Inspiration hit me for an ancient dead knight possessing his suit of armor as it felt just right for Deadlock's aesthetic. Added a few reference images for my general direction as I can't draw. Lore and abilities below.
Description:
A hollow suit of black knight's armor adorned with a sculpted lion helmet with golden frill, shield in one hand and a broken broadsword in the other. The only sign of life are two glowing spectral eyes.
Lore:
Born a nameless slave, a boy became the servant of Charles IV, King of the Romans, after the seizing of his village. The royal security advisor discovered the boy was naturally drawn to swordplay, and convinced the king to allow the boy to train under him. Practice exposed talent, as the boy quickly mastered combat and grew to be a terrifying force for the holy roman empire. After single-handedly defeating 40 men in the Battle of Normandy, he earned himself the title of Alioth, The Lion Tamer.
Refusing the existence of any force stronger than his own, Charles IV was furious to hear murmurs of a powerful "hidden king" concealed in the mountains bordering his empire. Decidedly, Charles IV sent Alioth and a battalion of 1000 men to quell these stories. Alioth was the only man to return. Leaving behind a broken chunk of his heavy broadsword, embedded in the foul monster.
600 years later, the Hidden King revives the only man that fought him and lived, believing there is a use for this soldier once more.
Weapon and Abilities:
Scarred Steel - Alioth swings his broken sword releasing spectral slashes that travel forward. Deals more damage the closer he is.
Alioth reloads by holding his sword to his chest as energy races up the hilt into the blade.
Underhaw (1) - A large vertical slash that splits the ground as it travels leaving behind a spectral trail, after time the trail explodes and slows enemies.
Shield Bash (2) - Shield in front, Alioth dashes a short distance and briefly displacing enemies hit. If an enemy hero is hit, Alioth can recast 2 to use Mended Steel. Spectral energy rebuilds his broken sword and he performs a piercing strike forward.
Protect The King (3) - Alioth creates a large spectral barrier that reduces all damage taken from that direction.
Warhorse (4) - Alioth mounts a spectral steed gaining movement speed and a barrier. He can only use his left click while mounted, and Alioth's sword is restored to full strength, granting stronger and longer range primary attacks. Alioth can cancel the ability by dismounting in the air and crashing down in a target location for a small AoE attack. The ability is also canceled if the enemy team breaks his barrier.
Description:
A hollow suit of black knight's armor adorned with a sculpted lion helmet with golden frill, shield in one hand and a broken broadsword in the other. The only sign of life are two glowing spectral eyes.
Lore:
Born a nameless slave, a boy became the servant of Charles IV, King of the Romans, after the seizing of his village. The royal security advisor discovered the boy was naturally drawn to swordplay, and convinced the king to allow the boy to train under him. Practice exposed talent, as the boy quickly mastered combat and grew to be a terrifying force for the holy roman empire. After single-handedly defeating 40 men in the Battle of Normandy, he earned himself the title of Alioth, The Lion Tamer.
Refusing the existence of any force stronger than his own, Charles IV was furious to hear murmurs of a powerful "hidden king" concealed in the mountains bordering his empire. Decidedly, Charles IV sent Alioth and a battalion of 1000 men to quell these stories. Alioth was the only man to return. Leaving behind a broken chunk of his heavy broadsword, embedded in the foul monster.
600 years later, the Hidden King revives the only man that fought him and lived, believing there is a use for this soldier once more.
Weapon and Abilities:
Scarred Steel - Alioth swings his broken sword releasing spectral slashes that travel forward. Deals more damage the closer he is.
Alioth reloads by holding his sword to his chest as energy races up the hilt into the blade.
Underhaw (1) - A large vertical slash that splits the ground as it travels leaving behind a spectral trail, after time the trail explodes and slows enemies.
Shield Bash (2) - Shield in front, Alioth dashes a short distance and briefly displacing enemies hit. If an enemy hero is hit, Alioth can recast 2 to use Mended Steel. Spectral energy rebuilds his broken sword and he performs a piercing strike forward.
Protect The King (3) - Alioth creates a large spectral barrier that reduces all damage taken from that direction.
Warhorse (4) - Alioth mounts a spectral steed gaining movement speed and a barrier. He can only use his left click while mounted, and Alioth's sword is restored to full strength, granting stronger and longer range primary attacks. Alioth can cancel the ability by dismounting in the air and crashing down in a target location for a small AoE attack. The ability is also canceled if the enemy team breaks his barrier.
