The World Runes are powerful runes that were used by a group of unknown Celestials to shape 
Runeterra. Mortals fought brutal wars over these powerful artifacts that would later be known as the Rune Wars.
Lore[]
The Rune Wars[]
Centuries ago, magical artifacts called “World Runes” were discovered. In the decades that followed, 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 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. 
Ryze and his master, Tyrus, sought to lock away every World Rune beyond the reach of man for the protection of Runeterra. Some complied with their pleas, while others dismissed them due to their newfound powers and influence. After an incident with Tyrus, Ryze continued his journey alone in gathering all Runic artifacts so as to prevent another Rune War from starting and possibly destroying the world.
