The War That Almost DESTROYED Runeterra (The Rune Wars Explained)
The Rune Grove · 21 Sep 2025 · 38:56 · 1,228 views on YouTube
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Before Demacia and Noxus, a war nearly tore Runeterra apart. The Rune Wars were a global cataclysm fueled by weapons of creation, leaving scars on the world that have never healed. This is the story of that conflict, and the one man cursed to carry its burden forever.
Delve into the complete history of the Rune Wars, the single most destructive event in Runeterra's history. We uncover the origin of the World Runes and follow a young Ryze and his master Tyrus of Helia as they witness the world descend into chaos. Learn about the corrupting power of the runes that turned master against student, leading to Tyrus's tragic fall and the fiery birth of the being known as Brand. From the annihilation of entire civilizations to Ryze's lonely, eternal quest to lock away these artifacts, this is the definitive chronicle of the war that shaped the world of League of Legends.
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0:00 - An Echo of Destruction
1:36 - The Discovery of Creation's Fire
9:10 - The First Cataclysm
15:40 - The Seduction of Power
19:20 - A World in Ruins
25:53 - Call of Power
36:00 Hope
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Chapters
- 0:00 An Echo of Destruction
- 1:36 The Discovery of Creation's Fire
- 9:10 The First Cataclysm
- 15:40 The Seduction of Power
- 19:20 A World in Ruins
- 25:53 Call of Power
- 36:00 Hope