Runeterra

For the eponymous Universe, see Runeterra Prime.

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“	"Runeterra? I mean the name of this world literally means 'magic earth'."
	— Aurelion Sol

Runeterra (meaning magic earth) is an an oblate spheroid planet and the fictional world where most of the lore of the League of Legends intellectual property takes place on. Runeterra is currently the only known physical realm located in the larger  Runeterra Prime universe. The currently known continents the planet comprises of are Valoran and Shurima. It also boasts several large bodies of water, such as the currently known 18 Seas (like the Conqueror's Sea and the Guardian's Sea), and 2 Oceans with several archipelagos and islands around them (like Ionia, Serpent Isles, and Shadow Isles). The planet revolves around a G-type star while a natural satellite moon revolves around the planet. Runeterra's sun and moon mirrored equivalents also exist in the spirit realm which is connected with Runeterra through numerous gateways.

Lore

Composed of both the material and spirit realms, Runeterra is all that separates the celestial powers of creation from the abyssal threat of all undoing. This is a magical world unlike any other-inhabited by peoples both fierce and wondorous.

History

The Rune Wars

Main article: Timeline

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. Ryze 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.

Magic

Magic plays an important part in the history and formation of Runeterra, much like the meaning of the world's name. There are several types of magic that exist in the universe, primary and combined magics. The Void has no magic at all since it is nothingness.

Beings born or created with magical power have different levels of power. They are able to channel their innate magical power, though their level of control and mastering it varies between individuals. Magical power non-native to the individuals can still be accessed and channeled by using special techniques or magical artifacts.

Primary Magic

Currently there are 3 primary types of magic known:

• Celestial: Magic coming from celestial concepts known as Aspects and world runes.
• Elemental: Magic that allows the control of elemental power of the material realm. There are numerous base elemental magics, such as Magma, Nature, and Water. The people of Ixtal are known for mastering elemental magics.
• Spirit: Magic coming from the spirit realm. One of its known traits is that is able to distort reality, the perception of reality, and harness the energies of a soul. An demonic offshoot of spirit magic is Shadow, which is primarily used by the members of the Shadow Order and demons such as Nocturne.

Combined Magic

Primary types of magic can combine to become 4 other basic types of magic:

• Ascended: Celestial and elemental magic; Pivotal in the creation of the Ascended. One of its abilities is to reshape physical forms, prolong lifespans, greatly empower and expand the base abilities of an individual, as well as create a connection between the Ascended and Aspects.
• Hemomancy: Elemental and spirit magic; Largely used by the Darkin, later on by the members of the Crimson Circle. One of its abilities is to reshape physical forms, prolong lifespans, absorb life essence of a living being, as well as manipulate blood.
• Hextech: Elemental and spirit magic combined with technology; Invented and largely used in Piltover and areas of Piltovan influence, Brackern crystals are integral in creating authentic Hextech devices. One of its abilities is to animate and/or empower technological devices as a fuel source, as well as prolong lifespans.
• Runic: Celestial and elemental magic; Runic magic is often written down with special symbols known as words of power. One of its abilities is to empower the base abilities of an individual and prolong lifespans.

Races

• Sapient
• Fauna
• Flora

Runeterra is home to many denizens. Most of those are humans, but there are other races as well:

• Humans: They are the dominant sapient life forms of the world. They have a great variety of appearances, strengths and magical power,etc.
  • Iceborn: An ancient race of magically altered humans. Ancient were granted near immortality, incredible power, icy forms, and resistance to low temperatures by the Watchers of the Void, in return for the Iceborn's servitude. They served the Watchers for a time before they rebelled, seeking their freedom from their masters in a mighty war which they won. Besides Lissandra, iceborn descendants continued to exist in the Freljord such as Ashe and Sejuani though they no longer have immortality. They are among a few beings able to touch and use True Ice.
  • Fireborn are the Iceborn/Stormborn equivalent, born with fire powers. Hearthblood are the people who once lived around Hearth-home, paragons of Ornn and his ideals, The Lost Tales of Ornn implies they were Fireborn.
  • Stormborn.
• Ascended: The term ascended refers to all humans who were magically altered by celestial magic. There are several types of ascended such as:
  • Baccai: Those who survived a failed ascension ritual are known as the baccai, who became physically twisted and malformed as a result. Xerath is a unique aberration of Baccai.
  • Darkin: Are corrupted ascended formed after the Fall of Shurima. They were later sealed away in weapon prisons. They take form of demon-like, winged humanoids. They are shown to wield tremendous powers over physical and mental psyches of mortals, as demonstrated by Aatrox. Only five remain in existence, with only three of those five still known to history in some way.
  • Shuriman Ascended: An order of intelligent anthropomorphic beings of exceptional power, originating from and dedicated to the defense of Shurima, an ancient empire over three thousand years dead. The ascended were once humans who underwent a transformative ritual that granted them near-immortality and demigod-like powers in order to safeguard their nation in its darkest hour. It is currently unknown how many of these Ascended ever came to be. Despite their small numbers and Shurima's collapse millennia ago, the Shuriman Ascended remain among the most powerful beings on Runeterra.
  • Targonian Ascended: Usually melding of a human and Targon aspect, they retain their mostly human appearance after ascension. It is currently unknown how many of these Ascended ever came to be. Despite their small numbers, the Targonian ascended remain among the most powerful beings on Runeterra, and have shaped the coarse of events throughout the planets history.
• Brackern: An ancient, peaceful, and magical race of large, crystalline scorpions that inhabited the Shurima Desert. At birth, brackerns have no crystals covering their soft carapace, and will have to find a soulstone, a special crystal that contains the memories and emotions of its previous owner, and fuse with it, experiencing all that it contained and encasing the brackern's carapace in crystals. If one is not found soon, they will die within a few moments. During the Rune Wars, the brackern went into hibernation deep beneath the ground, waiting for the Rune Wars to end. The first of them, Skarner, was awakened by the mental screams of his brethren as humans began to break the crystal carapace of his kind, resulting to many of their deaths.
• Celestials: A race of enigmatic beings wielding powers that are said to be godlike, Celestials are the universe's protectors and caretakers, seeding and influencing the tide of the world's past, present and future towards the greater good. Others interfere directly, as with the case of Soraka's crusade of healing and restoration, while others choose to contribute as a hidden hand, as is Bard's way to protect the multiverse from falling to destruction. Most of them are revered as powerful deities or guardians but they share the same mystery and bond with the heavenly firmaments. A few have been named and identified by the people of Runeterra as its patron: Soraka and Bard.
  • Aspects: The Aspects are stellar beings that live beyond the physical and spiritual realms of Runeterra, in the cosmic realm of Targon Prime. These beings embody concepts and celestial magics. They are able to meld with mortals, making them their hosts, or merely imbue them with stellar power. Through these mortals, they are able to traverse and/or interact with the mortal plane with relative efficiency. As originators of all the Targonian Ascended and the Shuriman Ascended, the Aspects have shaped the destiny of the world in ages past.
  • Celestial Dragons: With abilities far beyond their terrestrial kin, celestial dragons are capable of shaping certain aspects of the universe like forging new stars. They have incredibly long lifespans and are seemingly immortal. Aurelion Sol has forged stars since the dawn of time, and now unwillingly serves Targon and its Aspects.
• Dragons: Dragons are winged, elemental-breathing reptiles that can reach near-giant sizes over their long, long lifespans, they are the indisputable ruler of the skies. Both fearsome and majestic, dragons have a society that revolves around strength and might and because of their egoistic and narcissistic pride, mixing their blood with that of races outside of dragonkind are seen as an abomination, a cancer that must be eradicated utterly. Many dragons persecute such defiled creations and their perpetrators to no end, a thing that Shyvana, the Half-Dragon, found out firsthand. Dragons of Runeterra have great species diversity, with over 200 types of talking dragons being present in Ionia alone according to Irelia. Empyreans are a breed of wingless wind dragons of Ionia that reside above the clouds, constantly moving with the wind. The firstborn female dragons of certain dragon bloodlines have elemental rune shards within them, which gives them their elemental powers. There are over five types of elemental dragons, including Cloud, Infernal, Mountain, Ocean drakes and Elder Dragons. While dragons reside across Runeterra, elemental drakes mostly reside in Ixtal and can rarely be found elsewhere. As matter imitates the shape of greater energies, similar to how a logarithmic spiral is found in a nautilus shell and a galaxy, they are shaped after their celestial counterparts.
• Golems: Whether created from origins organic or inorganic, Golems are artificial constructs designed by sentient hand to provide a tireless aide for the plethora of purposes it was made for, usually combining multiple capabilities for a multitude of work or a focused specialty otherwise unachievable by a normal person. Golems are made with either a semblance of intelligence or full-fledged sentience, although creation of them are frowned upon by people for reasons ranging from ethical to moral. The Demacian artificer Durand's creations, most notably his magnum opus Galio, and the steam construct of Viktor named Blitzcrank are two of the most famous of these creations.
• Minotaurs: Enormous humanoid bovines. They live in great tribes in the vicinity of Piltover and Noxus, and are quite noble and valorous in their ways. Many Minotaur clans joined the Noxian war machine; those that opposed the empire have been enslaved and forced to fight as gladiators in the brutal Noxian event known as the Fleshing. Alistar, the Minotaur, is a survivor of this game and seeks to protect his people from the harsh treatment he endured. Some minotaurs migrated to Demacia and integrated into the kingdom's society; there are even some in the  Dauntless Vanguard.
• Moledivers: They are small mole-like mammals adapted to a subterranean lifestyle. They have cylindrical bodies; velvety fur; very small, inconspicuous ears and eyes; reduced hindlimbs; and short, powerful forelimbs with large paws adapted for digging. They are able to wield small tools and equipment.
• Pengu: An avian species, these aquatic flightless birds are mostly seen around the tundra region. Highly adapted for life in the water, pengus have countershaded dark and white plumage, and their wings have evolved into flippers. They can also be seen wielding primitive tools.
• Poros: A are the mysterious, magical, and most-loved creatures originating from the Howling Abyss area. Poros are equal parts truth, valor, and innocence. The colour of their fur is described as “very light blue, like Freljordian snow”. They have a heart-shaped underbelly because they’re made of love. A poro’s horns perk up when it’s excited and droop down when it’s scared. Poros paddle through deep snow with their front paws. Some believe that poros are indestructible—though at one point we animated poros to keel over and twitch if they ran into the Abyss’ fountains. Poros stick their tongue out because they are incredibly warm. This is why they can survive the harsh cold environment of the Howling Abyss. Poro-Snax are frosted with Freljordian ice crystals and are a favourite treat of this creature. The leader of the Poros is known as the Poro King.
• Spirits: Creatures that inhabit the ether and are divorced from the mortality that mortals suffer, spirits are similar to Celestials in a sense that they help maintain the balance of the natural world, intervening every now and then, whether the causes they support are maligned by mortals or revered by them. Spirits are deathless, returning to the ether when their physical vessels are destroyed and return again to continue their crusade. The Meeps that accompany Bard is an example of such supernatural longevity. With spirits, the observer's perception seems to actually affects physical reality of the observed creature. (e.g. our feelings, ideas, and preconceptions affect the manifestation -- do you face the wolf or the lamb? knowing they are actually the same being?) Often these spirits beings, or spirits empowered beings, also seem to have some sort of natural ability to alter their physicality. Spirits are seemingly not "tied" to a shape or to time in the same way we are. The Kindred, known as Lamb and Wolf, are the twin essences of death (the quick and painless, and the long and violent deaths). This means that some spirit's have the capabilities of a god or a godlike being. In Ionia, it is the charge of the Eye of Twilight to ensure the balance between the spirit and mortal realm be maintained.
  • Spirit gods: They are manifestations of cultural ideas, given immense power by the belief of their followers. They can wax and wane, depending - or disappear for a long, long time. Kindred, the Freljordian demi-gods and potentially Janna fall into this category.
  • Demons: Spiritual beings with no inherent form, who are forged and driven by the thoughts and feelings of mortals. Specifically, demons are malign and manipulate victims to sate their own desires for suffering, such as Evelynn who has horrifically tortured victims of her allure to give herself pleasure from their pain ever since she was awakened by the Rune Wars, and Tahm Kench who traps the desperate in deals that cannot be kept to satisfy his hunger for despair.Demons can be caught and have their power nullified by more powerful magic and petricite.
  • Faerie: Playful, winged, humanoid creatures that are smaller than the yordles. They are born from lily flowers in The Glade, as stated by Pix himself. Also, they inhabit the forests of the latter. They have capricious abilities of transfiguration and matter distortion and their glades seem to exist in dimensions far removed from the normal flow of time. One can only enter their glades when invited by a Faerie, as Pix has done with the yordle Lulu.
  • River Sprites: River Sprites are small nature spirits that inhabit magically rich rivers and similar bodies of water.
  • Treants: are a fusion of nature spirits (or any sapient species) and plantlife. One such species was the Omikayalan God-Willow, which essence was later transferred to the Freljordian warrior Ivern. Other example is Maokai, a nature spirit fused with the plantlife and natural magicks of the Blessed Isles.
  • Undead: Abominable creatures, created when the barrier between life and death is shattered and defiled. They predominantly reside in the Shadow Isles but their influence and manifestations have reached Valoran's shores over the past decades.
• Vastayashai’rei: They are enlightened humans that took the power of the spirit realm into themselves. This granted them near immortality, potent shapeshifting powers and the ability to use the natural world as a weapon in order to fight a race of titans from the sky that threatens The First Lands. It is unknown what happened to them after ancient time.
• Vastaya: They are a chimeric race of Runeterra that are the weaker magical descendants of the Vasthayshai'rei. They originate from Ionia, but have later spread all across Runeterra. Each of the Vastayan Tribes of each region of the world have adapted to their environment and as such differ greatly form one-another in appearance. Humans with distant Vastayan heritage have shapeshifting abilities. They are sometimes mistakenly referred to as taller yordles.
• Trolls: Grotesque, humanoid species that inhabit the Freljord and Shurima. Frost trolls are mostly blue-skinned and live in tribes. Lately, the frost trolls have begun preparing for war, rallying under the banner of Trundle, the Troll King. There are also sand trolls that live in Shurima and Ixtal. It is unknown how many sand trolls are left as their kind are considered a myth in modern times.
• Yeti: A mammalian race that inhabit the Freljord. They are intelligent beings that used to live in harmony with other creatures, like the Yordles. However, after an icy catalysm that decimated their population, the yeti race was never restored to its original numbers and is are a rarity to encounter. While peaceful in nature, most yeti are protective of their own kind and can use violence if necessary for defence. Willump greatly differs from his yeti counterparts both in appearance and magical prowess.
• Voidspawn: They are Runeterran beings constructed by the Watchers of The Void. Their reason for existing is to accept, consume, and learn all the information about Runeterra necessary enough to aid for the eventual return of the Watchers. In Shurima they are referred to as "outerbeasts". Voidborn are creatures born directly from the Void while Voidlings are their descendants in the material realm.
  • Baron Nashor: A Voidborn creature residing somewhere in Valoran. This one of a kind creature has a shape and behavior of a river serpent. What differentiates it from a regular serpent is its numerous arachnid appendages, as well as two additional mouths protruding from its head area. The creature has 12 eyes (some of them injured due to past battles), a mouth with sharp teeth that can gape open wide for larger prey, and horned like crests on the top of the head. The colours of the creatures exoskeleton go from dark purple to light teal. This creature was believed to be deceased for numerous centuries.
  • Xer'Sai: They are Voidborn that plague the southern deserts of Shurima. They are the size of big dogs on average, but can be smaller and much bigger. Rek'Sai is by far the biggest and the most dangerous of the species. Xer’sai burst from their small burrows and savage anything nearby, at the detriment of desert caravans. Once dead, the Xer'sai decompose at an abnormally rapid rate and become inedible.
• Watchers: A fearsome and powerful race of Void creatures that have been deliberately removed from the histories of Freljord by the Ice Witch's unseen hand, these creatures of the Void claimed domain over the Freljord in ancient times. The Watchers were the makers of the Voidborn and Iceborn who said to have served them faithfully in exchange of the vast powers granted unto to them. Their reign of terror was only halted by the rebellion started by Avarosa and Serylda and ended by Lissandra when she sealed her former masters in True Ice under the Howling Abyss. However, the ice prison is starting to melt.
• Yordles: Bipedal mammalian like magical beings of small stature. They live in a magically area known as Bandle City, completely inaccessible besides several gateways scattered across Runeterra. Yordles appearance and behavior closely ties with the physical location they inhabit.
• Unique beings also exist in the world, usually a product of some magical or human-driven phenomenon. sentient armadillos, crossbow-wielding rats, cyborgs, chimeric werewolves and more unknown races.

Runeterra is home to many species of fauna, some monster-like and aggressive while others less aggressive or tame. Those are:

• Antlermice: A quadruped mammalian species native to Valoran. They have large ears for hearing and a long skinny tail for movability against larger predators. Their fur varies from light to medium dark drown, and their eyes are of a light green color. Their antlers are used for attracting mates, contesting with other males and generally for mating seasons and self-defense.
• Arachnids: Arachnids, also known as Spiderlings, are the giant spider children of Elise and Vilemaw and reside in both Noxus and the Shadow Isles. Large dark spiders with red highlights, they feast upon living the flesh of humans and other large prey. Living in groups, they gained a hive mind with each other as well as their Spider Queen Elise.
• Argoths: They are not enormous creatures; fighting one alone would be easy enough, but not in large numbers. They are subject to the dominating will of the hive queen, able to move and fight as one vicious unit.
• Aurma Fish: A species of fish native to the island nation of Aurma. A unique characteristic of this species of fish are their sharp teeth that protrude from their mouth. Roe and leather from these fish are heavily sought after by Piltover traders.
• Bahrl Jays: They are an avian species native to the Ionian island region of Bahrl. They are quite active during the morning and they have melodic song like chirps.
• Bale Striders: Bale Striders, also known as the Wanderers, are a Freljoridan legend. A dark omen, these giant beasts are said to roam the Arctic areas around the north of the Freljord. Having body shapes similar to giraffes, their striking features are their giant True Ice like horns, their cycloptic blue glowing eyes, and humanoid arm like protrusions scattered across their bodies like fur. Depictions of these creatures can be seen on the numerous bridges of the Howling Abyss. Bjerg the Wanderer was the only traveler that believes he has sighted these creatures in recent memory, though his experience has left him babbling and insane. According to Anivia, they are her "strange enemies" who have dark, corrupting magic from the past.
• Bantha: Large quadruped mammalian species used by Yordle merchants for transport. They have long brown fur across their whole body, large front tusks, hooves, and horns to fend off carnivorous predators. They are mainly herbivores. Despite its enormous and intimidating look, Banthas are gentle giants.
• Basilisks: Monstrous reptiles from the southern jungles of Kumungu, basilisks are fierce predators that can grow to gargantuan sizes, few can stand against their charge. Young basilisks are prized riding beasts. After they become too large for a rider to control, they are used as beasts of burden, or sometimes as living battering rams to smash down the walls of besieged cities.
• Bolbos: A type of fish native to the shores of Grannit. They faces have a humanoid like appearance and are best when dried, though boiled Bolbo-head soups are also an option.
• File:Mount Targon Bolor.jpg Bolor: The bolor are large quadrupedal avian carnivores. Standing at the height of two average humans (three if placed standing upwards), these creatures sport a thick feathery coat that protects them from the harsh environments of Mount Targon as well as camouflage themselves in the snowy environment. These feathers are mostly white with brown ones primarily located around the head and neck areas. Their talons and beaks are of a dark blue color and used for climbing and hunting. Famous for the trilling cry it emits before swooping for a kill, the predatory bolor moves in long, gliding leaps along thermal currents with aerodynamic feathered limbs, and loves to prey on stray tamu.
• Bramblebacks: Magical fusion of flora and fauna native to Valoran, but can be seen in the jungles of the Shuriman Continent. Despite its plant like appearance, having tree bark for its skin and leaves as fur, its behavior is very much of an animal reminiscent of a bear or wolf. The creature is powered by fire magic. Smaller forms of this creature are called Cinderlings.
• Cloud Drinkers: Cloud Drinkers are large fish-like creatures that originate from Ionia. Their unique features are their long fins that are used as wings. These white scaled creatures live in high altitudes, consuming nutrients from the clouds. Its songs could be heard from the villages. Long, low waves of sound rippling from sky to hillside, each as formless and strange as the afternoon clouds.
• Crag Beasts: Giant boar-like creatures. They are often sighted in the country side where they frequently attack Demacian settlements. They adorn large tusks and sharp fangs. Their outer shell is protected by a thick layer of rocky-like skin which protects them from swords, spears and other weapons. The only place where their skin isn't as thick is at their belly region. Their soft skin, inner organs, and blood are of a blue-ish colour. Their size ranges from a house to a large tower. They closely resemble the race of Elementals.
• Dormun: The Dormun are gigantic, slow-moving creatures protected with large chitinous plates covering their body. In the harsh conditions of Shurima they have evolved to survive the perpetual drought by utilizing an unknown sense to locate hidden reservoirs of water. Incidentally, certain nomadic tribes have built themselves a permanent home upon the backs of these beasts where they clean the creature and hunt any airborne pests who venture near.Kala and Ryze rode these creatures during the events of The Burning Lands.
• Dragon-Sharks: A large deep-ocean dwelling species of sharks native to the seas around Bilgewater. A hide of one of the sharks is used for creating a shop stand on the Butcher's Bridge in Bilgewater. One of the famous Dragon-Sharks is Chomper, who terrorized the shorelines of Bilgewater before being defeated by Fizz and becoming his companion.
• Draken-hounds: A distant relative of dragons, Draken-hounds are a species of wingless, wolf-sized carnivores that lair in the mountains to the north of the Noxian capital. They are vicious pack hunters, and much favored in Noxus as war-beasts, guard creatures, herding animals, and expensive (albeit dangerous) pets. To own one or more drake-hounds is a visible symbol of wealth and power.
• Drakalops: A species of fast, long lived frilled pony sized herbivore standing on two legs with frilled ear-like forelimbs fanning from the side of its head. Its native to the Northern Steppes. It has impenetrable dark scales with hints of gold. One of such creature is rode by Kled.
• Dunpors: A goat-like species native to the areas of Stonewall. Its milk is heavily sought after by Piltover traders.
• Drüvask: Drüvask are giant war-hogs of the Freljord. While they have dark wiry hair covering their pronounced musculature, their fur is mostly white to better adapt to the Freljords snowy environment. Young juvenile drüvask are used for their meat, but if trained and left to mature to adulthood they can be used as battle mounts. One such drüvask is Bristle, Sejuani's mount. An adult drüvask is large enough to handle an adult Iceborn. They resemble a wart-hog mixed with a hairy rhinoceros, with horn-like protrusions from the cheekbones and upper jaw, able to ram and impale grounded enemies,.Their bodies are able to withstand true ice, as Bristle has several true ice pieces placed on his shoulders which enable the drüvask to perform small amounts of true ice magic.
• Eka'Sul: Shuriman desert goats that travel in herds. Eka'Suls form the main supply of the desert country, providing meat, milk and hides the Shuriman common folk use to survive the merciless land.
• Elmarks: A domesticated herd herbivore animal.
• Elnüks: Elnüks are large shaggy buffalo like quadrupedal mammalian herbivores. Unique to the lands of the Freljord. Elnük usually live in large groups known as troops. Shepherds herd their troop to graze on the slopes during the hotter seasons. They have thick fur coats that can come in various shades of brown and white. These coats are sheared and woven into warm clothing and other textiles by the Freljordians. Beside their thick coats, the Elnüks are usually a primary source of meat well as the main currency of many tribes. They are also used for riding. Young Elnük have small fuzzy coats and the beginnings of what would later be their horns and tusks when they reach adulthood. Adult Male Elnük, or bulls, have large swirling horns and curved tusks, while adult female Elnük are only have tusks.
• File:Mount Targon Erbok.jpg Erbok: The erbok are large quadrupedal mammalian herbivores. Unique to the lands surrounding Mount Targon, these species of mountain goat stand at the height of two average humans. These creatures sport thick coats that protect them from the harsh environments of the mountain. The mane of the cave-dwelling erbok is coated in a thick oil that the Rakkor use to cover their outer garments, making them waterproof. Their mane and their tail are of a tan colour while the softer coat on the rest of their body is of a brighter shade of tan. They have large hooves and a bone-plate that extends to form a horn. The erbok use the bone-plate on their head in territorial duels over mountain caves. Zoe's scarf is knitted from the wool of an Erbok.
• Four-eyed Hammerhead Sharks: An ocean dwelling species of sharks native to the seas around Bilgewater. Their brown hide is rough, almost scale like. Their head is in the shape of a hammer with two pairs of eyes and also have five fins for movement.
• Forest chameleons: A quadruped lizard species native to Runeterra. Their scales of an orange color and their eyes are light green. They can usually be seen on forest trees and rocks, where they blend very well away from dangers.
• Frogs: Amphibious creatures that inhabit specific magical locations. Although frogs are a common sight, an amalgamation of a frog specimen and a magical anomaly borne the monsters known as Gromp. These monsters are hardy and tough and its hide can deflect the sharpest of blades and the strongest of spells. It is said that killing a Gromp with the spell of Smite grants unto the victor the creature's poisonous presence, giving even the fiercest predator pause.
• Frost serpents: Feared beasts that originate from the Freljord, specifically Lokfar. They have sharp, almost crystal like front teeth and large disk shaped eyes located at the bottom half of their head. They have a thick sharp hide that enables them to survive low temperatures. They got their name from their color, which invokes a frosty appearance.
• Furyhorns: A ram-like quadrupedal mammalian species, these small creatures have a thick fur and large back slopped horns that can change depending on the environment they live in.
• Giant Squids: A deep-ocean dwelling species of squid native to the seas around Bilgewater. They tend to be the size of a house, although some are said to grow even bigger, and can sometimes attack smaller ships. They are also usually hunted for either food or sport, the latter of which is just as dangerous as the former.
• Grellfeen: Grellfeen are giant frost-like serpents originating from the northern icey salt waters of the Freljord, specifically the Ice Sea area near the Ursine Lands. They have a row sword sharp teeth used for ripping of flesh. Like the frost serpents, they have a thick sharp hide that enables them to survive low temperatures. Unlike their relatives, the grellfeen can grow to an enormous size, being able to rap its entire limbless body around a Freljordian ship. They have large bloodshot eyes and front nostrils. The Ursine usually hunt these animals for sport and food, although some tribes have also been seen hunting them when times are desperate. Their meat can be carved into large chunks and transported by boat to the coast.
• Grey Wolves: There are many types of wolves in that live in the Freljord. Typical wolves found in the Freljord are the grey wolves. They usually hunt hares or other smaller animals.
• Herald of Spring: Herald of Spring is a mythical creature that resides in Shon-Xan of Ionia. A Stag like being, it has the ability to bring new life and bring the end of winter.
• Hooked Grouse: A bird species native to the Norther Steppes of Noxus.
• Hushtails: The Moontipped Hushtails are fox-like creatures of Runeterra. Hushtails have the ability to take many forms, making it difficult to spot a hushtail. Despite their ability to change forms, their disguises are given away by their three iconic bushy tails. The Vastaya known as Ahri has similar physical features.
• File:Mount Targon Ibik.jpg Ibik: The ibik are a rare solitary quadrupedal mammalian herbivores that dwell in the lower plains of Mount Targon. Standing at the height of three average humans (five if placed standing upwards), these creatures are some of the largest found at the slopes of the mountain. During the winter months, the ibik is often covered by snowfall as it hibernates, and its rough, slate-colored skin and fur helps disguise it amongst the boulders. They have large slanted horns used to protect themselves against other predators. Most adult ibik have numerous scars on their backs due to surviving predatory attacks from creatures such as the bolor. Targonians mostly use this creatures for their milk. Its sweet fatty milk is a delicacy to the Rakkor.
• Infernal Skitter-Ants: A species of ants native to the Ixtal Jungle. These insects in large numbers are harmful to animals and humans.
• Ironbacks: A squat bipedal creatures that resemble turtles or tortoises. Though not as tall as a human adult, they are far wider and more heavily-built. When domesticated and used for combat, they act as siege engines. Their stout strength can tear down whole structures with ease; and when outfitted with armor to complement their thick hide, they can endure the most grievous assaults.
• Kmiros: Large scarabs that roam in swarms, looking for unfortunate travelers to feed on. They seem to be common prey for Rammus.
• Krakens: Large serpent/octopi-like species that have been sighted in the seas around Bilgewater. They possess a set of tentacles and five eyes, two pairs and one large one at the center of the forehead. The mythos behind this species is so well known on the Serpent Isles and that many structures in honor of this species were constructed by the original denizens of Bilgewater. Their image has been used for the currency of Bilgewater, know as Golden Krakens.
• Krugs: Magical fusion of flora, fauna, and rock native to Valoran. Despite its rock like appearance, its behavior is very much of an animal reminiscent of a bear, wolf, or a bettle. The creature is powered by nature magic. Larger forms of this creature are called Ancient Krugs.
• Kumangra Parrots: An avian species native to the city-state of Kumangra. A key characteristic of this species of birds is their curved beaks as well as their quality feathers which are bought by Piltover merchants in Kumangras famous Song-Market district. However, fake dyed Kumangra parrot feathers can be also be sold on the market.
• Light Vindoran Horses: A Breed of horses native to Vindor. Specifically bred for desert use, they are described as "destriers and coursers" by Noxian Warmbloods.
• Luonn Kon: Giant spirit animals of Ionia. They take the appearance of massive stone golems and are often benevolent in nature. Some of them assist local inhabitants in creating makeshift dams.
• Mammoths: Mammoths are giant mammalian herbivores of the Freljord. They are commonly equipped with long, curved tusks, large trunks, and a covering of long hair. While mammoths are sometimes hunted for their meat and bones, most freljordians warriors start taming them when they are young and ride them as battle mounts. Mammoth riders are well respected and feared, due to their mounts size and deadliness. Mammoths can also be used to move large amount of cargo, as well as ships on smooth icey terrain.
• Murk Wolves: Mammalian creatures that are magically altered by runic magical energy scattered across Valoran. They usually live near caves and dense forest growths. The color of their fur varies upon how much a murk wolf was altered by magical energy in the womb, ether a light brown color or a murky gray color. They have also been instances of mutations in this species, where some murk wolves are born with two heads. It is said that killing a Greater Murk Wolf with the spell of Smite summons forth a forest spirit to act as watcher for the victor.
• Mwatis: Goat like creatures native to Shurima. They have large plated protrusion on their heads. Mwatis wool and plate are prized for felting and insulation all across Runeterra.
• Ocklepods: Crustacean-like creatures that magically hover above the ground unassisted. They either inhabit or have been outfitted with a metallic helm with submarine periscope jutting above, the creature's eyes peek through the helm and periscope. This creature is mostly used for intelligence-gathering and support roles as they are capable of magically shielding nearby allies as well as revealing distances. This is especially infuriating in attrition wars as the creature's telepathic sight could easily reveal an ambush and its shielding capability is able to see troops through the thickest of fires.
• Paddlemars: The Jade Paddlemar are tortoise-like herbivores that are able to live in the water and the skies. While Adult Paddlemars are able to sail the skies, infant paddlemars remain grounded until they grow sufficiently enough to have enough energy to remain air born.
• Plundercrabs: Large crustaceans that wear cannon-mounted parapets as their shell. It is unknown whether they inhabit the said weaponry naturally, or are purposely outfitted. Used as living artillery pieces, they lay down cannon fire from afar. They seem very intelligent for an animal, as they can trained to pick out high-priority targets to focus fire upon.
• Porowls : An avian species native to Valoran. Their feathers are a gray-brownish color and have small dark brown horns. They appearance inspired many of the Magelords architecture. They can usually be seen atop of trees, curiously watching the goings-on around them.
• Protectors: The Jeweled Protectors are giant mythical winged carnivores of Ionia with a mix of tiger and lion features. Protectors are born wingless and without manes until a certain age when they grow their manes while their wings grow out from their backs. Their other noticeable features are their two tails and gems embedded along their spines and forehead that glow with a mysterious power.
• Ralsiji: Large and aggressive minotaur-like creatures native to Shurima. They are humpbacked quadrupeds with long limbs and thick horns. They usually hunted down and used as entertainment monsters for the Noxian Fleshing Arena.
• Raptors: An avian species native to Valoran and Ionia. While incapable of flight, they have large strong back legs and large front teeth used for hunting. This species tents to its young until they can fend for themselves against larger predators. When born their feathers are the predominantly blue-greenish color, once they mature their obtain the Crimson Raptor look. Their feathers are used for making cloaks. It is said that killing a Crimson Raptor with the spell of Smite grants unto the victor the keen senses of the beast, allowing them to see unseen threats.
• Rimefang Wolves: A type of wolves that live in the northern parts of the Freljord. The distinct feature of these wolves is their white fur thats frozen over by ice and their glowing blue eyes. These carnivores hunt any stragglers in the harsh winter climate.
• Sandswimmers: Sandswimmers are massive quadrupedal creatures that traverse the Shuriman desert in cyclical patterns. They got their name due to their preferred method of travel. Their narrow bodies and webbed feet are perfectly design for swimming under the sand. They feed on bugs and other small creatures most desert beasts ignore. Scavengers will often memorize the predictable paths these creatures take, and jump onto their backs to ride as far as they wish.
• Scuttler Crabs: Scuttler Crabs or Rift Scuttlers live in the fresh waters of Valoran, Shurima and can be found near the docks of Bilgewater. They are small green-shelled crustaceans with 3 pairs of legs and one pair of front claws. They sometimes bury themselves into the muck of the river to avoid predators and are known to either avoid or flee from dangers. To confer peaceful resolution (hence the elusive pacifist nickname) to the force that subdues it, it will grant them a boon: a persistent field around it that grants vision and magical speed to the aggressor and its allies. If corrupted by The Void, a Rift Scuttler turns into a Rift Herald.
• Sea Serpents: A large species of ocean dwelling serpents native to the seas around Bilgewater. They presents on the sea is so well known be the denizens of Bilgewater that their nation's crest and currency is a Sea Serpent. They can also be summoned by serpent callers. One account from the Harrowing records the might of these creatures, having halted the progress of the Black Mist before it reached Bilgewater, though the beast was slain in the process.
• Skallashi: The Skallashi are large quadrupedal herbivores. These hardy beasts of burden are common across Shurima, ideally suited to the harsh desert environment. Their key body feature is their long legs. Notoriously bad-tempered, they are nevertheless treated with great reverence. Their brown hides are often painted with sacred symbols of protection, and their horns hung with totems and charms. While these creatures are mostly used for travel and carrying heavy loads, on some larger skallashi people are able to built miniture rooms for more comfortable travel. To own one is often considered a sign of considerable prosperity.
• Sentinels: Sentinels, or Stone-golems, are magical fusion of flora, fauna, and rock native to Valoran but can also be found in Ionia and on the Shuriman Continent. Despite its rock like appearance, its behavior is very much of an animal reminiscent of a bear or wolf. The creature is powered by nature magic. Smaller forms of this creature are called Sentries. Ivern has befriended an injured stone-golem. Knowing the poor creature was on the verge of death, he fashioned her a new heart from a river pebble. Adhering to the tradition of all mineral beings, the golem became Ivern's devoted life-friend. He named her Daisy, after the flowers that mysteriously sprouted from her stone body. Today, if Ivern is threatened, she races to his side.
• Shuriman Camels: A breed of camels native to the deserts of Shurima and are used by caravans as well as common folk as primary mode of transportation. Despite being well-suited for lengthy travels in the desert landscape, they are still prey to a many predator such as the Xer'Sai.
• Silverwing Raptors: Griffin-like creatures native to the high crags of northern Demacia, raptors are voracious predators. Only a few individuals have been known to befriend and ride these beasts. These riders serve in the Demacian military, scouting and harassing the enemy lines. When young they have yellow and blue feathers, but when they reach maturity they gain their signature silver grey and blue feathers.
• Stags: An quadrupedal mammalian species of herbivores native to Valoran. Their fur gray-brownish color and have large root-like horns. They appearance inspired many of the Protectorate architecture. They can usually be seen atop of rocks, curiously watching the goings-on around them.
• File:Mount Targon Tamu.jpg Tamu: Tamu are quadrupedal mammalian herbivores that mostly dwell in the lower plains of Mount Targon. These creatures are intelligent and are raised by tribes in vast File:Mount Targon Seasonal Migration.jpg flocks. Shepherds herd their flocks to graze on the slopes during the hotter seasons. They are also able to traverse narrow cliff sides and climb mountain areas. Their manes are of a white color, while the rest of their coat are different shades of drown and tan. These lush coats are sheared bi-yearly, and woven into warm clothing and other textiles by the Rakkor.
• Tuskvores: Predatory killers from the Demacian hinterlands known for their thick hide, long razorhorns that crown their heads with a ferocious temperament.
• Vellox: A chimeric animal with the feature of a human face. It also has the ability to speak.
• Vilemaw: A giant magical arachnid spider that resides in the Shadow Isles location of Twisted Treeline. What differentiates it from other spiders other than its size is its 8 eyes and 15 appendages. Its A large portion of its body is located in its abdomen area. Its exoskeleton is of various shades of dark blue, purple, and tan. It has great physical strength as well as magical, being able to transfigure willing humans into its servants. It uses its servants to gather fresh food.
• Vulkodalk: is native to the Nistaram Forest of Galrin. This terrifying predator is a theropod-type creature with eight eyes on each side of its head, a large horn atop the snout, and a maw with multiple rows of pointed teeth.
• Wharf Rats: Wharf Rats, or Razorfins, are amphibious quadrupeds which are a terrifying blend of shark and rat commonly found on the docks of Bilgewater. These creatures are larger than dogs and are known to prey upon drunks and lone fishermen on moonless nights. They often travel in packs, and are easily capable of biting a man's leg off. Their lithe streamlined bodies allude to their speed; their teeth to their ferocity. Criminal circles often train these creatures to seek out and hound high-value targets. Indeed, once a Razorfin draws blood from its target, only death will deter it.
• Whumps: Whumps are rodent like mammalian creatures that live in the underbellies of Zaun. Their appearance resembles that of raccoons, their most unique feature is that they are able to survive the toxic waste inducing sewers. Whumps are used for a giant underground black market to collect puffcap mushrooms from the sewers and bring them back to the Chump Whump Yordle or the Puffcap Peddler for further trade. Whumps enjoy collecting puffcaps as much as eating cheese. A group of them are called clumps.
• Wildclaws: Wildclaws are a type of large carnivorous felines that live in the Freljord. While they share common traits with other larger felines, their unique feature is their additional pare of front legs. Alpha Wildclaws are considered to have the power of a warhorse and the thoughtless savagery of a cat. While the animals live in wild packs some wildclaws can be trained and rode as mounts.
• Windfarers: Windfarers are mythical creatures of Ionia's cliffsides. Their unique aspects are their mixed avian and feline features, having cat-like heads and bodies while having avian feet and wings. Their fur is of different shades of white while their feathers of different shades of grey. Windfarers lay eggs like birds and their young hatch during the beginning of the Ionian spring.
• Wolfseal: A shaggy, sea-lion-like creature with an elongated snout native to the Ice Sea of the Freljord.
• Worax: Large heard of animals found in Ionia. They are described as goat-like buffalo. Pregnant Worax are considered to be quite noisy.
• Wyverns: Reptilian creatures who are members of the dragon family are often mistaken for their cousins cause of their similar appearances. The distinguishing features of a wyvern is that it only has one pair of limbs and one pair of wings as oppose to the two paired limed dragon's. They are often spotted attacking the Demacian countryside and are a frequent threat to villagers.
• Yellow Crabs: Located near the coastal Azure Farms of Ionia Island, these specific crabs are attuned to the spiritual energies of the area. At certain times of the year, people might give offerings and gifts to the local sea spirits. If those offerings are appreciated, thousands of yellow crabs might walk onto the beaches and just wait to be captured later in the year.
• Yonkeies: A quadruped mammalian like species used by Yordle merchants and caravans for transportation and resemble overgrown donkeys at best. They have long thin grey fur, and long ears.
• Zephyr Sage: Zephyr Sage is a mythical avian creature that resides somewhere in Ionia. The unique features of this giant being is his emerald green, brown, and white feathers. It is believed that this creature is a wise sage that is able to aid people in their quests.
• There are also various other species such as: armadillos, bears, butterflies, cats, carnotauns, chickens, clams, crocodiles, crows, croxagor, devilfish, dogs, dragonflies, ducks, fish, frogs, grelmorn, hawks, mammoths, monkeys, octopi, rats, ravens, razorhides, seagulls, wolves...

Runeterra is home to many species of flora, some edible, some decorative, and some even featuring levels of sentients and sapients. Those are:

• Blast Cones: A type of plant with with explosive fruit. Their explosive properties are powerful enough to fling a humanoid several meters away.
• Blue Stargazers: A type of decorative flowers that grow around the city of Kimir. Its blue hue is used to as a dye for clothing as well as limestone and shale. A well-placed bundle of blue stargazers won the war with the city of Morrin before it began.
• Calasa a type of plant native to the Serpentine River delta of the Ixtal Jungle. Its gourd called a Calasa fruit has a sweet nectar center. The settlement of Venaru exports them to other islands of the delta.
• Cavernberries: A type of Zaunite native edible plant species. They are used to make a juice.
• Freljordian Grain: A type of grain native to Freljord. While the grain milk is a popular adulterant in Noxus, its also used for creating ale and beer.
• Ghost-Willow: One of the oldest magical trees in Ionia, it was destroyed by Syndra when she was a child; she absorbed its massive power.
• God-Willow: One of the oldest magical trees in Ionia, it was destroyed centuries ago by Ivern the Cruel, who absorbed its power and became the Green-Father.
• Honeyfruits: A type of edible plant seen File:Honey Fruit.jpg harvested near the city of Palcyff. Its healing properties are also used for medicinal purposes such as Health potions. Being a semi-aquatic plant, it can be seen on the shores of rivers, lakes, and other bodies of fresh water.
• Kiwas: A type of fruit that can be found on Zhyun of Ionia. Its sweetness is said to help soak solemness whenever someone is too melancholy.
• Kraken Lilies: A type of flower native to the Serpentine River delta of the Ixtal Jungle. Sold in the markets of Kumangra, their distinct sent is heavily sought after by flower collectors.
• Lighted Lilies: A type of aquatic flora native to Ionia, such as the Lake of Lighted Lilies. The unique feature of these pond lilies is their ability to produce light from the head of the flower.
• Medicila Elasticas: A type of plant native to the Island city of Fallgren. Its natural elastic properties are used for creating Zaunite tubes.
• Naaps: A type of edible plant native to the areas around Rokrund. Its roots, having a similar appearance to onions and carrots, are used for baking.
• Nightbloom: A rare flame-red petaled flower native to the Blessed Isles. It is virtually extinct except for a few who bushes that are cared for in Vladimir's garden in his mansion in Noxus. On the Blessed Isles they blossomed on the evening of the summer solstice. By morning the flowers wilted, leaving only blackened petals, not to be seen again until the following year. But for one night, they illuminated the forest with blazing crimson. If the flowers petals are plucked the remaining petals immediately curl inwards, the stem bending away as if it can express fear.
• Night-Blooming Zychids: Night-Blooming Zychids, or Death Blossoms, are native to the southern parts of the Ixtal Jungle, these flowers grow where sunlight never touches the forest floor. They're more for potion brewers or alchemists. They clings for foreign objects upon touch.
• Nirpooties: A type of semi-aquatic carnivorous plant species plant species native to the areas around Mudtown. Its fruit is best when firm and well fed with meat, though fish meat is not advised as an option.
• Parethan Corpse Tulips: A type of flower native to Paretha of the Ixtal Jungle. Sold in the markets of Kumangra, their distinct sent is heavily sought after by flower collectors.
• Pearls of the Moon: A type of flower found on the Shuriman Continent. Sold in the markets of Kumangra, their distinct sent is heavily sought after by flower collectors. Shuriman folk tales tell that if a person hung some Pearls of the Moon over their hearth, it would protect them from dangers such as the Voidborn.
• Petricite Trees: They are fossilized-like trees that were magically altered by World Runes. They have magic-dampening abilities as well as the ability to absorb magic. Several stories high, these white trees and their yellow leaves are as hard as stone. The early settlers of Demacia discovered a petrified forest that can dispel magic, and mixed this wood with ash and lime into the resistant material that is called Petricite. From this innovation, the walls of Demacia were established. The material used by Demacians in defensive walls, military, and public security. It is also used in Demacian architecture due to its white and elegant appearance.
• Raikkon Berries: A type of flora native to Raikkon on the island of Zhyun, these berries along with the enchanted flower petals from Vlonqo are used by tattoo artist of Weh'le as tattoo ink mixture.
• River Grasses: They are located in central parts of Ionia. This red coloured grass flow and move with the tides of magic. Landfishers, if attuned with the magic of the landscape, can cultivate and collect all the grains and fruits that grow in these areas.
• Sapphire Roses: A type of rose native to Ionia. Some merchants have adapted them to the robust Kumangra soil. Sold in the markets of Kumangra, their distinct sent is heavily sought after by flower collectors.
• Scryer's Blooms: A type of plant with magical properties, being used for clairvoyance.
• Serpentleaf: It is a type of predatory flower native to the Nistaram Forest of Galrin. Serpentleaf poultice, if properly made, is used as an effective healing agent that dulls the pain but not the mind. If the flower isnt picked properly, its leaves are poisonous. The flowers lure insects with its scent and color. Some animals have adapted an immunity to the flowers poisons, eating it from the inside when its leaves close.
• Strangle-thorns: An invasive carnivorous plant species most likely native to the jungles of the Shuriman Continent. They grow rapidly and besides having vines used to strangle victims they also have the ability to spit their thorns dipped in paralyzing toxins. They have sometimes been considered sentient beings due to their behavior. One such plants was fused with human essence to from a unique being called Zyra, which has the ability to sprout and control multiple strangle-thorns saplings.
• Sun Trees: A common type of tree located in Ionia. Its fruit, called Sun Apples, can warm a person and even tan a persons entire body.
• Treants: A fusion of nature spirits (or any sapient species) and plantlife. One such species was the Omikayalan God-Willow, which essence was later transferred to a Freljordian warrior Ivern. Other example is Maokai, a nature spirit fused with the plantlife and natural magicks of the Blessed Isles.
• Tola Vines: A type of plant native to the hilltops of islands in the Serpentine River delta of the Ixtal Jungle. It can be weaved into rope and litter.
• Vlonqo Flowers: A type of flower endemic to the southern faces of the Vlonqo cliffs. Their enchanted flower petals along with Raikkon berries of Raikkon are used by tattoo artist of Weh'le as tattoo ink mixture.
• Xaolans: Xaolan trees, known for their gossamer flowers, is a type of tree from Zhyun in Ionia which leafs and flower petals are used to create white tea.
• There are also various other species such as: carrots, daisies, grain, lime, mushrooms, onions, oranges, roses, shamrocks, sunflowers, tulips...

Locations

• Terrain
• Borders

Map of Runeterra (Northern Hemisphere)

Map of Runeterra (Northern Hemisphere)

There are many regions and settlements on Valoran, Shurima, Ionia, and Oceania. The current known locations represent the 1/6 of the entire map of Runeterra, mostly comprising areas in the Northern hemisphere, the rest of Runeterra remains largely unknown. The known areas are:

• Valoran
• Shurima
• Ionia
• Oceanic

• North
• East
• South
• West
• Central

• Bandle City (numerous gateways)
• Freljord
  • North Freljord
    • Iron Finger Mountains
    • Khan's Plateau
    • Ridgeback Mountains
      • Quchar
      • Ornnkaal Rocks
      • Yadulsk
      • Vathcaer
      • Ghulfrost
      • Ice Children Village
      • Frosthorn Peak
        • Fortress of the Iceborn
          • Vaults of the Iceborn
      • Frost-Troll Village
      • Yeti's Vigil
    • Ursine Lands
  • East Freljord
    • Foundling Village
    • Broken Mountain
      • Hearth-Home
    • The Great Pinnacle
    • Valley of Spines
      • Mourncrow Village
    • Warded Gateway
      • Frostguard Citadel
      • Howling Abyss
        • Bridge of Sorrows
        • Bridge of Shadow
        • Bridge of the Lost
        • The Hall of the Nine
          • What-Dwells-Below
    • Winterspike
  • South Freljord
    • Naljaäg
    • Rakelstake
      • Avarosa Monument
  • West Freljord
    • Frostheld
    • Lokfar
      • Glaserport
        • Ice-locked Harbor
          • Chained Wolfships
    • Rygann's Reach (ruins)
    • Valar's Hollow

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Noxus

• North Noxus
  • Kimir
    • Kimir's Graveyard
    • Kimir's Longhall
    • Kimir's Quarries
  • Morrin
  • Northern Steppes
    • Dalamor Plain
      • Drugne
    • Ironspike Mountains
      • Hastur's Home (ruins)
      • The Delverhold
    • Ruug
    • The Iron Pinnacle
• East Noxus (Valoran)
  • Bloodcliffs
  • Bucket Creek
  • Drakengate
  • Drekan
  • Khom (ruins)
  • Khworez
  • Noxus Prime
    • Immortal Bastion
      • Stairs of Triumph
        • Audience Chamber
          • Emperors Throne
    • House Du Couteau Manor
    • House Swain Manor
    • House Kythera Manor
    • House Zaavan Manor
    • Old Noxus
      • Well of Souls
        • Mitna Rachnun
    • Reckoner Arenas
      • The Fleshing Arena
    • Sion's Memorial
    • Black Rose
    • Zagayah Enclave
• South Noxus (Valoran)
  • Argent Mountains
    • Gates of Mourning
    • Glorft
    • Hvardis
    • Kilgrove
    • Trevale
      • Riven's Home
  • Fallgren
  • Fenrath
  • Great Barrier
    • Basilich
      • Blackrock Mere
    • Vindor
    • Ironwater
    • Krexor
    • Trannit
  • Varju Mountains
    • Rokrund Plains
      • Rokrund
    • Qualthala

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Holdrum

Stonewall

Pilt River

Piltover

• North Piltover
  • Bluewind Court
    • Clan Arvino Mansion
    • Clan Cadwalder Mansion
    • Clan Ferros Mansion
    • Clan Giopara Mansion
      • Jayce's Laboratory
    • Clan Holloran Mansion
    • Clan Kozari Mansion
    • Clan Medarda Mansion
    • Clan Morichi Mansion
    • Clan Torek Mansion
  • Count Mei's Menagerie
  • Drawsmith Arcade
  • Heimerdinger's Pyrotechnic Provisions
  • Iron Sand Commercia
  • Mainspring Crescent
  • North Wind Commercia
  • Old Hungry Clock
  • Piltovan Theater
  • Piltover Wardens
    • Hall of Law
  • Reveck's House
    • Corin's Workshop
  • The Explorers Guild
• South Piltover
  • Boulevard of a Hundred Taverns
  • Ezreal's house
  • Glasswell Street
  • Horologica Avenue
  • Sidereal Avenue
    • Incognia Plaza
      • Zindelo's Incognium Runeterra
    • Oblique Lane
    • Piltover's Treasury
      • The Clockwork Vault
      • The Ecliptic Vaults
  • Sapphilite Row
    • Zalie's Expeditionary Outfitters & Haberdashery
  • Workshop of the Horological Institute
  • Rising Howl
• The Cliff
  • Boundary Markets (Piltover)
    • First Assemblage of the Glorious Evolved
      • The Assemblage Hall
  • Drop Street (Piltover)
  • Sun Gates
    • The Great Funicular of Cantexta
      • Techmaturgy Bridge
        • Statue of The Spirit of Wealth
        • Statue of The Essence of Honesty
    • The Dock
      • Piltover’s Warship Squadron
      • Wharfside Docks
  • Zaun
    • Promenade Level
      • Boundary Markets (Zaun)
        • First Assemblage of the Glorious Evolved
          • The Assemblage Hall
      • College of Techmaturgy
      • Horticultural Center
      • Skylight Commercia
      • Pump Station
      • Rising Howls
    • Endersol Level
      • Augmentation Parlors
      • Breather Station
        • "Pure Air" Market
        • Shimmer Bar
      • Bridgewaltz
      • Chemtech Seam
      • Cultivair
      • Delicatessens
      • Drop Street (Zaun)
      • Emberflit Alley
        • Viktor's Laboratory
      • Rising Howls
      • Sir Feisterly’s Fantastical Fair
    • Sump Level
      • Bonscutt Pump Station
      • Dredge Prison
      • Factorywood
      • Old Zaun
        • Old Hungry
      • Priggs Industries
        • Priggs Industries factories
        • Priggs Industries warehouse
      • Sump Works
      • The Slums
        • Black Lanes
          • Commercia Fantastica
        • Hope House Orphanage
        • Ekko's House
        • Memorial Wall
      • Zaun's Asylum for the Irreparably Troubled
      • Zaun Sewer
    • Oshra Va'Zaun (ruins)
      • Labyrinthine Passageways
      • Vault of Resplendent Holies

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Demacia

• North Demacia
  • Rocky Highlands
    • Bloody Wall
    • Fossbarrow
      • Fossian Crownguard’s Tomb
      • The Tower of a Lightbringer
    • High Silvermere
      • Knight’s Rock
        • House Crownguard Manor
        • Raptor Aerie
    • Zeffira (ruins)
    • Petricite Grove
      • Demacian Vault
        • World Rune Chamber
    • Uwendale
      • Quinn's Home
• East Demacia
  • Brashmore Fields
  • Cloudfield
  • East Wall
    • Graygate
  • Greenfang Mountains
    • Everpeak
  • Wardens Wall
    • Paisfield
    • Meltridge
• South Demacia
  • Andras (ruins)
  • Evenmoor
  • Lower Demacia
    • Cloudwoods
      • Vaskasia
    • Jandelle
      • Jandelle Castle
      • The Golden Round
    • Terbisia
  • Needlebrook
  • South Wall
  • Wrenwall
    • Wrenwall Castle
• West Demacia
  • Demacia City
    • North Demacia City
      • Memorial Road
        • Galio Monument
    • Noble Family Residences
      • House Buvelle Manor
      • House Crownguard Manor
      • House Laurent Manor
      • House Vayne Manor
    • East Demacia City
      • Sepulchral Halls
        • Infirmary of the Sisters
        • The Circle of the Illuminators
        • Temple of the Lightbringers
      • Silverwing Aviaries
    • South Demacia City
      • City Harbor
    • West Demacia City
      • Dregbourne
      • Mageseekers Complex
        • Arcane Registry
      • Military District
        • City Barracks
        • City Penitentiary
    • Central Demacia City
      • Alabaster Library
      • King's Rock
        • The Citadel of Dawn
          • The Hall of Valor
      • The Grand Plaza
        • Palace Gardens
    • City Sewers
  • Serpentrion River
    • Edessa
    • Lissus
    • Pinara
    • Velorus
  • Westerley
    • Dawnhold
• Storm’s Fang
• Whiterock

Kalstead

Palclyff

Arbormark

Argent Mountains

• Boleham

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Nockmirch

Old Bargate

Silent Forest

Tokogol

• Forests of Tokogol
• Tokogol Village

• North
• East
• South
• West
• Central

• Aurma
• Bandle City (numerous gateways)
• Kumangra
  • Kumangra Song-Market District
  • Tonnika Market
    • Cazworth's Exotic Goods
• Noxus (south)
  • Bel'zhun
  • Tereshni
  • Urzeris

Ixtal Jungle

• North Jungle
  • Kalduga
    • Kalduga (ruins)
    • Kalduga Outpost
  • Kumungu
  • Mudtown
  • Serpentine River (north)
    • Serpentine Delta (north)
      • Venaru
        • Pillar of Sorrows
• South Jungle
  • Amarantine Coast
  • Harelport
  • Ixtal
    • Ixaocan
      • Cardinal Arcology
      • Magma Arcology
      • Water Arcology
    • Kiilash Village
    • Serpentine River (Ixtal)
      • Paretha
    • Vale of Silver Mist
  • Plague Arbor
  • Serpentine River (south)
    • Serpentine Delta (south)
  • Tikras
  • Nidalee's Cougar Pack
  • Gardens of Zyr

Icathia (ruins)

• Bai-Zhek
• Icathia City
  • Zilean's Tower (time displaced)
• Saabera
  • The Rupture

Mount Targon

• Ring of The Mountain
  • Rakkor Caves
    • Ancient Thresholds
    • Temple of the Lunari
    • Temple of the Solstice
      • Prayer Shrine
• Upper Slopes
  • Astral Grove
  • Divine Carvings
  • Frozen Lake
  • Marus Omegnum
  • Patterns of The Dead
• The Peak
  • Targon Prime

Shurima

• North Shurima
  • Kalamanda
  • Nashramae
    • Market Of Illumination
    • Sun Disc Replica
  • Parnesa
  • Odyn Valley
    • Crystal Scar
  • Zuretta
• East Shurima
  • Great Sai (east)
    • Astrologer's Tower
      • Temple of the Sun
    • Mother of Life River (east)
      • Vekaura
        • Sun Disc Replica
    • Kenethet
    • World Rune Archives
• South Shurima
  • Antathir
  • Sai Khaleek
    • Kahleek (ruins)
    • Khaleek River
      • Marrowmark
        • Marrowmark Market
  • Renek River
    • Zirima
  • Sai Faraj
    • City of Gardens (ruins)
    • Faraj (ruins)
    • Zoantha Cascade
      • Lost City (ruins)
        • World Rune pedestal
  • Southern Dune Wanderer Tribes
  • Valley of Song
  • Zuretta (old)
• West Shurima
  • Great Sai (west)
    • Mother of Life River (west)
      • Amakra
      • Nerimazeth
        • Sun Disc (ruins)
      • Saikhal
        • Path of Dust
      • Shurima City
        • Sun Disc
          • Emperors Way Road
            • Steps of Ascension
              • Cycle of Ascension
          • Great Library of Nasus
          • Library of the Sun
          • Oasis of the Dawn
          • Palace of Ten Thousand Pillars
          • Scholes Palace
          • Tomb of the Emperors
          • Temple of the Sun
      • Tomb of Ne'Zuk

• Fae'lor
• Navori & Shon-Xan
• Ralin
• Oulin & Qaelin
• Bahrl
• Zhyun
• Houhjo
• Unknown

• Bandle City (numerous gateways)
• Ionia
  • Fae'lor
    • Noxus (east)
      • Fae'lor Castle (ruins)
        • Dael'eh Ahira Pool

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Ionia

• Mainland Ionia
  • Navori
    • Noxus (east)
    • Azure Farms
    • Dalu Bay
    • Ghost-Willow (ruins)
    • Ionia City
    • Lasting Altar
    • Lhradi Forest
      • Lhotlan Village
    • Omikayalan
      • God-Willow (ruins)
    • Placidium of Navori
    • Temple of Koeshin
    • Temple of Thanjuul
      • White Cliffs Inn.
    • Thanze
    • Weh'le
      • Breathless Bay
  • Shon-Xan
    • Fae'lor Floating Castle
    • Northern Highlands
    • Puboe
      • Puboe Prison
    • Temple of Xuanain
    • Vlonqo

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Ionia

• Ralin
  • Hirana Monastery

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Ionia

• Oulin
• Qaelin
  • Qaelin Highlands
    • Jiekkasja
      • Quenjo Estate

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Ionia

• Bahrl
  • Noxus (east)
  • Tevasa Mountain
    • Tevasa
    • Wuju
  • Epool River
  • Urvash

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Ionia

• Zhyun
  • Kashuri
    • Kashuri Armories
  • Nanthee
  • Raikkon
  • Swirl Rocks
  • Temple of the Jagged Knife
  • Tuula
    • Tuula Prison
  • Yasuo's Village
  • Zhyun Highlands
    • Ghajan River
      • Jyom Pass
    • Holn
    • Kotha
    • Olgathee Forest
    • Shual
    • Sotka River
    • Thonx
      • Kwol Tavern
  • Zhyunia

Bandle City (numerous gateways)

Ionia

• Houhjo
  • Galrin
    • Ghetu Sea
    • Nistaram Forest
    • Pallas
      • Temple of Pallas
        • Pit of Pallas
  • Sudaro

Ionia

• Bard Mountain
  • Floating Villages
• Lighted Lilies Lake
• Shi Canyons
• Shimon Village
• Shojin Monastery

• Guardian's Sea
• Conqueror's Sea
• Ice Sea
• Marai Territory

• Guardian's Sea
  • Black Mist
    • Shadow Isles (Blessed Isles, ruins)
      • Helia (ruins)
        • Blessed Isles Bridge (ruins)
        • Library Keep (ruins)
        • Helia Library (ruins)
        • Vaults of Arcana (ruins)
          • Grand Gallery of Ancient Artifacts (ruins)
        • Celestial Vault (ruins)
          • Lunatropic Demisphere (ruins)
          • Hall of Conjunction (ruins)
            • Radiance of Alignments (ruins)
              • Athenaeum of Light (ruins)
      • Undead Wilds
        • Twisted Treeline (ruins)
  • Serpent Isles
    • Bilgewater
      • Bilgewater Bay
        • Black Market Grottos
        • Diver's Bluff
        • Fleet Street
          • Brazen Hydra Bar
        • Freeman's Aerie
        • Grey Harbor
        • Rat Town
          • Butcher's Bridge
            • Temple of The Mother Serpent
        • Slaugher Docks
          • Bloodharbor
          • Gangplank's Warehouse (ruins)
          • MacGregan’s Killhouse
          • Dead Pool Ship (wreckage)
          • Syren Ship
        • White Wharf
      • Buhru
        • Buhru Temple of The Mother Serpent
  • Noxus
    • South Noxus (oceanic)
      • Fallgren

Conqueror's Sea

• Aurma

Ice Sea

• Glacial Prison
  • World Rune Pedestal
• Ursine Lands
  • Ursine Hunting Grounds

Marai Territory

• Marai Village
• The Great Deep
  • The Rift

Nations

Map indicating the locations of each of the significant nation's capitals.

Runeterra has vast number of nations and settlements each with their own form of governing structure.

• Countries
• City-States
• Other/Non-Governed

Consists of all the nations that control large amounts of territory as well as a number of cities, towns, and villages. These nations may or may not have a centralized or a unified government.

• Bilgewater (Gang Syndicates)
• Demacia (Feudal Monarchy)
• Freljord (Tribal Matriarchy)
• Ionia (Regional Provinces)
• Ixtal (Mage Autocracy)
• Noxus (Expansionist Empire)
• Shurima (Divine Empire)
• Mount Targon (Tribal Theocracy)

Consists of all the nations that mostly control a city and some small land around it. These nations mostly have centralized and unified governments.

• Arbormark
• Aurma
• Boleham
• Harelport
• Holdrum
• Kumangra
• Kalstead
• Mudtown
• Nockmirch
• Palclyff
• Paretha
• Piltover (Aristocratic Oligarchy)
• Stonewall
• Zaun (Industrial Oligarchy)

Consists of all the nations that have no form of government or are previously governed nations that have since been left in ruin.

• Bandle City
• Blessed Isles (Former Meritocracy)
• Icathia (Former Feudal Monarchy)
• Shadow Isles

Religions

Religions in Runeterra are largely varied in every nation but several have been known to gather the most of followers:

• Church of The Glorious Evolved: The Church is celebrated in both Piltover and Zaun. The Glorious Evolution, views of flesh as inferior to that of steel and metal, has gathered most of the followers among the people of Zaun and has spread among other nations. An amalgamation of flesh or the total replacement of it had marked his works, incorporating techmaturgy to purge the weakness and inefficiency of the flesh. For as long as they exist, the day of the world replaced by beings of weaponized steel and metal becomes clearer with each passing day. The church gathered fragments of Viktor's philosophy and see him as a messianic figure, but Viktor couldn’t care less for them, viewing their quasi-religious cult as an aberration; another reason to eliminate emotional foibles and the belief in that which could not be empirically proven.
• Demacian Pantheon: There is a multitude of deities worshipped in Demacia. Two of which is known The Sisters of Justice. The first sister is known as ​ The Protector​ who represents the very appearance of the nation and inspired the nation's laws, traditions, and politics, and view her as a manifestation of hope, valor, perseverance, and justice. The second sister is known as The Veiled One, who embodies mercy and atonement while some view her as an embodiment of mistery and judgement: the Demacians pray the deceased find a safe passage to her shortly after death.
• Eternals: Runeterra has a whole pantheon of deities, whose influence shaped many of the religions, ideologies, and myths across all of the modern Runeterran cultures. While the truths of these deities have been lost to the ages, all are still preserved in the celestial realm, shining down on the world through constellations and archetypes.
• Great Weaver: The worship of the goddess of fate. The Shurimans, being a nomadic and simple people, have prayed to her for guidance and help in their daily lives and needs, and give and protect those in her favor. She is said to weave the threads of each and every things' fate into a magnificent tapestry, designating what has been and what shall come to be. Taliyah, the Stoneweaver is said, by her tribe elders, to have been given her powers over earth by the Great Weaver herself.
• Lamb and Wolf: For as long as its people have known death, Kindred has stalked Valoran. When the final moment comes, it is said a true Demacian will turn to Lamb, taking the arrow, while through the shadowed streets of Noxus, Wolf leads the hunt. In the snows of the Freljord, before going off to fight, some warbands 'kiss the Wolf', vowing to honor his chase with the blood of their enemies. After each Harrowing, the town of Bilgewater gathers to celebrate its survivors and honor those granted a true death by Lamb and Wolf. Kindred waits for those locked in the undeath of the Shadow Isles, for they know all will eventually fall to Lamb's bow or Wolf's teeth.The earliest dated appearance of the eternal hunters is from a pair of ancient masks, carved by unknown hands into the gravesites of people long-forgotten.
• Lunari: The worship of the Moon. The religion spoke that the world needed balance between both sun and moon to live and thrive. However, it has long since been quashed from the world and history, most likely by the Solari's hand. The Lunari's return may come to pass through the crusade waged by Diana, the Scorn of the Moon and an outcast by the Solari themselves.
• Mother Serpent: The worship of the goddess of motion, Nagakabouros. Originating from the Serpent Isles, now known as the Blue Flame Islands, Nagakabouros still remains the reigning deity in Bilgewater. Her church is now led by her chosen Truth Bearer, Illaoi, the Kraken Priestess. The religion highly demands that you follow your desires, and make your own fate, one of the primary reasons why this faith's presence remains strong today.
• Solari: The worship of the Sun as the source of all life. Solari worship is largely made up by a special sect of Rakkorians who surrender their mantles of war in favor of greater solar devotion. Their founder and leader chose Mount Targon, being the highest peak closest to the Sun, and was blessed with the power to call down the sun's wrath. Currently, Leona, the Radiant Dawn, has taken this legend's regalia and fights to protect the helpless and the innocent.

Runeterra also has a few cults:

• Cult of the Spider: The Cult has most of its followers located in Noxus and Demacia. The champion, Elise, serves as its High Priestess, traveling to and from between the two nations and the Shadow Isles, bringing her followers to live with the Spider God, Vilemaw, for eternity, or so they believe.
• Cult of the Void: It is a cult that first began when Malzahar claimed that Runeterra will be salved by the Void. It's followers do sacrifices to the nothingness below, hoping that this keeps the holy fury of the Void in check.
• Disciples of the Armordillo: It is by far the only cult that does not have any detriments. The cult revolves around the champion, Rammus, whom they believe to be a god, Ascended, oracle, or something along those lines. Disciples yearly conduct ceremonies wherein they will imitate his famous roll, and somersault across their respective cities in droves. Many pilgrims roam the desert, in the hopes that they will find him and answer a single question. Knowing his cravings for sweets, they often fill all of their caravans with treats and sweets, usually finding their caravans exhausted of it all first thing in the morning.
• Frostguard: It has most of its followers located in Northern Freljord, with the Frostguard Citadel being its main center of worship. Followers pray and worship the three Iceborn sisters of old: Avarosa, Serylda, and Lissandra. Yearly, three warriors of the Frostguard are chosen to the the Climb down the Howling Abyss to check in the runic prisons holding back the Watchers of any signs of melting and giving away.

Trivia

• The shape of the Runeterran continents were inspired by the real life Greek Peninsula. The names of several nations were also taken from the Greek language.
  • The name Demacia possibly puns on Greek δῆμος demos "people" and Latin decem "ten".
    • Demacia's namesake seems to be a Pre-Greek toponym, Δρυμαλία Drymalia, a former municipality of the island of Naxos.
  • The name Noxus resembles Pre-Greek toponym Νάξος.
    • There is a real life island called Naxos, which is part of modern-day Greece.
    • Noxus also references Latin noxa "harm, injury" or nox "night > darkness".
  • The name Ionia comes from the Ancient Greek Ἰωνία, after the tribal name Ia(w)ones Ἰά(ϝ)ωνες, with unclear etymology, possibly from:
    • PIE noun *wiH-s "force", whence Greek (ϝ)ī́s (w)is;
    • PIE verb *h₁eysh₂- "to push, to strengthen", whence ῑ̓ός īós "arrow".
  • The real-life namesake is Ionia, after Ionian Greek colonists, located in Anatolia, now in modern-day Turkey.
    • There are also the Ionian Islands located at the western part of modern-day Greece.
• There are numerous types of elemental magic, some named while others unknown.  Elementalist universe mentions several elemental magics, some of which correspond with those of the  Runeterra Prime universe while others are currently unique to that Alternate Universe. Those mentioned are: Air, Dark, Fire, Ice, Light, Magma, Mystic, Nature, Storm, Water.

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See also

• Official Map of Runeterra
• Runeterra Universe Page
• Realms of Runeterra
• Large map of Runeterra

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