Ruination: The End Begins
Overview Ruination: The End Begins is a cinematic for League of Legends released in June 2021. The video serves as the narrative prologue to the Sentinels of Light event, recounting the Ruined King's origin and the spread of the Black Mist across Runeterra. The Story This cinematic distills the entire Ruination narrative into its essential tragedy. Long ago, King Viego of Camavor was driven mad by the death of his wife Isolde. His desperate quest to resurrect her led him to the Blessed Isles , where he forced his way to the Waters of Life — a sacred font that could restore the dead.
Excerpt from the official cinematic by Riot Games on YouTube. Story and characters © Riot Games.
View the original cinematic at Riot Games on YouTube
Where this sits in Runeterra
Viego in the codex
Demon
Undead Wraith
Buhru
Helia (Blessed Isles)
Shadow Isles
Targon
Vaults of Helia
Dragon
Shadow Isles Wraith
Terrestrial Dragon
Undead
Vesani
Wraith
Blade of the Ruined King
Black Mist
More Viego in the archive
- The Despoiler of Havenfall
- Redeemed
- Rise of the Sentinels
- Ruined King: A League of Legends Story - All Voiced Cutscenes
- Ruination: Kalista's Odyssey - Chapter 2: Destiny
- Ruination: Kalista's Odyssey - Chapter 3: Betrayal
- Ruination: Kalista's Odyssey - Chapter 1: Voyage
- Sentinels of Light: Steadfast Heart: Issue #2