Out of Kalista’s four skins, one depicts her actual look, two depict how a culture imagines her to look, and the final is just her SKT skin, though without the logos may have a place anyway.
In Ionia, Kalista is spoken of as a demon, one that appears when the moon turns crimson. According to the legends, the specter first appeared not long after the original Ionian Vastayan pact was made. As it turned out, not all tribes agreed to the peace, and the resultant feelings of betrayal from all parties involved were enough to summon her when nature’s magic was darkest. The red tint to the night fooled everyone who saw her to assume she was clad in reds, and from there the legend twisted and turned, partially inspiring the Blood Moon plays that are on display at festivals across the island.
The cleaner armor, greater covering plates, and truer blue hues of Championship Kalista are the hallmarks of her Targonian description. Unsure of what she truly is, Aspect or Spirit, the people have enough respect for her strength to avoid provocation. That isn’t to say that some people don’t still invoke her, simply that the event is rarer than in some other parts of the world.
Chaotic and modern, Zaun’s myths of the Lady of Vengeance are reflected in the upper city of Piltover as well. The appearance spoken of is any woman who could be found in either city, wearing clothes common to the younger generation. Though her weapon of choice and the golden prongs from her back are anything but modern, tampering too much with a legend is a good way to muddle the story it tells, and those who forget the Lady are soon reminded, however briefly, of her existence.
AS spoken of in Invocation, the bondmate may see Kalista for who she was. The straight-backed, honorable warrior, polished and proper, ready to lead the charge into the maw of any enemy. Sadly, there is no one alive to regale the world with whispers of this woman, and even the general herself can’t remember it.