" | "This kingdom and its people have given me everything. What kind of man would I be if I gave less than that in return?" |
Garen, a proud and noble warrior, fights at the head of the Courageous Vanguard. He is popular with his peers and has the respect of his enemies; nothing less could be expected of a descendant of the prestigious Crown Guard family, charged with defending Demacia and its ideals. Clad in magic resistant armor and wielding a mighty greatsword, Garen is ready to fight wizards and wizards on the battlefield, in a veritable whirlwind of righteous steel.
Summary
- 1 Power of Demacia
- 2 Read more
- 2.1 Champion protagonist
- 2.2 Mentioned champion
- 2.3 Alternative Universes
- 3 References
Power of Demacia
Born into the noble Crown Guard family, along with his younger sister Lux, Garen knew from an early age that he was expected to defend the throne of Demacia with his life. His father, Pieter, was a decorated military officer, while his Aunt Tianna was the Sword Captain of the Courageous Vanguard, an elite military force; both were recognized and highly respected by King Jarvan III. So it was taken for granted that Garen would serve the king's son in the same way over time.
The kingdom of Demacia had risen from the ashes of the Runic Wars, and subsequent centuries were plagued with conflict and strife. One of Garen's uncles, a guardian knight in the Demacian army, used to tell young Garen and Lux stories about their adventures on the other side of the kingdom's walls to protect his people from the dangers of the world beyond.
He warned them that, without a doubt, one day something would put an end to this time of apparent peace; whether they were rogue wizards, creatures of the abyss, or other unimaginable horrors to come.
As confirmation of those fears, he was assassinated by a wizard in the line of duty, before Garen was eleven years old. Garen witnessed the pain this brought to his family, as well as the fear in his younger sister's eyes. In that moment, he knew with certainty that magic was the main and greatest danger that Demacia faced, so he swore that he would not let her pass his walls. The kingdom could be kept safe only if its founding ideals were followed and its solid pride displayed.
When he turned twelve, Garen left the Crown Guard family home in Silver Lake to join the army. As a squire, his days and nights were spent in the training and study of warfare, honing body and mind to become a weapon as powerful and true as Demacian steel. It was then that she met the young man Jarvan IV, the prince whom, as king, he would one day serve; he was among the other recruits and they became inseparable.
In the years that followed, Garen earned his place on the shield barrier as a Demacian warrior and soon acquired a reckless reputation on the battlefield. By the time he was eighteen, he had already served with honor in campaigns along the Freljordian borders, played a key role in purging the Forest of Silence of foul cultists, and fought alongside the brave defenders of White Rock.
King Jarvan III himself had summoned Garen's battalion to return to the Great City of Demacia, honoring them before the royal court in the Hall of Valor. Crown Guard Tianna, recently elevated to the position of Senior Marshal, singled out his nephew in particular, recommending him to take all the necessary tests to join the ranks of the Courageous Vanguard.
Garen returned home to prepare, where Lux and his parents warmly welcomed him, as well as the simple people who lived on the family property. Although he was satisfied that his sister was growing into an intelligent and capable young woman, something about her had changed. Every time he visited he was aware of it, but now Garen wrestled with a real and persistent suspicion that Lux had magical powers. Either way, he never thought about the idea for long. To think that a Crown Guard had the same forbidden powers that killed his uncle was too far-fetched an idea.
Unsurprisingly, through bravery and talent, Garen earned his place in the Vanguard. In front of the eyes of his proud family and his good friend the prince, he took the oath before the throne.
Lux and her mother spent much more time in the capital, serving the king as well as the humble order of Illuminators; however, Garen tried to keep his distance as much as possible. While he loved his sister more than anything in the world, a small part of him had a hard time getting close to her. He tried not to think about what he would be obliged to do if his suspicions were confirmed. Instead, he devoted himself fully to his new duties, fighting and training with redoubled intensity.
When the Courageous Vanguard's new Sword Captain fell in battle, Garen was proposed by his fellow warriors to take command; his nomination had no opponents.
To this day, he stands firm in defending his homeland against all enemies. Beyond being the most formidable soldier in Demacia, he is the embodiment of the highest and noblest ideals upon which he was founded.
Read more
Champion protagonist
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Before Glory
Two aspiring young warriors snuck into a Demacian training arena, hoping to follow in the footsteps of their heroes, Garen Crown Guard and Fiora Laurent.
Starring: Fiora, Thread
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The Soldier and the Witch
by Graham McNeill
The Lady of the Rocks finished off an allied soldier. Now he's going after Garen and his saber.
Starring: Thread
Mentioned: Luxury
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Enemy of my Enemy
Two sworn enemies discover a new respect for each other when they are forced to put aside their differences and work together against a common enemy.
Starring: Thread, Katarina
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Lux: No. 1
Por John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
⮞Demacia is a peaceful utopia where order reigns. Those who maintain that order at all costs are the magician hunters, who persecute all those who use forbidden magic. Hailing from a respected noble family, Luxanna 'Lux' Crown Guard is destined to live surrounded by privilege, but she hides a terrible secret. As her magical light powers begin to manifest, Lux must decide whether to stand alongside her brother Garen and the ruling class of Demacia or join the oppressed wizards on the fringes of society.
Starring: Thread, Lux, Sylas
Mentioned: Jarvan IV
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⮜Lux: No. 2
Por John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
⮞Struggling to control her growing magic, Lux makes her way into the Wizard Seekers complex.
Starring: Thread, Jarvan IV, Lux, Sylas
Mentioned: Morgana
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⮜Lux: No. 3
Por John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
⮞If saving Sylas means exposing his powers, will Lux dare risk her own future to save a criminal?
Starring: Thread, Lux, Sylas
Mentioned: Jarvan IV
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⮜Lux: No. 4
Por John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
⮞Sylas's Master Plan Revealed! But is it too late for a guilt-ridden Lux to change course?
Starring: Thread, Jarvan IV, Lux, Sylas
Mentioned: Kayle, Morgana
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⮜Lux: No. 5
Por John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
When all the wizards are pursued by Prince Jarvan IV and the forces led by Garen, Lux must make her final decision!
Starring: Thread, Jarvan IV, Lux, Sylas
Mentioned: Kayle, Morgana
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By Demacia
by Graham McNeill
In a village plagued by nightmares, will the bravest and strongest of Demacia be able to bring back the light?
Starring: Thread, Lux, nocturne
Mentioned: Jarvan IV, Morgana, Shyvana
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Warriors
Starring: Caitlyn, Ezreal, Gallium, Thread, Kai'Sa, Lux, Sylas, Urgot, Vi
Mentioned champion
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Tales of Runeterra
Protagonists: N / A
Mentioned: Akali, Braum, Darius, Echo, Fiora, Thread, Graves, Heimerdinger, Jinx, Miss Fortune, Shen, Thresh, Twisted fate
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Demacia Needs Heroes
By Various Authors
She is a new kind of hero, one with a new mind and a new method. Someone who can go where armies cannot reach, where swords cannot clash.
Starring: Quinn, Value
Mentioned: Thread, Jarvan IV, Heel
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The Demacia Example
By Rayla Heide
Mentioned: Thread, Shyvana, Sion, Sylas, Xin Zhao
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The Shield of Valoran
by George Kristic
Mentioned: Thread
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The Shield of Remembrance
Por Anthony Reynolds Lenné
Quinn ran through the woods, moving smooth and swift.
Starring: Quinn, Value
Mentioned: Anivia, Thread, Sylas, Tianna
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The Luminous Lady
by Graham McNeill
Mentioned: Thread
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The Last Light
by Graham McNeill
Faced with the adversity of the disaster, Lux risks everything for the sake of a wounded soldier.
Starring: Luxury
Mentioned: Thread, Morgana
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⮜Stay with sylas
⮞Demacia is based on a lie. All these lofty ideals and promises of a brighter future were never for us. For too long, wizards have had to hide in the shadows, and it has cost us everything. It's time for us to stand up and fight!
Starring: Sylas
Mentioned: Thread
alternative universes
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⮜War of the Supreme Monarchs
Starring: Darius, Thread
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ULTRACOMBO
Starring: Caitlyn, Thread, Kai'Sa, Lucian, Qiyana, Yasuo
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Quest for the Crystal: Series 1
By ARTeapot
⮞Starring: Bard, Jayce, Karthus, Sejuani
Mentioned: Anivia, Ashe, Braum, Bristle, Caitlyn, Camille, Elise, Ezreal, Thread, Gragas, Graves, Heimerdinger, Illaoi, Ivern, Katarina, Kled, Read without, Lioness, Lissandra, Lucian, Us, Olaf, Poppy, Ryze, Senna, Singed, Skaarl, Taliyah, Taric, Teemo, Tryndamere, Twisted Fate, Veigar, We, Zac
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Trip
Por Cassy Parkes, Marvin Clifford
Starring: Caitlyn, Gangplank, Zoe
Mentioned: Ahri, Ashe, Azir, Bard, Braum, Darius, Fiddlesticks, Thread, Gnar, Gragas, Graves, Irelia, Jinx, Kalista, Katarina, Kog'Maw, Read without, Lulu, Maestro Yi, Us, Poppy, Friend, Shaco, end, Swain, Taric, Teemo, Twisted Fate, Varus, Xayah, Yasuo, Zilean
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Olaf vs Everything: Series 1
by Tom Barton
⮞Starring: Olaf
Mentioned: aatrox, Bristle, trot, Thread, Illaoi, Malphite, Quinn, Ryze, Sejuani, Trundle, Tryndamere, Value, Warwick
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Grips and Soles: Series 1
By Risu
⮞Starring: We, Zyra
Mentioned: Ahri, Alistar, Annie, Ashe, Blitzcrank, Brand, Braum, Caitlyn, Darius, Diana Dr. World, Echo, Evelynn, Ezreal, Gangplank, Thread, Gnar, Gragas, Graves, Heimerdinger, Janna, Jinx, Karma, Katarina, Lioness, Lucian, Malzahar, Miss Fortune, Us, Nasus, Nunu y Willump, Quinn, Renekton, Rumble, Ryze, Sejuani, Sivir, end, Soraka, Soot Kench, Taliyah, Taric, Teemo, Tibbers, Trundle, Tryndamere, Twisted Fate, Twitch, Value, Varus, Vel'Koz, Vladimir, Volibear, Warwick, Willump, Wukong, Zac, Ziggs
References
Mentioned champion
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Tales of Runeterra
Protagonists: N / A
Mentioned: Akali, Braum, Darius, Echo, Fiora, Thread, Graves, Heimerdinger, Jinx, Miss Fortune, Shen, Thresh, Twisted fate
Edit • Image • ReferenceRevelation
Demacia Needs Heroes
By Various Authors
She is a new kind of hero, one with a new mind and a new method. Someone who can go where armies cannot reach, where swords cannot clash.
Starring: Quinn, Value
Mentioned: Thread, Jarvan IV, Heel
Edit • Image • ReferenceBiography
The Demacia Example
By Rayla Heide
Mentioned: Thread, Shyvana, Sion, Sylas, Xin Zhao
Edit • Image • ReferenceBiography
The Shield of Valoran
by George Kristic
Mentioned: Thread
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The Shield of Remembrance
Por Anthony Reynolds Lenné
Quinn ran through the woods, moving smooth and swift.
Starring: Quinn, Value
Mentioned: Anivia, Thread, Sylas, Tianna
Edit • Image • ReferenceBiography
The Luminous Lady
by Graham McNeill
Mentioned: Thread
Edit • Image • ReferenceShort story • 4 minute read
The Last Light
by Graham McNeill
Faced with the adversity of the disaster, Lux risks everything for the sake of a wounded soldier.
Starring: Luxury
Mentioned: Thread, Morgana
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⮜Stay with sylas
⮞Demacia is based on a lie. All these lofty ideals and promises of a brighter future were never for us. For too long, wizards have had to hide in the shadows, and it has cost us everything. It's time for us to stand up and fight!
Starring: Sylas
Mentioned: Thread
alternative universes
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⮜War of the Supreme Monarchs
Starring: Darius, Thread
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ULTRACOMBO
Starring: Caitlyn, Thread, Kai'Sa, Lucian, Qiyana, Yasuo
Edit • Image • ReferenceComic
Quest for the Crystal: Series 1
By ARTeapot
⮞Starring: Bard, Jayce, Karthus, Sejuani
Mentioned: Anivia, Ashe, Braum, Bristle, Caitlyn, Camille, Elise, Ezreal, Thread, Gragas, Graves, Heimerdinger, Illaoi, Ivern, Katarina, Kled, Read without, Lioness, Lissandra, Lucian, Us, Olaf, Poppy, Ryze, Senna, Singed, Skaarl, Taliyah, Taric, Teemo, Tryndamere, Twisted Fate, Veigar, We, Zac
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Trip
Por Cassy Parkes, Marvin Clifford
Starring: Caitlyn, Gangplank, Zoe
Mentioned: Ahri, Ashe, Azir, Bard, Braum, Darius, Fiddlesticks, Thread, Gnar, Gragas, Graves, Irelia, Jinx, Kalista, Katarina, Kog'Maw, Read without, Lulu, Maestro Yi, Us, Poppy, Friend, Shaco, end, Swain, Taric, Teemo, Twisted Fate, Varus, Xayah, Yasuo, Zilean
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Olaf vs Everything: Series 1
by Tom Barton
⮞Starring: Olaf
Mentioned: aatrox, Bristle, trot, Thread, Illaoi, Malphite, Quinn, Ryze, Sejuani, Trundle, Tryndamere, Value, Warwick
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Grips and Soles: Series 1
By Risu
⮞Starring: We, Zyra
Mentioned: Ahri, Alistar, Annie, Ashe, Blitzcrank, Brand, Braum, Caitlyn, Darius, Diana Dr. World, Echo, Evelynn, Ezreal, Gangplank, Thread, Gnar, Gragas, Graves, Heimerdinger, Janna, Jinx, Karma, Katarina, Lioness, Lucian, Malzahar, Miss Fortune, Us, Nasus, Nunu y Willump, Quinn, Renekton, Rumble, Ryze, Sejuani, Sivir, end, Soraka, Soot Kench, Taliyah, Taric, Teemo, Tibbers, Trundle, Tryndamere, Twisted Fate, Twitch, Value, Varus, Vel'Koz, Vladimir, Volibear, Warwick, Willump, Wukong, Zac, Ziggs
References
alternative universes
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⮜War of the Supreme Monarchs
Starring: Darius, Thread
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ULTRACOMBO
Starring: Caitlyn, Thread, Kai'Sa, Lucian, Qiyana, Yasuo
Edit • Image • ReferenceComic
Quest for the Crystal: Series 1
By ARTeapot
⮞Starring: Bard, Jayce, Karthus, Sejuani
Mentioned: Anivia, Ashe, Braum, Bristle, Caitlyn, Camille, Elise, Ezreal, Thread, Gragas, Graves, Heimerdinger, Illaoi, Ivern, Katarina, Kled, Read without, Lioness, Lissandra, Lucian, Us, Olaf, Poppy, Ryze, Senna, Singed, Skaarl, Taliyah, Taric, Teemo, Tryndamere, Twisted Fate, Veigar, We, Zac
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Trip
Por Cassy Parkes, Marvin Clifford
Starring: Caitlyn, Gangplank, Zoe
Mentioned: Ahri, Ashe, Azir, Bard, Braum, Darius, Fiddlesticks, Thread, Gnar, Gragas, Graves, Irelia, Jinx, Kalista, Katarina, Kog'Maw, Read without, Lulu, Maestro Yi, Us, Poppy, Friend, Shaco, end, Swain, Taric, Teemo, Twisted Fate, Varus, Xayah, Yasuo, Zilean
Edit • Image • ReferenceComic
Olaf vs Everything: Series 1
by Tom Barton
⮞Starring: Olaf
Mentioned: aatrox, Bristle, trot, Thread, Illaoi, Malphite, Quinn, Ryze, Sejuani, Trundle, Tryndamere, Value, Warwick
Edit • Image • ReferenceComic
Grips and Soles: Series 1
By Risu
⮞Starring: We, Zyra
Mentioned: Ahri, Alistar, Annie, Ashe, Blitzcrank, Brand, Braum, Caitlyn, Darius, Diana Dr. World, Echo, Evelynn, Ezreal, Gangplank, Thread, Gnar, Gragas, Graves, Heimerdinger, Janna, Jinx, Karma, Katarina, Lioness, Lucian, Malzahar, Miss Fortune, Us, Nasus, Nunu y Willump, Quinn, Renekton, Rumble, Ryze, Sejuani, Sivir, end, Soraka, Soot Kench, Taliyah, Taric, Teemo, Tibbers, Trundle, Tryndamere, Twisted Fate, Twitch, Value, Varus, Vel'Koz, Vladimir, Volibear, Warwick, Willump, Wukong, Zac, Ziggs