Murder Bridge

The Howling Abyss is an upcoming Field of Justice specifically designed for the ARAM game mode. It will replace the Proving Grounds in the custom and tutorial versions.

Additionally, the viking and hermit (a.k.a. the shopkeepers) each have unique quotes for the Freljord and yordle champions,, , , , , , , , and Brolaf, , ,  and. They also talk when you have a lot of gold.

Development
Announcement made by Brackhar:

Hey Gang,

''It's been a while since I first talked to you guys about making ARAM an official gameplay mode, and today I've got something awesome to share with you. For the past few months I've been working with an exceptional team of artists to create a space that's an appropriate setting for both the epic battles that occur in ARAM and within the world of Runeterra at large. As a result, we’ve completely reworked the Proving Grounds and, in effect, created something entirely new.''

''Now, instead of fighting on a random bridge over a black void, you'll be fighting on the Howling Abyss, an ancient landmark in Freljord where the Iceborn finally overthrew their oppressors and sent them tumbling into the chasm below. As you might have guessed from these mysterious journals, there’s more (a lot more!) our story team would love to tell you Freljord – but for now, you'll have to wait.''

''Anyway, work is still ongoing on the map, and it’s yet a few patches away from release but we just wanted to invite you guys in a bit earlier than normal to get your thoughts as we begin to polish it up. The environment team will be actively reading the forum and looking for your feedback, so please let us know what you think!''

Viking Quotes
When buying items from Gregor.
 * I reckon the whole world must be ruled by the Iceborn now, right?
 * I remember one time I was fighting this pack of trolls, and broke my sword on one of their skulls, so I grabbed  him by the ears and used him like a club to bludgeon his friends to death. That was a glorious day!
 * I should have asked Avarosa to kill my boar and bind her spirit here! I miss you Boarhilda!
 * Sometimes I wish there was two eternal guardians of the Howling Abyss, gets lonely here.
 * I am Iceborn.
 * I guard this place lest thhe Watchers return.
 * An Iceborn never truly dies, except well, there are some exceptions...
 * The Blood price has been paid.
 * Let me know if you see any, uhh Lady ghosts.
 * If you see a man with a flying pot, bash his head for me!
 * That old man across the bridge is a damned fool! His flying pot seems nice though.
 * The seeker was a respected leader of the Tribe, but some say she betrayed us...
 * Death to the watchers!
 * Freedom is worth dying for!
 * For freedom.
 * Cut off their heads if that doesn't work throw them into the Abyss.
 * Victory or death! Or in my case both!
 * CHAAAAAARGGEEE!
 * This, is, Frejlord!
 * You lure them here, I'll kill them. That's the plan.
 * Ah, you smell of battle (sniffs), that's the stuff!
 * Welcome!
 * Greetings.
 * Hail.
 * Insolent whelp!
 * Prepare yourselves for the greatest battle of your lives.
 * Leave no one standing.
 * Lead the charge!
 * Prove your worth.
 * Once you've killed them bring me back a ghost or two, I'll kill them again.
 * You're making me angry, you don't like me when I'm angry.
 * So you want to hear the story of this place? Of my glorious death stay a while and listen, I might tell you that and more.
 * We were human once then the watchers came, they changed us forged us into weapons, made us Iceborn.
 * We served the watchers willingly; the seeker was their voice she told us their desires what to build and who to kill.
 * We took Freljord! We took Valoran! Everywhere we went men trembled and the ice followed us. We forged a mighty empire but, it wasn't truly ours...so long as we served the watchers.
 * Avarosa united us; she showed us that freedom was worth dying for! So we turned on the watchers, we knew we were stronger than they were. They had given us too much power.
 * This is where the final stand took place, this bridge. They held out for days, so many Iceborn died, but we kept on fighting we climbed over the bodies of our fallen to press the attack, but the watchers still wouldn't die.
 * In a mighty final surge we overran them! We lifted them from the ground...We tossed them HOWLING INTO THE ABYSS!! That must've killed them, nothing could survive that fall...
 * We needed a guardian in case the Watchers came back, we needed someone who couldn't be killed, someone who could never leave. Hundreds volunteered, but Avarosa chose me...
 * I am Greyor, the Eternal guardian of the Howling Abyss! Avarosa herself killed me...it was a great honor. She bound my spirit here so I can sound the horn if the watchers returned.
 * If you hear me sound the horn, the Watchers have returned! If that happens you must come at once! Bring an army Bring ten armies! Throw those damned watchers back into the Abyss!
 * If you want these weapons you'll have to earn them. Get into battle!
 * You've earned your place in the afterlife my friend. (Wealthy)
 * They must tremble at the sight of you. (Wealthy)
 * Be careful with that. True Ice is powerful stuff. (After buying )
 * Battle is a lot more interesting than shopping you know...
 * Oh, No, take your time I'm already dead!
 * If you aren't winning, try a bigger sword, usually works.
 * Guaranteed to help you kill things.
 * Good Choice that one's seen a lot of blood.
 * Nice choice.
 * Oh, you're looking for a challenge I see...
 * Artifacts for the worthy.
 * To the victor go the spoils.
 * Take this.
 * Cold steel.
 * Bought with blood.
 * There's more killing to do.
 * Worth an Iceborn.
 * A mighty weapon.
 * Frejlord's finest.
 * That one's magical, I think.
 * Sharpen it on their skulls.
 * Fight for Frejlord.
 * Strike like an Iceborn.
 * Shouldn't you be killing someone?
 * Ahahaha, I've crushed my share with that one.
 * A true warrior brings only his fist to battles.
 * Artifacts for the worthy.
 * It's an ancient artifact, uh but it's still good.

When visits:
 * I welcome you, Cryopheonix.
 * I remember your sacrifice.
 * If the watchers return, we will need you Anivia.

When visits:
 * You carry an Iceborn weapon Ashe, use it wisely.
 * Is that Avarosa's bow, do you know what happened to her?
 * You look so much like my queen.

When visits:
 * Not sure this is your kind of store . ..

When visits:
 * A man of Iceborn girth!
 * After you win the battle, let's talk brewing it was a hobby of mine.

When visits:
 * Seeker, you still live?
 * Who do you speak for, the Watchers or the Iceborn?
 * What happened to Avarosa?

When visits:
 * Sorry fresh out of moonstones.

When visits:
 * Have you considered riding a boar?
 * The yeti can be powerful allies if the Watchers return.
 * I tried to ride a yeti once . . . it, uh, didn't work to well.

When visits: When wearing skin:
 * Find your destiny in battle Olaf!
 * Battle brings out the ice in your blood, brother!
 * You will find truth in death.
 * BRRRRROOOOO!!!!
 * Got any Graggy Ice for me? C'mon just a drop!

When visits:
 * Lucky boar . ..
 * Iceborn blood is strong in you Sejuani!
 * You look like Serylda, that woman knew how to fight!

When visits:
 * Watch yourself troll, I've killed my share of your kind.
 * Uuggh! Smells like something died in here!
 * Even trolls have kings now? Hah!

When visits:
 * Rage unlocks the power in your blood Tryndamere.
 * Such anger, can you control it?
 * You understand the blood price.

When visits:
 * Welcome honoured shaman.
 * You still follow ancient ways.
 * May your spirits guide you.

When visits:
 * The Ursine have always been our allies.
 * Visions are only warnings, you can save Frejlord!
 * If I sound the horn, will the Ursine answer the call?

Any of the Yordle Champions
 * A Yordle? Gyaaah!

Hermit Quotes
​Purchasing items from Lyte.
 * My name is Lyte and this is my robot Geeves. Welcome to the dig site.
 * I was once a honoured professor at the Academy of Science and Progress in Piltover. I gave it all up to pursue True Knowledge.
 * Books, books, books, why haven't I dug up any books? Wait of course! Barbarians can't read.
 * I'm still putting the pieces together hmm but, something terrible happened here long long ago...
 * These runes say "Beware the Frozen Watchers" hmm does that mean anything to you?
 * These runes say "The Seeker betrayed the Tribe" hmm but who was this seeker?
 * The strangest thing about True Ice is it never melts. I put a piece in the furnace and it froze the darn thing solid!
 * Look at the size of this Gauntlet! I thought it was a hat! Hmm the Iceborn must've had massive hands!
 * Yes, yes I think I've got it! Ohh I lost it...Frozen Mallet, even their tools were frozen.
 * If I can only unlock the power of True Ice, I will transcend the limitations of Techmaturgy!
 * The problem with Piltover is...They are always looking forward, sometimes there is much to be learned from the past...
 * Hmph yes heheThis ice is strange could it be True Ice? Naaahh
 * A piece of the Frozen Watchers? Hmm yes, perhaps...hmm Oh tea's cold.
 * Tea hmm, what should should I have with my tea today? Biscuits? No too many crumbs! Can't have crumbs might contaminate the cite.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">My reasearch will bring a Golden Age to Piltover.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">Robot stand for Rusty Old Broken Obsolete Trash! Hehe see what I did there?
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">Have you seen my robot? He probably fell in the abyss. ohh, again.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">I've been digging here for twenty years! Just getting down to the good stuff!
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">I miss Piltover so much but, but these artifacts are fascinating. I just can't leave.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">Sometimes, I think I see things down in the abyss. But eh, I might just need new glasses.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">Did the Iceborn rule this place or was it the Watchers? These runes are so unclear.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">The magical power of True Ice seems unlimited, Oh if only I could tap into it.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">If a sword forged from True Ice is this powerful, just imagine what a True Ice Hextech Device could do...
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">Need more artifacts! If only that blasted Ghost wasn't around.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">Tell that ghost to stop interfering in my reasearch.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">It's a shame to sell these artifacts, but I need supplies badly.
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">That howling noise is just the wind...isn't it?
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">Do they still talk about me back at the academy?
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">If I die here frozen and alone...tell them I did it for science!
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">So many people have died here. I should call this place Murder Bridge. No, NO! The Howling Abyss is definitely cooler!
 * <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:115%;">Don't you see what this means? The whole history of this place! Perhaps even all of Runeterra could be...Ehh wait, what was I talking about again?


 * <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Take your time there is so much to learn.
 * <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">For Piltover!
 * <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;line-height:16.95pt;">Excellsior!
 * <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;line-height:16.95pt;">Win one for Science!
 * <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;line-height:16.95pt;">I'm glad you're enjoying yourself but uh, there is a war going on out there.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">You kill them, I'll keep digging.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Have fun storming the bridge.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Ohh I'm low on supplies, hope business picks up.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Bring me back something dangerous . . . or shiny!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">No time to shop? B-B-But I just put on a fresh pot of tea!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Will you make up your mind? You're making my head spin!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">It's dangerous to go alone . . . here take this
 * <p class="MsoNormal">To battle!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Oh, you've done very well for yourself uh, I'll bring out the good stuff. (Wealthy)
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Such riches! Perhaps I'll finally be able to buy myself a new robot. (Wealthy)
 * <p class="MsoNormal">The only weapon a true scientist needs is his wits!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Hello!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Salutations!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Welcome!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Good Day!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Warm yourself!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Oh come right in.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Nothing but the finest.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Treasures from the ages, on sale now!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">What are you buying. . . what are you selling?
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Welcome to the dig site!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Finally a costumer!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">I have all manners of marvellous things.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Wonderful.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Thank you.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Enjoy
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Very nice.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">An artifact of ancient power.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Excellent.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">A fascinating specimen.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">A fine choice.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">It's a little frozen, but it's still good.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">That one's top drawer! I'll dig more of those up!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">They won't know what hit them.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Ohh, yes, that one! Priceless! Now hand over the gold!
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Frejlordd's finest.
 * <p class="MsoNormal">Indubitably.

<p class="MsoNormal"> When    visits: 

When  visits: When  visits: When  visits: When  visits: When  visits: When  visits: When  visits: When  visits: When  visits: When  visits:
 * Welcome Ashe! The next Queen of Frejlord!
 * That bow of yours, a unique artifact...
 * You bare a striking resemblence to Avarosa...
 * Would you like a job Blitzcrank? I have an opening for an assistant.
 * Uhh Beep umm Boop, is that how you say it?
 * I knew your mother, brilliant scientist.
 * Arrest that ghost for violation of umm t-the Laws of Nature!
 * I swear officer, I have a permmit to dig here.
 * When I was your age Ezreal, I was already a professor!
 * Why don't you get a eal job Ezreal? Help me here at the dig site!
 * Study hard, and one day you can be just like me! Stuck in the cold with a useless robot!
 * Is it true what I've heard about you and Miss Crownguard . . . hmm?
 * Did the academy send you Heimerdinger?
 * Welcome Professor, let's compare notes!
 * Order, Entropy it's not a cycle at all!
 * I made a mercury hammer once, Jayce! It was much nicer and bigger too.
 * Together we can make a, a transforming robot!
 * Are you the sand witch I've heard so much about? Hmm now I'm hungry.
 * Can you turn off that ice, I'm cold enough as it is!
 * You want to be Queen as well? Ehh too many Queens.
 * You look just like her . ..
 * I knew your father Orianna, nice fellow.
 * Welcom Sejuani! The next Queen of Frejlord!
 * Does your boar like to eat robot?
 * You bare a striking resemblance to Serylda.
 * Umm Vi? Can you punch some sense into my robot?
 * Do you and  get along or not? Seems ambigious.
 * You look like your sister! Wait I'm not supposed to talk about that...
 * Nice beard Zilean! But mine is bigger!
 * Is there an alternate timeline where this robot functions correctly?
 * In your past did you know of the creatures who once lived here?

Trivia

 * The tiny, white furballs that are constantly seen hopping around in the Howling Abyss are called Poros.
 * You can feed them Poro-Snax.
 * The viking's quote; "We needed a guardian in case the Watchers came back. We needed someone who couldn't be killed, someone who could never leave. Hundreds volunteered, but Avarosa chose me.", reveals that he is the Howling Abyss' guardian.
 * Behind the Viking lies his body frozen, revealing that he was frozen to death to become the Guardian Spirit of the Howling Abyss.
 * The viking's name was revealed in his quote; "I am Greyor, the eternal guardian of the Howling Abyss. Avarosa herself killed me, it was a great honor. She bound my spirit here, so I could sound the horn when the Watchers returned."
 * The viking's horn can be seen strapped behind him. This horn is the new item,.
 * Near the purple team's Nexus Obelisk, a silhouette resembling can be seen carved on the floor, referencing to her ties with the Watchers.
 * The Viking's quote; "We served the Watchers willingly. The Seeker was their voice. She told us their desires, what to build, and who to kill.", may have been referring to, as she was the only Iceborn loyal to the Watchers. These may also mean that the belongs to her.
 * His quote to her; "Seeker, you still live.", confirms this.
 * The Viking's quote; "This, is, Freljord!", is a reference to the movie,.
 * The Howling Abyss got its name from one of the viking's quotes; "In a mighty, final surge, we overran them. We lifted them from the ground, and tossed them, howling into the abyss. That must have killed them. Nothing could survive that fall."
 * The viking shares a quote with ; "I am Iceborn."
 * Some of the viking's and hermit's quotes reveals that they dislikes the each other.
 * The viking's quote to ; "You look like Serylda! That woman knew how to fight.", may have been referring to one of the three legendary sisters, particularly, the Winter's Claw.
 * The hermit also confirms this.
 * The hermit's quote; "My name is Lite, and this is my robot, Geeves. Welcome to the dig site, I was once an honored professor at the Academy of Science and Progress in Piltover. I gave it all up to pursue, true knowledge.", reveals his name and origins.
 * The hermit's quotes; "Sometimes, I see things down in the abyss... but, I might just need new glasses." and "That howling noise... it's just the wind... isn't it?", refers to the watchers trapped beneath the bridge.
 * The hermit's quote to ; "You bear a striking resemblance to Avarosa!", might mean that Avarosa was the Frost Archer of the three legendary sisters.
 * The hermit cannot completely decide between and  upon who is the next queen of Freljord, due to him being senile.
 * The hermit decided to sell his artifacts due to lack of budget.
 * The viking's quote to ; "Sorry, fresh out of moonstones." might mean that the moonstones came from the Howling Abyss, and that the moonstone bearer had taken the last one already.
 * According to the Hermit's quote to ; "Is it true what I've heard about you and Miss Crownguard...hmm?",  may have a relationship with a person from the House Crownguard of Demacia, possibly .