There exists an ancient order originating in the Ionian
Isles dedicated to the preservation of balance. Order, chaos, light,
darkness―all things must exist in perfect harmony for such is the way of
the universe. This order is known as the Kinkou
and it employs a triumvirate of shadow warriors to uphold its causes in
the world. Akali is one of these shadow warriors, entrusted with the
sacred duty of Pruning the Tree - eliminating those who threaten the
equilibrium of Valoran.
A prodigious martial artist, Akali began training with her mother
as soon as she could make a fist. Her mother's discipline was
relentless and unforgiving, but predicated on the fundamental principle:
"We do that which must be done." When the Kinkou inducted her into the
order at the age of fourteen, she could slice a dangling chain with a
chop of her hand. There was no question― she would succeed her mother as
the Fist of Shadow. She has had to do much in this role which others
might find morally questionable, but to her, it is in service of her
mother's inviolable doctrine. She now works with her fellows
Shen and
Kennen to enforce the balance of Valoran. This hallowed pursuit has unsurprisingly led the triumvirate to the Fields of Justice.
Shen and 
Kennen to enforce the balance of Valoran. This hallowed pursuit has unsurprisingly led the triumvirate to the Fields of Justice.
