There are so many different regions in the vast and diverse lore of League of Legends, but none are as mysterious as the mystical world of the Spirit Realm. With the upcoming release of the game’s new champion, Aurora, the player base will finally get a deeper look into its secrets.

In Aurora's Champion Insights article today, Riot Games explained why the Spirit Realm hasn't been explored in depth in League before, saying that only a few tidbits are available. The Spirit Realm is a source of power for the Vastaya, it's where Aphelios' sister Alune resides, and it's where Mordekaiser drags you into with his ultimate ability.

Aurora is a Vastayan mage who can see the gap between the material world and the Spirit Realm, and can even travel between the two worlds at will. She communicates with spirits and befriends them on a daily basis, especially since she is quite sensitive to large gatherings and loud noises. As a result, she is the first champion to truly bridge the gap and give players a glimpse into what makes up the Spirit Realm.

"The Spirit Realm is sort of an overlay of the mortal realm that we see in Runeterra," said Senior Narrative Writer Elyse "apothecarie" Lemoine. "And most of what we've seen about the spirit realm has been located in Ionia, which has a very symbiotic relationship with the spirits."