Since the new updates for Howling Abyss, Twisted Treeline, Crystal Scar and Summoners Rift (Map, minions and structures), I have came to some interesting conclusions:
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Summoners Rift and Crystal Scar have two distinct sides (or at least trough minions for CS map) , both are ether Red and Blue symbolizing that both these maps are a neutral battleground for both these sides.
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Twisted Treeline is heavily influence by the Magelords, all of their structures are similar to the red team ones you would see on the on SR map. The Shadow Isles by itself is a run away magical disaster, only capable if someone was open to freely use magic at its fullest, with no protection or security measures. There is no Red side, rather its purple.
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Howling Abyss is heavily influenced by the Protectorates, all of their structures are similar to the blue team ones you would see on the SR map. The Watchers gates are the only opposing aspect on that map, their presence sorta clashes with the overall theme (fits perfectly within lore, since the Watchers were beings that did their own thing, outside of what humans did). Same as with TT, there is no red side, but a purple one.
This theory is also backed by the fact that Braums shield (door or what not) shares some similarities with the stag crest.
The new Porowl basically explains the Magelord architectural influence, which leads to the conclusion that I wanna know more about those birds (besides SR in general).
The world of Runeterra, as I see it is going to heavily incorporate the Control vs. Freedom thematic very often see in literature and media in general. For example right of the back, the Assassins Creed series (Free Assasins vs. Controling Templars), Dragon Age series (Mages vs. Templars; Tevinter vs. The Qun...), Command & Conquer Tiberium series (GDI vs. NOD)....
Another note:
Crystal Scar is well due for a Full Relaunch (its lore is old, the gameplay needs help, the appearance of the map is outdated), I wonder what they will do with it, will they make it like a neutral battleground area, or will they make it something distinct and unique or possibly incorporating the thematics of one of the opposing sides.