Irelia Badreva

Force of Will

In a guild filled with the greatest minds from across the planet, the highest elites and prodigies rise to the top. One might expect the highest amongst these archmages to be a cultivated prodigy taught from the moment they could read, or one so inclined to magic that spellcasting comes to them like breathing. The humble beginnings of the High Archmage, instead lie in the lowly farmsteads surrounding Mount Chrom. Her father, a poor sailor, her mother a sick farmhand. Without inclination to magic, and without a teacher, she would have grown and died without her name written in the pages of history, had it not been for her unyielding determination. Inspired by the stars in the sky, she would often attempt to climb the mountain unsupervised. Refusing to give in, whenever she would fall or fail, she would get right back up the moment her body healed. Every journey, a little higher, every step closer to her goal. Her parents could not convince her to back down, no force could have. Through sheer willpower, she eventually reached the top, a feat few have performed alone, and none at such a young age.   This accomplishment was spread far and wide by word of mouth, eventually reaching the halls of the Sapphire Circle. Given formal invitation, Irelia would not back down from such a challenge. Overcoming each and every obstacle not through natural talent but through fiery passion and a bottomless well of determination. Rising quickly through the ranks, Irelia would rise to the station of Archmage within a matter of years. When inducted into the high council, not a single soul would vote against her, citing her love for the craft and sheer will as a force that will change the guild for the better.

Alchemical Trials

Taking a keen interest in the ways of transmutation and alchemy, the halls of Irelia's personal library are filled with countless pages of recipes, most failed and even more rejected for not being good enough to her tastes. Putting herself to the highest standard, it is said Irelia would attempt to brew 50 different concoctions a day. Always looking for new materials, she will petition the The Emerald League to find the rarest ingredients for her... often with pay that damages the savings of the Sapphire Circle.