How does Kalamanda work in the new lore?

Chromatic Eagle·Feb 12, 2018·6 votes·3,103 views

I don't even have much to say about it.

23 Comments

AbiwonKenabiFeb 12, 20185 votes

Who knows? I think the Kalamanda incident was a HUGE loss from the old lore, possibly the biggest other than the potential of the League of Legends itself. We actually got political intrigue between the two supposedly most powerful nations on Runeterra at the moment. These two are supposed to be rivals, opposites in a lot of ways but also reflections of one another. Ancient enemies. You'd expect more stories of conflict between Demacia and Noxus, but I suppose they chose to move away from that angle in the newer lore.

Its also technically the setting of the Crystal Scar. One thing I liked about the old map was that you could point to not only the nations the Champions are from, but also the maps we actually play on. There's something kind of neat seeing where Summoner's Rift was situated right on the border between Demacia and Noxus, right in the center of the conflict. Or how the Crystal Scar had a history, it isn't just a magic wilderness like Summoner's Rift, it's an old mining town. Even Twisted Treeline got relocated to the Shadow Isles, a really smart change, and Howling Abyss has some small plot importance to Freljord's on-going conflict. (Also, bring back Butcher's Bridge!!)

I hope Riot can capitalize on Kalamanda and use it as some kind of modern Runeterran event, as a reminder of the danger of the Rune Wars or something, incorporating Ryze in the midst of the conflict between two really powerful nations. But if Skarner's people are still associated with the area, then I'm guessing Piltover's new involvement with the Brackern are going to be a bigger role. This is all assuming Kalamanda even slightly resembles it's old self or even still exists at all.

OleandervineFeb 12, 20183 votes

The Brackern are from Shurima now, they're buried all over the sands there. Their enemies are the children of Rek'sai, who disturb and destroy them as they slumber, and Clan Ferros of Piltover, who hunt them and steal their crystals without remorse. They are no longer connected in any way to Kalamanda.

AbiwonKenabiFeb 12, 20182 votes

Ah ok, I couldn't remember what they had changed about Skarner's peeps. The geography changes are confusing me the most, to be honest. I don't know why they are so hesitant to release maps of any kind.

RiotBioluminescenceFeb 12, 20184 votes

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Ah ok, I couldn't remember what they had changed about Skarner's peeps. The geography changes are confusing me the most, to be honest. I don't know why they are so hesitant to release maps of any kind.

Someone said maps?

Yeah I'm sorry we've not released more (cartography-style, not in-game) maps yet - I swear they're being worked on.

Kalamanda, as Chromatic Eagle notes, is on the Medarda Heirloom map. Bottom left: https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/featured/piltover/medarda-heirloom

Which makes it the northwestern coast of Shurima. It's also clear that they are still known for mining down there. Gold and... hrm...

ModKnightsKemplarFeb 12, 20182 votes

A MYSTERIOUS NEW MINERAL IN RUNETERRA!

Can't wait to hear more about this "hrm" ore in the next story update :^)

ArbiterOfTruthFeb 12, 20181 votes

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A MYSTERIOUS NEW MINERAL IN RUNETERRA!

Can't wait to hear more about this "hrm" ore in the next story update :^)

Isn’t it obvious that they are mining the Brackern for their crystals. These crystals are what power hextech devices.

RiotBioluminescenceFeb 12, 20183 votes

I suspect that KempyreanPirate's sarcasm is having serious problems coming across in text.

KempyreanPirate - you're a scamp and no mistake :P [sg-kiko]

ArbiterOfTruthFeb 12, 20181 votes

Sarcasm through text is a bit difficult to pick up on. I should have noticed the :^)

Out of curiosity when can we go back to Shurima? I really like Skarner's character and want to know what will happen to him and his people.

ModKnightsKemplarFeb 13, 20183 votes

I am indeed a scamp.

Guilty as charged :D

DeathBurstFeb 13, 20182 votes

If you look at the map, the "mysterious" mineral is just written out. And "Song Crystal" sounds awfully Brackern-ish. Skarner color story was full of talking about songs.

AbiwonKenabiFeb 13, 20181 votes

Ah, that's true. So maybe Skarner's people _are _ still associated with Kalamanda, or at least the area.

Chromatic EagleFeb 12, 20182 votes

In the surviving Noxus vid, they described Freljord as being to the north, but that map says it's more to the west. Retcon, or is Freljord that big?

RiotBioluminescenceFeb 12, 20182 votes

The map isn't showing the route as the raven flies, so to speak.

Chromatic EagleFeb 12, 20183 votes

Me Orc. Me no understand.

TECATE BEERFeb 13, 20187 votes

I think he is saying that you have to go west or northwest by road. But as the raven flies it is directly north of Noxus. Remember that Noxus's empire is really big so that could have something to do with the directions people are saying.

PlacentasFeb 13, 20182 votes

LOL

AbiwonKenabiFeb 13, 20181 votes

"Hrm" indeed. But really Bio, the Crystal Scar is weeping...because its been waiting so long to be re-addressed. It's just a really emotional lore bit, ok? It's been through a lot.

I look forward to seeing those maps! Thanks for the reply :)

As an aside, I wouldn't mind seeing more actual game levels related to locations in Runeterra (insert obligatory "Bring back Butcher's Bridge" plea here). I really liked both the Project map and especially Star Guardian mode as a whole and look forward to what else you rascals are cooking up.

OleandervineFeb 12, 20181 votes

What was Kalamanda?

Chromatic EagleFeb 12, 20182 votes

http://leaguefactions.wikia.com/wiki/Kalamanda_incident

OleandervineFeb 12, 20181 votes

Yeah, that's going to be removed. There's not really much place for it in the new lore.

Chromatic EagleFeb 12, 20186 votes

It's mentioned in that heirloom map though, and we know that somehow Swain obtained Jarvan's blood for Sion.

Ebonmaw DragonFeb 12, 20181 votes

Pretty sure that it never happened in the new lore, and will never happen since the lore of Skarner does not mention it and the map was deleted.

GreenLoreFeb 12, 20181 votes

Overall I think it is going to be a bit more simplified now.

It is likely a city that lies on the border between Noxus and Demacia(EDIT:Ok looks like I was wrong about that,it is a shuriman city now) and Swain probably used J4s blood to stage something in Kalamanda.

However since the league doesn't exist anymore and Swains rise in power seems to be not connected to Kalamanda anymore,I'd say it is more likely that Noxus actually won the Kalamanda conflict this time around.