
Piltover: The City of Progress - League of Legends Lore Guide
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Piltover, known as the City of Progress, is a thriving metropolis perched on cliffs above Zaun, combining magic and technology to create a unique center of innovation and trade. Its power comes from commerce and scientific advancement rather than military might.

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Key Characteristics:
- Location: Situated on cliffs overlooking the ocean between Valoran and Shurima
- Government: Ruled by wealthy merchant clans through a council system
- Currency: Golden Hexes, Silver Cogs, Bronze Washers
- Language: Common tongue plus multiple trading languages
- Technology: Leaders in hextech innovation and magical engineering
Notable Features:
- Hextech: A fusion of magic and technology, used in everything from transportation to defense
- Sun Gates: Massive sea gates controlling maritime trade
- Advanced Architecture: Combination of polished marble, bronze latticework, and glass towers
- Progress Day: Annual festival celebrating technological advancement
Key Organizations:
- Merchant Clans: Wealthy families controlling trade and innovation
- Wardens: Law enforcement agency
- Explorers Guild: Archaeological research and artifact collection
- Academy of Techmaturgy: Premier research institution
Cultural Elements:
- Focus on innovation and progress
- Strong emphasis on commerce and trade
- Celebration of scientific achievement
- Complex relationship with Zaun below
International Relations:
- Key trading partner with most nations
- Neutral stance in global conflicts
- Strategic importance for maritime trade
- Technological exports worldwide
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