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Broad History of Runeterra

In the beginning

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    Founding of the Freljord
    Founding

    The Founding of the Freljord is a historical event that encompases multiple events that lead to the unification of the Freljord, stretched over a thousand years. This event speaks of a selection of Freljordian Demi-gods who stood against the rising civilization of Humanity and the emergence of the Elemental Born.

Empire of Shurima

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    The Golden Age of Shurima
    Miscellaneous

    The Golden Age of the Shuriman Empire is a vast timespan in which the  Shuriman Empire was the biggest growing power on Runeterra. It covers the events of the construction of The Sun Disc, the Rise of the God-Warriors and the annexation of Icathia.

The Great Darkin War

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    The Great Darkin War
    Disaster / Destruction

    With the fall of the Empire of Shurima, the Ascended lost their purpose and fell into disarray. Those who were corrupted by their conflicts with the Void delved into Hemomancy to become the Darkin and began the civil war that would rage for centuries.

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The Aftermath

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Resurgence of Civilization

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    Founding of Bilgewater
    Founding

    Seeking to create a "safe" place to hide and sell their goods, many pirates flocked to this growing settlement to create this port city on the Blue Flames Isles. Far from the reaches of other civilized nations, they made a home here and lived in coexistence with the Buhru people. With the expansion to the whole of the island, Bilgewater established itself as a prominent independent nation.

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Modern Era

914 AN and beyond

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    Shurima Reborn
    Political event

    The last Emperor of Ancient Shurima stands resurrected and has once more raised the Sun Disk to its proper place. With this great landmark back, those that have long waited for Shurima to retake its place on the world stage flock back to the oasis in the Great Sai.