As the Progress Day story clearly showed, Noxus is mapping out Piltover with its eyes set on wanting to conquer it. Good ol'
managed to sniff out one of the mappers but the other is now working for Clan Medarda.
So just like they tried with Ionia, is Piltover next? PS: Will we ever get to see/read stories of the war between Ionia and Noxus?
NightmareAmazoX2 votesPiltover Vs Zaun is happening.
NA Darklarik1 votesPiltover Vs Zaun is happening.
Where did you get that idea? Tamara is noxian, and so is collete, they where under disguise adapting to the culture to better be able to infiltrate it. It is nowhere hinted or said that it is Zaun preparing to invade.
Also, the Medarda trading map shows that much of the regions surrounding Piltover is controlled by Noxus, with the capital being not to far north. It makes more sense that this is a potential Noxus vs Piltover, not Zaun.
Jon11742 votesI think it will be more a Noxus backed Zuan, not Noxus vs Piltover
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GreenLore1 votesWith the 2 cities being so close together(piltover being literally on top of zaun) i really doubt that the 2 are ever going to get into a big fight,since one could very easily annihilate the other one(piltover could flood zaun with their gates,zaun would just need to release a lot of poisonous gas).
Ralanr1 votesI'd imagine there may be some internal strife that could be bringing the two areas to their breaking point. Possibly leading to a civil war.
krOne2 votesNo, I think it was mentioned in the lore page that Piltover intentionally refrains from investing in warfare and military grade weaponry. Rather they're purely driven by progress, though they've also demonstrated a callous disregard for the means to achieve those ends, as well as major hubris. But that's a tangent.
However, despite Piltover's goody goody futurology shtick, I honestly believe Zaun is more technologically advanced, and I think it makes more sense that way. Since Zaun has very few ethical boundaries, they can research and manufacture more brutal, efficient technologies that Pilties wouldn't even dream of pursuing. Zaun has also demonstrated a willingness to invest in weaponry, whether it be chemical like Singed, or mechanical like Viktor. Hell, a Zaunite even invented a goddamn time machine.
If Piltover gets invaded by Noxus, I can tell you with absolute certainty that Piltover will lose, and it will not be close. Zaun will definitely play a major role in tipping the scales, though it depends on which side they end up supporting. We might even see a rift in Zaunite allegiances, since they supported Noxus in its invasion against Ionia, but they're also physically and technologically a part of Piltover. We'll find out once they update Zaun lore!
Iwinatlife421 votesNoxus is probably backing elements of possible conflict in Zaun so that either their ally Zaun takes more territory or Piltover wins with considerable damages and Noxus sweeps in and crushes both. Classic Xanatos Gambit tipping the scale so either outcome is victory. Good Job 
DwarvenGiant1 votesEventually, most likely, yes.
MinaZer01 votesIn honesty in this current world and setting, Noxus hasnt much of a chance to suceed in any conquering as long as Demacia plays as the USA of League and comes to the aid of lower/weaker cities
Demacia + [Insert Ally Here] > Noxus + [Insert Anyone]
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In honesty in this current world and setting, Noxus hasnt much of a chance to suceed in any conquering as long as Demacia plays as the USA of League and comes to the aid of lower/weaker cities
Demacia + [Insert Ally Here] > Noxus + [Insert Anyone]
Demacia is an isolationist nation by all accounts, however.
MinaZer01 votesBeing self-sufficient and agrarian does not mean isolationism, it simply means they do not HAVE to deal with the outside world to live however a need for it that may come about. They are known to have the most elite and well trained army in Runeterra but if anything were to threaten that world power or way of life they would intervene
Example: Noxus attempts to procure more land that is already occupied, to garner a stronger, larger army however Demacia would not allow that to happen :for them to grow: and in the process would be taking on an ally, indirectly or not it is something that would occur
Mogarl1 votesThe thing that was interesting to me about Tamara is her complete lack of concern for Zaun. There is no evidence that she had studied the layout of Zaun nearly as heavily as Piltover. Reasoning behind my belief of her disregard is the crap shoot at the beginning of the story. She has no idea what's at the bottom of the shaft and doesn't care much.
This could mean a couple of things.
Given what Caitlyn implies about Noxians we have ample reason to believe that both of these are true.
Whether or not Zaun helps Piltover I doubt that they'll accept one ruler for another. I suspect that a failed Noxian invasion on Piltover will end with more equal footing between Zaun and Piltover, because it's unlikely Piltover could repel a full on attack by Noxus without the support of Zaun.
NA Darklarik1 votesThe thing that was interesting to me about Tamara is her complete lack of concern for Zaun. There is no evidence that she had studied the layout of Zaun nearly as heavily as Piltover. Reasoning behind my belief of her disregard is the crap shoot at the beginning of the story. She has no idea what's at the bottom of the shaft and doesn't care much.
This could mean a couple of things.
- They are confident that Zaun would never come to Piltover's aid.
- They believe they will subjugate Zaun as easily as Piltover has.
Given what Caitlyn implies about Noxians we have ample reason to believe that both of these are true.
Whether or not Zaun helps Piltover I doubt that they'll accept one ruler for another. I suspect that a failed Noxian invasion on Piltover will end with more equal footing between Zaun and Piltover, because it's unlikely Piltover could repel a full on attack by Noxus without the support of Zaun.
even with zaun they wouldent be able to repel anything. If you look at the merarda trading map, Noxus controls all the surrounding outposts and cities around Piltover/zaun. They could easily blockade it or attack it from all side, and for a city so dependant on trade, it would be a death sentence.