The Arcane is the curse of our world. My race was nearly destroyed by it.
Irius Bolbok, Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved
Irius Bolbok was a member of the Piltover Council.
Biography[]
History[]
At one point, Bolbok's race was almost annihilated by what he deemed to be warmongering mages.[1]
At some point, Bolbok was badly injured in an unknown incident which resulted in nearly 95% of his biological body being destroyed forcing him to replace it with cybernetics.
Season 1[]
When the workshop of an Academy scholar named Jayce Talis was robbed and accidentally blown up, his unauthorized experimentation with exploiting magic crystals was discovered, becoming a cause for concern of the Council. Bolbok moved for Jayce's banishment as stated in their Ethos, but Heimerdinger instead moved for him to be expelled from the Academy and banned from his research instead.[1] With Councilor Medarda's machinations, however, Jayce and his new partner Viktor managed to perfect Jayce's Hextech research. He was given the authority to work on it.[2] Bolbok eventually became one of the many businessmen in Piltover to benefit from Jayce's creation of Hexgates.
At one point, newly appointed Councilor Jayce ordered strengthening security and inspection of trades made through the Hexgates. As Bolbok and his associates had dealt with enforcers and the rest of the Council to ease their transactions, despite possibly shady dealings, Bolbok and the others began discussing alternatives or what to do about Jayce. Jayce managed to win back their favor soon after with deals of his own.[3] With this, Bolbok and the rest of the Council were easily convinced to agree with Jayce's suggestion to force Heimerdinger to retire from the Council.[4]
When an explosion on the bridge caused by a Zaunite resulted in the deaths of multiple enforcers, and their Sheriff's deceit was discovered, the Council convened to discuss their next action. Councilor Kiramman's daughter Caitlyn arrived to address them and told them about Silco. Though Bolbok quickly shot down her statements as baseless due to prior investigations yielding no results, Caitlyn proved her point by pointing out that the investigations were led by their corrupt late Sheriff.[5] Jayce later came to their next meeting with the proposition to grant Zaun their independence. After some discussion and heavy objections, the Council unanimously agreed, only for the meeting to be bombed by Jinx with a missile powered by Jayce's Hextech Gemstone.[6]
Season 2[]
Along with fellow Councilors Cassandra and Hoskel, Bolbok dies during the attack, with his body mangled and mask dropped on the ground. As part of his legacy, a statue with the other two councilor victims is created and displayed to remember them.[7]
Characteristics[]
Personality[]
Like most councilors, Bolbok is a shallow and prideful individual who only cares about his own wealth and political power. He is also shown as "short-sighted" when he refused to believe Silco was a criminal even though it was very obvious. Mel even went as far as calling Bolbok a fool to Amara and stated that if she ended up having to do business with him, that the only thing end up doing was "investing in the past".
Despite his initial — and angry — reluctlance at allowing Zaun's peaceful independance, he eventually came to accept the decision and voted in favor, which would be his last action.
Appearance[]
Bolbok's race is a gaseous species that inhabits a taller, imposing mechanical golem made of bronze metal. He speaks in a delayed tone through metal valves and gears, with his movements being rigid. As an aristocrat, he wears fine Piltovian clothing made of blue fabric with a gold trimming and a tall collar.
Abilities[]
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Trivia[]
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Appearances[]
| Season One appearances: 6/9 | ||
| "Welcome to the Playground": Absent |
"Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved": Appears |
"The Base Violence Necessary for Change": Absent |
| "Happy Progress Day!": Appears |
"Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy": Appears |
"When These Walls Come Tumbling Down": Appears |
| "The Boy Savior": Absent |
"Oil and Water": Appears |
"The Monster You Created": Appears |
| Season Two appearances: 1/9 | ||
| "Heavy Is the Crown": Appears as a corpse only |
"Watch It All Burn": Absent |
"Finally Got the Name Right": Absent |
| "Paint The Town Blue": {{{4}}} |
"Blisters And Bedrock": {{{5}}} |
"The Message Hidden Within The Pattern": {{{6}}} |
| "Pretend Like It's the First Time": {{{7}}} |
"Killing Is a Cycle": {{{8}}} |
"The Dirt Under Your Nails": {{{9}}} |
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