Arrr, VRC.LOL

Arrr, Champion backstory

Yone

th' Unforgotten

Arrr, Read the backstoryArrr, Abilities and gameplay guide
5Arrr, Story chapters
1Arrr, Story connections
1Arrr, Named place connections

Arrr, The person behind the champion

Arrr, A story to start with

Arrr, In life, he was Yone—half-brother of Yasuo, and renowned student of his village's sword school. But upon his death at the hands of his brother, he found himself hunted by a malevolent entity of the spirit realm, and was forced to slay it with its own sword. Now, cursed to wear its demonic mask upon his face, Yone tirelessly hunts all such creatures in order to understand what he has become.

Arrr, Short biography by Riot Games · Data Dragon 16.20.1

Arrr, What shapes their story?

Arrr, Returning to the living world does not restore Yone's former life. The mask and the hunt for azakana redirect his understanding of duty, while the history with Yasuo remains a bond that cannot be reduced to the accusation that once divided them.

Arrr, Reading note by VRC.LOL
Arrr, Read Riot's full biography ↗

Arrr, Follow the story

Arrr, Story timeline

Arrr, Follow the main developments in order, then explore their consequences. Use each chapter's links to explore the people, regions and places involved. Artwork shows the character or wider world, not an exact reconstruction of each event; calendar dates are not assigned here.

  5. Village MarketArrr, Riot Games · World artwork

    Arrr, A changed existence needs a different purpose

    Arrr, Hunting azakana gives Yone a way to investigate what the mask has made him. Meeting the living world again does not simply return him to his former duties or his brother's understanding of events. The continuing search is for knowledge as much as another enemy to defeat.

    First LandsIonia

Arrr, Story guide by VRC.LOL, based on the linked Riot stories. Older biographies and newer stories can differ; no exact date or current whereabouts is implied unless stated.

Arrr, Picture the setting

Arrr, A world behind the story

Arrr, Official Riot setting artwork, not illustrations of these exact events. Open an image to see the complete composition.

Cliffside TemplesArrr, View full artwork
Arrr, Cliffside TemplesArrr, Riot Games · World artwork
Living with the LandArrr, View full artwork
Arrr, Living with the LandArrr, Riot Games · World artwork
Arrr, Explore the wider region

Arrr, People who shape the story

Arrr, Relationships and allegiances

Arrr, Discover the companions, communities and powers that matter to this champion. Each card explains the connection, rather than treating every nearby character as a friend.

Arrr, Champion connections

Arrr, Connections describe the linked official stories. A shared history does not establish a current alliance or location.

Arrr, Follow the story

Arrr, Known places and connections

Arrr, Origins, journeys and documented events. A connection here does not mean this champion lives there now.

Arrr, Regional connection

Ionia

Arrr, Returning to the living world does not restore Yone's former life. The mask and the hunt for azakana redirect his understanding of duty, while the history with Yasuo remains a bond that cannot be reduced to the accusation that once divided them.

Arrr, Explore the regional timeline
Arrr, More about the region

Arrr, The First Lands form an archipelago where the material and spirit realms meet closely. Invasion has divided its people over whether to restore old traditions or turn their magic toward resistance.

Arrr, Archipelago

First Lands

Arrr, Another name for Ionia's many provinces and islands. Forests, monasteries and communities share a landscape shaped by living magic and the consequences of the Noxian invasion.

Arrr, Explore this place

Arrr, Another perspective

Arrr, Stories to read next

Arrr, Continue with related characters, regional stories and other perspectives on the same themes.

Yasuo

th' Unforgiven

Arrr, Read backstory

Arrr, The character, in detail

Arrr, Champion artwork

YoneArrr, Classic champion artwork · Riot Games
Arrr, View full artwork
Arrr, Explore the wider settingArrr, Ionia

Arrr, The story beneath the scenery

Arrr, What makes this place matter?

Arrr, Ionia's spiritual balance is not a single shared answer. The Noxian invasion forces champions to disagree about tradition, resistance and revenge. The Placidium offers a starting point for Irelia's resistance; the Kinkou opens a different path through Shen and Akali's stories.

Arrr, Look closer

Arrr, A window into this world

Arrr, Official Riot artwork. The gallery includes the regional setting; not every image depicts this exact landmark. Open an image to see the full composition.

The PlacidiumArrr, View full artwork
Arrr, The PlacidiumArrr, Riot Games · Runeterra world map
The KinkouArrr, View full artwork
Arrr, The KinkouArrr, Riot Games · Runeterra world map
Life as OneArrr, View full artwork
Arrr, Life as OneArrr, Riot Games · Runeterra world map
Cliffside TemplesArrr, View full artwork
Arrr, Cliffside TemplesArrr, Riot Games · Runeterra world map
Living with the LandArrr, View full artwork
Arrr, Living with the LandArrr, Riot Games · Runeterra world map
Arrr, Sources and story contextArrr, Official stories, artwork credits and reading notes

Arrr, Where the stories come from

Arrr, VRC.LOL writes the introductions, reading notes and connections using linked Riot Universe biographies and regional guides. Short champion summaries use Data Dragon version 16.20.1. Longer histories link to the official story used; some champions currently have a shorter official overview.

Arrr, What the pictures show

Arrr, Artwork belongs to Riot Games. Scenery comes from Riot's Runeterra world map; champion art depicts the character. A regional illustration sets the scene when a landmark has no dedicated image. It does not show a confirmed event at that exact place.

Arrr, A world still being written

Arrr, Older biographies and newer adaptations can differ. These guides introduce connections rather than declaring a final chronology or a character's current whereabouts. Translations help you explore and may keep original proper names. Follow the official sources for full context.

Arrr, Sources reviewed 18 October 2026

Arrr, Explore Riot Universe ↗Arrr, Open Riot's world map ↗