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Gaming lore, characters, and worlds.

League of Legends Universe

Runeterra stories about the Ascended, Darkin, yordles and the nations caught between them. Begin with a region, then follow the characters whose choices change it.

Malphite Lore: The City-Sized Weapon Against the Void

The last shard of the Monolith, a city-sized weapon built to fight the Void, awakens as Malphite.

Ixtal: Qiyana's Empire Could Change Runeterra Forever

An ancient elemental civilization hides in the jungle, and Qiyana may one day turn it into an empire Runeterra cannot ignore.

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Remember, this is just my take on things, so if you catch anything I missed or have a different perspective, don't hesitate to drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Soraka

An age ago, when time itself was still finding its shape, the celestial realm watched the mortal world with quiet unease.

Targon

Those few who endure the brutal ascent and reach the mountain's base are met by a sky unlike any other.

Gragas

Gragas lived by two great passions, though one always edged out the other: fighting came easily to him, but drinking ruled his soul.

Ornn

Beneath the silent volcano known as Hearth-Home, in halls carved from molten stone, Ornn, the Freljordian demi-god of the forge, labors in solitude.

Volibear

To his remaining followers, Volibear is no mere legend, but the storm itself given form

Udyr

When the moon climbed into the cold sky of the Freljord, round and red as spilled blood, the spirit walkers knew that another of their kin had entered the world.

Trundle

In the heart of the Freljord, where the cold itself devours the weak

Anivia

In the frozen winds of the Freljord, legends rise and fall like the endless snow

Olaf

In the frozen wastelands of the Freljord, there is a man who does not fear death

Nunu&Willump

Nunu was born among the Notai, a wandering tribe that roamed the snowy vastness of the Freljord.

Braum

From the earliest days of his youth, Braum stood head and shoulders above the other children of the Freljord.

Tryndamere

Tryndamere was born into frost and hardship, on steppes where the cold never relented and survival was the only truth his people knew.

Sejuani

Sejuani was born of a cold political union, a Freljordian alliance that unraveled almost as swiftly as it was forged.

Lissandra

In an age long buried by time, before the rise and fall of Shurima beneath the shifting sands, ancient magic roamed unchecked across Runeterra.

Ashe

In the bitter north of the Freljord, where the wind howls like a beast and the cold never loosens its grip, tribal raids and endless skirmishes mark the land as deeply as any mountain range.

Freljord

Its tribes, proud and fiercely independent, are often seen by outsiders as savage, unaware of the ancient customs that bind them.

Yorick

Yorick, the last living member of a long-forgotten religious order, bears both the blessing and the curse of commanding the dead.

Viego

Long ago, Viego ruled a forgotten kingdom

Thresh

Long ago, before the world forgot his name, Thresh was merely a man--troubled, yet loyal.

Senna

Cursed from childhood, Senna was stalked by the Black Mist

Maokai

Maokai, once a serene spirit of the forest, stood tall among the trees of his homeland

Karthus

Karthus, the harbinger of oblivion, is an undying spirit whose mournful songs herald his ghastly presence.

Kalista

Once, Kalista was a proud general, bound by honor and loyalty as the niece of a long-forgotten king.

Hecarim

Born in a long-forgotten empire, Hecarim rose through the ranks of the Iron Order, his victories on the battlefield forging his name in blood and steel.

Gwen

In the forgotten kingdom of Camavor, far from its mighty throne, there lay a quiet village where a humble seamstress stitched her love into a doll named Gwen.

Shadow Isles

Long before the Ruination, a chain of islands emerged from the depths of the ocean, destined to be known as the Blessed Isles.

Zeri

Born into a large, close-knit working-class family, Zeri grew up amidst a sea of warmth, care, and a cacophony of strong opinions.

Zac

In the shadowy depths of Zaun's Sump, a toxic spill seeped through a chemtech seam, gathering in a hidden cavern and giving rise to something miraculous.

Urgot

Oh, and a quick bonus--while Urgot's story will be the spotlight today, we'll also be exploring the enigmatic Twitch too.

Twitch Lore: What Zaun’s Plague Rat Reveals About Piltover

Read Twitch through Zaun’s polluted undercity, his hostility toward Piltover and the difference between official characterization and fan inference.

Renata Glasc

From the ruins of her past to the pinnacle of power, her tale is one of ambition, innovation, and a relentless drive to dominate.

Janna

From the unseen currents of Runeterra's winds emerges Janna, a mystical spirit born of air and storm, guardian of Zaun's forsaken.

Dr. Mundo

On the shadowy streets of Zaun, few figures inspire as much fear as Dr.

Blitzcrank

So, get ready to explore the depths of Zaun and the ties that define Blitzcrank's purpose!

Jinx

Left as the only survivors of their family, Powder and Vi were taken in by Vander, who raised them alongside Mylo and Claggor.

Warwick

In the shadowy depths of Zaun, a monstrous figure stalks the gray alleys--Warwick

Zaun

Over 3,000 years ago, a port city was established in the region, eventually becoming part of the Shuriman Empire.

Ezreal

Born into the affluent district of Piltover, Ezreal was the son of two celebrated archaeologists.

Seraphine

In Piltover, where dreams spark progress for all, a young star emerged.

Orianna

Orianna, a wondrous creation of intricate clockwork, was not always a being of metal and gears.

Ambessa

Born into one of Noxus's most powerful families, Ambessa Medarda seemed destined for greatness from the start.

Caitlyn

We're starting with her story as presented in League of Legends Universe, and then we continue with what Arcane showed us.

Camille

Forged to execute missions beyond the law's reach, Camille is a refined yet lethal operative, ensuring both Piltover's high society and Zaun's seedy underworld operate without disruption.

Vi

Vi's childhood memories are faint, and the few she recalls, she wishes she could forget.

Piltover

A chain of earthquakes was unleashed, obliterating the isthmus and submerging large sections of Zaun along with thousands of its inhabitants.

Xin Zhao

So, sharpen your minds and ready your hearts, for this is the legend of Xin Zhao!

Vayne

In the heart of Demacia, where shadows dare not linger, Shauna Vayne hunts without mercy

Sylas

Born into poverty in Demacia, Sylas of Dregbourne seemed fated for hardship.

Shyvana

Shyvana carries within her a heart ablaze with raw elemental magic

Quinn

Quinn, a ranger-knight of Demacia, braves the dangers of enemy territory alongside her legendary eagle, Valor.

Sona

As a baby, she was discovered abandoned at the doorstep of an Ionian orphanage, placed atop an ancient instrument enclosed in a beautifully crafted case of unknown origin.

Morgana

Torn between her divine and human sides, Morgana bound her wings to connect with humanity

Lux

Luxanna--better known as Lux--was raised in the Demacian city of High Silvermere alongside her older brother, Garen.

Lucian

From an early age, Lucian aspired to follow in the footsteps of his father, Urias, a member of the ancient Sentinels of Light.

Kayle

As the Rune Wars raged on, Mount Targon stood as a beacon against the approaching darkness.

Jarvan IV

As the sole heir to the throne of Demacia, Prince Jarvan carries the weight of his lineage

Garen

Garen, a proud and noble warrior, leads the Dauntless Vanguard with unwavering valor

Galio

Beyond the grand city of Demacia stands Galio, the stone colossus, ever watchful

Fiora

Fiora, the formidable duelist of Valoran, is renowned not only for her fierce demeanor and sharp intellect but also for the unmatched speed of her bluesteel rapier.

Demacia

The Great City of Demacia, established as a sanctuary from the chaos of the Rune Wars, stands as a testament to resilience and resistance against sorcery.

Mordekaiser

In a bygone epoch, the formidable warlord Sahn-Uzal swept through the northern wildlands with relentless ferocity.

Kayn

Shieda Kayn is a master of deadly shadow magic, unmatched by his peers

Elise

Residing within a dark, shuttered palace in Noxus's ancient heart, Elise ensnares unsuspecting prey in her web, sustaining her eternal youth by feeding upon the naive and faithless.

Annie

In the shadowed crevices of the mountains north of Noxus resides a singular figure, a child of both wonder and danger.

Alistar

Alistar, a legendary warrior of unmatched strength and a formidable legacy, embarks on a quest for vengeance following the tragic demise of his clan by the ruthless Noxian empire.

Vladimir

In the flamboyant salons of the Noxian aristocracy, he commands adoration, a cult of personality built upon fear and reverence.

Talon

Talon's story is one of survival amidst the brutality of Noxian streets.

Swain

In the heart of Noxus, amidst the towering walls and noble houses that whispered of ancient glory, Jericho Swain was born into privilege.

Sion

Once hailed as a fearsome warlord of a forgotten era, Sion's legend was etched in the annals of Noxian history.

Samira

In the bustling city of Amakra, nestled on the eastern fringe of the Great Sai, Samira and her parents eked out a livelihood as street performers.

Riven

Born into the tumultuous landscape of Noxus, Riven's childhood was marred by the absence of parental guidance, her father claimed by the nameless specter of battle and her mother lost in the throes of her stubborn birth.

Rell

Throughout the city of Noxus, ominous posters serve as stark warnings of a perilous figure, armed with a colossal, blunted spear and mounted atop a magical fiend.

LeBlanc

In this exploration, we delve into the veiled identity of LeBlanc, a pale sorceress whose cunning extends beyond the grasp of understanding.

Katarina

In the tapestry of Noxian history, Katarina, the eldest daughter of the legendary General Du Couteau, stands as a formidable figure.

Draven

In contrast to his brother Darius, Draven found victory in battle to be insufficient.

Darius

Darius and his younger brother Draven faced the harsh reality of orphanhood in the bustling port city of Basilich.

Cassiopeia

Driven by an insatiable thirst for ancient power, our protagonist embarks on a perilous journey beneath the ancient city of Shurima.

Briar

As Grand General Boram Darkwill's rule neared its end, he entrusted the Black Rose and its legion of hemomancers with a unique task: crafting a living weapon unlike any before.

Yordle Power Rankings in Lore: Evidence, Criteria and Uncertainty

Compare yordles by equipment, battlefield strength and magical scope, with explicit criteria and source links instead of an absolute winner.

Ziggs

With a passion for massive explosives and a penchant for quick tempers, Ziggs, the yordle, embodies the explosive essence of nature.

Vex

Deep within the eerie heart of the Shadow Isles, a solitary yordle plods through the ethereal mist, finding solace in its own despondency.

Veigar

In the realm of Bandle City, an ardent yordle sorcerer named Veigar has delved into mystical powers that few dare to explore.

Tristana

While numerous yordles dedicate their energy to exploration, innovation, or simply causing trouble, Tristana's inspiration always stemmed from the heroic exploits of mighty warriors.

Teemo

Despite facing the most perilous and intimidating challenges, Teemo fearlessly explores the world with limitless enthusiasm and an ever-cheerful demeanor.

Rumble

Even within the yordle community, Rumble had always been the smallest and most easily overlooked.

Poppy

Legend tells of a hero who possesses the exclusive ability to unlock the full potential of the hammer and lead Demacia to unparalleled greatness.

Norra Lore Explained: Yuumi, the Book of Thresholds and Realm’s End

Norra’s journey across portals, her separation from Yuumi, and what Riot’s 2026 Wild Rift introduction clarifies about her search for home.

Lulu

The yordle mage named Lulu has gained fame for her ability to create surreal illusions and imaginative beings.

Kled

Kled, a yordle of indomitable spirit and unapologetic obstinacy, personifies the audacious valor that defines Noxus.

Kennen

Beyond merely being Ionian's lightning-fast enforcer, Kennen stands as the sole yordle within the Kinkou.

Heimerdinger

Heimerdinger?s inventions, role in Piltover and pursuit of progress form the starting point for this character history.

Gnar

Before the ice had given the Freljord its name, there existed a land brimming with wonder--that is, if one could see the world through the eyes of Gnar.

Fizz

In ages past, the oceans of Runeterra were home to civilizations far older than those of the land.

Corki Lore: Piltover, the Screaming Yipsnakes and His Flying Machine

Why Corki belongs to Piltover, what the Screaming Yipsnakes reveal about him, and how to separate his biography from gameplay.

Who is the most powerful darkin

Compare the Darkin?s weapons and histories in Liandrug?s opinion-based ranking, with links to character guides and notes on uncertain evidence.

Who and where are the other darkins

In the sprawling expanse of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, amidst the tumultuous currents of cosmic warfare and unfathomable power, stand the legendary figures known as the Primarchs.

Amumu

The Sad Mummy and Shurima's haunting legends.

Yordles

Runeterra’s whimsical spirits of Bandle City.

Zaahen

The Eagle of Twilight, reborn in Shurima.

Rise of the DARKIN

Hidden Darkin weapons and the hosts they chose.

Rammus

The Armordillo, an ancient Shuriman enigma.

Zoe

The Aspect of Twilight, playful and dangerous.

Naafiri

The Darkin dagger reborn as a pack.

Xerath

An Ascended Magus unbound by Shurima.

Varus

The Darkin bow reborn through vengeance.

Taric

The Shield of Valoran, reborn on Targon.

Rhaast

The Darkin Scythe seeking a new host.

Pantheon

A mortal host of the Aspect of War.

Leona

The Radiant Dawn, bound to the Sun Aspect.

Diana

Chosen by the Moon and forged in Targon's trials.

Aurelion Sol

The star forger bound by Targon's chains.

Azir: Emperor Reborn

Betrayal, rebirth, and the sands of Shurima.

Aatrox: The Darkin Blade

From noble warrior to cursed weapon.

Renekton: Butcher of the Sands

A hero fallen into madness, driven by vengeance.

Nasus: Guardian of Shurima

Scholar, strategist, Ascended.

How Darkins Were Created

The cursed fall of the Ascended into dark legacy.

The Ascended Creation

Targon, the Sun Disc, and the legacy of Shurima.

Places

Cities and important locations worth exploring.

Races

Races across Runeterra and beyond.

Noxus

Explore the ruthless Noxian Empire.

Warhammer 40k Universe

Follow the Emperor, the Primarchs and the Imperium through ambition, civil war and its aftermath. The Abaddon series traces one antagonist across four linked chapters.

Abaddon the Despoiler - The Black Crusades and the Fall of Cadia

Abaddon wages the Black Crusades, shatters Cadia, and tears the Great Rift across the galaxy.

Abaddon the Despoiler - The Black Legion Forged

Abaddon unites the brotherless and forges the Black Legion.

Abaddon the Despoiler - During and after Heresy

Following the corruption of Horus and his resurrection through the profane power of Chaos, Ezekyle Abaddon gave himself wholly to his Primarch's cause.

Abaddon the Despoiler - Deadly Beginnings

Abaddon, known to the Imperium as Abaddon the Despoiler, was once named Ezekyle Abaddon

Trazyn the Infinite

Deep beneath the Tomb World of Solemnace stretched chambers crowded with relics so rare that any Tech-priest of the Adeptus Mechanicus would sacrifice colleagues simply to confirm their existence.

Ciaphas Cain

In the early 42nd Millennium, a private trove of notes surfaces inside the Inquisition, scraps of field recollections, half-finished reports, and margin scrawls by Commissar Ciaphas Cain.

Fabius Bile

They once called him Fabius Bile, though across the ages, his name has taken many forms: the Clone Lord, the Primogenitor, the Manflayer, the Spider.

Inquisitor Gideon Ravenor

Gideon Ravenor came into the galaxy in the year 304.M41, though the world that first cradled him remains a mystery lost to the stars.

Grey Knight Kaldor Draigo

At times, when the veil between realities thins and the daemonic surge threatens to drown the Imperium, Draigo pierces the immaterium and walks once more among his battle-brothers.

Lord Solar Macharius

In the early years of the 41st Millennium, as the Imperium slowly emerged from the wreckage of the Age of Apostasy, a boy was born on the Civilised World of Donia.

Saint Celestine

Little is known of Celestine's early life, save that she once walked the path of a Sister Repentia in the Order of Our Martyred Lady.

Commander Dante

To countless worlds across the Imperium, the Adeptus Astartes are mere myth, stories told in hushed tones or fevered prayers.

Constantin Valdor

He was Constantin Valdor, called "The First of the Ten Thousand," the Emperor's Shield

Leandros

From his early days as a devoted soldier to his transformation into the vengeful Chaplain Quintus, his story is one of powerful loyalty--and even greater suspicion.

Marneus Calgar

As a paragon of Ultramarine nobility, Marneus Calgar was utterly fearless, his courage unshakable even in the heat of battle.

The Two Missing Primarchs

In the dark vaults of Imperial history, there are two silences louder than war drums--the Second and Eleventh Legions.

Primarch Alpharius Omegon

Alpharius Omegon--The Hydra, Aleph Null, The Last Primarch--remained cloaked in riddles from the very start.

Primarch Corvus Corax

Corvus Corax, separated from the Emperor while still an infant, was hurled through the Warp by the Chaos Gods, landing on the barren moon of Lycaeus, the desolate satellite of Kiavahr.

Primarch Angron during the Heresy

As the 31st Millennium dawned, the World Eaters' savagery worsened.

Primarch Angron

Angron, once known as Angron Thal'kyr, the "Lord of the Red Sands," was raised as a gladiator on Nuceria, after the primarch's gestation capsule was stolen away from the Emperor by the Chaos forces.

Primarch Konrad Curze after Heresy

By the end of the Great Crusade, the Night Lords walked a road to destruction, a fate inscribed in the distant halls of Terra and sealed among the dying stars of the Eastern Fringe.

Primarch Konrad Curze

Konrad Curze, the Night Haunter, was born into darkness and raised by terror.

Primarch Jaghatai Khan

At the height of Chogoris' history, a powerful feudal empire ruled most of the land.

Primarch Lorgar

Colchis was a land where faith filled the air, carried by the sun's warmth and the dust's taste.

Primarch Mortarion

Mortarion's tale began when the twenty primarchs were scattered across the galaxy, and he landed on Barbarus, a toxic world shrouded in poisonous mists.

Primarch Perturabo

Perturabo, the "Lord of Iron," is the primarch of the Iron Warriors

Primarch Lion El'Jonson

The early life of Lion El'Jonson, primarch of the Ist Legion, the Dark Angels, is steeped in shadow and shrouded by rumor more than truth.

Primarch Sanguinius

Among his brothers, sanguinius stood as one of the most noble and admired, even earning the respect of Horus himself.

Primarch Magnus the Red

Believing he could tame the vast psychic expanse known as the "Great Ocean," Magnus pushed the limits of his abilities.

Primarch Roboute Guilliman

Roboute Guilliman, primarch of the Ultramarines, was depicted in ancient Remembrancer sketches from the Great Crusade, his life well-documented compared to other primarchs.

Primarch Rogal Dorn

The primarchs, transcendent beings crafted from Humanity but far beyond it, each brought a unique character to their Legions.

Primarch Vulkan

Vulkan led the XVIIIth Legion, originally called the Dragon Warriors but later renamed the Salamanders after the fire-resistant reptiles of his volcanic homeworld, Nocturne.

Primarch Fulgrim

Fulgrim, now a four-armed, serpentine Daemon Prince of Slaanesh, is believed to reside on a Daemon World within the Eye of Terror.

Primarch Ferrus Manus

Ferrus' hands were coated in necrodermis, allowing him to shape molten metal without tools.

Primarch Leman Russ

In 211.M31, Russ vanished with his Varagyr bodyguard after a troubling vision, leaving Bjorn the Fell-Handed, who became the first Great Wolf in his stead.

Primarch Horus

Horus was the primarch and master of the XVIth Legion of Space Marines, the Luna Wolves, which he later renamed the Sons of Horus.

Gregor Eisenhorn's abilities and wargear

Inquisitor Eisenhorn possesses formidable natural willpower and psychic abilities as an Imperial Sanctioned Psyker.

Gregor Eisenhorn

In fact, Eisenhorn has been officially labeled a Traitor by the Inquisition on at least two occasions.

The Emperor after Horus Heresy

Greetings, lore-lovers, to the enduring legacy of the Emperor of Mankind

The Emperor during Horus's Heresy

Intro:

How the Emperor prepared for his Great Crusade

Greetings, fellow lore-lovers, and welcome to another chapter of Warhammer 40,000 history

How the Emperor Rose to Power and it's Early Life

The Emperor of Mankind, revered as the "God-Emperor" by His followers, is an immortal psyker and ruler of the Imperium of Man.

Introduction to Warhammer 40k Universe

In the 41st Millennium, the Emperor of Mankind has ruled from the Golden Throne of Earth for over a hundred centuries.

The Primarchs: Demigods of the Imperium

The saga of the Emperor's twenty sons.

C'tan, Necrons, and the T'au Empire

Deathless dynasties meet high-tech idealism.

Orks and Tyranids

Savage WAAAGHs and galactic swarms.

Chaos and the Aeldari

From Warp madness to Eldar ruins.

The Imperium of Man

Mankind's last stand in the 41st millennium.

Dragon's Dogma Universe

An introduction to the second game and the questions its world asks about the Arisen, their companions and the dragon.

Elden Ring Universe

Explore the Lands Between through the Elden Ring, Marika and the demigods. Distinguishing events from interpretation matters in a story told through fragments and conflicting perspectives.

Ranni the Witch - The rebellion of a demigod and her cosmic destiny

In the shadowed lands of the Lands Between, where ancient power flows through lineage and divine design, a singular figure stirred the threads of fate, Ranni the Witch.

Miquella's Unfinished Dream - The sleeping Empyrean's secret schemes

Miquella and her twin sister, Malenia, came into the world bearing incurable curses.

Malenia vs Radahn - The Scarlet Rot and the Starscourge

Malenia the Severed and General Radahn were both demigods, born from Queen Marika and her second consort, Radagon.

Godfrey, First Elden Lord - From hero to exile

Before he bore the name Godfrey, he was Hoarah Loux--a brutal and unrelenting warrior, consumed by an insatiable hunger for battle.

Who Was Queen Marika? - Her origin, motives, and divine manipulation

Marika was born a Numen, hailing from the secluded Shaman Village hidden deep within the Scaduview.

The Greater Will & the Outer Gods - Who are the true puppet masters?

Eons ago, the Greater Will initiated a profound transformation by fracturing the One Great, giving rise to births and souls.

What Is the Elden Ring? - A breakdown of its true nature and why it matters

In the vast, mysterious realm of the Lands Between, there exists a force that transcends mortal comprehension--an artifact not forged of metal or shaped by mortal hands, but instead born from the will of an Outer God.

The Shattering Explained - What really caused the war of the demigods?

Long before the Tarnished set foot upon the Lands Between

Metin 2 Universe

An introduction to the setting and conflict behind the adventure, for readers who want context before following its factions and quests.

The Witcher Universe

A character study of Leo Bonhart and the violence surrounding him. This section contains story spoilers and discussion of mature fictional themes.

World of Warcraft Universe

Follow Kalecgos and the Blue Dragonflight through succession and divided loyalties. The guide focuses on the story behind the characters rather than current raid strategy.

Choose a reading route

Looking for a place to begin? The reading guides connect individual articles into stories about the Darkin, the Emperor and the Primarchs, and the changing world of Atreia.

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