#league topic

599-300 years ago:

(Speculative) An ostentatious aristocrat, Vladimir is born sometime during the empire's earliest days.

Battle of Drugne: the First Legion finds themselves out-matched by a barbarous horde, only to prove undefeated after the aid from a crazed, lone wanderer.

Rune Wars happens at some time around this point. It's unclear if this particular war happened at a similar time to the Rune Wars in the southern continent or if Noxus was even involved in this War at all. What is likely though, was that this war resulted in the exodus of the proto-Demacians. As well as evaporation of Leblanc's public influence upon history.

An elite group of warmages known as the "Arcane Fist" were surprisingly decimated after an expedition into the Greenfang mountains near Demacia. It was their magical presence that awoke the Colossus Galio for the first time.

The wealthy kingdom of Delverhold is assimilated into the empire after the current king surrenders and swears loyalty to the Noxian emperor of the time.  Now its people work endlessly to supply Noxus with armor and weapons with the iron they mine from the Ironspike mountains.

A noble women returns to the capital as the sole survivor of a clandestine voyage to a distant island, she comes back bearing an artifact from the journey. (this artifact may or may not become the blade in Sion's head)

299-100 years ago:

An army of Demacians march upon the capital (unexplained how they even managed to reach central Noxus). It's here that General Sion battles with king Jarvan. Defeated but not beaten, Sion strangles the craven king with his dying breath.

Following his death, the Black Rose uses the dark magicks at their disposal to resurrect Sion's body. With his unnatural strength, unwavering rage and insatiable bloodlust- Sion is reborn a monstrous war machine.

Shortly after, Noxus retaliates against Demacia. It is upon the fortress in Andras that Sion is unleashed for the first time since death. Enemies and allies alike were to become the casualties of the juggernaut's rampage.

Proving too chaotic to control and ashamed of what Sion's become, the Emperor of Noxus (not Boram?) imprisons him within his own mausoleum.

99- Years ago:

Many great battles, successful or otherwise have taken place over the course of Noxuian history- the Battle of Fallgren; Siege of Rugg; Siege of Qualthala; Assault on Glorft; Sacking of Trevail; the Draken Campaign and the Siege of Fenrath.

But as the years roll on, the ambitions of the empire expands beyond its initial borders and with every extension of their sovereignty does the grip of the nation stretch thin. Legions on the furthest outskirts are even left to their own devices because the empire is unable to maintain discipline.

50-16 years ago:

Supported by many of the wealthiest noble houses and secured by the Black Rose, Boram Darkwill gains his bid for high command as Emperor of Noxus.

However plots of treason against Darkwill's regime is uncovered by a young Jericho Swain. Among the conspirators and unknown to him were Swain’s parents, who also happen to be members of the Black Rose. Taking up duty to Noxus over kin, Swain personally handled their execution. Granting him a place with the army.

The reveal of a planned coup seemed to bring about the end of the Black Rose organization. When in reality it was a pre-ordained scheme to hide the organization's public presence on Noxus. Now the cabal could work in total secrecy.

Commander Cyrus conquers the port city of Basilich in the name of the Empire.

After defying the orders of his cowardly senior officer and ensuring an unexpected victory, Darius is rewarded with his own legion to command.

A proven natural soldier is rewarded for her dedication to the empire with a runic blade of dark stone, enchanted by a pale sorceress.  

15-9 years ago:

Under the disguise of uniting nations, emperor Darkwill begins campaigns into foreign lands beyond the continent of Valoran.

Strangely Darkwill desired immortality instead, and tasked legions to search for it wherever such a possibility could be obtained. While annihilating anyone who stand in their way.

Eventually Noxus sets its sight upon the peaceful country of Ionia, there rumours of abundant magics flow from the lands infinitely. Many Noxians indulged this conquest seeking new riches beyond their wildest dreams.

(Speculative) Emperor Darkwill sanctions a large scale attack on Bard Mountain in attempt to steal the powerful artifact that the villagers protected, hoping that maybe this orb had immortality properties.

At some point during the war a few Vastaya tribes looking for a better deal ally with Noxus in their conquests of Ionia.

As well as a few heinous Noxian commanders utilizing child soldiers as a means to exploit Ionian compassion.

A fallen Noxian Captain ferries a girl across to Ionia, were her gifts of magic are intended to be used as a glorified weapon.

The notorious pirate captain Gangplank raids numerous Noxian ships and steals General Swain's prized flagship, the Leviathan.

Battle at the Placidium: General Swain and his warhost are overrun by the local militia. Gravely wounded from a confrontation with a blade-witch, Swain's knee is shattered and his arm severed from its shoulder. Hospitalized and sent homeward, Swain is deemed a cripple and cast out of the military.

Commander Emystan enlists the aid of a Zaunite alchemist to help in the war effort against Ionians.

An elite soldier and devote patriot defects from the empire after her warhost is decimated in a chemical test that killed both Ionians and Noxians alike.

An entire martial order integral to the defence of Ionia against Noxus are attacked and hundreds of lives are wiped-out with Chem-bombs.

Villagers continue to be undesired guinea pigs in this new type of destructive warfare in the following years.

At the capital Darius was named the Hand of Noxus for his patriotic dedication to the empire. Soon after he journeys to Ionia to oversee the war effort. Only to witness first-hand the horrors of the empire's dark determination for dominance.

8- years ago:

After his brief time spent in Ionia, Darius is commanded to set a new campaign northward, far into the Freljord domain. He spends years there fighting for control against hordes of frost-harden barbarians in a perpetual stalemate.

A small task-force of Warmason spies are sent to infiltrate Piltover.

Urgot the extremist Headsman is dispatched on a mission in Zaun to root out a plot to usurp the emperor. Under mysterious circumstances Urgot never returns from this mission.

A young couple venture out beyond the furthest reaches of the Noxian border to raise a child and settle a new life away from the empire.

After disappearing from the public light for three years, Swain has gathered an army of supporters and staged a coup upon the Emperor. Casting down Darkwill from his throne and crushing him in view for all to see. Swain takes the role as the new Grand General of Noxus and pulls back the warhosts from Darkwill’s unwinnable campaigns and, with the establishment of the Trifarix, ensured that no individual can rule unopposed.

Darius returns home after a failed endeavour into the Freljord, only to find that the emperor of Noxus is dead. As Hand, Darius was expected to avenge Darkwill but he had known and greatly respected the disgraced general Swain. So instead accepted his offer to be a part of the "Council of Three" and rule Noxus in equal partnership.

Somewhere recently within the vast empire, an ancient scythe of Darkin origin is discovered. Bounded and set to be transported to the Immortal Bastion, unfortunately the caravan never made its destination.

Word that a squadron of soldiers had captured a Demacian prince, reaches the capital. Before the runt can be dragged over, the squadron is ambushed and in the chaos the prince escapes. Not without leaving behind samples of his royal blood first.

A noble women returns from Shurima, with the message of a bygone empire's rise from the desert sands, as well as a horrible deforming curse.

The Grand General learns of a secrete tomb within Noxus, where standing a colossal memorial for a forgotten war hero. Re-enlisting the aid of the Black Rose's dark sorcery, they resurrect the sleeping giant within the crypt and set him free upon Noxus enemies once more.

Unknown:

Below I’ve comprised a list of every divine being mentioned throughout League’s lore. Whether or not all these deities/ idols/ entities are real compared to others is totally dependent on the cultural beliefs of many different Runeterrans. 

 [Deities & Idols]

Gods and saints whose existence originates upon Runeterra.  

Shurima Sun god- No other insight just that apparently there is one.

Great Weaver- Nature god, governs the tapestry of fate, Shurima origins.

The Bearded Lady-  Elder God, governs the sky; sea; movement, Blue Flame Isles/Buhru origins.

Gray Lady- Patron saint, catalyst for Techmaturgy, Piltover/Zaun origins.

Veiled Lady- Goddess of death or burial rites, Demacia origins.

Ornn- Firstborn, demi-god of fire and craftsmanship, Freljord origins.

Anivia- Benevolent idol, demi-god of bitter cold; wind; rebirth/transition, Freljord origins.

Volibear (Thousand-Pierced bear)- Ambivalent idol, demi-god of battle and thunder, Freljord origins.

Sealsister- Forgotten idol of the frozen sea.

Rammus- Benevolent idol, disciples seek his concise wisdom, Shurima origins.

[Entities]

God-like beings who do not originate upon Runeterra.  

Aurelion Sol- Born when the universe first came to be and spend eons forging stars. this allowed for the formations of star systems, planets and planetary life across the cosmos.

Bard- A traveler from beyond the stars and an agent of serendipity to maintain balance where life can endure the indifference of chaos.

Nagakabouros- The exact size and scope of this being transcends mortal comprehension. However this being is a force of energy that connects all living things.

Vilemaw- Although not a god, this viscous entity is far more than meets the eye. Powerful enough to repel the Black Mist.

Aspects- A group of god-like cosmic beings, who embody a particular concept and has the ability to imbue a mortal with their power and persona.

Aspect of the Sun (name unknown)- Radiant guardian, Targon origins

Aspect of Twilight (name unknown)- Trickster guardian. Targon origins.

Aspect of the Moon (name unknown)- Forgotten guardian, Targon origins.

Aspect of Beauty (The Protector)- Ethereal guardian, Targon origins.

Aspect of War (Pantheon)- Indomitable guardian, Targon origins

[Religions]

Solari- Targonian Sun(light) worshiping.

Lunari- Targonian Moon(light) worshiping.

Church of the Glorious Evolved- Faith through techmaturgy and the practice of sacrificing flesh with mechanical limbs.

Disciples of Rammus- A Shuriman tradition where thousands trek through the most treacherous and remote corners of the desert on a quest to find enigmatic Rammus, seeking him for his concise wisdom. 

Rite of Ascension- Shuriman Sun priests dictate the will of their God for those honored with the ritual for Ascension.

Circle of the Illuminators- A charitable religious order and one of the only organizations within Demacia to utilize mages, albeit secretly.

Kinkou Order- An ancient Ionian clan dedicated to preservation of balance and the protection of spirits and humans alike.

The Mother Serpent- Not much is known beyond the devotion to Nagakabouros and the many other serpent gods from Buhru.

Brethren of the Dusk- A clergy of monks from the Blessed Isles, tasked with maintaining and burying the recently deceased.

Hearth-Blood- A lost society of craftsmen and artisans who dedicate their workmanship to honor the Freljord demi-god, Ornn.