Historical Timeline of Runeterra

Dive into the epic history of Runeterra! Explore the timeline from the universe's creation, the Rune Wars, to the rise of Noxus and beyond. A must-read for LoR lore fans!

Hey there! So you're curious about the grand sweep of Runeterra's history, huh? It's a wild ride, and while Riot Games has a lot of lore, this guide pulls from official sources to give you a solid timeline. Think of it as a helpful friend pointing out the major beats, not a stuffy history lesson. First off, you'll notice dates are often in the Noxian Calendar. It's based on the founding of Noxus, and while we don't know the exact length of a Noxian year compared to our Gregorian calendar, it's the standard for official lore. Just keep in mind that the Noxians really like to present history their way, and a lot of stuff before the Resurgence of Civilizations got lost in the Rune Wars. It's a bit of a murky past! We also use a couple of handy terms here: BN means 'Before Noxus,' and AN means 'After Noxus.' Easy enough, right? Now, let's get to the good stuff – the actual history! It's broken down into key events, so you can easily jump around. Here are some of the earliest major points: * Creation of the Universe: This is where it all begins, way back at ∞ BN. * Formation of Runeterra: The planet itself takes shape, roughly from ∞ BN to ± 9000 BN. * Titan War: A massive conflict happening between ± 9000 BN and 8000 BN. * Founding of the Freljord: Around the same time as the Titan War, ± 9000 BN - 8000 BN. * War of the Three Sisters: A pivotal event at 8000 BN. * Westward Migration: Peoples begin to move across Runeterra from 6000 BN to 5000 BN. * Golden Age of Shurima: Shurima's peak, from 5000 BN to 2500 BN. * Void War: A terrifying conflict against the Void from 2500 BN to 2000 BN. * Fall of Shurima: Shurima's decline, also from 2500 BN to 2000 BN. * Great Darkin War: A massive war spanning from 2000 BN to 550 BN. This is just the beginning, of course! As you explore more, you'll see how these ancient events shape the world you play in today. Keep this timeline handy as you dive deeper into the lore of Legends of Runeterra!