Volibear - A affair with the Storm (Lore Accurate)

The Freljord (pronounced /'fɹɛɫjɔɹd/ frell-yord) is a harsh and unforgiving land. Proud and fiercely independent, its people are born warriors, with a strong raiding culture. While there are many individual tribes within the Freljord, the battle lines are being drawn in a three-way civil war that will determine the future of them all. One tribe unflinchingly honors the traditions traditions that have ensured its survival; another follows the dream of a united future, as foretold by a young idealist idealist; while the third worships the power of an enigmatic sorceress sorceress. Freljord is also the only place where True Ice can be found. The Freljord is a harsh and unforgiving place—the people there are born warriors, and must persevere against all odds.

Proud and fiercely independent, the tribes of the Freljord are often considered wild, rugged, and “uncivilized” by their neighbors across Valoran, who do not know the ancient traditions that shaped them. Many thousands of years ago, the alliance between the sisters Avarosa, Serylda, and Lissandra Lissandra was shattered in a war that unknowingly threatened all of Runeterra, plunging the northern lands into chaos and a near-constant winter. Now, only truly exceptional mortals who seem immune to the ravages of fire or ice seem destined, or able, to lead.

Despite the best efforts of the Freljord Frostguard Frostguard, myths and legends of the old gods, the enigmatic yetis, and restless spirit walker shamans endure amongst the people. The raiders of the Freljord Winters Claw Winter's Claw range further with each passing year, harrying the borders of Demacia Crest icon Demacia to the south, and the frontiers of Noxus Crest icon Noxus to the east. Seeking a more peaceful future, the fractious independent tribes and clans have begun to offer their allegiance to Ashe Ashe, young queen of the Freljord Avarosan Avarosans.

Even so, the portents are grim. War is surely returning to the Freljord, and none can hope to escape it.

Long before the arrival of the mortal races, the demi-gods manifested from supernatural forces and formed the land they called Freljord Crest icon Vorrijaard. While the truth about how they did it remains unclear, many tales have been passed down over generations.

In the days of the first tribes, wild magic ran rampant. The demi-gods were widely venerated and worshipped. A long-lost populace was known as the Hearthblood, apprentices who journeyed from all corners of Valoran, and gathered on the slopes of Hearth-Home to learn from Ornn Ornn, demi-god of the forge. Despite this imitative form of worship, Ornn Ornn never considered himself their patron. He would only give them curt nods or frowns when they offered up their work, and yet the Hearthblood accepted this and were determined to hone their skills. As a result, they came to create the finest tools, design the sturdiest structures, and brew the tastiest ales the world had ever beheld. They believed Ornn Ornn secretly approved of their perseverance, and the fact that they were always looking to better themselves in their craft. Meanwhile, great wars were waged, and the Volibear Volibear, demi-god of destruction, strength, and the storm, took to the field alongside his followers, clad in rune-inscribed armor made by his brother Ornn Ornn. At the time, the brothers' bond was strong—they often fought at each other's side, even though Ornn Ornn never had quite the same lust for battle. The Volibear Volibear reveled in hard-fought victories, and as ever more blood offerings were made to him, his power swelled.

In time, they drifted apart, each focusing on their own pursuits. Even so, there was no true division between them...until new ideas began to usurp the old beliefs.

The Three Sisters In a time long forgotten, before the sands birthed and then swallowed Shurima Crest icon Shurima, beings of old magic freely walked Runeterra. The borders between the mortal realm and what lay beyond it were hotly contested.

Into this dangerous and volatile age, Lissandra Lissandra and her sisters, Serylda and Avarosa, were born. Three sisters rose to power, seeking to control and impose order on the Freljord, and the demi-gods could not agree on how to proceed. A few, like Anivia Anivia, seemed inclined to work with the sisters, while the Volibear Volibear and the Iron Boar wanted to destroy them. Others would have been content to ignore them completely, since these feeble creatures would eventually die like all before them.

The Volibear looked to the most animalistic and savage of his followers, known as the Ursine. With them, he would defeat the three sisters. In preparation, he sought out Ornn to arm his warriors for battle.

But Ornn refused. He did not approve of the Ursine's savage ways, and a terrible fight erupted between the two demi-gods. The resultant cataclysm was a storm of fire and ash and lightning so intensely violent that it was seen ten horizons away. In the aftermath, the Volibear cursed his brother's name, and cast off his rune-inscribed armor. He would then fight with only tooth, claw, might, and thunder. Far from becoming weakened, the Volibear Volibear now found his true power fully unleashed. When the dust settled, Hearth-Home was a smoldering caldera, and the Hearthblood were reduced to scattered bones and cinders. Though he would never admit it, Ornn Ornn was devastated. Through the Hearthblood he had glimpsed the sweeping potential of mortal life, only to see it all lost beneath the indiscriminate wrath of his immortal struggle. Wracked with guilt, he retreated to the isolation of his foundry, and buried himself in his work for an age.

With newfound rage, the Volibear Volibear confronted one of the mortal sisters one of the mortal sisters who sought to steal the power of the demi-gods for herself. Before her entire army, he struck her down, blinding her—but he was unable to stop what she had already set in motion.

Each of the three sisters paid a terrible price for the power they sought. Attempting to command the heavens above them, Serylda lost her voice to the first twilight the first twilight. Avarosa faced the twisting dark beneath the world, and was deafened by its emptiness, waiting to consume all creation. Lissandra Lissandra was blinded by the Volibear Volibear himself.

Though each sister had lost a part of themselves, it was on the frozen fields of Lissandra's many battles that they were able to unite and prevail. Together, they were unstoppable...but even a bond of blood could only weather so much.

With her sight taken, Lissandra chose instead to walk in dreams. As she navigated the fitful visions of those around her, she realized only she could see the darkness below for what it was: the lingering abyss which promised not only an ending, but infinity. It was death, both dangerous and full of potential. Unknown to her sisters, Lissandra struck a deal on their behalf with the god-like entities she had communed with—the Watchers would grant them near-immortality in exchange for preparing Runeterra for the coming of the Void.

The three sisters and their most powerful followers were named Iceborn. Those with this ability to withstand the worst of the numbing frost would be spared until the very end.

East Freljord Warded Gateway to The Howling Abyss Warded Gateway to The Howling Abyss 1/12 Other known locations in east Freljord are: Valley of Spines, Mourncrow Village, etc.

Broken Mountain: is a mountain located in the southeastern part of the Freljord. Hearth-Home: Once a great settlement of smiths and craftsman inspired by its patron Ornn Ornn, it was later unintentionally destroyed when the demigod encountered and fought Volibear Volibear. Rebuilt by Ornn Ornn, he has remained secluded and isolated from the rest of the Freljord after the destruction of the first Hearth-Home. Winterspike: A region located in southeastern Freljord, south to the Broken Mountain. Warded Gateway: Frozen cavern system leading towards Frostguard settlements. Foundling Village: In the shadow of their great Citadel, the Frostguard shelter children orphaned by the cold. This is where Nunu Nunu was placed after he got separated from his mother when bandits attacked his tribe. Howling Abyss: It serves as the massive chasm prison of the Watchers. The Howling Abyss was the location of the last battle that sealed the Watchers several millennia ago. Bridges of the Iceborn: There are numerous bridges spanning the abyss, such as the Bridge of Sorrows, Bridge of Shadow, and Bridge of the Lost. At its lower ends True Ice and its variants Dark Ice can be found. Spiked Barricades: At key points throughout the Howling Abyss, gigantic spiked barricades of stone and iron were set into the walls by the Frostguard, many thousands of years ago. One day, when the Watchers reawaken, these meager defenses may buy some precious time for those above to prepare for the final battle. The Hall of the Nine, located there and constructed by the Yeti Yeti, serves as the protective barrier that seals the Watchers. Every year, several Frostguard climb down its icey walls to get to the Hall of the Nine in order to inspect the barriers state. Frostguard Citadel: Located in north-eastern part of Freljord, the Frostguard Citadel is an ancient stronghold built to watch over the dark chasm of the Howling Abyss, the Citadel also houses many of the Freljord's hidden treasures and historical records. It serves as Lissandra Lissandra and her Frostguard's seat of power and holy pilgrimate site. This is where Nunu Nunu found out about the yeti later named Willump Willump. It is only accessible by the Bridge of Sorrows above the Howling Abyss. Vaulted Audience Chamber: In the deepest halls of the Frostguard Citadel, Lissandra spends most of her waking hours in this grand, vaulted audience chamber. It is from here that she delivers her chilling sermons, hears the reports of her priests...and passes judgment on the fate of heretics among the tribes they serve.

Freljord is located in the Northest part of Valoran bordering Demacia and Noxus. The currently well known locations encompassing Freljord are:

North Freljord Ruined Fortress Of The Iceborn Ruined Fortress Of The Iceborn 1/15 Other known locations in north Freljord are:

Ridgeback Mountains: Vast mountain range that stretches across the entire northern half of the Freljord. Frost-Troll Village: It is located on the Ridgeback Mountains of northern Freljord. It is the main settlement of the Frost-Trolls, currently ruled by Trundle Trundle. Frosthorn Peak: East peaks of the Ridgeback Mountains. Connects the Frostguard Citadel with the rest of the Freljord. Fortress of the Iceborn: The ruined Fortress of the Iceborn houses a great vault full of ancient artifacts and fallen warriors. Ghulfrost: Located on top of the ice cliffs of the Ridgeback Mountains, Ghulfrost is an unmarked cairn in the snow where Ashe Ashe discover a legendary bow made entirely of True Ice buried in the rocks. Ice Children Village: A farming village. Settlement of herders and warriors, rivals of the Avarosan tribe. Ornnkaal Rocks: A coastal pilgrimage site visited by Sejuani and Ashe's tribes during the summers of their youth, with plentiful fishing and many fields for grazing animals. Quchar: Home of the Ebrataal, a magic-less community who were the first to follow Ashe as the leader of the Avarosan tribe. Vathcaer: An Avarosan settlement. It is the village where Ashe Ashe grew up, previously controlled by her mother Grena. Yadulsk: Winter's Claw village where Sejuani's mother Kalkia temporarily settled the tribe during her rule. Traditionally, Winter's Claw tribes relocate every winter, rebuilding their villages out of their ships and scavenged materials. Yeti's Vigil: Ruins of the lost yeti civilization. Where dreams swirl in snow, an unlikely friendship was born. This is the location where Nunu Nunu met and befriended Willump Willump. Ursine Lands: It is a land that can be found just above northern Freljord, being separated from the rest of Valoran by the Ice Sea. This is where the demigod Volibear Volibear has staked out territory via his followers, the Ursine. It is probably located at or near the North Pole of Runeterra.

South Freljord Pilgrim Site of Rakelstake Pilgrim Site of Rakelstake 1/2 Other known locations in south Freljord are: Anivia's nest, etc.

Ironspike Mountains: They are a relatively small mountain range located in the southeast. Noxus has territory here, in the Delverhold. Naljaäg: A simple milling settlement beneath a waterfall. Its original name has been lost to stone. It was cursed until Nunu Nunu and Willump Willump cleansed the area. Rakelstake: Located in south Freljord, Rakelstake was once a village where the Tribe of the Ice Dervish lived. Now it serves as a pilgrimage site for the Avarosans. A statue of Avarosa guards the entrance to the pilgrimage site. This is where Ashe Ashe and Tryndamere Tryndamere were oathbound. West Freljord Da'arvong Da'arvong 1/5 Da'arvong: A settlement that was near the coastal shores. While defending her tribe from a brutal attack, a young warmother entrusted Braum Braum with the safety of her infant child from Lissandra's Lissandra's Freljord Frostguard Frostguard. Lokfar: A western peninsula that is home to Olaf Olaf and his tribe. Frostheld: Situated within a glacial harbor in south-west Freljord, this city served as the former capital of the Avarosan tribes until it was burnt down by a Demacian fleet, led by Rodian of the Dauntless Vanguard. Glaserport: A settlement located on the Lokfar peninsula in western Freljord. Glaserport has an ice locked harbor where Freljordians chain their wolfships during the harsh winters, the natural harbor providing shelter from ice and snow. The majority of those wolf-ships are in the possession of the Winter's Claw. Rygann's Reach: Rumored to have been cursed by an evil mage and her son son, the settlement that once stood here was burned to the ground many centuries ago. Valar's Hollow: A Trader settlement. For countless generations, merchants and traders would gather here throughout the winter months, before venturing into the icy north.