Lore
Ymir, the TuskIt had been a brawl to remember. There stood Ymir, the Tusk, the Terror from the Barrier, the Snowball from Cobalt, the only fighter to have bested the Bristled Bruiser in a fair fight, and now the last man standing in Wolfsden Tavern. What started as a simple bar bet of supremacy ended with four regulars, a blacksmith, and six of the Frost Brigade's best soldiers writhing against the shards and splinters of almost every bottle, mug, and chair in the building. The Tusk boasted and toasted his victory as he emptied his brew.
No sooner had the defeated regained consciousness than the cries for double-or-nothing rang out. The Tusk was pleased at the prospect, but none could think of a bet bigger than the one he just conquered. Horrified at the damage to his tavern and desperate to avoid another brawl, the barkeep had an idea. As skilled as he was, Ymir had never taken part in a real battle, never tested himself against the indiscriminate death and chaos of war. He proposed a wager to the fighter: seek out the biggest battle he could find, survive, and win it for whichever side he chose. The stakes? The next round of drinks.
No sooner had the defeated regained consciousness than the cries for double-or-nothing rang out. The Tusk was pleased at the prospect, but none could think of a bet bigger than the one he just conquered. Horrified at the damage to his tavern and desperate to avoid another brawl, the barkeep had an idea. As skilled as he was, Ymir had never taken part in a real battle, never tested himself against the indiscriminate death and chaos of war. He proposed a wager to the fighter: seek out the biggest battle he could find, survive, and win it for whichever side he chose. The stakes? The next round of drinks.
| Tusk | |
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| About | |
| Associated With | |
| Heroes | Bristleback Crystal Maiden |
| Factions | Frost Brigade Frostiron Tribe |
| Places | The Barrier Cobalt Wolfsden Tavern White Fields Icewrack |
| Characters | Yzir |
- Tusk rarely travels south, preferring the frigid northern lands.[1]
- Tusk knows Rylai from his past, and used to have snowball fights with her.[2]
- Tusk's rival is undoubtedly Bristleback.
- Tusk is friendly with the Frostiron Tribe, who crafted a set of armor for him.[3] He visits every winter.[4]
- According to Tusk, it's customary to buy a drink for everyone who's still standing after a bar brawl.[5]
- When Tusk was young, he practiced on a punching bag shaped like a fish. When he got older, a village smithy made an iron glove shaped like his old punching bag. For this reason, Tusk is also known by the nickname "Iroh Fisht".[6]
Artifact[]
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Pick a Fight Spell Card
Illus. JiHun LeeIt takes a lot to get me mad- ok that's a lie, I'm always mad. It takes a lot to make me wanna fight someone- yeah, that's not true either. I- oh to Hell with it, let's be honest I like punching people.— Bristleback, Lover of Violence -
Rising Anger Spell Card
Illus. JiHun LeeTusk's breath was a mix of stale beer and raw fish, but I wasn't about to back down... no... I was just getting started.— Bristleback, No Quit In Him
Friendships and Rivalries[]
Allies meeting Tusk
- ▶️ r We will bring a storm of ice and flame upon them!
- ▶️ r Let's raise a cup before battle!
- ▶️ r That barkeep got us into this, we'll get ourselves out.
- ▶️ r Let's put our differences behind us. What do you say?
- ▶️ r Tusk, let's partner up on this one.
- ▶️ r Looks like it's you and me, Tusk.
- ▶️ u Between your tusks and mine, they won't know what hit em.
- ▶️ u This'll be like old times, Tuskarr.
- ▶️ This'll be like old times, Ymir.
- ▶️ r Tusk, let's bowl them over.
- ▶️ ▶️ r Duels or brawls, it's all the same on the battlefield Tusk.
- ▶️ ▶️ r Nice mustache.
- ▶️ ▶️ r Tusk! I like a fellow who does what he says and says what he does.
- ▶️ ▶️ r So, Tusk. What can you tell me about Rylai?
- ▶️ r Ah, Tusk. Let's show them the chill of home.
Enemies killing Tusk
- ▶️ No need for a rematch.
- ▶️ u Your tusks were no match for mine.
- ▶️ You had it coming, Tusk.
- ▶️ I been waiting to do that.
- ▶️ Wasn't a draw that time.
- ▶️ Well, that's the end of that.
- ▶️ Looks like I won the next round.
- ▶️ Not so prized a fighter now.
- ▶️ u I miss our snowball fights.
- ▶️ u I miss our snowball fights, Tuskarr.
- ▶️ I miss our snowball fights, Ymir.
- ▶️ Tusk, your snowball was no match for my boulders.
- ▶️ ▶️ r You threw your life away for a bet, Tusk? Oh! I like that.
- ▶️ ▶️ r You wanted to fight in a war, Tusk? I give you war!
Others
- ▶️ r Death winds up for a mighty punch. Its name is still unclear.
- ▶️ ▶️ Let's brawl!
- ▶️ ▶️ Defend your beard!
- ▶️ ▶️ Defend your mustache!
References[]
- ↑ Tusk response: ▶️ Well well! It's been a while since I came this far south.
- ↑ Crystal Maiden response: ▶️ I miss our snowball fights, Ymir.
- ↑ Frostiron Raider Wrap description.
- ↑ Frostiron Sorceress Cuffs description.
- ↑ Tusk response: ▶️ After a bar brawl it's customary, as a courtesy, to buy everyone who's still standing a round of drinks.
- ↑ Piscean Pulverizer description.