, a fledgling order dedicated to preserving harmony between the realms.
Recognizing the need for a unifying force within the order, Kennen proposed himself as an arbiter, a bridge between the introspective Eye of Twilight and the warlike Fist of Shadow. With his affability and diplomacy, he became the Kinkou's first Heart of the Tempest, working alongside the Eye and the Fist to pass judgment and maintain equilibrium.
Noxian Invasion of Ionia[]
In the tumultuous aftermath of the Noxian invasion, as Ionia teetered on the brink of collapse, the Kinkou found themselves torn apart by internal strife and external threats. Despite Kennen's efforts to guide the order through the chaos, the shadow of betrayal loomed large as 
Zed, a former acolyte, orchestrated a coup.
In the darkest hour of the Kinkou, Kennen stood steadfast, offering counsel to the new Eye of Twilight, 
Shen, as he grappled with the burdens of leadership. He urged the Fist of Shadow, Mayym, to recognize 
Akali, his protege, as a potential successor. Yet even his wisdom could not prevent Akali's eventual departure from the order, disillusioned by its perceived failure to confront Ionia's enemies.
Discharging the Raishai Acolytes[]
Kennen receives an urgent plea for help from the acolytes of the Temple of Raishai, on the southern coast of Zhyun, whose temple has been corrupted by an unknown malevolent force. As he races through varied landscapes, Kennen reflects on the weight of this mission, especially since it involves saving his fellow Kinkou members.
Arriving at the temple, Kennen discovers that the corruption lies not in the physical structure but within the acolytes themselves. They have become vessels for dark entities, fueled by their anguish and despair over the Kinkou's past decisions of non-intervention during times of conflict. Despite their loyalty to the order, their unresolved emotions have allowed these malevolent forces to take hold.
In a poignant moment, Kennen confronts the acolytes, gently revealing the truth of their condition and offering them a path to healing by releasing them from their Kinkou duties. However, some of the acolytes resist, seeing this as a dishonorable act and challenging Kennen. Using his lightning powers, Kennen incapacitates those who resist, not with the intent to harm but to break through their defenses and help them understand the necessity of leaving the order for their own well-being. Through his actions, Kennen not only dispels the immediate threat but also offers the acolytes a chance to find peace and balance once more.
As the former acolytes depart, Kennen reflects on the bittersweet nature of their departure, knowing that it was necessary for their own good and the greater harmony of the world. Despite the sorrow of parting ways, Kennen is resolved to carry their story forward, honoring their sacrifice and ensuring that their struggles are not forgotten.
Appearance[]
Kennen is a cream furred yordle with light brown hair and deep blue eyes. Usually he dresses in a purple ninja outfit with golden details.
Personality[]
Kennen is a paradoxical being, due to his nature as a Yordle. Simultaneously an ancient being and a unaging spirit, Kennen can shift from a wise master to excitable and childlike in an instant.
When he first arrived on the Mortal Plane, Kennen became fascinated with humans and how they managed to do so much in so little time. After joining the Kinkou Order, Kennen took the responsability of recording the history of the Kinkou, and serving as the mediator of conflicts between the Mortal and Spiritual Planes.
Abilities[]
- Yordle Physiology: Kennen is a Yordle, a being coming from the Spirit Realm and possesses several abilities natural of his species.
- Immortality: Being spiritual beings, Yordles don't age the same way as normal humans, and they can't normally die.
- Yordle Magic: Just like any Yordle, Kennen is capable of performing yordle magic, which he utilizes in tandem with his skills as a ninja.
- Electric Magic: Befitting his title as the Heart of The Tempest. Kennen is a master in electric magic. He can wield electricity from small sparks to immense waves of lightning. Kennen's connection to the powers of the storm is such that he can summon massive electric storms, capable of destroying entire armies, and create a ball of electricity that managed to hurt even
Sion and bring the juggernaut temporarily down.
- Electric Conduction: One of his main methods of attack is charging his electric power in his shuriken to increase their destructive power, he can also use this same technique to link target to a powerful electric discharge
- Flight: By letting the power of lightning flow through him, Kennen can fly in the air at great speeds, crossing the continent of Ionia in a few hours.
- Kinkou Order Techniques: Kennen has been trained in the techniques of the Kinkou order for a thousand of years, and has mastered and become a teacher of them himself, even creating some of them. Being a skilled ninja and fighter, Kennen can dominate much larger opponents, run at great speeds without being seem, use stealth to hide from danger, and master several different weapons.
Relations[]
Kinkou Order[]
Kennen, Akali, and Shen are members of the Kinkou Order. Like Shen, his duty is to preserve balance in Ionia.
Akali[]
Kennen was one of Akali's mentors, teaching her shuriken techniques, and emphasizing speed and agility over strength. He convinced her mother Mayym, the previous Fist of Shadow, to choose her as the successor. Kennen and Akali assisted 
Irelia alongside 
Yasuo and 
Karma in her resistance in a seaside village against the 
Noxian army that includes 
Sion.
Zed[]
The Kinkou Order is at war with Zed and his Shadow Order. Kennen is willing to forgive the Master of Shadows should he be willing to seek redemption.[1]
Teemo[]
Kennen is a friend of 
Teemo.
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Alternate Universes
Trivia[]
- Kennen is an ancient being, having arrived in
Runeterra millennia ago. - The Heart of the Tempests duty is to maintain the balance the Eye of Twilight and the Fist of Shadow as well as communicate the judgments of the order to those affected by them
Quotes[]
- "
The eyes never lie" might be referencing the Eye of Twilight's unbiased judgement. - Kennen shares quotes with:
Change log[]
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More than just the lightning-quick enforcer of Ionian balance, Kennen is the only yordle member of the Kinkou. Despite his small, furry stature, he is eager to take on any threat with a whirling storm of shuriken and boundless enthusiasm. Alongside his master Shen, Kennen patrols the spirit realm, employing devastating electrical energy to strike down his enemies.
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