
League of Legends Champion Guide: Sona, the Maven of the Strings
A detailed guide to Sona, the Maven of the Strings - a virtuoso musician in League of Legends who communicates through her magical instrument.
Sona is a graceful musician who speaks only through her enchanted instrument called the Etwahl. Found as an infant in an Ionian monastery, she was later adopted by the noble Demacian Buvelle family for her extraordinary musical talents.
Key Characteristics:
- Appearance: Slender woman with long blue hair, wearing an elegant blue and gold gown with a distinctive golden diadem
- Personality: Gentle, caring, and refined
- Communication: Though mute, she expresses herself through music and can communicate telepathically
- Age: Early to mid-20s
Magical Abilities:
- Sound Magic: Creates sound energy blasts and protective shields
- Empathy Magic: Influences emotions through music and provides healing
- Magical Bond: Shares a unique connection with her sentient Etwahl instrument
- Synesthesia: Can visualize music as visual patterns
Background:
- Originally from Ionia, moved to Demacia during the Noxian invasion
- Adopted by House Buvelle, losing her adoptive father in the Battle of the Gates of Mourning
- Briefly returned to Ionia with her mother before settling in Demacia
- Protected by her family from Demacian mageseekers due to her magical abilities
Key Relationships:
- Lestara Buvelle (Adoptive Mother): Close, protective relationship
- Kahina Buvelle (Adoptive Sister): Family bond
- Ryze: Fought alongside him against the Navori Brotherhood
- Various Champions: Including Irelia and Taric
The Etwahl:
- Ancient magical instrument with limited sentience
- Only Sona can play it
- Automatically returns to her if separated
- Based on the Chinese Guzheng in design
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