Ionian Archipelago



Ionian Archipelago is an Runeterran island chain east from Valoran. Previously only the nation of Ionia settled on the archipelago, but in recent history Noxus was able to secure several islands and territories for expansion.

The Rune Wars


Centuries ago, magical artifacts called ‘World Runes’ have been rediscovered. Over the following decades after such event, knowledge of the Runes began to spread as more were unearthed. The world’s brightest minds studied the ancient glyphs, attempting to determine the powers they possessed. Few could even begin to understand the importance of their origins, or the sheer power held within them. Some surmised that the Runes were integral to the creation of Runeterra itself. The first use of these mysterious artifacts proved catastrophic, as they reshaped the landscape of entire nations. Mistrust quickly grew as those who knew of the Runes imagined such “Makers’ Might” being used as a weapon. Conflicts later related to these magical artifacts were known as the Rune Wars.

Open warfare raged across Runeterra. The first horrors of the Rune Wars sparked fear and aggression among those who now realized the power at their command. and his master, Tyrus, have sought out to lock away every World Rune beyond the reach of man for the protection of Runeterra. Some complied with their pleas, others dismissed them due to their new found powers and influence. After an incident with Tyrus, Ryze later on continued his journey alone in gathering all Runic artifacts so as to prevent another Rune War from starting and possibly destroying the world.

Locations
Map of the Ionian Archipelago

There are many regions and settlements on the Ionian Archipelago. Currently known are:


 *  (numerous gateways)
 * Fae'lor
 *  (Eastern Noxus)
 * Fae'lor Castle (ruins)
 * Dael'eh Ahira Pool
 * Mainland Ionia
 * Mountains
 * Vlonqo
 * Navori
 *  (Eastern Noxus)
 * Dalu Bay
 * Ghost-Willow (ruins)
 * Ionian Capital
 * Kinkou Monastery
 * Lasting Altar
 * Lhradi Forest
 * Lhotlan Tribe
 * Omikayalan Grove
 * God-Willow (ruins)
 * Placidium of Navori
 * Weh'le
 * Breathless Bay
 * Shon-Xan
 * Fae'lor Floating Castle
 * Northern Highlands
 * Puboe
 * Puboe Prison
 * Ralin
 * Hirana
 * Hirana Academy
 * Hirana Monastery
 * Oulin
 * Qaelin
 * Bahrl
 *  (Eastern Noxus)
 * Tevasa Mountain
 * Tevasa
 * Wuju
 * Epool River
 * Urvash
 * Zhyun
 * Jyom Pass
 * Kashuri
 * Kashuri Armories
 * Raikkon
 * Swirl Rocks
 * Temple of the Jagged Knife
 * Tuula
 * Tuula Prison
 * Yasuo's Village
 * Zhyunia
 * Houhjo
 * Garlin
 * Ghetu Sea
 * Nistaram Forest
 * Pallas
 * Temple of Pallas
 * Pit of Pallas
 * Sudaro
 * Sudaro

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