Ruination, the first League of Legends novel, was announced in a press release Monday by Orbit Books.
It would seem that Orbit and Riot Games have signed a major licensing agreement for the release of Ruination. Written by League of Legends lead writer Anthony Reynolds, the novel is set to hit theaters in September 2022.
Here’s everything we know about Ruination so far.
Everything has a legacy. It’s the story of a sword, a king on the brink of destruction and a general trying to save him. ?
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The Novel of Destruction tells the story of Callista, King Viego’s military general and champion of League of Legends. In particular, the story is dedicated to Calista’s quest for “the mythical realm that can gain access to ancient magic – the only way to cure the venomous Queen Isolde”.
“Stories play an important role in how we explore our world and our champions in deep and meaningful ways,” said Ashley Maid, Head of Consumer Products at Riot Games. “It’s the foundational story of Runeterra and sheds new light on the events that shaped some of its most important characters. We’re thrilled that Orbit is bringing this to life for our fans.
Tim Holman, Senior Vice President and US Publisher of Orbit, said of the agreement, “We are thrilled to publish the first novel in the world of World of Legends. Our goal is to publish stories that captivate, not just League of Legends Millions. Gamers, but anyone who loves epic adventures in fantasy worlds. Working with Rioters has been an amazing experience and I believe we can create an outstanding publishing program together.
The press release also indicates that the novel will be published in print, e-book and audio. It is expected to be translated for all major international markets, with release dates to be announced later.
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