Realms of Runeterra is a encyclopedia book released by Riot Games Inc. on November 5th, 2019. It primarily focuses on the Lore of the League of Legends video game.[2]
Description
Unlock the mysteries and magic within League of Legends, one of the world's most popular video games, in this encyclopedic and collectible companion book that explores the game's epic lore.
Embark on a journey through the realms of Runeterra in this first-ever collectible companion book, published to celebrate the game's tenth anniversary.
Spanning the farthest reaches of this universe and venturing into uncharted territory, this encyclopedic compendium connects players to the rich storytelling that inspires all the action. Inside, you'll find:
- An expedition through eleven regions, chronicling conflicts, entrenched rivalries, and covert alliances,
- Hundreds of illustrations, including never-before-seen maps and artwork,
- Insights into the heroes, flora, fauna, architecture, politics, and technologies from all corners of this world,
- Original narratives that bring the cultures of Runeterra to life.
Content
Introduction
It is an honor to be surrounded daily by folks with
such a deep dedication to excellence. The passion, patience, and
preserverance that runs in the lifeblood of Riot is what has
made this world (and this book) possible.
If we can dream it, we can do it. Thank you for saying,
"Yes, and…" every day.
Although this book may focus on the fictional world of
League of Legends, know that all of you
are at the center of our universe.
Thank you.
| “ | To friends, old and new… Welcome.
For some, this may be your first encounter with the League of Legends universe. For others who have wandered with us over the years, opening this book may be just the yordle portal you've been searching for. Wish you magic and adventure on the journey ahead. |
| — Ariel 'Thermal Kitten' Lawrence, Head of Narrative, Riot Games |
Table of Content
The book consists of 256 pages, which are divided into 13 chapters of various sizes.
| Chapter | Page | Number of Pages |
|---|---|---|
 Targon | 8 | 8 |
 Ionia | 16 | 26 |
 Noxus | 42 | 24 |
 Timeline of Runeterra | 66 | 2 |
 Demacia | 68 | 28 |
 The Freljord | 96 | 24 |
 Piltover and  Zaun | 120 | 38 |
 Ixtal | 158 | 4 |
 Bilgewater | 162 | 28 |
 Shadow Isles | 190 | 34 |
 Shurima | 224 | 28 |
 The Void | 252 | 2 |
 Bandle City | 254 | 2 |
Contributions
Riot Games
- Story Editorial
- Michael Haugen Wieske
- Background Editorial
- Editorial Support
- Abigail Harvey
- Laura Michet
- Thomas Cunningham
- Creative Director
- Production
- Omar Kendall
- Ghiyom Turmel
- Art Direction
- Bridget O'Neill
- Laura DeYoung
- Localization Consultation
- Addie Sillyman
- Petros Pantazis
- Head of IP/Creative
- Greg Street
- Narrative
- Amanda 'Bioluminescence' Jeffrey;
The Weight of Expectations
- Anthony 'Ant in Oz' Reynolds Lenné; A Good Day
- Daniel Couts; As Stone
- Graham 'Dinopawz' McNeill; Water & Shade To You
- Ian St. Martin; The Jubilee Job
- Jared 'Carnival Knights' Rosen; Void Section Annotations
- Laura Michet; The Daring Darling
- Matthew 'FauxSchizzle' Dunn; All Kindred Eve
- Michael 'mChao' Yichao; Orchid's Bloom
- Special Thanks (Including Worldbuilding team)
- Alex Shashmiri
- Andrew Silver
- Brandon Meier
- Brian Chui
- Chris Cantrell
- Christian Bayley
- Dan Sutton
- Glen Sardelli
- Jerod Partin
- Jason Chan
- Larry Colvin
- Peter Yoon
- Prashant Saraswat
- Ryan Rinkle
- Ryan Rubin
- Section Studios
- Stephanie Lim DeSancrits
- Xiaolu Li
- Yula Chin
- Others...
Melcher Media
- Founder, CEO
- Cherles Melcher
- VP, COO
- Bonnie Eldon
- Executive Editor/Producer
- Lauren Nathan
- Production Director
- Susan Lynch
- Senior Editor
- Christopher Steighner
- Designer/Editor
- Renée Bollier
- Special Thanks
- Chamille De Beus
- Chika Azuma
- Katy Yudin
- Megan Worman
- Nicky Guerreiro
- Luke Gernert
- Michael Szczerban
- Shannon Fanuko
Others
All images are copyrighted by Riot Games except for those on the pages in the following list.
- Adobe Stock
- Ever (30—31, 40—41)
- pamela_d_mcadams (32—39)
- DavidMSchrader (44, 46—48,50—51,53,66)
- Sonate (54—65)
- prachaubch (70—71)
- ParinPIX (72—73, 76—77)
- naiaekky (74—75, 78—79)
- Mandrixta (108—115, 118—119)
- kurapy (113—115, 118—119)
- Charle's (116)
- Sergey Pristyazhnyuk (116—117)
- Jag_cz (120—121)
- jpramirez (122—137)
- grasycho (163, 166, 168, 171—172, 175)
- vellot (165)
- natali_mya (176—177)
- Korkeng (178—189)
- darkbird (200)
- bartsadowski (204—205, 210—213, 216—219, 222-223)
- Ivan Kurmyshov (206—207)
- James Carroll (208—209, 214—215)
- morkdam (220—221)
- Dreamstime.com
- Pixelshow1 (130, 132—133)
- Shutterstock.com
- YamabikaY (44—51, 80—95)
- Guenter Albers (53—65)
- Bas Meelker (98—105)
- Denis Galushka (108—119)
- siloto (134—137)
- foxie (138—157)
- basel101658 (164, 172—173)
- Ullithemrg (168)
- goldnetz (174—175)
History
The Weight of Expectations
A Good Day
Short Story
By Anthony Reynolds Lenné
Vrynna gritted her teeth to stop them from chattering and forced herself on, trudging through the thick snow.
Starring: N/A
Mentioned: 
Sejuani
As Stone
Short Story
By Daniel Couts
Noxus arrived at Kimir's gates before the remains of its ragged army had time enough to bury their dead.
Starring: N/A
Water & Shade To You
Short Story
By Graham McNeill
For the first time Khari could remember, flowers grew on the street leading from the town square to the Cut.
Starring: 
Azir
The Jubilee Job
Short Story
By Ian St. Martin
It was on the eve of Jubilee, when all the undercity was awash in preperation, that Nikola's luck finally ran out.
Starring: N/A
The Daring Darling
Short Story
By Laura Michet
Fayette always warned her guests that the journey from the Shadow Isles back to the Daring Darling's dock would take a whole watch.
All Kindred Eve
Short Story
By Matthew Dunn
Little Lamb? Yes, dear Wolf, o' companion mine, My darkest friend in all of time?
Starring: 
Kindred
Orchid's Bloom
Media
See Also
References
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