

Ryze and his master, Tyrus, had sought out to lock away every World Rune beyond the reach of man for the protection of Runeterra. The first horrors of the Rune Wars sparked fear and aggression among those who now realized the power at their command.

Conflicts related to these magical artifacts began to occur, known as the Rune Wars.

Mistrust quickly grew as those who knew of the Runes imagined such “Makers' Might” being used as a weapon. The first use of these mysterious artifacts proved catastrophic, as they reshaped the landscape of entire nations. Some surmised that the Runes were integral to the creation of Runeterra itself. Few could even begin to understand the importance of their origins, or the sheer power held within them. The world's brightest minds studied the ancient glyphs, attempting to determine the powers they possessed. Over the following decades, knowledge of the Runes began to spread as more were unearthed. Centuries ago, magical artifacts called the 'World Runes' were rediscovered.
