Lillia

Lillia is a beautiful and slender Fae Fawn girl, half-deer, having the body of a deer but with the torso instead of a head, with brownish fur, long hair in a distinct palette of lilac and blue, large ears, large blue eyes, and four deer hooves. She wears no clothes, only a simple blouse made of leaves in shades of green. The most characteristic ornament on her attire is the flower button on her head. She also carries a magical branch in her hand. Despite resembling a Vastaya, Lillia is not one.

Lillia is a very shy and kind person, but also extremely protective and determined in her cause to help the mother tree. She is very passionate and dedicated to her mission of saving the mother tree's life. Lillia is very curious, with a fertile imagination and an endless sense of wonder. She is both clumsy and competent.

When the Freljordian barbarian Ivern the Cruel traveled to Omikayalan and felled the Divine Willow, several seeds from the ancient tree were scattered and spread throughout Ionia. One of these seeds took root in what would later be known as the Garden of Oblivion and, after being nurtured by the now reformed Greenfather Ivern, sprouted into the Dream Tree; a [Spirit Tree] that spread the magic of mortal desires, attracting and containing their dreams within dream-filled flower buds.

When the Dream Tree began to have its own dream, it manifested as a new sprout containing that dream. This sprout, however, fell prematurely to the ground, miraculously sprouting into Lillia; a clumsy, deer-like Fae creature, with the flower bud of her birth still attached to her head. With no company other than her mother tree and the many dreams that arrived in the garden every night, Lillia became a guardian of the garden and helped her mother tend to the buds that contained the dreams and desires of humans.

During this time, Lillia learned more about the world beyond the garden through these dreams, becoming enchanted by the people and places they saw in their dreams, experiencing the turmoil of emotions in each one, and glimpsing the desires that mortals only have when they sleep. Lillia began to feel a deep affection for these dreams and the dreamers who created them, longing to one day meet these dreamers in person. Lillia's dream of exploring the world and meeting these dreamers eventually manifested as a sprout of her own on a branch of the Dream Tree.

Following the Noxian invasion of Ionia, fewer dreams began to reach the Garden of Oblivion, causing Lillia's mother tree to sicken and become infected with protrusions and a dark slime. Although Lillia did her best to nourish her mother tree and the remaining dreams contained within its buds, the Dream Tree became so diseased that it could no longer protect the garden from outsiders.

While tending to her mother tree, Lillia had more dreams of mortals depicting various Spirits from Ionian mythology. Through her encounters with the human warriors, Lillia realized that the only way to truly save the Dream Tree was to bring the dreams into the garden herself. Finally, gathering her courage, Lillia took her branch and left the garden to enter the unknown and frightening world outside, observing an Ionian village celebrating the Spirit Flower festival.

Lillia was born from the Dream Tree's desire to have a kind of companion or protector, so it's quite possible that the tree dreamed of the ancient protectors of the Willow God, the ancient Vastayashai'rei. This may explain its resemblance to a Vastaya, despite being a unique being separate from the Vastaya, since its appearance is based on the dreams of the Dream Tree.

Lillia's mother, the legendary Dream Tree, was born directly from the ancient Divine Willow tree in Omikayalan. When Ivern, once a human barbarian, felled the Divine Willow, he merged with it and became the legendary Green Father, vowing to care for all of nature and helping to nurture many of the seeds generated by the Divine Willow, including Lillia's mother tree.

Due to Ivern being essentially fused with the Willow God and having strived to care for the Dream Tree, he is considered an ancestor or father figure to Lillia. Their relationship seems very affectionate, as Lillia states that Ivern sometimes considers her his "favorite sprout."

Although Lillia never directly interacted with Yasuo, it is implied that he may be the figure who fled to the Garden of Oblivion during his first encounter with humans.

At some point, Yone met Lillia and developed a close friendship with her, possibly when the two arrived in Weh'le during the Spirit Flower Festival. Yone, considering Lillia one of the kindest spirits compared to the many Azakana he encounters, vowed to protect her from any dangers, particularly from demons.

Physiology of the Doe Fairy: Lilia is a Doe Fairy, a completely unique entity born from the dream of her mother, the Dream Tree. Although born from a plant, she is more spiritual in nature and takes on a cervine form similar to that of a humanoid woman with four deer legs and a magical flower bud attached to her head. Because she is more connected to the Spirit Realm, Lilia possesses greater longevity and access to certain spiritual magics.

Enhanced Speed: Due to her deer physiology, Lillia possesses enhanced agility and speed compared to normal humans, being able to run much faster thanks to her deer legs.

Dream Magic: Lilia, born from the Dream Tree, can sense and interact with dreams. With this ability, she can scrutinize the dreams of others, guide them to the Dream Tree, contain them in her incense burner, and, in some cases, even manipulate them to a certain extent. With this magic, she can also use the "dream dust" produced by the flower bud on her head, which she uses to induce sleep in other people and even affect their memories before they fall asleep with the dream dust.

Empathy: By communicating with the dreams of others, Lillia is able to discern the hidden emotions within them, such as their deepest fears and desires, expressed only during sleep. Due to her intimate connection with these dreams, Lillia possesses an intense sense of empathy and, in a way, can feel these emotions as she scrutinizes the dreams. Furthermore, she can alter the emotions of others, manipulating their dreams to a certain extent. Nature Magic: Lillia has demonstrated a certain ability to manipulate nature itself, affecting the growth of plants, such as when she transformed the branch containing her dream bud into a powerful incense stick. Normally, Lillia uses this ability by sprouting spiral seeds from the bud in her incense stick.

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.

Yone

Yone, in life, was a tall young man with fair skin, dark brown hair tied back, brown eyes, and a beard. He wore an Ionian tunic in shades of dark turquoise with gold details and a long red belt, as seen in the illustration on his card in LoR.

Upon returning to life, his appearance had changed, now sporting a scarlet-red mask on his face that could not be removed. His hair was loose and long, with two strands in the front, and his eyes glowed a ghostly blue.

His attire consists of torn and blood-stained Ionic robes, shirtless, and mostly covered by bandages that extend to his shoulders and just below his chest. His robes and belt are decorated with the various azakana he has hunted.

When Yone separates his soul from his body, his appearance remains the same, but semi-transparent and enveloped in a bright scarlet red.

Yone is a stoic, loyal, and honorable man who always put his responsibilities above his feelings. He had a complicated relationship with his brother Yasuo, having to take care of him from a very young age. Yone wished for Yasuo to learn to be responsible and have a better life, and he was overjoyed when Yasuo was chosen by Master Souma as his disciple.

Upon discovering Yasuo's "betrayal," Yone was devastated, but continued to fulfill his duty, which was, unfortunately, to kill his brother, Yasuo.

When Yone finally found and confronted Yasuo, they ended up dueling to the death, with Yasuo emerging victorious. Yasuo Yasuo

Upon returning from the dead, Yone dedicated himself to understanding what he had become through hunting azakana, as he feels that the conflict he now faces with the mask he wears surpasses the unresolved conflict between him and his brother.

According to rumors, Yone and Lillia share a deep friendship, very similar to the bond between Yasuo and Taliyah.

Ivern (Lillia's grandfather)

Ivern is a slender being, as tall as a tree. His entire body is made of living wood, with his legs tapering into roots. His head is made of pale wood with various mosses and mushrooms growing on it. His head spirals outward into two large protuberances, giving the appearance of two large horns, almost like an ancient Freljord helmet, a remnant of his former life. From his head, leaves grow where his hair would normally be, giving him a lush beard, a pair of eyebrows, and a mane of hair behind his horns. On his right arm is a woven gauntlet with various mosses and mushrooms growing on it. On his horns, along their roots, and on his left arm, gold rings still remain.

Ivern the Cruel was a fierce and ruthless warrior, following the traditions of the ancient warrior gods of Freljord. Ivern the Green Father, on the other hand, is cheerful and eccentric. Deeply connected to nature, he may seem strange and eccentric to humans. He is curious and benevolent, nurturing the growth of the natural world wherever he finds it. Those who seek to harm the forest dwellers, however, will discover that Ivern's magic can both harm and help.

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.

Lux

Lux is a tall, fair-skinned young woman with large blue eyes and shoulder-length golden-blonde hair, over which she always wears a dark blue hairband.

Although she generally wears typical Demacian noble attire in public, she is mostly seen in armor, consisting of a silver-white breastplate and skirt, dark blue trousers covering her legs and arms, and white high-heeled boots that match the skirt and breastplate.

When Lux uses her magic, her eyes can sometimes change from blue to a bright gold.

Lux displays an energetic and optimistic disposition, always cheerful and finding humor. However, in more serious situations, Lux's facade crumbles, and she becomes withdrawn and worried about her magic and the risk of being discovered. She desires that mages be accepted in Demacia and opposes the persecution of Mage Hunters solely because of their powers, sympathizing with Sylas for his unjust imprisonment. When he betrayed her and started the rebellion, Lux saw him for the danger he truly was, although she has since decided to help innocent mages secretly escape Demacia and join Sylas's group, as being under his rule would be better than being trapped in a nation that only saw them as criminals.