FAQ About Runeterra Universe

The Harrowing has a significant impact on the Shadow Isles, shaping its nature and perpetuating its dark and haunted existence in the Runeterra Universe. Here's how the Harrowing impacts the Shadow Isles:

• Black Mist and Corruption: The Harrowing is an event that occurs when the Black Mist, a supernatural and malevolent fog, spreads across the Shadow Isles. The mist corrupts and consumes the land, transforming it into a haunting and cursed realm. The Black Mist traps the souls of the dead, corrupts the living, and brings forth nightmarish creatures.
• Resurrection and Undeath: The Harrowing allows the Black Mist to animate the deceased and transform them into undead entities. This results in the emergence of terrifying creatures such as ghouls, specters, and other undead horrors. The Shadow Isles become infested with these twisted beings, perpetuating a cycle of death and undeath.
• The Ruination: The Harrowing is often associated with the Ruination, an event in which the Black Mist engulfs and corrupts places of power and significance. It is a cataclysmic event that results in the downfall of once-great cities and the entrapment of souls within the Shadow Isles. The Ruination shapes the landscape and sets the stage for the haunting atmosphere of the Shadow Isles.
• The Influence of Thresh: Thresh, a sadistic and manipulative warden, plays a central role in the Harrowing and the Shadow Isles. He is responsible for capturing and tormenting the souls trapped within the Black Mist, feeding off their suffering. Thresh embodies the cruelty and malevolence that pervades the Shadow Isles during the Harrowing.
• Eternal Nightmare: The Harrowing ensures that the Shadow Isles are in a perpetual state of darkness, terror, and despair. It creates an eternal nightmare for those trapped within its grasp, as the Black Mist continues to spread and claim more souls.