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Writers portray Ambessa as violent because she comes off as violent in the whole show. That is how she is written and shown. She is a warmonger and colonizer that kills children, that is the definition of cruel and violent . Would you you say the same for ICE workers in USA or military personnel from anywhere in the world?That they were just groomed or live in such circumstances that pushed them to be military and aren’t violent? It’s just their job that requires violence and cruelty, they’re soft with their families…Let us also not forget Ambessa is violent even towards people that are on her side - threatened Jayce, chokes Salo who can’t even walk who brought up Mel and Caitlyn are nepo babies, kills around multiple Piltover scientists to get Hextech to work, manipulated and used Caitlyn, was going to publicly execute Caitlyn, was publicly going to kill or cripple or seriously injure her own daughter in a fight . Not violent at alllllll. I agree about the dick part , that is weird and I have seen writers write Jayce and other characters with a pussy , that is extremely weird when none of them are trans in the show, a woman being more muscular does not equal being male ….

I did say that Ambessa was warmongerer colonialist super power,but i was offering insight past that. I'm not defending her actions, i never said i was, but let's not pretend that season 2 Ambessa wasn't used to paint caitlyn in much more favorable light until her redemption. She IS a violent person, but i clarified that she isn't unnecessarily cruel just for the sake of it. Let's not forget why she even came to piltover : her son was murder by black rose, later she was forced to retreat to piltover to her (assuming) last ally and chance to win the war against black rose , that's is why she tried to intimidate Jayce into weaponising hextech, when both him and Viktor dissapear,she becomes more frantic to try and get the upper hand for what she belives would be practically end for her family. She chokes out Salo because she's protective,but lowkey its a bad writing on season 2 because why would she choke out valuable ally, considering she was just about to ask him for a favor,but i dunno. I wrote that rant because i found it frustrating that she was begin reduced to this hyper masculinized aggressive stereotype,which i found frustrating because she's truly compelling character.

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The day smut writers stop writing Ambessa with a dick and anger issues is the day i finally rest. With all shade.

Why are you (writer) writing — yes albeit strong and muscular character as an abuser,when we have seen that despite her scheming she is truly gentle and loving to those dear to her.

It is more shown in book,where she constantly yearns for her family. But going off on show,top of my head , that scene when Mel shows up in Ambessa's tent after begin presumed dead, when Ambessa rushes up to her with glossy eyes ,her hands outstreched to embrace her, not to mention crack in her voice.

Ambessa Medarda is a lot of things: manipulator, warmongerer,strategic and often "cruel" to protect her family. She pushes both her children to be "strong" like her so they can protect themselves, when she isn't around to do so.

She doesn't enjoy cruelty just for sake of it, but it was all she had known,all she had been taught.

That's why she always took time to seek softness out — her children, husband, lover, bath houses (pampering).

"Comforting was never her thing or perhaps it had been when she was younger,but Menelil had rooted it out" (can't find it the original quote)

Are we forgetting that Menelik essentially groomed her? Cut her, brainwashed her from very yearly age and partly set her as child soldier, later to be his loyal subject.

"Ambessa remembers, when she was 15 her brand new uniform and thrill of battle".

BUT,despite her adoration for the man (and despite cruelty he inforced in her,which later lead to Zoey's death. She still found herself loving her family dearly and in consequence suffering tremendous guilt for Zoey's death) ,he still didn't pick her, after she spent her life enforcing his rule over her.

That reminds of a post, OP spoke about how Menelik still chose Ta'fik despite Ambessa making it clear she would fight for the position, that HE made her belive was rightfully hers up until his last moments he kept his decision concealed to what? Humiliate her?

Ambessa always had big heart for her family and those she "adopted" (Rell;caitlyn) and it just sickens me when racist people just downgrade her character to this, masculine big bad wolf when she's just woman was GROOMED to be cruel (even if if often doesn't make her likable, i like how arthur didn't paint her actions in favorable light, because it is not,but despite that she is lover girl at heart).

And yeah don't write Ambessa with dick, its just weird masculinition of black woman.

And don't write her aggresive,when she prefers intimacy and softeness.

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Chosen of the Wolf Spotlight

This takes place after Rudo gives Mel his tattoos.

Rudo sat underneath a tree parchment in hand, a welcomed rest after leaving Bel’zhunn. He doesn’t remember the road to Tereshni being this taxing, but he has a feeling that it’s not the physical exertion that is tiring him out. No matter what he does, he can’t seem to get her out of his head. Rudo pulls a small pencil from his stash and begins to write.

“Mel, you are everything. The sweet girl with the biggest eyes that seem to take up half of your face. All the chaos and pain of my prior life, silenced by the sound of your laugh. The simple experience of my art on you, was…

I had a daughter. I have a daughter. My own sun, my own love, I cannot believe it is real. That you are real. Blood of my blood. Flesh of my flesh. The way you smile so effortlessly. I like to think you got it for me. The way you grumble, you definitely get it from Ambessa. I cannot imagine my life without the burden of you. I have done many wrongs. I know I have committed many sins. Atonement may not be possible, but I must have done something right to have you. Right? There is an aching in my heart, and I know that it will never go away. For your safety, I need to stay away. And for my punishment, I will. I wonder what you are doing right now. Painting? Talking to your friends? Reading? You strike me as big reader. My own childhood wasn’t as structured as yours probably is. I also quite frankly lack the patience of it all, but that is a tale for another time.

I know this is all foolish and that’ll you’ll never read this, but Mel I love you. It may not seem like it but it’s true. I wish I can be there and hold you, guide you, but the powers at be will not let that happen. I don’t know what I wanted to say really. To you, I mean. I don’t even know how to finish this off. All I know is this, you are everything.

~To the light of my life, my little dove.”

Rudo thought writing his thoughts down will alleviate some of his troubles. An outlet or some type of destination for his thoughts so they would not remain in his mind. As he stares at the parchment, he realizes he is more troubled than he was before. Rudo can’t help but laugh at that. He crumples the paper and toss it into the campfire. He stares at the sky and all he sees is big hazel eyes staring back. His own grow misty and he closes them for night gaining solace, for the fact, that they are both under the same sky.

*I’m not really good at writing fanfic, hence why I rarely do it. I hope you guys get the vibe though.*

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I love them your honor

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There is something so sinister about Menelik and Ambessa's last conversation. He knew he wasn't gonna name her heir. Why not tell her right there ?

He says he wants to speak about this as a family, but what's that for Ambessa, if not a public humiliation?

He jokes around with her and tells her half-truths while knowing that he would break her heart. Ambessa was raised for the singular purpose of being his heir. She sacrificed a softer life, close friendships, and a healthy relationship with her children because that was what he preached, and he couldn't even give her the truth in private.

Doesn't even matter that the Black Rose probably gave him the vision that made him choose against Ambessa, he could have been honest right then when she visited him- no, when he specifically asked her to visit him just to tell her nothing and not prepare her at all for the announcement he was about to make.

Reading that scene, I always think about that one quote by Mel when she tells Tivadar that Gintara is dead "Your cowardice is hurting her. Speak plain"

It's just so hard to say if Menelik was too much of a coward to be honest with her or if he was just apathetic to her feelings.

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I just love them so much

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The Medarda women always serve! Source.

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Had to switch Website while watching Game Of Throne,ONLY TO FIND WE COULD HEAR WHAT DANEARYS WAS SAYING ALL THIS TIME???!??

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might be a dumb thought but:

i cant unsee it.

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Her strap game is INSANE, i jus know it💔💔💔🙏

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The meaning behind the names

Mel ~ In Greek Mel’s name translates sweetness or honey. Which tracks for her character, despite how she is represented in fandom at large, she is defined by her empathy or sweetness. It’s why Jayce loves her and Ambessa fears for her. It also has Celtic roots (Melvin) meaning friend or council.

Ambessa~ The name Ambessa has Ethiopian origins, meaning lion. Representing strength, ferocity and bravery all traits expressed by Ambessa.

Azizi ~ The name Azizi has Arabic roots. It translates into beloved, precious, and respected. A clear representation of his relationship to the family. Ambessa even says he is a good Noxian. High praise, seeing as she rarely says it about anyone. He is a very rich and politically savvy man ( Mel says this) and he also spoils his family ( Ambessa mentions this). His name could also be translated into Swahili for precious treasure.

Kino~ Kino’s name was difficult to translate cause it didn’t make sense to me. In German Kino’s name means cinema. At first it made no sense to me but then I thought of “Fake Kino” in the occulurum (?). It was a show by Leblanc, theatrics to test Mel. In other words cinema. Another take is when you read Ambessa’s book: Chosen of the Wolf. Kino host extravagant parties. Gaining favors and keeping an eye on the other nobilities in Noxus. He frequents new business so that the owners will be indebted to him. Mel remarks that Kino has the grace for ballrooms not battlefields. The political landscape was his stage and he always put on a good show. In Japanese Kino translates to yesterday, a reference to his fate I presume.

Elora ~ The Greek translation of Elora’s name means sun ray or Hebrew God is my Light. This would track when you look at her relation to Mel. I have a post on Mel likening her to the Greek god Apollo, The Lightbringer.

Rudo ~ The Spanish translation for Rudo is rude, rough, crude, or rugged. Rudo isn’t rude or crude (atleast not from what we saw) but he is definitely rough and rugged. The second is a translation from Zimbabwe culture meaning love. Probably in reference to his relationship Mel and Ambessa.

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Do yall think Azizi suspected something with Mel and Ambessa? There was a line in the book that insinuated that he was looking at Ambessa questioningly when Mel mentioned Rudo. Do you think he would even care? Personally I don’t think that he would care that Mel is not his, biologically, but would be upset that Ambessa hid it for so long.

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I personally belive,he knew? Or at least had a hutch

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Baby Mel and Kino sketches.

Because I want to see more of them and their siblingism 💗 :’<

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❗️AMBESSA: CHOSEN OF THE WOLF SPOILERS❗️

this moment😭😭

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I have been converted to Ambessa&Azizi truther

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When your genocidal warmongering colonialist imperialistic buff butch milf wolf mom wants you to join your home country’s military industrial complex but you’re too busy being artdeco steampunk fenty beauty mogul diplomat goddess with a buff latino-adjacent boytoy who has a situationship with a sad eastern European 90’s heroin-chic machine messiah Czech hunter twink boyfriend

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I can't fathom the fact that some people watch a movie, show or read a book they like and they just go: "I liked it :)" and that's it....girl how?? Whenever I like a movie, tv show, book or musical I need to inhale that piece of media like it's air, I need to self insert myself in it and create an elaborate plot line for my character in it, then I listen to music that reminds me of the piece of media and think of it 24/7, while obsessively rewatching scenes and analyzing every bit of it till I notice details nobody has seen, finally, I try to convince people to watch it with me so that I can experience it for the first time through them. Then my obsession dies and I feel empty until the next one comes along..... and you're telling me people can enjoy something and just...go to sleep and not think of it again????

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