Aurora

Aurora is a slender, pale woman with a freckled face, blue eyes, and orange hair. As a Vastaya, she has an almost human appearance, except for her long ears, rabbit-like legs and tail, all adorned with her characteristic orange hair. Her freckles merge to form orange patches in some areas of her skin, including her shoulders and the outer part of her thighs.

She wears large, round glasses and has a brass-colored piercing near the base of her right ear. Her usual attire consists of a wide-brimmed teal witch's hat, a white fur-lined coat over a teal and white sleeveless tunic, teal shorts, and brown, knee-high, open-toed leather boots. She has also been seen wrapped in a large, dark teal winter cloak with a beige fur lining. She carries a dark brown wooden wand with a brass-colored metal handle.

Aurora is a quiet young woman with a great thirst for knowledge, though not to the point of obsession. She has a caring nature, evident in her actions, such as tidying up the Hearthhouse despite Ornn's initial rejection. She is also determined to help Haestryr, even though they have only recently met.

Aurora was born in the isolated village of Aamu, as a member of a vastaya tribe known as the Bryni, an isolated tribe of rabbit-like vastaya who remained isolated from other vastaya tribes, causing their inherent magic to be more diluted. [1] Aurora was born with the innate ability to interact much more closely with the Spirit Realm, making many 'friends' that only she could see. Aurora's parents believed this was merely a product of her fertile imagination, but her great-aunt Havu actually encouraged her unique abilities and passions, allowing her to revel in her own company.

As Aurora grew older, she began to better understand her ability, realizing that these imaginary friends were, in fact, spirits and that she possessed a special capacity to see through the veil between the mortal and spiritual realms. Using this unique and special vision, Aurora meticulously documented and studied these spirits to help others understand the world as she saw it.

As more and more spirits appeared before Aurora during her studies, she began to discover some who felt lost between the realms, troubled by the affairs of mortals. Seeking to help these spirits return to the spirit realm, she continued her research beyond Aamu and began to travel further afield in Freljord, leaving her home behind with some apprehension to expand her knowledge of spirits and how to help them. [Icon of the Freljord coat of arms]

During her travels, Aurora encountered a particularly monstrous spirit in the form of a twisted elk. The spirit was wild and frightened, attacking with its bloody antlers as Aurora tried to calm it. She eventually managed to gain its trust, but her attempts to heal and help it only resulted in failure. Still determined to help the elk spirit, Aurora convinced it to travel with her and used her powers to hide it in the spirit realm while she worked to uncover what afflicted it.

After encountering several powerful spirit walkers, shamans capable of communicating with the spirit demigods of Freljord, they simply didn't know how to help the elk spirit and suggested she seek out Udyr, the most powerful spirit walker in Freljord. Although Udyr immediately recognized the immense power of Aurora's new friend, he knew the fearsome elk spirit was too lost to communicate with him and advised her to seek answers directly from the demigods.

Aurora is on the autism spectrum, although this concept is not recognized in the world of Runeterra.

Aurora and Lissandra are the only two champions who have the title "Witch" in their respective usernames.

Aurora is the second champion released to wear glasses. The first was Vayne, who wears sunglasses. It's unclear how she wears glasses without human ears.

Aurora likes to crochet. The orange spots on Aurora's skin follow a Turing pattern, similar to a leopard's spots.

Aurora's sub-race, Bryni, shares many similarities with the Viera from the Final Fantasy saga, including their solitary society (uniting only out of necessity) and the etymology of the Slovak word "faith," which coincides with the Vastaya custom of seeing spirits on the earthly plane.

Vastaya Physiology: Aurora is a vastaya, a race of semi-humans transformed by the magic of the Spirit Realm. This connection to the Spirit Realm has increased their longevity and granted them powerful magic, allowing them to live for centuries. Aurora is a member of the Bryni, a leporine tribe of vastaya who resemble rabbits and are notably more isolated.

Spiritual Magic: Unlike other Bryni, Aurora possesses a deep and strong connection to the Spirit Realm, being able to communicate with Spirits and clearly visualize the Spirit Realm since she was young. Over time, Aurora honed her magical abilities, allowing her to manipulate spiritual energy in various ways, such as casting spells on enemies to rip a piece of their souls, firing energy waves, exorcising Spirits, and even completely merging the Spirit and Material Realms to create a rift. explosive energy waves exorcising spirits rift. Masterpiece Wand: Aurora received a powerful wand from Ornn, the demigod of Freljord, famed for creating legendary items and weapons. This wand enhances Aurora's spiritual magic, allowing her to open portals into and through the Spirit Realm at will. [Image of the Freljord coat of arms icon]

Spiritual Knowledge: Thanks to her innate talent for seeing the Spirit Realm, Aurora has become incredibly intelligent in everything related to the Spirit Realm and all the spiritual creatures that inhabit it. She is diligent in her studies, possessing not only immense knowledge on the subject, but also an unlimited curiosity to deepen her understanding.

Runeterra (meaning "magical land") is a plane of existence comprised of the physical realm: an oblate spheroid planet, and the Spirit Realm. It is also the fictional world where most of the intellectual property lore of League of Legends takes place. Runeterra is part of the larger Runeterra Prime universe. The currently known continents that the planet comprises are Valoran, Shurima, and the Camavoran Continent. It also possesses 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 various archipelagos and islands surrounding them (such as Ionia, the Serpent Isles, and the Shadow Isles). The planet orbits a G-type star, while a natural satellite moon orbits the planet. Runeterra's sun and moon also mirror equivalents in the spirit realm.

Centuries ago, magical artifacts called "World Runes" were rediscovered. 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, trying to determine their powers. Few could even begin to grasp the significance of their origins, or the sheer power contained within them. Some hypothesized that the Runes were essential to the creation of Runeterra itself. The first use of these mysterious artifacts proved catastrophic, reshaping the landscape of entire nations. Distrust quickly grew as those familiar with the Runes imagined that such "Power of the Creators" was being used as a weapon. Conflicts over these magical artifacts began to occur, known as the Rune Wars.

Open war 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 all the Runes of the World away from human reach for the protection of Runeterra. Some heeded their pleas, others rejected them due to their newfound power and influence. After an incident with Tyrus, Ryze continued his journey alone, gathering all the rune artifacts to prevent another Rune War from beginning and potentially destroying the world.

Main article: Species There are many different species in Runeterra and the other connected realms. Most are divided into sapient, sentient, and non-sentient species.

Unlike Earth, Runeterra boasts a large number of sapient species. These sapient species can range from the ability to use primitive tools for their own benefit to godlike feats like forging literal stars.

Some sentient species are monstrous and aggressive, while others are less aggressive or docile. While most sentient species are animals, there are instances of plant-based sentient species.

Most known cases of non-sentient species are found in plants.

As rich and diverse as Runeterra is, not all species are well documented. From the Shuriman Jungles to the wild and magical regions of the Ionian Archipelago, known only by name or image, these countless species are an enigma.

Runeterra has a large number of nations and settlements, each with their own form of government structure.

It consists of all nations that control large tracts of territory, as well as numerous cities, towns, and villages. These nations may or may not have a centralized or unified government.

Great Nations Bilgewater Crest Bilgewater (Gang Syndicates) Coat of arms of Demacia (Feudal Monarchy) Coat of arms of Freljord Freljord (Tribal Matriarchy) coat of arms of Ionia Ionia (Regional Provinces) coat of arms of Ixtal Ixtal (Magic Autocracy) Coat of Arms of Noxus Noxus (Expansionist Empire) coat of arms of Shurima Shurima (Divine Empire) Targon Coat of Arms Targon (Tribal Theocracy) Small Nations Arbormark (Feudal Lordship) Aurma Kalstead Nockmirch (Feudal Lordship) Rijenland Skaggorn (Tribal Chief) It consists of all nations that primarily control a city and some small lands surrounding it. These nations typically have centralized, unified governments.

Boleham Harelport Holdrum Kumangra Mudtown Palclyff Piltover Crest Piltover (Aristocratic Oligarchy) Stone wall coat of arms of Zaun Zaun (Industrial Oligarchy) It consists of all nations that have no form of government or that were formerly governed and have since been left in ruins.

coat of arms of the city of Bandle coat of arms of the Blessed Isles Blessed Isles (Old Meritocracy) Camavor Coat of Arms Camavor (Old Feudal Monarchy) Void Crest Icathia (Ancient Feudal Monarchy) coat of arms of the Shadow Isles Shadow Isles

Eternals: Runeterra boasts an entire pantheon of deities, whose influence has shaped many of the religions, ideologies, and myths of all modern Runeterran cultures. Though the truths about these deities have been lost over the ages, they are all still preserved in the celestial realm, shining upon the world through constellations and archetypes.

Freljordian Pantheon: There are a multitude of deities worshipped in the Freljord. These deities are called Freljordian Demigods. These demigods are spirits portrayed as primitive, anthropomorphic animals. Each represents one or more phenomena or ideas. Volibear, for example, represents the Storm and the Wilds, while Ornn represents the Forge and the Hearth.

Great Weaver: The cult of the goddess of fate. The Shurimans, being a nomadic and simple people, prayed to her for guidance and assistance in their daily lives and needs, and bestowed and protected those in her favor. She is said to weave the threads of destiny into a magnificent tapestry, designating what was and what will become. Taliyah, the Stone Weaver, is believed by the elders of her tribe to have received her powers over the land from the Great Weaver herself.

Lamb and Wolf: Since their people met death, Kindred have pursued Valoran. When the final moment arrives, it is said that a true Demacian will turn to Lamb, taking the arrow, while through the shadowy streets of Noxus, Wolf leads the hunt. In the snows of Freljord, before setting out to fight, some warbands "kiss the Wolf," swearing to honor their pursuit with the blood of their enemies. After each Harrowing, the city of Bilgewater gathers to celebrate its survivors and honor those who received a true death from Lamb and Wolf. Kindred await those trapped in the undeath of the Shadow Isles, knowing that all will eventually fall beneath Lamb's bow or Wolf's teeth. The oldest known sighting of the eternal hunters is a pair of ancient masks, carved by unknown hands from the tombs of people long forgotten.

Lunari: The worship of the Moon. The religion preached that the world needed a balance between the sun and the moon to live and thrive. However, it was long ago erased from the world and history, likely at the hands of the Solari. The return of the Lunari may come through the crusade waged by Diana, the Scorn of the Moon and an outcast of the Solari themselves.

Mother Serpent: The cult of the goddess of movement, Nagakabouros. Originating from the Serpent Isles, now known as the Blue Flame Isles, Nagakabouros is still the reigning deity of Bilgewater. Her church is now led by her chosen Truthbringer, Illaoi, the Kraken Priestess. The religion strongly demands that you follow your desires and create your own destiny, one of the main reasons why this faith remains strong today.

Solari: The worship of the Sun as the source of all life. Solari worship is largely comprised of a special sect of Rakkorians who renounce their warlike mantles in favor of a broader solar devotion. Their founder and leader chose Targon, the highest peak closest to the Sun, and was blessed with the power to invoke the Sun's wrath. Today, Leona, the Radiant Dawn, has taken up the mantle of this legend and fights to protect the defenseless and the innocent.

Runeterra also has some cults:

Cult of the Spider: Most of their followers reside in Noxus and Demacia. The champion, Elise, serves as their High Priestess, traveling between the two nations and the Shadow Isles, leading her followers to live with the Spider God, Vilemaw, for all eternity, or so they believe.

Cult of the Void: A cult that began when Malzahar claimed that Runeterra would be saved by the Void. Its followers make sacrifices to the nothingness below, hoping this will keep the Void's holy fury at bay.

Disciples of Armordillo: This is by far the only cult that doesn't commit any harm. The cult revolves around the champion, Rammus, whom they believe to be a god, Ascendant, oracle, or something similar. The disciples hold annual ceremonies in which they imitate his famous roll and somersault through their respective cities en masse. Many pilgrims wander the desert, hoping to find him and answer a single question. Knowing his sweet tooth, they often fill their caravans with sweets and treats, often finding their caravans exhausted by morning.

Frostguard: Most of their followers are located in the northern Freljord, with Frostguard Citadel as their main center of worship. Followers pray to and venerate the three ancient Iceborn sisters: Avarosa, Serylda, and Lissandra. Each year, three Frostguard warriors are chosen to descend into the Howling Abyss to inspect the runic prisons that keep the Watchers from any sign of melting and destruction.

Ornn

Ornn possesses a large humanoid figure, with a square torso and muscular arms, sculpted by his tireless work forging and creating weapons. He has the head of a ram with large horns and a long red beard that covers most of his face. Ornn's eyes, his left arm, and the tips of his horns glow in shades of orange with the heat and power of primordial fire, and he wears only a large metal apron around his torso.

Ornn is a quiet and stoic individual who doesn't bother or interact with anyone unless they come to him. Often, Ornn does nothing unless he deems it necessary, resorting to the shortest possible sentences to convey his message. Ornn is dedicated to his craft and works day and night, and although he finds satisfaction in his work, he doesn't evaluate it, preferring to let the good work speak for itself. He is apathetic to many things, including the people around him. The only people Ornn has ever truly admired or respected were the Blood-of-the-Lake, and the destruction of his people wounded his soul more than anything else in this world. Since then, he cares for no one and nothing.

Udyr

Udyr has a robust physique and is adorned with tattoos of the various gods of Freljord. His wrists are wrapped in bandages, and his left hand wears a turban given to him by Lee Sin. He wears heavy trousers with a belt made of prayer beads and open-toed shoes.

Udyr is an introspective individual, driven by his spiritual powers which grant him a unique understanding of the world. Having grappled with these overwhelming powers since a young age, he embodies a sense of stoic determination and resilience. His demeanor is often calm and reserved, reflecting the solitude he embraced during years of self-imposed exile. Udyr is guided by a sense of duty, particularly towards those he considers family, such as Kalkia and, later, Sejuani.

Anivia

Anivia is a gigantic, eagle-like creature composed entirely of crystalline blue ice. She also possesses a single fuchsia crystal on her forehead. Her egg form is an ice globe that glows with white magic and appears encased in a nest of ice spikes.

Revered by the Notai and Yetis of antiquity, Anivia is seen as a benevolent guardian deity. In the legends of Freljord, she stands out as a champion of forgiveness and unity among all the island's peoples. The Notai and Yetis have been called her "children" by her brethren, suggesting her protective nature. She also advocates diplomacy before war, as demonstrated when she advises her kin to work together with the Three Sisters. Although she is a peaceful being, she is not a pacifist. Notably, she defended Freljord from external forces such as the Southerners, who seek to claim Vorrijaard as their own, as well as the Voidborn and the Watchers who created them, who threaten Runeterra itself. Although she is incapable of dying, she is willing to sacrifice herself to save Freljord from annihilation.

Volibear

Volibear is a massive, bear-like creature that can stand on two or four legs. He has bright blue eyes, and his body is covered in thick white fur that gradually turns dark gray on his hands and feet. All of his fingers have claws that appear to be made of dark blue ice. The same ice is used in the runic inscriptions embedded in his arms and above his left eye, as well as in the lightning bolt patterns on the outside of his lower torso. It also covers the outside of his thighs like armor plates. The fur on his head and neck is styled into a loose ponytail at the back and two long braids that fall over his shoulders and are decorated with metal ornaments, also bearing bright blue runes. He also wears a long, dangling piercing in his right ear.

Even at rest, parts of Volibear seem to glow softly with blue magic. When he unleashes his full power, however, his appearance can change drastically. Jagged ice spikes sprout from his back, the blue ice on his body glows white, and he becomes surrounded by dark storm clouds and crackling lightning.

Volibear is a proud and brutal god who sees the rise of civilization as a weakness. Born in ancient primordial times, Volibear believes that strength and brutality define an individual's worth.

Xayah

Xayah is a slender Vastaya Lhotlan with white skin, yellow eyes, pointed ears like a bird's, and long red hair. She wears simple wanderer's clothes in a distinct palette of dark red, purple, burgundy, and some brown details. The most striking ornament on her outfit is her feather cape, which is dark with shades ranging from burgundy to purple. She also possesses several blades made of feathers that float around her. Determined and grumpy.

Xayah is a Vastayan from Lhotlan who travels through Ionia on a crusade to ensure the survival and independence of her people. After meeting and beginning a relationship with Rakan, they both travel through Ionia to preserve the island's natural magic, preventing it from being controlled by humans. They are not yet married, as she longs to hear him propose to her every day.

Rakan

Rakan has white hair, highlighted by a bold red streak. His small red cape conceals the base of vibrant yellow plumage, which falls like a regal cloak. A single bird skull adorns the cape, holding it in place. Shirtless, he displays two armbands, which hide more yellow plumage underneath. Rakan wears blue trousers held up by a red rope belt adorned with bird skulls. True to his Lhotlan lineage, Rakan possesses avian features, such as bird legs and pointed, feathered ears. As the title suggests, he is extremely charming, an emotionally intelligent guy, and incredibly stylish. Because of this, he can be an extravagant and showy performer, as he is energetic and confident. But he is also courageous, loyal, and compassionate, and, unlike his beloved Xayah, tends to act on instinct rather than plan.

Braum

Braum is a large, fair-skinned, bald man with comically large muscles and a brown mustache. He has a large tattoo that covers from his left arm to his chest. He wears a large shoulder pad on his right shoulder, which connects to a large belt buckle bearing the symbol of a ram's head, representing his connection to Ornn. He carries a large shield with a ram's head forged into the center.

As the title itself suggests, he has a heart of pure gold; Braum is an altruistic and friendly man who enjoys helping people simply because he appreciates altruism and hopes his actions will inspire others. Ever since witnessing his mother's act of kindness towards a neighboring tribe, despite them being enemies, he has taken her teachings to heart and sees value in all the people of Freljord, calling them a family of brothers and sisters, and is able to befriend anyone regardless of their character. Braum's deeds have inspired many myths, but he himself accepts the stories about himself, however inaccurate they may be, knowing that people will be inspired to acts of generosity and kindness by his example.

Ahri

Ahri is an attractive Vesani of medium height, with pale skin and long black hair that reaches her waist, tied in a braid with two loose strands framing her face. Her eyes are golden-yellow with slit pupils, and her cheeks have red markings that resemble whiskers. Due to her vastaya nature, she has black fox ears on top of her head, long claws instead of fingernails, and nine white fox tails. She usually wears a white dress with red and gold details, as well as adornments such as three purple tassels.

On some occasions, usually when she is hiding her vastaya nature from society to avoid unwanted attention, Ahri wears a huge white hooded cloak to protect not only her face, but also her nine white tails.

Ahri began as a wild and impulsive creature, raised in nature, far from civilization, and obsessed with consuming the spiritual essence of mortals. As she devoured more souls, she began to feel the emotions of her victims, becoming more empathetic and reluctant to continue her hunts. After the death of her beloved, Ahri was consumed by regret and guilt, completely ashamed of her Vesani nature and distancing herself entirely from society, interacting with people only to feed on their essence and satiate her hunger. Ahri's pain grew so much that she simply wished to forget all the painful memories, but eventually decided that these memories were too valuable to discard and learned to carry them with her, however painful they might be.