| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Alias | Jungle Heart |
| Internal Name | rider |
| Origin | Azrya Woodlands |
| Gender | Female |
| Species | Elf |
| Affiliation | Human (hostile) |
| Weapons | Crossbow, Heavy Crossbow |
| Website | Legends of Dawn hero page |
| Relationships | Unnamed Smilodon (Foster Mother) |
| Leo (Foster Brother, Companion) | |
| Nana (Companion) |
Story of Irithel in Mobile Legends Bang Bang
Abandoned as a child, Irithel grew up far from the world of humans, finding her family not among her kind but in the untamed heart of the jungle. Left to fend for herself, she wandered alone, vulnerable to the dangers of the wild. Her cries reached the ears of a smilodon, a fierce jungle predator, who had recently lost one of her cubs. Guided by the divine will of the God of Jungle, the smilodon took the orphaned girl under her care.
Irithel, alongside the smilodon’s cub, Leo, learned the ways of the wild. Together, they grew strong, hunting, surviving, and thriving under the watchful eye of their adoptive mother. To Irithel, the jungle became her home, and the smilodon family her only kin.
But the jungle’s peace was fleeting. During a brutal territorial clash, the mother smilodon was gravely injured, leaving Irithel and Leo desperate for help. Driven by love for their mother, they ventured into a nearby human settlement, hoping to find aid.
Betrayal and Captivity
Their arrival was met not with compassion but with greed. The villagers, seeing a girl raised among beasts and a young smilodon by her side, labeled them as “smilodon children” and seized them. Captured by a cruel slaveholder, Irithel and Leo were thrown into cages, paraded as exotic curiosities.
The harsh reality of human cruelty struck Irithel. Beaten and treated as little more than an animal, her trust in humanity shattered completely. The jungle had taught her to survive, but here, among humans, survival seemed impossible.
Nana’s Intervention
Fate intervened in the form of Nana, a kindhearted Leonin mage, who happened upon the cruel scene. Unable to stand by and watch Irithel and Leo’s suffering, Nana unleashed a surge of magical power she hadn’t known she possessed. With her newfound strength, she overpowered the slaveholder and freed the two captives.
Nana took Irithel and Leo under her wing, offering them safety and a chance to heal. Though Irithel’s heart was hardened against humans, she couldn’t deny Nana’s kindness. Under Nana’s guidance, she began to learn human language and combat skills, tools that would help her navigate the world beyond the jungle.
Meanwhile, Leo grew into a powerful smilodon, becoming Irithel’s loyal companion and protector. Together, they trained under Nana’s watchful eye, their bond as strong as ever.
Mistrust and Resolve
Despite her progress, Irithel remained wary of humans. To her, they were beings of betrayal and greed, incapable of the loyalty and love she had found in the jungle. The only creature she truly trusted was Leo, who had shared her struggles and stood by her side through every challenge.
Armed with the combat skills Nana had taught her and the unbreakable bond she shared with Leo, Irithel vowed to carve her own path in the world. She embraced her wild nature, blending the instincts of the jungle with the discipline of her training. Though her trust in humanity was nearly nonexistent, she resolved to protect the jungle and those who couldn’t defend themselves, just as Nana had once protected her.
The Huntress of the Wild
Now, Irithel roams the Land of Dawn with Leo by her side. Her fierce demeanor and unparalleled combat prowess strike fear into those who threaten the natural world. For Irithel, the jungle is not just her home—it’s her identity, her sanctuary, and her battle cry.
Though her heart bears scars of betrayal, Irithel’s story is one of resilience and loyalty. She embodies the untamed spirit of the jungle, a huntress whose bond with her companion transcends words. Together, she and Leo are a force to be reckoned with, proving that even in the face of cruelty, the wild will always endure.