Another Sky was a visual novel in 
League of Legends telling the story of a new generation of Star Guardians preparing to fight back the forces of chaos. It was released on July 14th, 2022 (1:00 PM PT) and ended on August 24th, 2022 (11:59 PT).[1] Due to on-going issues with reward distribution, the entire story and all rewards were unlocked on August 12th, 2022.[2]
Lore[]
Chapter 1
Act 1: Another Sky
One year after 
Zoe's attack on Valoran City, high school best friends 
Kai'Sa and 
Akali now co-lead a fresh team of Star Guardians consisting of themselves, 
Ekko, 
Sona, and 
Taliyah. Kai'Sa begins to experience visions of Zoe's attack, causing her to wonder whether they are capable of protecting the city now that the previous guardians have departed. As the team spends their last day of spring break training, Akali confides her worries to Kai'Sa, wondering about the duration of their duty and whether it defines their purpose. However, their conversation is cut short as the other guardians start goofing around, concluding the training session. At Valoran City Park, Kai'Sa reassures Akali that they will face any challenge together, both as Star Guardians and as best friends.
Act 2: Star Nemesis
A new school year begins; unbeknownst to the team, a mysterious monster known as 
Fiddlesticks begins stalking Akali, preying on her growing fears of her cosmic duty as a Star Guardian. As Akali and Kai'Sa walk home after a tiring day at school, Akali jokes about using her Star Guardian powers against their strict teacher, Professor Puboe, though Kai'Sa does not take this lightly, instead reminding her to wield her powers responsibly. She also brings up Akali's recent absences from their training sessions and chides her about her responsibilities as a Star Guardian. Akali, feeling provoked, lashes out, accusing Kai'Sa of prioritizing their mission over their friendship ever since they became Star Guardians. Kai'Sa apologizes, confiding in Akali that she feels compelled to be more responsible ever since experiencing visions of Zoe's attack. Akali reveals that she has been experiencing similar visions, and worries if being a Star Guardian comes with so much emotional turmoil. Sensing a presence trailing them, they are startled by an eerie voice. The two attempt to leave, but the street around them begins to distort, and they find themselves ambushed by Fiddlesticks. Akali's powers are nullified by Fiddlesticks' aura of fear, but Kai'Sa manages to transform and repel the monster. As the corruption fades, they encounter a mysterious figure who antagonizes them, commenting on how Star Guardians are constrained by the order of the universe. Revealing herself as 
Morgana, she muses the idea of replacing their professor and warns them of Fiddlesticks' impending visit to the rest of their team. She disappears, and the two guardians are left shaken.
Act 3: The First Test
Morgana appears elsewhere in the city and begins her trial of the new guardians, summoning a horde of monsters that begin to wreak havoc throughout the downtown area. Akali and Ekko quickly arrive at the scene, but Akali finds herself unsettled by Fiddlesticks' presence. Kai'Sa arrives and takes command; the three notice that the corruption on the streets signify Fiddlesticks' presence and realize that Morgana was also there. Despite Akali's fears, she remains steadfast to the mission, and the three, with Sona and Taliyah covering the entrances, battle against the monsters. The guardians emerge victorious, which marks their first triumph as a team. However, as they prepare to leave, Kai'Sa suspects that the monsters were defeated too easily.
Chapter 2
Act 1: Nightfall
Kai'Sa seeks guidance before the statue of the famed 
Star Guardian Lux, located at the city center, pondering how to save her friends from Fiddlesticks. Later, at school, Morgana announces her replacement of Professor Puboe, who had supposedly suffered an "accident" during the downtown attack. After a tiring day of enduring Morgana's berating in class, Kai'Sa returns to Lux's statue. Akali finds Kai'Sa talking to the statue and joins her. Shortly afterwards, Kai'Sa receives an anonymous text requesting a meeting at the city's outskirts. Fearing it might be Fiddlesticks, Kai'Sa sets out to handle it alone, while Akali discreetly tails her. Much to Kai'Sa's surprise, she meets the powerful 
Star Guardian Syndra, accompanied by Zoe. She is shocked to see Zoe alive, despite 
Rakan, a former Star Guardian, having supposedly killed her, and even more so to see Syndra with her. Syndra explains that they are temporarily working together to face a mutual threat, Fiddlesticks, which has been targeting Star Guardians since Syndra and Zoe's time and has now become too powerful for either of them to confront alone. Syndra proposes joining forces with Kai'Sa's team to eradicate Fiddlesticks once and for all, a plan Kai'Sa readily agrees to. As they leave, Akali, who had been listening in on their meeting, is ambushed by Fiddlesticks.
Act 2: Remember Us
At school, Kai'Sa tries to approach Akali, only to find her furious with her for allying them with Zoe. Kai'Sa tries to explain, but Akali refuses to listen, arguing that Kai'Sa cares more about being a Star Guardian than her well-being. Akali's frustration only worsens when Kai'Sa is unable to reassure her that everything will turn out fine, and leaves angrily. To clear her head, Kai'Sa heads to Noodle Bill's ramen restaurant, where she finds Syndra dining as well. Noodle Bill reveals that he has been long aware of the secret identities of many generations of Star Guardian teams. Syndra tells Kai'Sa that other teams were quite similar to hers, having to navigate high school dramas while grappling with personal fears. She also reveals that her original team included herself, Zoe, 
Akshan, 
4Gwen, and Harp, although the lattermost had succumbed to the fate of all Star Guardians: falling, as dictated by the First Star. Zoe believed that killing and resurrecting guardians would annul to their contract with the First Star and thus avoid falling. Syndra advises Kai'Sa to learn from her team's mistakes, which led to the ruination of her team. Reflecting on Syndra's words, Kai'Sa resolves to save Akali from falling.
Act 3: Lord of Fear
Fiddlesticks launches an attack on the city, catching the attention of Syndra and Zoe. They engage the monster in combat and are assisted by Kai'Sa and her team, who, despite lingering doubts about trusting Zoe, must set aside their differences to defeat the common threat. Fiddlesticks teleports the guardians into its chaos dimensions, where it wields its peak power. Despite their relentless attacks, the guardians struggle to gain any upper hand, until Akali notices a Star Guardian familiar trapped within Fiddlesticks' cage-like form. In a fierce battle, the guardians focus all their attacks on freeing the familiar, eventually defeating Fiddlesticks. From the remnants of the monster emerges a girl immediately recognized by Syndra and Zoe as Harp, their fallen friend. Zoe tearfully apologizes to Harp for failing to save her; Harp also apologizes for believing she could continue. Syndra reveals to the group that Harp was the first Star Guardian to fall, leading to her transformation into the monster Fiddlesticks. As Harp begins to fade, she reassures Zoe of their everlasting friendship. With the threat eliminated, Zoe thanks the guardians for helping her save her friend and leaves, albeit promising to return and wreak more havoc. Syndra also decides to leave, and informs the guardians that a veteran Outer Guardian will soon arrive to train them for the trials ahead. She explains that her time as a Star Guardian is over and that she is part of a much darker narrative that she must return to. As she leaves, a shooting star containing 
Nilah appears in the sky.
Chapter 3
Act 1: The Stars Beyond
The guardians discuss the shooting star following their recent battle with Fiddlesticks. Despite the monster's defeat, they feel a surge in Morgana's power. They also point out that Akali has been absent since their battle. The conversation is interrupted by the sound of fighting between two new transfer students, 
Quinn and 
Rell. The guardians introduce themselves to the two, who reveal that they are also Star Guardians. Kai'Sa welcomes them into their team and plans to introduce them to Akali later. Meanwhile, Akali continues experiencing visions and is frustrated that she is the only one still suffering. Morgana approaches her, prompting Akali to transform for battle. Morgana denies responsibility for Akali's and Kai'Sa's visions and instead offers guidance to the young guardian. Akali rebuffs her, but her negative emotions begin to swell, causing her to teeter on the edge of falling. Nilah arrives just in time to halt Akali's fall and prepares to face Morgana, who retreats. Nilah explains that she was sent by Syndra to train their team, and they meet up with the others.
Act 2: Broken Chains
At school, Morgana continues to torment Akali, with her deceptive aura hiding her true intent to the rest of the class, including the guardians. Kai'Sa tries to comfort her, but Akali continues to have doubts. She believes that even if they defeat Morgana, they will be trapped in an endless cycle of battling ever-stronger adversaries until they inevitably fall. Akali voices her regrets in taking the Star Guardian oath, which deeply shocks Kai'Sa. To comfort Akali, Kai'Sa proposes spending the following day solely in each other's company, without any serious Star Guardian talk. As Kai'Sa leaves, Morgana appears, plotting for Akali's fall.
Act 3: The Herald
Morgana unleashes a Dark Herald that rampages across the city, much to Akali's horror as she looks on. The other guardians soon arrive; Kai'Sa turns to Nilah for a plan to defeat the Herald, but Nilah defers the strategy to the captains, emphasizing her mere role as their mentor, not a fellow member who fights with them. Kai'Sa makes a plan to stop the Herald, and the team eventually defeats the creature. At Morgana's palace, she notes that despite the Herald's defeat, the darkness it unleashed far exceeded her expectations. With its formidable power, she plans to usher in a new, dark age devoid of light and Star Guardians.
Chapter 4
Act 1: Fare Thee Well
Kai'Sa confronts Morgana about Akali's sudden absence, but Morgana only continues in her taunts. Kai'Sa later finds Akali at Lux's statue, which is revealed to be where they first met years ago. Kai'Sa pleads with her to rejoin the guardians, but Akali refuses. Fed up with the weight of being a Star Guardian, Akali expresses their helplessness in their fate of either perishing in battle or succumbing to darkness. She lashes out at Kai'Sa, declaring her decision to join Morgana before running off.
Act 2: Everything Ends
Morgana announces to the Star Guardians that the time for their ultimate battle is drawing near and that they must prepare. Kai'Sa makes her final rounds checking in on her teammates. Ekko and Sona pass their remaining time at Arcade World, playing Valorant. Over at Cafe Cuties, Quinn, Rell, and Taliyah bond over their common craving for pastries. Finally, Kai'Sa meets with Nilah, who has returned with Akali.
Act 3: Star Guardians
Morgana begins her endgame and unleashes multiple Dark Heralds throughout the city. The Star Guardians gather to face these threats, with Kai'Sa revealing Akali's continued loyalty to the team despite the others' doubts. Her trustworthiness is shattered when she suddenly attacks Kai'Sa using her corrupted powers. As Akali prepares to strike the final blow, Morgana intervenes and teleports the two to her palace, wishing to see Kai'Sa's demise firsthand. However, Akali turns against her, revealing that she was stalling for time until the rest of the guardians could arrive. Now united, the guardians charge at Morgana, though Morgana gains the upper hand when she subdues all of them with her shackles. Kai'Sa and Akali's unwavering bond empowers them to tap into the full power of the First Star, ultimately freeing their team. With renewed strength, the guardians combine their forces and finally defeat Morgana.
Later, at the winter festival, Kai'Sa apologizes to Akali for prioritizing their guardian duties over their friendship, which Akali happily accepts. They are then met by 
Ahri, leader of a previous Star Guardian team, who tells them to speak with her fellow member 
Xayah. As Kai'Sa approaches her, she is struck by another vision: a massive Dark Star, which warns that despite their victory over its agent, nothing will stop it from consuming all.
Epilogue
Act 1: Another Sky (Redux)
Following the invasion, Zoe notices that her powers have diminished. She is approached by Syndra, who mocks her fall from power before noting that she can finish her off. Instead, she chooses not to, as Zoe is now aware of what she has become. Zoe asks Syndra why she had not acted sooner, to which Syndra responds that Zoe only became the way she is because of the First Star. Zoe then questions if Syndra intends to team up with her to confront it, though Syndra states her goals are far different. Nevertheless, she proposes one last mission together: laying Harp to rest, which intrigues Zoe.
Act 2: The Twilight Star
Zoe reflects on Harp's last words at the winter festival. She contemplates destroying the city once more, as she had once done, only to be stopped in her thoughts by Rell. Rell, seemingly oblivious to Zoe's identity as the evil Twilight Star, converses with her. Zoe's tumult begins to subside, and she thanks Rell before leaving, promising to kill her last when she returns.
Act 3: The Dark Soverign
Set in the distant past, Syndra pays Nilah a visit at her base in outer space. Nilah explains that she is an Outer Guardian, entrusted with protecting their universe from external threats. Syndra is suddenly inflicted with a vision from the Dark Star, urging her to unleash its power, giving her a headache. Nilah senses a malevolent force emanating from her eye patch and readies herself for battle, recognizing Syndra as a worthy adversary. Syndra, though initially reluctant, drops her pretense, hoping to gain answers if she cooperates. She reveals that she has discovered something capable of breaking the Star Guardians' perpetual cycle and expresses big plans their universe. With resolve, Syndra removes her eye patch, unleashing her full power against Nilah.
Artwork[]
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Starlight[]
- The events of Another Sky plays out over a series of chapters, each three acts long.
- To progress through a chapter, you'll have to defeat two "bosses" by generating Starlight—45 Starlight for the mid-boss, and 90 Starlight for the final boss. Chapters unlock every week up through Chapter 4, and you must complete one chapter before progressing to the next.
- Earn Starlight by play matchmade games of Summoner's Rift (except Co-op vs. AI), ARAM, TFT, or Ultimate Spellbook to gain starlight. Starlight progresses each chapter of the story
| Objective | Starlight |
|---|---|
| Play a game of Summoners Rift | 10 |
| Win a game of Summoners Rift | 5 |
| Play a game of ARAM, TFT or Ultimate Spellbook | 6 |
| Win a game of ARAM or Ultimate Spellbook | 3 |
| Place 4th or higher in TFT | 3 |
| Play as a Champion from the Star Guardian Universe | 3 |
| Play on a team with 1 / 2 / 3+ Star Guardian skins | 2 / 3 / 4 |
Chapter Details[]
- Chapters are unlocked each week, from July 14th until August 4th.
| Chapter | Reward |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1 (July 14th, 1:00 PM PT) |
Act 1 (0 starlight): |
| Chapter 2 (July 21st, 1:00 PM PT) |
Act 1 (0 starlight): |
| Chapter 3 (July 28th, 1:00 PM PT) |
Act 1 (0 starlight): |
| Chapter 4 (August 4th, 1:00 PM PT) |
Act 1 (0 starlight): |
| Epilogue (August 4th, 1:00 PM PT) |
Act 1 (100 starlight): |
Star Guardian Bonds[]
Another Sky isn't just an opportunity to see the latest chapter in the Star Guardians saga—it's a chance to learn more about each Star Guardian. Visiting the Guardian Stories section of the Another Sky page will allow you to see your unlocked Star Guardians along with their Bond levels. You'll immediately be able to click any of the available champions to see their introduction story, but if you want more than that, you'll have to forge a closer Bond.
Bonds for Akali, Ekko, Kai'Sa, Sona, and Taliyah unlocked on July 14th, while bonds for Nilah, Quinn, and Rell unlocked on July 28th.
Guardian Stories[]
Act 1: The Rogue
Akali and Kai'Sa are enjoying a meal at Noodle Bill's. As Akali scarfs down a bowl of noodles, Kai'Sa reminds her that they have training later, but Akali brushes her off. They are then interrupted by Noodle Bill, who tells them a story of how he makes ramen broth. He normally reads the newspaper as it simmers, but one day he decides to take a stroll instead. He ended up walking for hours until he remembered his broth was still cooking, he eventually found his way back stall and found that his broth was still intact. Seeing the Star Guardians confused, he explains that the moral of the story is trust in one's friend. Friendship is like a good broth, you need to put in the time, effort, love to make it good and that even if you aren't there, it will simmer on. As Akali leaves Kai'Sa to pay for their meal, Kai'Sa confides to Bill that she hasn't been as good a friend to her lately. Bill tells her things won't get easier, but they have to trust one another, reassuring her.
Act 2: Promises
Kai'Sa heads to the park for Akali, who requested an "Emergency Star Guardian Meeting." After a waiting a bit, she decides to seek out her friend to see why she needed her. She decides to head to Noodle Bill's and finds her after she came back for her leftovers. She confronts her about the so-called emergency, but Akali brushes it off. Kai'Sa rants how it feels like Akali doesn't seem to care about her responsibilities, but Akali retorts that Kai'Sa seems to want to lead Lux or Ahri's teams instead, that she's chasing after someone else's standards. Kai'Sa asks what was the emergency that Akali wanted to talk to her about and she reveals that she has been having dreams about the Battle of the Twilight Star. When she reaches for her weapon, she can't find it, instead she's in her school uniform and she hears the sound of the screams and begins to fall. She tells her that that its easier for her imagine falling instead of being a Star Guardian forever. Kai'Sa tells Akali she doesn't have to be a Star Guardian like the others and Akali responds that neither does she. Akali wants to forget this conversation and leaves with her food.
Act 3: Forever and Ever
Kai'Sa continues to think about the last conversation she had with Akali and how poorly she handled it. She waits at Noodle Bill's hoping to catch her. Bill reveals that he talks with her when she is eating there and that she often talks about the uncertainty of her future. Kai'Sa feels ashamed that her best friend feels like can no longer confide in her. Bill notes that they each have their own burdens to carry, but if they carry them together, she'll come around. Kai'Sa eventually finds Akali at Lux's statue. She confides in her that part of her wishes that things could be like they were before the invasion and while their lives can never be the same, the old Kai'Sa, her friend, is still here. The two then make up and promise to always be there for each other.
Act 1: The Boy Who Shattered Time
Kai'Sa watches as Ekko use his time travel powers in class, concerned that he is misusing his powers, she plans to confront him after class. When she catches up to him, he tells her he can't hang out after school due to a project. Having not asked him to hang, she realizes they have already had this conversation due to him rewinding time. She chides him to use his powers more responsibly, instead of using it to get out uncomfortable situations. Ekko makes a comment that they can't change anything when it truly matters and heads home to work on his mysterious project. Intrigued, Kai'Sa decides to follow him home and spies on his project until he finds her with his powers.
Act 2: Rewind
A few weeks later, Ekko continues working on his project and decides to invite Kai'Sa over to see it. He reveals to her the ChronoDisplacer, a device that amplifies his temporal powers from the First Star and allows him to go further back in time. He explains that he plans on using the device to change the past, now that he's stronger, and wants Kai'Sa's help to operate the device, but she remains hesistant. He reveals that during Zoe's invasion, his friend was put into a coma and crippled trying to save someone during the chaos, now he wants to go back in time and warn him. Kai'Sa reluctantly decides to help him and they prepare the device.
Act 3: Moving Forward
After several failed attempts, Ekko and Kai'Sa manage travel back one year to Zoe's invasion. They transform into their Star Guardians and head out to find past Ekko. They manage track him down and see him talking to his friend, Claggor. As past Ekko heads towards safety, Claggor stays behind to find his friend, Sona, who is paralyzed by the overwhelming sound. He runs into Kai'Sa and Ekko, confused as to why his friend came back dressed in cosplay. As Ekko tries to warn him to leave, but Claggor realizes that they are from the future and that Ekko has found a way to time travel. Despite his excitement, Claggor wonders why Ekko traveled here of all places and they reveal that Claggor ends up getting hurt trying to save someone. Claggor appreciates his friend's sentiment, but decides he must help his friend, even if it hurts him. Ekko reluctantly accepts his friend's decision and lets him leave. Kai'Sa and Ekko then return to current time and he thanks her for the help.
Act 1: Daughter of the Stars
Akali and the other Star Guardians plan on taking a field trip, while Kai'Sa stays behind to protect the city. Kai'Sa must also look after everyone's familiars while they are away. As Kai'Sa tries to get the familiars to train, Umi, Akali's familiar, sneaks away to have their own fun.
Act 2: Space Babies
Kai'Sa and the other familiars begin their search for Umi. They start their search at the school, at Chiizu's suggestion, thinking Umi would want to learn, but find it empty due to the field trip. Next they search Cafe Cuties, where Waku tries to convince Kai'Sa to buy the "Special Cutie Surprise Special Menu Doughnut with Bonus Smooch". Then they search Arcade World at Aru's suggestion, where Akali usually spends her day gaming. They eventually find Umi at Noodle Bill's. Bill manages to convince Kai'Sa to take a break and she enjoys a nice bowl of his ramen.
Act 3: The Old Familiar Feeling
The next morning, Kai'Sa realizes she needs to work on her work/life/Star Guardian balance and decides to take it easy for the day. She and the familiars debate on how to spend the day and eventually decide on a day at the park. Relaxing at the park makes Kai'Sa notice she hasn't spent much time relaxing with Akali since they became Star Guardians. She realizes she has lost herself a bit since taking the oath, but she wistfully hopes it will end, some day.
Act 1: Joy Unbound
Nilah arrives in Valoran City and meets with Ahri and 
Miss Fortune. She has been tasked by Lux with training the new Star Guardians, but catches wind of a fallen Star Guardian, however, Ahri and Miss Fortune assure her they will handle him. Kai'Sa meets with the Outer Guardian to learn from her experience. Nilah agrees to answer one of her questions, but the rest she must earn: either through combat or guile. She learns that as an Outer Guardian, Nilah is centuries years old and has been fighting the forces of chaos for years. They then begin their training.
Act 2: The Price of Power
Kai'Sa and Nilah spar, but Nilah overwhelms her and knocks her out. When Kai'Sa wakes up, she finds herself in her bedroom with Nilah and Akali. Nilah reveals that part of her power comes from Ashlesh, the Star of Joy. While her team proved victorious against the monster, she was tainted by the cosmic joy, but managed fight it back and now wields its power as her own. Nilah notices that Akali and Kai'Sa have a strong connection and believes it can be stronger through shared trials. She considers luring a monster to city for them to fight and bond over.
Act 3: Bliss Forever After
The Star Guardian team trains against VR monsters in Arcade World. While the others face off against Omega Gromp, Nilah takes Kai'Sa aside and shows her her personal galaxy. She reveals that this is all she has left, her past life has been lost to time and that Nilah isn't even her real name. She tells Kai'Sa that while they cannot change their path or regain what was lost, they can enjoy what they have, when they have it, and to hold her friends close, no matter what tries to tear them apart. Seeing how much Kai'Sa has grown, Nilah considers her promise to Lux kept, but decides to stick around.
Act 1: Small Town Wings
At school, Akali, Kai'Sa, and Quinn are assigned to do a presentation about their life. Kai'Sa sees this as an oppurtunity to learn more about their new teammate and invites Quinn to work on the project with them. However, Quinn invites Rell, causing Akali to storm off, wanting to work on it with just Kai'Sa. Quinn apologizes for potentially causing any issues, but Kai'Sa tells her its not her fault, as she and Akali were having some issues prior.
Act 2: The Eyes and The Heart
At Cafe Cuties, Kai'Sa, Quinn, and Rell brainstorm ideas about what to talk about. Rell soon heads over to another table to settle a debate over "Beastman Chronicles: the Pitmaster Saga". Quinn shares about her life before coming to Valoran City. She reveals that her and Rell are from a small town named Kiiso and that they didn't talk much before becoming Star Guardians. Due to being isolated from the rest of the guardians, Quinn had to train Rell, with help from the Official Star Guardian Daily Planner. Quinn admits she does miss her friends and family, but talking with Kai'Sa does make her feel better. When Rell returns, she reminds Quinn they have plans at the mall to indulge in her secret hobby and they leave, while Kai'Sa finishes the rest of Quinn's homework.
Act 3: Soar
At school, Quinn gives her presentation about her hometown, Kiiso. She shares that in Kiiso, everybody knew each other, it was a place where promises never break, and friendships last a lifetime. She was eventually transferred due to her strong academics and misses her friends and family, but is excited for the new friends and adventures to be had in Valoran City. Later at the park, Kai'Sa congratulates Quinn on her presentation. She relates that being a Star Guardian is sometimes easier then being oneself and admits that she misses how things used to be with Akali. They acknowledge the difficulties of being a Star Guardian, as only they know the struggles, but she can always talk to her if she needs. Kai'Sa asks Quinn if she could feed Valor, to which she agrees.
Act 1: The Iron Maiden
At school, Kai'Sa finds Rell beating up a bully. She intervenes before things can escalate, but Rell makes him apologize to the first years. Kai'Sa chides her to not waste time on bullies, but Rell states that as Star Guardians they have to protect the innocent. She quickly leaves, dropping one of her books, Kai'Sa picks it up and sees that its a manga named "Derelict Emperor #282". Kai'Sa finds Rell talking to Lux's statue and showing off the new Star Guardian uniforms. She then transforms back into her school uniform, but quickly leaves as people spot the transformation. Later at Cafe Cuties, Kai'Sa, Rell, and Taliyah are enjoying some snacks, however, the plot line of Cafe Cuties confuses Rell. Kai'Sa notes that it isn't any more complicated then her manga and tries to return it to her, but Rell snaps at her, denying that it belongs to her. They then spend some time at Arcade World, playing Valorant with Ekko. Kai'Sa and Rell later patrol the park, where Rell attacks at a deer for making a child drop their ice cream. After getting kicked out of the park, they head to the mall, where Kai'Sa tells Rell that her actions have consequences. Rell explains that she is used to only having to worry about herself and perhaps it is better that she be alone. Kai'Sa tries to tell her that she doesn't have to be alone as she is part of a team, but Rell vents about constantly letting people, letting slip that her parents are dissapointed in her. When Kai'Sa tries to pry more, Rell leaves, not wanting to get close to anyone again.
Act 2: Derelict Emperor
Quinn tells Kai'Sa there is only one place where Rell goes when she wants to be alone, the comic store. She finds Rell after purchasing the latest issue of Derelict Emperor, when Rell spots her, she asks to speak with her in private. Kai'Sa takes her back to her room, where Rell shows her her manga collection. She reveals that she once had an even larger collection, but her parents threw it out when they found out. Rell explains that she comes from a powerful political family and that her parents had high expectations for her, so they got rid of anything they deemed a distraction, such as her manga and friends. She eventually got fed up and decided to be her true self, causing her parents to be dissapointed in her and sending her away to Valoran City. She tries to not make any friends, except Quinn, as she knows she'll end up pushing them away. Kai'Sa reassures her that the team wants to be her friend and makes a deal to stand by her side, if Rell agrees to open up to them. Rell accepts, however, she is scared that her parents will try to scare them away, but Kai'Sa welcomes the challenge.
Act 3: Alone Together
In the following days, Kai'Sa notices Rell being more open, openly talking about manga, sharing her Star Guardian stories at Lux's statue, bonding with Ekko and Taliyah, and fighting semi-wild animals. Rell eventually asks her how it feels being the authentic Rell, to which she replies that she loves it. She thanks her for being so supportive, but wonders why her parents didn't like her true self. Kai'Sa notes that parents are complicated, but until then, their squad can her family. Rell thanks everyone for being her friend, finally feeling like her heart is full.
Act 1: Maven of the Strings
At school, Akali and Kai'Sa notice that Sona is constantly late to class. Kai'Sa decides she needs to get to know Sona better in order to improve how they work as a team. She flags her down and asks her about her tardiness, to which Sona replies in sign language. Chiizu translates, telling Kai'Sa to meet them at the mall, where they'll explain.
Act 2: Silence
Kai'Sa meets Sona at the mall early the morning. Chiizu explains that they chose the mall early in the morning because there is much less people making noise, noise that drowns out Sona's thoughts. He reveals that during Zoe's invasion, Sona lived in the district where the battle was the worst, and the sounds of destruction was defeaning. It overwhelmed her, she was paralyzed as she watched her neighborhood turn to rubble. The defeaning sound is the reason why Sona arrives to class so late, as she waits for the rush of people and the bell to stop. However, she is a Star Guardian now and feels braver when she is in the uniform. The Mall's Mascot suddenly appears and scares Sona away. As the mall begins to get busier, the sounds start to overwhelm Sona, Kai'Sa tells her to focus on one of the sounds, but it proves to difficult and she takes off.
Act 3: Our Symphony
As Kai'Sa contemplates how to help Sona, the city is attacked by a monster. Kai'Sa decides to it on with Sona, but Sona thinks they should call in the others. However, Kai'Sa reassures her that she is strong enough to defeat it, but will call them if necessary. Chiizu explains there is more to Sona's story, he reveals that during the invasion that Sona would have been crushed by rubble, if not for the bravery of a boy who pushed her out of the way. If she the power of the First Star then, maybe he wouldn't have gotten hurt while saving her. Kai'Sa tells her that even though she couldn't help him then, that doesn't mean she can't help people now and that being a Star Guardian doesn't make one brave, but being brave is what makes one a Star Guardian. The sounds of battle soon begin to overwhelm Sona, but Kai'Sa realizes that Sona shouldn't try to focus on one sound or drown them, instead she should listen to the music of the city. Sona realizes that all the sounds are part of one big symphony and begins to hear it. After defeating the monster, Kai'Sa congratulates Sona and tells her that she will be there for her, but on the days she feels overwhelmed by the sound, to take it one note at a time.
Act 1: The Starweaver
At school, Kai'Sa searches for Taliyah, needing to return Aru, her familiar that she left in class. Once she finds her, she notes that Taliyah acts different at school compared to when they are training. Taliyah tries to explain, but feels embarassed to talk about it at school, so they agree to talk after class. They then meet at Cafe Cuties, where Taliyah arrives in an old hoodie.
Act 2: Threads
Kai'Sa and Taliyah spar a bit and head to Cafe Cuties after training. Kai'Sa asks her why she seems so different at school compared to at Cafe Cuties, where she is more outgoing. Taliyah explains she doesn't like the school uniforms, so she tries to avoid being seen while in them. She hasn't found a style that suits her yet, as she has been busy rebuilding her neighbor, becoming a Star Guardian, and starting high school. However, wearing the Star Guardian uniform makes her feel like person she wants to be, so if she can find something that make her feel that all time, she can throw away the hoodie. Kai'Sa then decides to help Taliyah find something more fashionable, with Akali's help.
Act 3: A Whole New You
Akali and Kai'Sa take Taliyah shopping at the mall. Akali goes off to find more clothes for Taliyah, while her and Kai'Sa talk. Taliyah reveals the hoodie is one of the few things that she saved from her old house, but she feels that sometimes its hold her back, tying her to the past. Kai'Sa sympathizes with her, feeling haunted by the past sometimes as well, but they can figure it out together. Akali soon comes back, after stealing some clothes, and the three quickly leave before security can catch them. At Kai'Sa's bedroom, Taliyah feels more confident in her new clothes and plans on throwing out her hoodie, but wants to reveal her new outfit later. Taliyah comes back out in her school uniform, but now accepts them, realizing that she was holding herself back, not the clothes. She thanks the two for her helping her, but still plans on burning the uniform after they graduate.
Bond Level[]
- In order to increase your Bond level, you will have to play matchmade games of Summoner's Rift (except Co-op vs. AI), ARAM, TFT, or Ultimate Spellbook.
- Bonds have 3 levels, level 1 requiring 5 bonds, level 2 requiring 250 bonds, and level 3 requiring 500 bonds.
- Progressing a level unlocks a short character-building vignette and a cosmetic reward.
| Champion | Reward |
|---|---|
| Akali
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Level 1 (5 bonds): |
| Ekko
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Level 1 (5 bonds): |
| Kai'Sa
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Level 1 (5 bonds): |
| Nilah
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Level 1 (5 bonds): |
| Quinn
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Level 1 (5 bonds): |
| Rell
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Level 1 (5 bonds): |
| Sona
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Level 1 (5 bonds): |
| Taliyah
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Level 1 (5 bonds): |
General Bond Objectives[]
- General bonds stack across all Star Guardians.
| Objective | Bonds Earned |
|---|---|
| Play a game of Summoners Rift | 3 |
| Play a game of ARAM, TFT or Ultimate Spellbook | 2 |
Star Guardian Bond Objectives[]
- Each Star Guardian also forges bonds in a unique way suited to their character and playstyle.
- These repeating mission objectives are active even when you're not playing as that champion.
| Champion | Objectives | Bonds Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Akali
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Get 15 champion kills |
3 |
| Ekko
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Get 15 champion kills |
3 |
| Kai'Sa
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Kill 200 minions |
3 |
| Nilah
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Kill 200 minions |
3 |
| Quinn
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Get 15 champion kills |
3 |
| Rell
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Earn 60 vision score |
3 |
| Sona
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Earn 60 vision score |
3 |
| Taliyah
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Get 30 takedowns |
3 |
Trivia[]
- Another Sky features numerous references to both skins and base lore, and other games made by Riot Games:
Cafe Cuties exists as a cafe in the Star Guardians universe, with the champions acting as mascots for the cafe.
- Viego is mentioned to be a part of the universe.
- High Noon exists as a movie franchise in the Star Guardians universe, with each release with a legendary skin acting as a movie.
- Battle Academia, Steel Valkyries, and Pentakill are comic series within the Star Guardian universe.
- K/DA and Dunkmaster exist in the Star Guardian universe as arcade games seen within the background of the arcade.
- True Damage exists in the Star Guardian universe, as confirmed when Akali sang half of the chorus of GIANTS in Chapter 4 Act 1. However, it remains unclear if it exists as a band or as another form of media in the universe.
- A billboard showing Space Groove Samira in the background of the city center confirms the existence of Space Groove in the Star Guardian universe.
- The fried chicken restaurant chain Birdio works for can be seen behind the ramen cart and in the background of the mall.
- A poster of Pizza Delivery Sivir can also be seen in the fried chicken restaurant at mall.
- A poster of
- Professor Puboe's class being like a prison references the town of Puboe, where there was a prison controlled by the Order of the Shadows.
- Noodle Bill references Oyster Bill, Nilah's landlord.
- Arcade games for League of Legends: Wild Rift, Legends of Runeterra, Ruined King, Teamfight Tactics, Valorant, and Song of Nunu can be seen within the background of the arcade.
- A Valorant storefront can be seen in the background of the mall.
- Socialite Nixie and Battle Principal Yuumi can be seen together on one of the billboards in the Valoran City Center backgrounds.
- Akshan is revealed to have been part of Syndra's original team.
- Ekko's friend Claggor, who is featured his sidestory, references Claggor from Arcane.
- Claggor was crippled after saving Sona from falling debris during Zoe's invasion.
- Claggor was crippled after saving
- Derelict Emperor, Rell's favorite manga, is a synonym for Ruined King, a reference to Viego.
- In the final acts of the story, Morgana was revealed to be an agent of the Dark Star, an entity similar to the First Star and is its nemesis.
- Kai'Sa's dad is Kassadin, as mentioned by Akali & Nilah in Nilah's sidestory.
- Seraphine, Orianna, Senna, Xayah, and Rakan all make a brief cameo appearance in the Winter Festival background.
- Rakan also makes a brief dialogue cameo in the second act of the epilogue.
- Lux makes a brief dialogue cameo in Nilah's sidestory.
Media[]
- Related Music
- Related Videos
- Main article: Summoner icon
- Main article: Emotes
References
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