Joe Madureira Reveals the Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Collector's Edition Print

If you ordered the 'Ruined King: A League of Legends Story' Collected Edition, here's the print by Joe Madureira included with the bundle. It's a gorgeous piece featuring Illaoi and Gangplank. Check it out below!

Joe tweeted, "Hey I can finally share this! One of my favorite drawings recently, this was for a print included in the Ruined King collector’s edition. Illaoi & GP in simpler times. It’s nice to break from action stuff and try to capture moments like these. #illaoi #gangplank @AirshipSyn"

Joe Madureira pencil drawing of Ruined King: A League of Legends story characters Gangplank and Illoai

Joe also shared some rough sketches for the piece and said, " I liked the idea of portraying Illaoi as much younger and more vulnerable (before she became Kraken Priestess) but it felt too unlike her character."

Joe Madureira concept pencil drawing of Ruined King: A League of Legends story characters Gangplank and Illoai

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