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| - An official statement was released by File:KarmaSquare.png Karma, the Duchess of Ionia, this morning: "Friends, we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to address you today with a message of hope not only for our beloved File:Lee SinSquare.png Shojin monk, who continues to suffer in the Lotus Gardens, but also for all who live in oppression throughout Runeterra. Many have criticized Ionia's pacifistic stance during the Rune Wars, and some have claimed that we paid a deserved price when Noxus' shock troops landed on our shores. It is true that our peaceful views left us at a military disadvantage, but we overcame monstrous odds against us and fought back the well-oiled war machine of Noxus, the biochemical terror of Zaun, and the ruthless pillaging of Bilgewater. We did this alone, witho
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| - An official statement was released by File:KarmaSquare.png Karma, the Duchess of Ionia, this morning: "Friends, we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to address you today with a message of hope not only for our beloved File:Lee SinSquare.png Shojin monk, who continues to suffer in the Lotus Gardens, but also for all who live in oppression throughout Runeterra. Many have criticized Ionia's pacifistic stance during the Rune Wars, and some have claimed that we paid a deserved price when Noxus' shock troops landed on our shores. It is true that our peaceful views left us at a military disadvantage, but we overcame monstrous odds against us and fought back the well-oiled war machine of Noxus, the biochemical terror of Zaun, and the ruthless pillaging of Bilgewater. We did this alone, without foreign aid, and amidst rivers of blood and tears." "Ionia remains incomplete as long as Noxian forces occupy our land and oppress our people. We appreciate the Chancellor's generous offer of an early rematch. We also appreciate his words stating that Noxians are a people deserving of human liberties. We would like the citizens of Noxus to know that it was our appreciation of this fact that kept us from engaging in so many foreign conflicts in which we considered Noxian motives and philosophies to oppose our own. We have never requested assistance from Noxus to repair the damage dealt during their invasion, nor aid to 'modernize' our civilization. However, since debating Noxus' justifications for the occupation was not the heart of Hawkmoon's speech, it shall not be mine. We officially accept your challenge, Malek, and we will send our very best." Before she left the podium, Karma added: "One more thing: should Noxus wish to surrender before the match, we will be absolutely willing to negotiate the terms." Several champions, especially those involved in the invasion, have already volunteered to represent their respective city-states in the match. File:IreliaSquare.png Irelia, Ionia's current Captain of the Guard, sought the Elders' endorsement to join the League the same day that Malek made his speech. She was officially accepted this past Tuesday, and she has already submitted herself as a candidate for the match. File:Master YiSquare.png Master Yi and File:SorakaSquare.png Soraka have also expressed strong desires to be included in the roster. Noxian champions have been equally enthusiastic to participate in the match. File:SionSquare.png Sion, File:WarwickSquare.png Warwick, and File:SingedSquare.png Singed made appeals to the High Command to be considered. File:KatarinaSquare.png Katarina tendered her own candidacy after publically retorting to Karma's comments: "It’s nice to see that when granted an opportunity to save their 'beloved monk' and achieve their independence from 'oppression', Ionia responds with open sarcasm and disdain. I will enjoy crossing blades with you on the Fields of Justice... and Karma, if you ever tire of hiding behind your podium, I'll be happy to carve out some time out for a visit." While the city-states make preparations, the League has opened a draft of summoners to determine who will summon these champions into battle. It will be a careful process due to the rumors of foul play involved with the previous match. The League has stated that it will be posting bulletins for prospective summoners to apply.
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