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League of Legends: Realms of Runeterra
by Riot Games
This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. The illustrations are out of this world!
Realms of Runeterra offers an insight of the continent and the vast empires that it holds. For those who play the game, we know Ashe is the warmother of the Avarosan, we know Thresh torments the Shadow Isles, we know Illaoi breaks hearts and bones. But what about the traditions of Demacia? What about the people who still wonder the deserts of Shurima? We knew nothing of these people, of the chemtech barons of Zaun, of the guardian mechanical angels of Piltover, of the ancient magic of Ionia.
Well, this book sets aside the wonderful heroes from League of Legends and tells you the story of the cities they came from and the people that breathe life into them. The illustrations depicting the people and how they dressed and the cities in a vast detail help the reader create the perfect map of Runeterra. Along with basic information which makes the book feel almost like a historical relic, the stories from each realm are vivid and well written, showing you a glimpse in the life and hardship of those who do not fight in the rift.
Although it is a very satisfying book to read and I could not put it down for the life of me, it feels like another one is on the way. It feels like certain information is hidden away from the reader or just slightly teased in order to leave us wanting more and even speculate that maybe other books might be in the making and I for sure hope there will be more books about the continent. After all, this place has some of my favorite heroes and villains.
Realms of Runeterra offers an insight of the continent and the vast empires that it holds. For those who play the game, we know Ashe is the warmother of the Avarosan, we know Thresh torments the Shadow Isles, we know Illaoi breaks hearts and bones. But what about the traditions of Demacia? What about the people who still wonder the deserts of Shurima? We knew nothing of these people, of the chemtech barons of Zaun, of the guardian mechanical angels of Piltover, of the ancient magic of Ionia.
Well, this book sets aside the wonderful heroes from League of Legends and tells you the story of the cities they came from and the people that breathe life into them. The illustrations depicting the people and how they dressed and the cities in a vast detail help the reader create the perfect map of Runeterra. Along with basic information which makes the book feel almost like a historical relic, the stories from each realm are vivid and well written, showing you a glimpse in the life and hardship of those who do not fight in the rift.
Although it is a very satisfying book to read and I could not put it down for the life of me, it feels like another one is on the way. It feels like certain information is hidden away from the reader or just slightly teased in order to leave us wanting more and even speculate that maybe other books might be in the making and I for sure hope there will be more books about the continent. After all, this place has some of my favorite heroes and villains.