"Your will, my hands."

Greetings friends. I don’t claim to have wisdom of a sage, but if you think that answer from a simple monk will help you on your path, feel free to ask. I will try my best to aid you.

[askblindmonk-blog]

THIS BLOG IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED

//Please, don’t jump to a conclusion that I’m doing this only because of lore changes.

The truth is that over time I’ve been getting more and more tired and dissatisfied with askblogs as a form of expression and with universe of League of Legends in general. I think what was stopping me from closing my blogs was strong sentiment and genuine love for the characters that I’ve chosen. But I and my situation have changed and I don’t feel the same connection and passion as I used to.

It was fun while it lasted, thank you for all your attention, support and kind words. I wish you all well.

[askblindmonk-blog]

//Other misconception that really bothers me is the idea that Lee Sin is focused almost completely on fighting and martial arts and that he doesn't do much beside that.

Shojin monks were more than once described as peaceful and it always seemed to me that the art of healing is a very important part of their ways.

SHOJIN MONKS ARE MORE HEALERS THAN FIGHTERS, I scream to the skies, but who would care.

[askblindmonk-blog]

"Yes my friend. It would be very difficult for me to not see you when I hear that wonderful, joyous and loud laugh of yours!"

//I think this one is pretty much canon, so there can't be any misconceptions about it. I mean even two of his abilities: sonic wave and tempest, are pretty much him creating sound waves to see his opponents more clearly.

But let me give you something better. Those are fragments from his judgement.

"He seems to gather sensory information so efficiently it makes one wonder whether, for him, blindness is a weakness or a strength."

So you see, the popular idea that his blindness is a problem for him is a biiig misconception.

I agree that Lee sees mostly through hearing.

"A damp echo trickled outward as the doors thud shut behind Lee Sin, painting the room's cramped dimensions in his mind.The sound was low and the air was stuffy, distorting the noise and accenting his mental image with a subtle blur."

But is this the only thing that he has at his disposition? Hardly.

"In the crannies of the musty stone, fading but distinct human scents lingered, the trace pheromones of violent emotion."

Well, apparently sense of smell can be helpful as well.

But is it all??

"A fresh breeze swept through the room. Lee Sin could sense the shape of its current as it moved, like a serpent returning to coil in its nest."

Huh. Apparently sense of touch plays a part as well.

BUT IS IT ALL??

"Arcane potential loomed in the air around him, more than he had ever sensed before. The Reflecting Chamber swelled with it. To most, it would be imperceptible, likely misinterpreted as jitters or dread."

That makes sense. Lee Sin doesn't use his magic anymore because of his personal vow, but he still has it. He is very sensitive to it, maybe now even more than before. So any magic effects in the area, spells, magic sources, people with magic powers. Hell, he probably would be able to say that Xerath is coming even when that walking pure energy is still far away.

But I left my favourite bit to end with it.

"He pads straight to the doors, then stomps the ground. His head moves up the door, tracking the resulting sound.

He chuckles at the inscription."

Wait. Did you just read an engraved inscription? I assume it was engraved. Still no. NO. That's insane and OP. Lee Sin go back to your monastery, I don't want to see you anymore.

I'M SORRY THIS POST IS SO LONG, but I'm very emotional about the subject.

So now that you've been educated by me, you have my blessing to wince at everyone who makes stupid blind jokes about Lee Sin.

[canadaintheraw-deactivated20140]

Send me a misconception you think people have about my character and I'll explain if it's true or not

[askblindmonk-blog]

on the rift have you ever, i dunno, maybe, round house kicked some one to the back of the face with your ult?

My friend, I do not wish to speak of battles long gone, especially in such crude terms. Past is there for us to learn from it and it should not be revived to brag, or to shame others.

But I can tell you that out of all fighting styles and techniques I had a chance to learn in my lifetime, I favour those that are focused on defence. I do not find joy in hurting people.

[thecatholictvnetwork]

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.

St Francis de Sales (via thecatholictvnetwork)

[askblindmonk-blog]

Good day sir, I am an interviewer of champions. With the recent release Twitch's makeover I thought of an interesting query for you. What was your reaction to his scent the first time you met? With the compensation your other senses pull for your lack of sight I can only imagine it being more...dramatic for you than most. L.L.

When you are a monk, you train for years to be able to stay calm and collected even under most extreme of conditions. Of course our ancient tomes don’t say anything about sentient rats or their body odour, but I do believe that I handled the situation well and didn’t bring shame to myself and my monastery.

*Lee Sin laughs heartily*

You truly write about things like that? Of course I appreciate the concern about my poor nose.

[askblindmonk-blog]

I do not hold attachments regarding my role on the fields. If I had preferences in such matters, I would also inevitably have expectations. That in turn would put me in a position where I would either experience, or cause suffering. In form of disappointment, lack of understanding, or being blind to what is currently happening. The truth is that I always have exactly the same role - I'm there to help my summoner and my team.

My friends, I do what is needed. I say this so many times, but I will repeat it once more - Your will, my hands.

[askmundo-blog]

Okay I think it's time for PSA

You probably have noticed that lately I’ve been making a lot of ooc posts. You see the thing is that I’m pretty burnt out when it comes to making an art ask blog in its regular form. I’m tired of trying to be clever or entertaining. Back when I was starting I had a very strict policy: only my content, no ooc posts unless I have to inform my followers about something and all art answers. And it was okay at the time, it was a good motivation to draw more and that degree of popularity/recognition was a significant confidence boost for me. But I’ve been here for a long while and there is no point in pretending that my priorities are the same as they used to be. I don’t want to abandon my blogs, because the truth is that I love those characters, I’ve spent a lot of time with them and they’ve grown on me. That IS what I currently love: these characters. I want to ramble about them, I want to show them to people from my perspective, I don’t want to force myself into doing something that I don’t want, I don’t want to close myself in a strict definition of askblog any more. Sure I will still do art, but only when I feel like it. I know that my writing is not that great, but I want to have fun.

If drawn answers were the only thing you were following this blog for, then it’s okay if you unfollow, because it’s probably gonna get more all over the place than that.

I wonder should I change my url somehow. I still will be happy to answer ic questions, maybe they will actually be more frequent now (I hope!), but idk. I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about all of this.

[askblindmonk-blog]

It's relevant for this blog as well.

[askblindmonk-blog]

Melodies she plays, carry more meaning, than any words could contain.

[askblindmonk-blog]

//The only thing I know is that every time I logged on this account, old avatar was driving me crazy.

[askblindmonk-blog]

I am more than fine. Thank you for asking.

And I apologise if it was hard to reach me these days, it's time of my meditative retreat.

[askmundo-blog]

Let's find some friends.

//HI. I MADE A THING. Art will look as you can see, so it’s entirely up to you whether you want to join me or not. I just want to have some fun and draw childlike things.

[askmundo-blog]

//I hope you are enjoying URF mode. I know I am. :)

[askblindmonk-blog]

//Never stop dashing brave, little Lee Sin.

[askblindmonk-blog]

Please forgive me my friend this poor attempt at sarcasm. But I'm truly not that special. There are many other people who live with blindness. We thrive because we accepted our situation and we can focus on the things we have instead of mourning things we don't.

Runeterra is a fascinating world and from my own travelling experiences  I know that you can meet here many people who will challenge your understanding of what is possible. Maybe if you gave humans a chance, you would see that for yourself.

[littlerixian]

Lee Sin, why?!

[askblindmonk-blog]

I do not think that I have an easy answer for that. Years of meditation practice and experiences shaped who I am now.

But... As a general rule the important factor is realisation that you are not your emotions. They are just messengers and if you are able to observe them without judging or holding onto them, they pass quickly and leave you with the quiet stillness that was always just beneath.