Zazim

Lore:

The stories of Zaun's unethical science go around and about all over Runeterra. Although even today, some remain oblivious to the true nature of this horrid city-state. The way its citizens conduct themselves in a matter that is more fitting for an animal trying to survive than a curious child seeking to discover the wonders of the worlds. If one can stay away from this place, then that would be the preferred option. However, if one were to unfortunately find themselves in that place, then they'd better hope they don't end up on the operating table of some madman. But even with the dangers that lurk among the shadows, there are still some decent individuals. Zazim is one such case. A scientist like many others in his home city, Zazim never indulged on progressing at all costs, and by "all costs" that means hurting others. Most of his experiments were largely innocuous, and for most of them he used himself as a test subject, only using others with their consent. But if this proved one thing it's that Zazim had complete disregard for his own life. And that was exactly the case. Zazim loathed his weak and fragile physique, as every experiment he started was to either make himself stronger or end his life… or both. Regardless of the outcome, he didn't care for either. But things finally changed in his most recent experiment, for better… and worse. What Zazim started this time was to find a formula that would grant unlimited stamina. And so, over the course of several months, he was finally able to concoct a juice that would grant such qualities. And, as expected, he was his own test subject. What resulted was truly remarkable. Zazim felt a surge of energy running all over his body. How he used it? For one whole day, he ran all over Zaun, never stopping, never tiring, and definitely never resting. What was even more intriguing is that Zazim grew in size and muscle mass during the run. For a very long time, he was excited, and his life might actually take a turn for the better… or so he thought. Because when he finally took the time to rest, as he sat on the table to eat his first meal in a whole day. In matter of minutes, Zazim reverted back to his fragile physique. What's even worse is that he found it harder to breathe, and his muscles suffered atrophy. He could barely move as he fell to ground. But with what little strength he had, he stood up and started running again. In matter of minutes, Zazim became a hulking runner once more, and then he just started running again, never stopping, never tiring, and definitely never resting. On that moment, Zazim realized that he must constantly run; only ever being able to stop for a minute or two, lest he becomes a sack of bones. And even though he had disregard for his own life, it would be better dead than alive and not being able to move. More so, he finally found an important purpose for himself: that the world knows of this formula. Of course, he would've invested the time in perfecting it if only he could rest. So he thought to himself: if he could run infinitely, why settle for only Zaun? So he left the hole, and started running all over Runeterra, wherever his feet would take him. And while he did, he thought endlessly, about the perfection of this formula so that he may share with the world, so that no one would suffer any unnecessary side effects. But once he figured out how to perfect it, what he needs next is how to rest. A troubling thought indeed. But until he figures that out, he will just keep running, discovering the many places of Runeterra he never got to see. But even though this might be interpreted as a beautiful adventure, there is one thing that bothers Zazim above all else: "I never got to enjoy that meal; it would've made my day perfect."

Appearance:

Zazim is an "ethical" Zaunite scientist, and he dresses as such. He takes two different appearances. The first, when he's not running, he appears as a fragile and skinny man. And the second, when he is running, he appears as a hulking man.