Finn the Tidehunter

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==Lore==
It was the day of the Winter Solstice and NamiSquare.png The Tidecaller was nowhere to be seen. The Marai gathered before the century-old moonstone— the sole ward against the abyss—and waited for the Sun to reach its peak in the sky. The moment passed. The moonstone waned and the Great Barrier shivered violently.
==Abilities==
==Tips==
*Nautical Assault (W) can be used as a zoning tool
*Rip Current (E) can be used to clear a path for Nautical Assault (W)
*Nautical Assault (W) followed-up with Evasive Strike (Q) can be used as a gap-closer
*Evasive Strike (Q) can target minions and monsters, and so can be used to juke or jump over walls
==Development==
The Tidehunter began as http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/rule-63 Rule 63]] for , but became inspiration for a nautical-themed "beast master" as part of a collaborative project with Commander Marko (in part because the theme breaks the stereotypical canid, feline or bear). 
The champion previously lacked an ultimate ability and consequently couldn't be classified as either a fighter, support or assassin. The basic abilities are focused on misdirection, disruption and getting to the back-line, similar to , and - and he had the potential to be in any of the three classes.
;Azir, the Emperor of the Sands
When Azir was revealed it turned out his mechanic was very similar to how Finn and Ebb interacted, and so I updated Finn's tooltip to match (for clarity's sake). Despite similarities, Riot's has explicitly stated on a number of occasions that Azir's core theme is "an emperor" - that even in a bad game, you should feel like you were controlling your subordinates. This isn't Finn and Ebb. Finn and Ebb are a duo, and where Sand Soldiers are mere puppets: Ebb should feel more like a companion. The fact Ebb and Finn can both attack during Nautical Assault is something I'd like to emphasize as being distinct from Azir. 
;Concept Artwork
The following artwork illustrates the merman and various nautical animals that were considered for his pet.
Pending upload.
 is renown for being 90% fish and 10% boob-window, contrary to the typical 50:50 ratio of Earthican Mermaids. The male Marai are no different.
;Previous Abilities
Surging Tides| Finn beckons the tide, causing an expanse of water to spill from Finn's position to cover a vast area. Finn gains bonus movement speed, attack speed, tenacity and ignores unit collision while on the expanse of water.
Category:Guardian's Sea
Category:Pet champion