LoL Riven

Riven was once a master swordsman in Noxus, but now she is an exile, forced to hide in the land she once tried to conquer.She quickly rose through the ranks through her conviction and skill, eventually being rewarded with a legendary runeblade and command of an entire squad.However, during the conquest of Ionia, her faith in her native country was tested and was ultimately broken.Having cut off all ties with the empire, Riven seeks to find her place in a fractured world, which is already filled

1. The Orphan of Noxus

Riven grew up as an orphan in Trevale, a rough provincial town on the outskirts of the Noxian Empire. Bereft of family and prospects, she possessed a fierce, unyielding spirit. Rather than succumb to despair, she chose to enlist in the Noxian military at a young age, drawn to the empire's core meritocratic ideal: that anyone, regardless of birth or lineage, could rise to power through sheer strength and willpower.

2. The Rise of a Hero and The Black Stone Blade

Riven threw herself into her training with ruthless dedication. Despite her small stature, her absolute fearlessness and mastery of the heavy broadsword quickly caught the attention of her commanders. She proved to be a natural leader, inspiring her comrades with her absolute devotion to the glory of Noxus. Her exceptional martial prowess reached the ears of Boram Darkwill, the Grand General of Noxus at the time. As a reward for her legendary valor, she was gifted a massive broadsword made of black stone, forged and enchanted with dark runic magic by the pale sorceress LeBlanc herself. The blade was so heavy and wide that it could double as a shield, yet Riven wielded it with terrifying grace.

3. The Invasion of Ionia and The Betrayal

Riven was deployed to the front lines during the bloody Noxian invasion of Ionia. Initially, she believed she was bringing Noxian "liberation" to a divided land. However, she was horrified to find that the nature of the war had completely changed. Under the guidance of Singed, the mad Zaunite alchemist, Noxus began utilizing horrific, indiscriminate chemical weapons. The turning point of Riven's life occurred when her unit was surrounded by Ionian forces. Desperate, Riven called for reinforcements from the Noxian command ship. Instead of sending troops, Singed ordered a barrage of biochemical fire upon the battlefield. Riven watched in absolute horror as both Ionian defenders and her own loyal Noxian soldiers melted alive in an agonizing rain of acid and toxic gas. Shielding herself with the runic magic of her blade, Riven barely survived, but her faith in Noxus was permanently shattered.

4. Shuttering the Past: The Broken Blade

Traumatized, broken-hearted, and disgusted by the empire she had loved so deeply, Riven refused to return to Noxus. She was officially presumed dead, which allowed her to wander the ruined, war-torn landscape of Ionia as a ghost. Seeking to completely sever ties with her past, she sought a way to destroy her runic sword. She brought it to an elderly Ionian couple, Elder Souma and his adopted family. During a desperate, magical attempt to shatter the blade, the runic energies violently erupted. A rogue shard of the sword flew across the room, accidentally striking and killing Elder Souma. This tragic accident would unknowingly spark a massive manhunt for Yasuo (Souma's student), who was falsely blamed for the murder. Riven eventually managed to break the sword, leaving it shattered as a reflection of her own soul.

5. Captivity, Trial, and Redemption

Riven eventually sought peace by working the fields of an Ionian farm, adopted by an elderly couple who forgave her Noxian heritage. However, her past finally caught up with her. She was arrested by Ionian authorities and put on trial for the death of Elder Souma. During the emotional trial, Yasuo arrived, and the truth was finally revealed: Souma's death was a tragic accident caused by Riven's attempt to destroy her weapon. Though the Ionians forgave her and allowed her to stay to help rebuild the lands she had helped destroy, her peace did not last. Noxian hunters—specifically her former comrades, the Awakeners—were sent to retrieve her and her powerful runic sword. Riven surrendered herself to protect her new Ionian family.

6. Current Status

Riven was brought back to Noxus in chains and forced to fight for her life as a gladiator in the brutal arenas of the Fleshing. However, she eventually escaped her captivity once again during the political chaos of the empire. Today, Riven is a true exile. She wanders the world, carrying the reassembled but forever fractured shards of her runic broadsword. She belongs to no nation, fighting neither for the conquest of Noxus nor the isolation of Ionia. Instead, she fights a deeply personal battle to redeem her soul, to protect the innocent, and to find a true purpose for her broken blade.