Sona,Maven of the Strings,Sona Buvelle

Stats: health: Health550+91, resource: Mana340+45, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)5.5+0.55, resource regen: Mana regen. (per 5s)11.5+0.4, armor: Armor26+4.2, attack damage: Attack damage49+3, attack speed: Base AS0.644, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius110, release: 2010-09-21, changed: V13.21, role: Enchanter, position: Support, rangetype: Ranged, adaptivetype: Magic, cost: 450|260

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SonaMainCurrentTitlesReal nameSona BuvelleAlias(es)Maven of the StringsDemacian VirtuosoLady SonaCharacteristicsSpeciesHuman(Magical)Pronoun(s)She/HerTimelineBorn:Around 976 ANWeapon(s)EtwahlPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originIoniaCurrent residenceDemacia City,DemaciaFamilyUnnamed FatherUnnamed Mother2Barrett Buvelle†(Adopted Father)Lestara Demoisier-Buvelle(Adopted Mother)Kahina Buvelle(Adopted Sister)Professional statusOccupation(s)MusicianVirtuosoRegion(s)DemaciaFaction(s)Buvelle HouseRelated character(s)TaricXin ZhaoRyze

Sona

• Main
• Current
Titles

Real name

Alias(es)

• Maven of the Strings
• Demacian Virtuoso
• Lady Sona
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:Around 976 AN
Weapon(s)

Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Unnamed Father
• Unnamed Mother
• 2Barrett Buvelle†(Adopted Father)
• Lestara Demoisier-Buvelle(Adopted Mother)
• Kahina Buvelle(Adopted Sister)
Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Musician
• Virtuoso
Region(s)

Faction(s)

Related character(s)

Sona is a virtuoso of the stringedetwahl, speaking only through her graceful chords and vibrant arias. Her genteel manner has endeared her to theDemaciannobility, though some speculate her arresting melodies actually emanate magic—a dangerous prospect in the kingdom. Silent to outsiders but understood easily enough by close companions, Sona plucks her harmonies not only to soothe injured allies, but also to strike down unsuspecting enemies.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early Life1.2Contemporary history1.3Recent events
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Buvelle House5.2Irelia5.3Taric5.4Ryze
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early Life
• 1.2Contemporary history
• 1.3Recent events
• 5.1Buvelle House
• 5.2Irelia
• 5.3Taric
• 5.4Ryze
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early Life[]

Sona was left in a monastery as an infant in theIoniaprovince ofGalrin. No other clue about how origins is known besides a mysterious magical instrument that was delivered with her. She has a close relationship with the other children on the monastery as they would seek comfort with her.
She was moved toDemaciawith other children whenNoxusstarted its invasion onIonia, around 985 AN.  She was eventually adopted into the Buvelle noble house, who were art patrons of the nation, because they took interest in her musical abilities.

Contemporary history[]

Some years later, around the year 990 AN, her adoptive father was killed in the Battle of theGates of Mourning. The family mourned, so Lestara took Sona back toIonia, so she could understand more of herself.

At some point, Sona would aidRyzeagainst theNavori Brotherhoodso he could gather a World Rune.

When Sona perceived the animosity and disunion that struck the First Lands, she decided that was no place for her inIoniaanymore and she went back toDemaciawith her mother.

Recent events[]

(TBA)

Appearance[]

Sona is a slender, pale-skinned woman with long blue hair and yellow at the ends. Her robes is a long, elegant gown with a distinctive palette of blue, dark blue, turquoise and gold. The most characteristic ornaments of her attire are the golden diadem on her head between her hair. She also has anEtwahlthat floats along with her.

Personality[]

Sona is a very graceful and elegant young woman. She best (and primarily) expresses herself through her music (although she also as the ability to express her thoughts and communicate with others via telepathic speech), which is best known for it's melodious nature. This highly reflects her gracious and refined personality. Sona is a very caring and gentle woman who helps out others in need and comforts those in need.

Abilities[]

• Magical Bonding:Sona has a special bond with her instrument Etwahl. It seems to possess limited sentience and cannot be removed too far from Sona, as it will teleport back to her. She is also the only person in the world who can play it and can understand it's behavior.Sound Magic:Sona is able to send forth blasts of sound energy and create shields.Empathy Magic:Sona and her instruments are able to tap into people's memories and emotions and play music that will touch people's souls or that have special meaning to them. She is also capable of controlling people's emotions and actions, forcingMageseekersto dance when they were hunting her. She can also heal other with her magic.Synesthesia:Sona is able to see music as a visual stimulus rather than just sonorous.
• Sound Magic:Sona is able to send forth blasts of sound energy and create shields.
• Empathy Magic:Sona and her instruments are able to tap into people's memories and emotions and play music that will touch people's souls or that have special meaning to them. She is also capable of controlling people's emotions and actions, forcingMageseekersto dance when they were hunting her. She can also heal other with her magic.
• Synesthesia:Sona is able to see music as a visual stimulus rather than just sonorous.
Relations[]

Buvelle House[]

Sona is the adoptive daughter of2Lord Barrettand Lady Lestara from House Buvelle, and adopted sister of Kahina. She is very close to all of them, especially her mother Lestara. They also know that she is magical and protect her from theMageseekers.

Irelia[]

SonametIreliaat some point when she came back toIonia

Taric[]

She metTaricbefore his exile.

Ryze[]

During the events ofCall of Power, Sona traveled withRyzeto theHirana Monasteryafter theNoxianinvasion and fought theNavori Brotherhoodwho ambushed them.

Read More

Biography



Biography

Maven of the Strings

ByLaurie Goulding

Starring:Sona

Mentioned:Barrett Buvelle,Jarvan III

Starring Champion



Short Story

Fragile Legacies

ByDana Luery Shaw

I was young and unafraid, heart aflame with the sort of righteousness that cast out all shadows of doubt, on the day I first met Barrett Buvelle.

Starring:Eldred,Jarvan III,Quinn,Sona,Tianna

Mentioned:Barrett Buvelle,Jarvan IV,Kayle,Morgana



Short Story

One Last Show

ByKatie Chironis

That old, familiar smell hit her first.

Starring:Sona

Mentioned Champion



Video

Call of Power

Ryze scours Runeterra for fragments of a forgotten past, each step bringing him closer to incredible power—and terrible ruin.

Starring:Ryze

Mentioned:Miss Fortune,Nasus,Sona,Trundle



Video

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Can you play like a champion?

Starring:Cithria

Mentioned:Fiora,Garen,Jarvan IV,Lux,Quinn,Sona,Taric,Valor,Xin Zhao



Short Story • 4 Minute Read

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ByMatthew Dunn

Look, I should be clear—I didn't want anything to do with “the dread lord,” or whoever Januk was talking about. I was just trying to sell this stupid little vial to the guy who asked me to get it for him. Should have been easy.

Starring:Ezreal

Mentioned:Mordekaiser,Sona

Alternate Universes



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ByJared Rosen,Taylor Dinwiddie,Ty Sheedlo

As a new generation of Star Guardians prepares to fight back the forces of chaos, rising star Akali finds herself wracked with doubt. Does she have what it takes to be a Star Guardian? Or will the darkness she senses inside spell doom for her and her friends?

Starring:Akali,Ekko,Fiddlesticks,Kai'Sa,Morgana,Nilah,Quinn,Rell,Sona,Syndra,Taliyah,Zoe

Mentioned:Ahri,Akshan,Ezreal,Gwen,Jinx,Lux,Miss Fortune,Rakan,Xayah



Music Video

Everything Goes On

ByPorter Robinson

Together with some familiar faces, a new generation of Star Guardians ascend to battle a looming threat. But even when confronted with eternal darkness, their hope burns brighter than fear.

Starring:Akali,Ekko,Kai'Sa,Nilah,Orianna,Rakan,Rell,Senna,Seraphine,Sona,Taliyah,Xayah

Mentioned:Ahri,Lux,Miss Fortune



Entries

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ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Entries

Judgment

ByInstitute of War

The truest opponent lies within.

Starring:Boram Darkwill,Brand,Caitlyn,Cassiopeia,Galio,Graves,Irelia,Jarvan IV,Karma,LeBlanc,Lee Sin,Leona,Lux,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Nocturne,Orianna,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Skarner,Sona,Swain,Talon,Trundle,Urgot,Varus,Vayne,Vladimir,Wukong,Xerath,Xin Zhao,Yorick



Video

OPERATION: SONGBIRD

No war stays hidden for long.

Starring:Ezreal,Master Yi,Shen,Sona,Vi

Mentioned:Kayle,Pyke,Samira,Viktor,Zed



Music Video

Pentakill II: Grasp of the Undying

ByPentakill

No one shreds like the undead.

Starring:Karthus,Kayle,Mordekaiser,Olaf,Sona,Yorick

Mentioned:Poppy,Rumble,Teemo,Tristana



Music Video

Pentakill III: Lost Chapter

ByPentakill

Join Karthus, Mordekaiser, Sona, Yorick, Olaf, and Kayle to do battle with Viego and the Dissonant One, as the future of all Metal hangs in the balance...

Starring:Karthus,Kayle,Mordekaiser,Olaf,Sona,Viego,Yorick



Music Video

Pentakill: Smite and Ignite

ByPentakill

The era of metal has begun.

Starring:Karthus,Mordekaiser,Olaf,Sona,Yorick



Short Story

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ByDan Abnett

Ordinal Shieda Kayn slings out to the unremarkable edgeworld of Ionan, hot on the trail of a band of millitant Templars. These enemies of the state were clearly looking for something important...but what?

Starring:Kayn,Rhaast,Sona

Mentioned:Jarvan IV



Video

Ultimate Concert

Drop the beat in League of Legends with high-energy Kinetic beats, hard-hitting Concussive rhythms and atmospheric Ethereal vibes.

Starring:Sona



Video

Welcome Aboard

Consider this your invite to join the greatest crew in the galaxy.

Starring:Jinx,Kayn,Malphite,Rhaast,Sona,Yasuo

Mentioned:Garen,Katarina,Lux,Ziggs



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 1

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Anivia,Azir,Bard,Blitzcrank,Braum,Cho'Gath,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Ivern,Jhin,Jinx,Karthus,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nidalee,Olaf,Poppy,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Shen,Sion,Sona,Soraka,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Vel'Koz,Vi,Yorick,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 2

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Aurelion Sol,Braum,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Dr. Mundo,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Janna,Jhin,Jinx,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malphite,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nami,Nasus,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Singed,Sona,Soraka,Syndra,Taliyah,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Thresh,Tibbers,Tristana,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Volibear,Warwick,Wukong,Xayah,Yasuo,Yorick,Zac,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 3

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Bard,Blitzcrank,Draven,Elise,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Jayce,Jhin,Kayn,Kog'Maw,LeBlanc,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Nasus,Nunu,Poppy,Rakan,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rhaast,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Singed,Sivir,Sona,Taliyah,Talon,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Varus,Veigar,Warwick,Xayah,Zed,Ziggs,Zoe,Zyra



Comic

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ByRisu



Starring:Vi,Zyra

Mentioned:Ahri,Alistar,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Braum,Caitlyn,Darius,Diana,Dr. Mundo,Ekko,Evelynn,Ezreal,Gangplank,Garen,Gnar,Gragas,Graves,Heimerdinger,Janna,Jinx,Karma,Katarina,Leona,Lucian,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nami,Nasus,Nunu,Quinn,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Sivir,Sona,Soraka,Tahm Kench,Taliyah,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Valor,Varus,Vel'Koz,Vladimir,Volibear,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Zac,Ziggs



Comic

The Roadtrip

ByCassie Parkes,Marvin Clifford



Starring:Caitlyn,Gangplank,Zoe

Mentioned:Ahri,Ashe,Azir,Bard,Braum,Darius,Fiddlesticks,Garen,Gnar,Gragas,Graves,Irelia,Jinx,Kalista,Katarina,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Lulu,Master Yi,Nami,Poppy,Rakan,Shaco,Sona,Swain,Taric,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Varus,Xayah,Yasuo,Zilean

Trivia[]

• Sonacomes from Proto-Italic verbal root*swen-"to sound"[1]plus feminine suffix-a*Swen-historically yields Proto-Italic*swenos> Latinsonus> Frenchson> Englishsound.Her titleMavenreferencesher musical skill with her Etwahl.& comes fromYiddish:From Hebrew מֵבִיןmeḇin& מבינהmeḇinah, active participles ofhebin<bān< Semitic rootb-y-n"to separate, to discern";[2]Her instrument's name is based on & pronounced the same as Frenchétoile[etʷal] <PIEroot*h₂sters(> Englishstar)[3]Etwahl's shape is based on the ChineseGuzheng.
• Sona ismute. She communicates with others mostly by using sign language.[4]InRuneterra Legacy, she could communicate toSummoners/playersviatelepathy.
• Sona is possibly in her early - mid 20s.
• HerEtwhalis an ancient magical musical instrument that was made thousand years ago.
• Her adoptive parents led a hunt party that hiredQuinnand her brother Caleb to kill a giant tuskvore. The events led to Caleb's death. Later, Lestara sponsored Quinn to be a knight as a repayment for saving her husband's life.
• Her adoptive father died in the battle of theGates of Mourning, the loss of which led toJarvan IVbeing captured by theNoxianarmy.
• Her adoptive sister Kahina introducedLuxto theIlluminators.
• Jhinsees Sona as an art rival, stating that his form of art leaves longer, more lasting imprints though she doesn't know about him.
• LuxandEzrealare fans of her performance.Swainis also interested in her etwahl and potentially a fan.
• *Swen-historically yields Proto-Italic*swenos> Latinsonus> Frenchson> Englishsound.
• Her titleMavenreferencesher musical skill with her Etwahl.& comes fromYiddish:From Hebrew מֵבִיןmeḇin& מבינהmeḇinah, active participles ofhebin<bān< Semitic rootb-y-n"to separate, to discern";[2]
• Her instrument's name is based on & pronounced the same as Frenchétoile[etʷal] <PIEroot*h₂sters(> Englishstar)[3]Etwahl's shape is based on the ChineseGuzheng.
• From Hebrew מֵבִיןmeḇin& מבינהmeḇinah, active participles ofhebin<bān< Semitic rootb-y-n"to separate, to discern";[2]
• Etwahl's shape is based on the ChineseGuzheng.
• InRuneterra Legacy, she could communicate toSummoners/playersviatelepathy.
Change log[]

References[]

See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Power Chord, Description: Innate - Accelerando: Sona generates a stack of Accelerando each time she hits an enemy champion with Hymn of Valor and each time she mitigates sufficient damage or heals damaged allies with Aria of Perseverance , stacking up to 120 times. At maximum stacks, she instead reduces the current cooldown of Crescendo by 1. 5 seconds each time. Accelerando: For each stack, Sona gains 0. 5 basic ability haste , up to 60 at maximum stacks. Innate - Melody: Whenever Sona casts a basic ability , her other basic abilities incur a 0. 5 -second global cooldown and she generates a unique aura for 3 seconds that empowers herself and nearby allied champions. Innate - Power Chord: Sona's basic abilities generate a stack of Power Chord , stacking up to 3 times. At 3 stacks, her next basic attack is empowered to consume them all to have an uncancellable windup , deal 20 − 240 (based on level) (+ 20% AP) bonus magic damage , and apply an additional effect based on the last basic ability she casted: Hymn of Valor - Staccato: Deals 28 − 336 (based on level) (+ 28% AP) modified magic damage . Aria of Perseverance - Diminuendo: Reduces the target's size by 8% and damage dealt by 25% (+ 4% per 100 AP) for 3 seconds. Song of Celerity - Tempo: Slows the target by 50% (+ 4% per 100 AP) for 2 seconds, capped at a maximum of 99%. Gaining Power Chord's empowered attack resets Sona's basic attack timer., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Sonahas a stack counter under her health-bar that is not visible to other champions.WhenPower Chordis ready, Sona gains a ring around her. This ring will have a different color depending on the last ability used (blue,greenorpurple).The effect does not change if abilities are used while the projectile is in motion.', 'WhenPower Chordis ready, Sona gains a ring around her. This ring will have a different color depending on the last ability used (blue,greenorpurple).', 'The effect does not change if abilities are used while the projectile is in motion.', 'The triggering attack will apply otheron-hit effectsand cancritically strikeas normal.', "SonaretainsPower Chord'sstacks when enteringresurrection.", 'The empowered attack will trigger but not be consumed nor apply its effects againstwards.', 'Global cooldown set to 0.5seconds.', 'New Effect:Gains 12.5Accelerandostacks per round.']}

Q ability — Name: Hymn of Valor, Description: Active: Sona sends out bolts of sound to the two nearest visible enemies, prioritizing champions. Each bolt deals magic damage and grants sight of the area around the target for 1 second. Sona gains a stack of Accelerando for each bolt that hits an enemy champion . Magic Damage: 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 (+ 40% AP) Melody Bonus: Sona and tagged allied champions deal bonus magic damage on their next basic attack within 5 seconds. Bonus Magic Damage: 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 (+ 20% AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'The sight is granted of the targets on-cast.', 'The empowered attack will trigger but not be consumed againstwards.']}

W ability — Name: Aria of Perseverance, Description: Active: Sona heals herself and sends out a tone to heal the most wounded allied champion nearby. Heal: 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (+ 15% AP) Melody Bonus: Sona and tagged allied champions are granted a shield for 1. 5 seconds. Shield Strength: 25 / 45 / 65 / 85 / 105 (+ 25% AP) Sona gains a stack of Accelerando whenever she heals a wounded ally or shields a minimum amount of damage for an ally with Aria of Perseverance . Minimum Damage Mitigated: 25 / 45 / 65 / 85 / 105, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'If no one is injured,Aria of Perseverancewill target the closest allied champion.', 'The projectile ofAria of Perseverancewill follow an ally in stealth but will not reveal them.']}

E ability — Name: Song of Celerity, Description: Active: Sona gains 20% (+ 2% per 100 AP) bonus movement speed for 7 seconds. If she takes damage during this time, the duration ends prematurely once or if 3 seconds have elapsed. Melody Bonus: Tagged allied champions gain bonus movement speed for 3 seconds. Bonus Movement Speed: 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14% (+ 2% per 100 AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'To achieve a 99%slowwith the empowered attack viaPower Chord, it would require at least1475 AP.']}

R ability — Name: Crescendo, Description: Active: Sona strikes an irresistible chord in the target direction that deals magic damage to enemies hit and stuns them for 1. 5 seconds. Magic Damage: 150 / 250 / 350 (+ 50% AP) Link ▶️ "Crescendo!", {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the start of the cast time.', 'While stunned byCrescendo, enemies will perform their Dance emote.']}

Trivia:
APower Chordconsists of a double root and the fifth, often heard in rock music.
AHymn(Greek: 'song of praises') isa type of songusually associated to religion.WhileHymn of Valor'saura is active, the game's theme can be heard.
AnAriaisa type of melodyusually associated with operas.
Crescendo(Italian: 'growing') refers tothe amplification of volume in music.In-gameCrescendotriggers both astunand the target(s)' dance emote simultaneously.
Sona was deemed overpowered/obnoxious forUltra Rapid Firein April 2014, and was ultimately disabled in non-custom games.
At one time, Sona held the title of lowest baseArmor(9).
Sona's Deutsch/German title,Die Virtuosin, is the feminine derivative ofJhin'stitle,Der Virtuose.
Enemy champions hit byCrescendowill be forced to dance while they are stunned.