Shield of Light (Lore update from the fifth Factions storyline, Hextech Revolution)

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This is the lore update that kicks off the conclusion to the fifth Factions storyline, Hextech Revolution. This storyline, shaped by actual match results and lore event decisions from the Factions community game mode, centered around the discovery of a Void-touched hextech energy source, the "pyrikhos" or "dark sand", in the Shurima Desert. Zaun rose to dominate to the League dispute over ownership of this dark sand, and used its power to construct a mechanized techmaturgic army under Viktor's command, known as the HexKorps.

Link: Shield of Light

What excites me most in thinking back on this is how fluid the events described truly were. Had a few matches or dice rolls gone other than they did, it all might have played out very differently. Being part of the Factions community as this storyline progressed toward its epic conclusion was exhilarating. Thanks to everyone who made it so special. I hope I've done the events justice.

Special thanks to Summoner 333lom and others (including DarkbreakerEx) for the awesome artwork.

We're now onto the sixth Factions arc, Nyroth, in which four factions of Valoran are exploring a new continent ravaged by the aftershocks of the Rune Wars. Come join in! We welcome all skill levels. And no, you don't have to know anything about the lore to hit the Fields and fight some matches.