The Blade Dancer - Irelia quotes 

Irelia lore and TL;DR version below in case you didn't understand the quotes Irelia as a child was fascinated by the beauty of human movement, specifically dancing. She learned traditional dances from her grandmother. Though she doubted their mystical connection to the Spirit of Ionia, Irelia still loved to dance. Irelia wanted to master the art and traveled to the Placidium of Navori to study with Ionia’s most respected performers.After hearing rumors of foreign invaders seen off the coast Irelia returned to her village only to find Noxians marching unarmed people through the streets. Noxian Admiral Duqal (pronunciation: doo-cal) took Irelia’s family home to have his fleet officers rest. While there Irelia also found out that her family spoke up, but now rested in unmarked graves. Soon enough Duqal ordered his men to start looting the house and they began to haul valuables out of Irelia’s family house. One of these valuables was her family crest shaped from metal. Irelia took the crest back and Duqal threw her to the ground and ordered his men to shatter the crest to pieces and to dig a grave for her. As the Noxians surrounded her, Irelia looked toward the shattered pieces of the crest and from within her soul, a rhythm began to beat. The shards of began to move on their own and Irelia felt the joy of the dances again. With a single sweep of her arm she cut through two Noxians. As Duqal and his men were in shock of what just happened, Irelia ran into the woods with the shards of her family crest. In the woods she mourned her family but also realized that the dances her grandmother taught her were more than that, “they were a powerful expression of something far greater.” The Noxians continued to fight against the peace of Ionia and rumors have surfaced that even the religious leader Karma began to fight against them with powerful magic even though her followers withdrew to the Lasting Altar because they would not accept this violence. The Noxians would not go unchallenged however, a resistance formed and Irelia joined. She eventually found herself at the Placidium once again, although this time it would not be on peaceful terms. The Noxians knew what the Placidium meant to the Ionians and a general by the name of Jericho Swain captured the Placidium and took defenders hostage hoping to draw out and decimate reinforcements to further weaken the Ionians. Soon Irelia freed herself from her bonds and “unleashed the full power of the ancient blade dance.” Many of Swain’s veterans fell as Irelia cut her way toward the general until even the great Jericho Swain was wounded by Irelia. This victory against the Noxians made everyone in Ionia know Irelia’s name whether in spite of her or in reverence. For her victory at the Great Stand at Navori or Battle of The Placidium as it was now called she was named leader of the Ionian resistance against the Noxians. For almost three years she led the resistance into battle until a victory at Dalu Bay where Irelia confronted Admiral Duqal once again and killed him. Although the war has ended in the Ionian’s favor Ionia has changed, factions have formed who fight against each other. The First Lands have been divided and though many look to Irelia for answers she doesn’t want the power so many others would welcome. “At heart, she still yearns only to dance alone.” *TL;DR:* Irelia as a child was always fascinated by traditional Ionian dances. She learned many from her grandmother and soon enough traveled to the Placidium of Navori where she studied the dances. Irelia heard rumors of Noxian invaders and went home to find her family dead. As Irelia's family home was being looted, the Noxians pulled out her family crest shaped from metal. Irelia took it back and the Noxians broke the crest to pieces. Irelia looked toward the shards of the crest and felt a rhythm within her soul. The shards began to move as they sliced through two Noxians and Irelia escaped. After this incident Irelia joined the Ionian resistance and found herself at the Placidium, being held by Jericho Swain. Swain captured the defenders but Irelia freed herself and cut through Swain's forces until she was face to face with the general and as she wounded him, it marked the victory over the Placidium for Ionia. Irelia was named the leader of the resistance and fought for almost three years until a battle at Dalu Bay where Irelia killed the same admiral that ordered the looting of her family home. Although the war has ended in the Ionian’s favor Ionia has changed, factions have formed who fight against each other. fun facts 1. If you're wondering what O-ma means, it's Ionian for "grandmother" 2. When Irelia fought Swain at the Placidium she cut off his arm, which was later replaced by a demon. 3. Irelia's last name is Xan Irelia lore: universe.leagueoflegends.com/en_US/champion/irelia/ (sorry I'm a little late this time, I was asleep when this was posted, it's morning right now in my time zone as I post this)

"For the Fallen, Ionia still stands!" The way she said it, Its just moved something in my heart.

“Bury them in Noxus. This ground will not have them.” The swaggest quote

She seems broken but still acts strong, I really like her even though I dont play her

I love how her quotes start by her missing her family and not knowing how to lead, but then it progresses to her giving inspiring speeches and leading

the VA really did a good job, you can really feel the pain and anger

1:06 "And now, I dance alone" Bro that line 🥺

IONIA STILL STANDS! ... Always makes me shed a tear...

Swain: You wanna kick this puppy? Irelia: What?! NO! Swain: It's a Noxian puppy. Irelia: ........... Oh this is conflicting.....

We need an Arcane-like series about Irelia/Ionia

"Raise a hand to us, and you'll find it missing." General Swain : And I oop-

She held their hands as they died, hoping that they drag her with them. -Swain, the Grand General of Noxus

0:26 They await my words what should I tell them? First-time Irelia.

You chose a perfect final quote. It's one that I always notice in-game. "I did not light my Oma's lantern. I did not want her to see this slaughter." Gives me chills

0:52 = Love The Voice 3:05 = For the Fallen

"Peace requires two participants. They made their choice."

I feel sad for her she seems so strong but is really broken inside 😢

0:52 This quote hurts. Especially when she says "O-ma"

Only thing i missed in this video was "REMEMBER THE PLACIDIUM"

Irelia is so broken. You can hear it in her voice. It trembles, but never falters.

Her voice lines are so good, you can feel the passion and anger in her voice during the shouting bits. 10/10

Omg the voice acting at 5:50 when her voice breaks especially at “why”

I teared up when she mentioned the name of her siblings. There was so much emotion in her voice

"and now... i dance alone..." she even closes her eyes in the animation when she says that. The feels.

"We are the only master of our fates" William henley

Ionia has such awesome champions, inspiring and full of life. Thank you for the video

Recently they've been trying to paint Noxus in a more ambiguous light, less violent, you know. But then I remember what they did to Ionia and just go to the conclusion that they're villains nonetheless.

Most quotes by Irelia make my heart move a little bit and that is one of the main reasons she is my favorite champion. She also said she didn't need legends to fight enemies but to me, she is already a legend.

I’m looking forward to a Kayn video. I know it would be kinda weird with the 2 different forms thing, but still excited.

Pantheon and Irelia feel similar, they both have been through alot and still push forward for their people, and end up being inspirational lol. would be cool to see some sort of interaction of some kind.

I have never played this game but I feel so much as every time when I encounter one of these videos it seems like the first time and the right time each time

Irelia has more depth than i thought :o

I can't even.. I'm moved. Thank you so much for this. More than one tear has been shed

Why am i crying.. And why i watch this video before going to my meating :(

i just realized she va'd by same actor who va'd V in cyberpunk shes amazing

Patriotism only like an Ionian could do. I adore this take on Irelia

Cherami Leigh nailed her role as Irelia.

3:52 Never stop learning, there's always a form you don't know

I'm very high now and when I listen to this, I feel Irelia's sadness, her longing for peace and the tragery she has lived through. I understand the motive behind the melody chosen and the way quotes were arranged, just makes sense and fits perfectly. I got how her life went, the choices she made, I feel sad for Irelia, but at the same time fascinated by her determination and the will to move forward no matter how difficult it gets.

I keep on coming back to listen and watch this animation and her lines, it's just so beyond perfect.

These videos are amazing, the quotes are so inspiring when played with your choice of background music! Please don't stop making these videos, they bring me goosebumps like i've never felt before. Thank you for this peace of art

One of my favourite designs, you are pretty much doing all the champions that I love. Thank you sooo much, these videos are golden! This one is really fantastic..

Her Theme; OST is really inspiring those Violins if anyone can still remember.

Sometimes the lore of this game is amazing. Ionia were peaceful people who wanted nothing more than to live in harmony with nature and magic. Their world was literally shaken by Noxus.

when you went back to the lane after death and irelia started mourning her family

Fun fact, the quote “Steals their life like they stole our land, I like it!” Is said by Irelia everytime you buy BORK

i literally watch this video every day and i always end up crying sdjkfhsdkb i just love her so much

Everytime I watch this video or hear her voice lines while playing her it gives me goosebumps and makes my heart skip a beat

1:11 me to my team

From cartoonish indie game based on dota with only 17 characters to this. League of Legends really came a long way.

I had no idea Cherami Leigh voiced her. I can't get enough of that silky smooth voice.

6:20 We must prevail. REMEMBER WHY WE FIGHT!! I love that one the most.

Just got done binging Irelia concept art and the lore on the Universe site. So this was pretty great to see.

Thank you I really connect my spirit to Irelia to my realistic wars and battles with my own mind and people around me who don't understand me. This is going to help me a lot and you put a smile on my face, so thank you. Irelia isn't the only one who I have deep connections to. I hope you're doing well my friend and I have one thing to say to you: "IONIA CALLS! FIGHT FOR THE FIRST LANDS! Live today like you're going to die tomorrow. Your creation of her voicelines are very creative and I needed this to heal one of many invisible and visible wounds ~ May the spirits of Ionia protect you, brave one.

These are strong quotes the VA did amazing 🔥

Best voicelines in the game. A story lies behind her words

"We do not need Legends to save us. We do our own Fighting" We do not need Legends, we have Another nobody :) See this comment? Have a wonderfull day. You deserve it :)

Lovely video! "The spirit revives me. I will not disappoint" is my favourite quote

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how f'ing beautiful the visual is.

I got goosebumps, I dont play league, my knowledge of her is limited but damn the voice acting and the story is so captivating.

She'd be real depressing at parties...

Underrated channel But this one has some form of a place in my heart anyway

"to live under someone elses boots is not living" that is a strong quote and a lot of people live by that.

I didn't know Irelia had so many deep and/or beautiful quotes...

My depression gets cured everytime JAN uploads :3

I know I'm late but a little point that I love is that her voice actress is from Texas. The way she speaks is very much revolutionary and prideful like a Texan. Just well done tbh

Knowing her storry the first 3 minutes bring mea some tears !idk why

This is what i needed. She's such an inspiration for me, thanks, really.

3:05 and 3:06: For the fallen! IONIA STILL STANDS! 6:20 and 6:22: We must prevail! REMEMBER WHY WE FIGHT! 6:32 and 6:33: FREEDOM IS YOURS! TAKE IT!

0:47 STOP!!! I'm crying

Finally some good f*** ing video Btw can you make gp voice pls

0:26 *They await my words.... what should I tell them?* *[Insert Meme Quote]*

2:59 chills

Best female voice actor ever

Sick! Always love these, you did my girl justice. Still in Gangplank waiting room.

Irelia wildrift ult line : 3:09 And this one is from the PC : 3:05

I love your works❤Thanks❤Love You❤

Beautifully editted. As a person who wasn't impressed with Irelia until now - you have done an amazing job. Thank you.

Comment for the algoritm. I listen to some of your videos daily they are fucking great. Keep up the good work man

Her voice is everything!!!

I main Irelia since a year ago... THIS ARE NOT TEARS, ALRIGHT?

"We dance to the drums of war, and all our hearts beat as one." LoR level up. My favourite quote

I really love to listening to this audio 💞

Was looking forward to you next piece and this was awesome. I always listen to your Sylas video whenever I play league. :D

And now we wait for the lore master to appear in the comments. edit.

Knowing Swain gave the order for invasion, knowing the Noxus is returning... feels so good. This war will be epic to watch.

That's funny how you make me want to play so much champions that I usually hate

AYO SHE IS THE VOICE ACTOR OF LUCY HEARTFILIA AND ASUNA YUUKI??? OMG OMG THIS MADE ME LOVE IRELIA EVEN MORE AAAHH😭😭

She makes me cry with her phrases. I love you Xan Irelia ❤️

This is for sure my favorite video of your collection, great work! And keep it up :)

wow. as an irelia main i love this so much 😍😁 really cool video!

I cant unhear V anymore

Great video as always, waiting for Tahm Kench!

Un alma pura que se vio forzada a pelear por su tierra...irelia

Amazing job as usual!

I've been waiting for this one ❤️

I have waited for this one. Thank you. :)

Irelia makes me cry with her phrases. I love Irelia ♥. You can't hate her, for me she is the most pure champion in all League Of Legends ♥. Her Quotes makes me happy evert time that I listen it. When I got a bad game I listen her phrases ♥♥♥.

You can feel her pain, and her leadership at the end

Edited time stamp 0:36 “Peace must be bought with blood.” Maybe no one cares, lol, but I am so in love with this quote. I may not play this character in LoL, but this quote she says right there reminds me so much of Jesus and the cross. I understand some of you may not be believers, but as one who believes in Jesus, it reminds me of His payment on the cross for my sins (and your sins as well), how His blood, His sacrifice allowed my sins to be forgiven and how I am made at peace with God through Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, through His death/resurrection. I love her quotes a lot, she sounds like a beautiful character. But when she says the specified quote, I just get chills. I may not understand the origin of why she’s saying that quote, but the connection I make with it in my own life is beautiful. If you finished reading, thank you for reading all the way through ❤️