Gwen

Gwen has the appearance of a pale young woman of medium height. Her hair is blue and curly in two long curls decorated with dark blue ribbons. On her neck and arms, she has magical blue markings that resemble the stitches of a doll, just as she had when she was an ordinary doll. Her eyes have cross-shaped pupils, similar to buttons, the left one being blue and the right one pink.

Gwen usually wears a white dress with a black border and a blue bodice, decorated with gold details.

Gwen is a doll brought to life by the Sacred Mist and a fragment of Isolde's soul, representing her kindness, love, and joy, which gives her self-awareness and an independent personality.

Created by Isolda as a child as an ideal character, Gwen possesses the personality of a fairytale princess, extremely polite and graceful. She is kind, friendly, and enthusiastic, eager to explore the world, curious, and passionate about everything in it. Having lived a short time, she is terrified of death.

Although generally friendly and genuinely kind, Gwen is not unaware of the darkness of the world. She diligently fights against the evils of the Black Mist to protect the world she was born into and feels nothing but contempt for the most malevolent members of the Shadow Isles, such as Thresh and Viego.

Gwen was originally created as a doll by a seamstress named Isolda, embodying her desire for adventure and royalty. Isolda loved her doll dearly and spent hours sewing and playing with her. Eventually, Isolda was courted by Viego, the king of Camavor, and no longer had time to play with her beloved doll. At first, Gwen realized that Viego made her creator happy, but the love between them soured and became painful. Isolda fell ill due to an assassin's blade and eventually died. Viego took Isolda's body to the Blessed Isles hoping to resurrect her, but instead, unleashed ruin. Without their king, the nation of Camavor crumbled, and Gwen was forgotten for centuries.

Gwen eventually arrived at the Shadow Isles when Viego was awakened by Gangplank and Thresh. Viego was defeated by Ahri, Braum, Illaoi, Miss Fortune, Pyke, and Yasuo, and imprisoned in an amulet. The Ruined King managed to escape the amulet and resumed his search for his queen. Fragments of Isolde's soul scattered across Runeterra and imprisoned themselves in various shackles, one of them being Gwen. Gwen was brought to life by a fragment of Isolde's soul and found herself wielding enormous scissors, needles, and thread. She was soon attacked by a swarm of specters and remembered the pain associated with Viego. Quickly, she defeated the specters and realized they were linked to him. Fascinated by the wonders of life, Gwen set out to explore the world and end the pain caused by Viego and the Black Mist.

Gwen was created sometime between 47 BN and 30 BN, when Isolde was a young woman who dreamed of traveling the kingdom. In an attempt to experience this life, Isolde created her own princess doll, which she imagined to be the embodiment of regal elegance. The doll's dress was crafted to match the intricate designs of Camavoran warships. Gwen sounded perfectly regal for a name. Gwen's greatest fear is death, now that she has begun to experience life. Gwen can magically change the size of her scissors at will to any size she desires. Gwen was brought back to life shortly after the events of Ruination (Video). Gwen was happy for Isolde when her relationship with Viego was going well, but when it worsened, she felt her pain deeply. Gwen's weapons are similar in style to relic weapons, as they possess the power to destroy specters. Gwen also controls the pure mist, which can hide people from the Specters and protect them from the Devastation. Gwen carries a giant, elegant blue pair of scissors, taller than herself, which she uses to defend children from the dark mist.

Magically Altered Physiology: Gwen's body has been magically altered and is extremely unique due to the circumstances of her birth. Although initially a doll created by Isolda, she received full life from her creator thanks to the magic of the mystical Sacred Mist and is undoubtedly considered human to some extent.

Sacred Mist Manipulation: Having received life and the blessing of the sacred opposite of the cursed Black Mist, Gwen is able to manipulate this mist for various purposes. The primary function of the Sacred Mist is to protect herself and others within its cloud of mist, making them virtually invisible and immune to external dangers. Those under the effect of her Sacred Mist tend to feel a sense of comfort and calm when enveloped by it. As the antithesis of the Black Mist, Gwen has demonstrated that she can use the Sacred Mist to banish and repel any undead affected by the mist, being strong enough to imprison the Ruined King himself.

Sacred Mist Constructs: Gwen can manipulate the Sacred Mist, taking on various forms, usually mimicking sewing materials and common tools. With these constructs, Gwen can attack enemies, mainly undead.

Enchantment: Gwen can use the Sacred Mist to enchant and strengthen other objects, making them more resistant to the Black Mist. She can use this enchantment to create new objects, such as the various outfits she made for the Sentinels of Light, sewn with threads made from the mist itself, or she can enchant common items, as she did with her signature scissors.

Proficiency in the use of scissors: Gwen usually uses a giant, enchanted pair of scissors in combat, which she has imbued with the Holy Mist. Gwen wields these scissors with ease, being able to decimate entire groups of enemies quickly.

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.

Viego

Like a specter, Viego has a pale complexion, spectral green eyes, and white hair. He is adorned with a spectral green crown and a triangular wound on his chest, from which Black Mist pours. Viego wears a black leather jacket and trousers with light armor and no shirt, displaying his bare, sculpted chest. He wields Holiness, the King's Blade, a spectral Zweihänder with the coat of arms of Camavor on its hilt. Viego can also manifest armor made of Black Mist, including a helmet and a breastplate.

In life, Viego had a complexion close to fair and slightly tanned skin. His hair was brown. He wore a blue leather jacket and shirt, with black shoulder pads and gauntlets with gold details. He also wore brown trousers and black boots. He wielded an uncorrupted version of the Holiness, adorned with gold and jewels.

Viego was an incredibly passionate, yet arrogant man. Raised in nobility, Viego received everything in life and believed it all belonged to him. He was deeply in love with his wife Isolda and spoiled her. His devotion to his wife led him to show great disinterest in governing the kingdom and to neglect his responsibilities. He proved to be a perfectionist, with high expectations of his queen, whom he reprimanded when she failed to meet them. When Isolda was poisoned, Viego became obsessed with saving her, using all the kingdom's resources to try to keep her alive. After the queen's death, he was willing to massacre thousands and defy death itself to bring her back. Centuries later, his obsession remains, willing to plunge the world into darkness to resurrect his queen.

Irelia

Irelia is a slender woman with pale skin, long dark hair with subtle blue-violet highlights that reaches her hips, and bright blue eyes. Her attire is a mix of elegant clothing and battle attire, with a distinct palette of red, pink, black, and silver. The most characteristic ornament of her attire is the silver diadem on her head. She also possesses several silver blades that float around it.

Irelia is a passionate, protective person deeply devoted to dance, dedicated to protecting Ionia. She believes brute force is necessary to defend Ionia from threats like Noxus, and therefore considers alliances with Zed and his shadow assassins due to their similar beliefs. She also demonstrates a gentle and caring personality towards those close to her, such as the Blooming Blade, for whom she holds a special affection.

Despite her rigid and serious demeanor, Irelia also displays a certain sarcasm towards her opponents, as evidenced by her comments on Garen's fighting technique and his habit of shouting his country's name in battle.

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.

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.

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.