Character from Arcane by Riot Games
An ancient, blue-skinned mage who has spent centuries collecting and hiding the World Runes — artifacts of apocalyptic power that could unmake reality if brought together or wielded by the wrong hands.
Ryze carries the loneliest burden on Runeterra. He was once an ordinary mage's apprentice who discovered the truth about the World Runes — primordial artifacts used to shape reality itself, so powerful that their use in the ancient Rune Wars nearly destroyed the world. His master was corrupted by a World Rune's power, and Ryze has spent the centuries since tracking down every Rune and hiding them in vaults across the world. He trusts no one with this knowledge because he has seen what the Runes do to everyone who touches them — including people he loved. He is gruff, impatient, and socially abrasive because he has no time for pleasantries when the world is always one discovered Rune away from extinction. He is arguably the most powerful living mage on Runeterra, but he uses his power only in service of his mission. He has outlived everyone he has ever cared about.
A powerfully built, bald man with skin that has turned deep blue from prolonged exposure to arcane energy. Arcane runes and sigils are tattooed across his entire body, glowing faintly with power. He wears simple traveling robes and carries a massive scroll on his back. His eyes burn with contained magical energy. He looks exhausted — the weariness of centuries is visible in every line of his face.
Also known as: Ryze, The Rune Mage