Diana's development was deeply influenced by Lady Gaga, particularly drawing inspiration from the "Alejandro" music video. She was designed as a direct thematic opposite to Leona, wielding a weapon that combines elements of both the Shotel and Khopesh.

Nicole Oliver provides Diana's voice in both League of Legends and Legends of Runeterra. The champion's theme music features vocals by Lisa 'Saiyaka' Thorn, who also created the targeting indicator for Crescent Strike.

During development, Diana was intentionally conceived as a lesbian character to challenge Solari orthodoxy. This aspect of her identity was officially confirmed in June 2021 with the release of "Rise With Me" and further acknowledged in the 2023 Pride event.

Diana's distinctive weapon is crafted from Moonsilver, a magical metal forged under moonlight. Her originally black hair turned silver upon becoming an Aspect. The name "Diana" derives from the PIE root *dyew- meaning "to shine" and shares its origin with the Roman goddess of the Moon.

Gameplay Features:

• First champion with animations for both crowd control and movement speed buffs
• Moonfall indicator displays different lunar phases based on enemy count
• Original ultimate ability "Moonfall" was reworked to improve team fighting capabilities

Interesting Details:

• Her blade has been recreated as a functional weapon on "Man At Arms: Reforged"
• Several voice lines directly reference or contrast with Leona's quotes
• Line "The moon will rise. The night will last forever!" references My Little Pony's Nightmare Moon

Diana's character represents the complex intersection of lunar mysticism, challenging orthodoxy, and personal identity within the League of Legends universe.

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