Spirits of Ionian Folklore

Ionian folklore is rich with many stories of benevolent or trickster spirits, jealous demons, and tragic characters. These spirits have interacted with mortals during the Spirit Blossom festival, when the veil between the Spirit Realm and Physical Realm are thin. Some of these spirits related to the festival are even known beyond Ionia (e.g. Spirit Blossom Kindred is the same Kindred with an Ionian interpretation), however, it is unclear just how many of these most of these spirits are worshiped or venerated enough to be classified as spirit gods.
The Spirit Blossom Festival is an ancient and celebrated time in Ionia, when the door to the spirit world is opened, the dead return to their loved ones, and spirits of all manner turn their eyes towards the living. From the benevolent Kanmei, to the obsessive Akana—their stories play out again and again, like shadows on a paper lantern.

Akana

Akana Spirits are entities that exist in a constant struggle with themselves. Often, they represent negative emotions or concepts that are encouraged to be overcome in order to obtain balance.

• Spirit Blossom Casseiopea (Temptation)
• Spirit Blossom Darius (War)
• Spirit Blossom Lillia (Loss)
• Spirit Blossom Yi (Legacy)
• Spirit Blossom Riven (Despair)
• Spirit Blossom Soraka (Pity)
• Spirit Blossom Thresh (Obsession)
• Spirit Blossom Tristana (Chance)
• Spirit Blossom Vayne (Hate)
• Spirit Blossom Yorick (Ruin)
• Spirit of Abandonment

Kanmei

Kanmei are benevolent spirits. Often representing positive emotions or concepts that Ionian culture encourages to strive towards to obtain inner peace.

• Spirit Blossom Ahri (Salvation)
• Spirit Blossom Evelynn (Love)
• Spirit Blossom Syndra (Freedom)
• Spirit Blossom Teemo (Nature)
• Spirit Blossom Yasuo (Heroism)
• Spirit Blossom Yone (Reflection)
• Spirit of Protection

Kanmei & Akana

Some spirits fall into both categories, often representing concepts that cause inner struggle and inner peace.

• Spirit Blossom Aphelios and Alune (Night)
• Spirit Blossom Kindred (Death)
• Spirit Blossom Sett (Challenge)