Arcane Season 2 has finally started on Netflix and of course new players came to Piltover in the world of Runeterra. We also get to know the Black Rose. The secret organization spins many threads in the background, but who is this organization?
Spoiler alert: The following article contains slight spoilers for the first three episodes of Arcane Season 2. If you haven’t seen them yet, then you should read on after watching.
The first 3 episodes of Arcane Season 2 have finally been released after 3 years and they have been really well received by fans and critics. In the first act of season two, we learn why Ambessa is currently in Piltover and is so interested in the Hextech weapons. She is wanted by an organization called Black Rose.
This organization existed in League of Legends lore before the series and MeinMMO explains everything you need to know about the organization.
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A secret organization that operates in the shadows
What is the Black Rose? The Black Rose, or in the original Black Rose, is a secret organization from Noxus, the region from which Ambessa also comes. She primarily operates from the shadows and uses magic. At the head of the Black Rose are the aristocrats of Noxus. 4 of them are known as champions from League of Legends.
LeBlanc
At the top of the organization is LeBlanc. She is a magician who preys on the greed of the rich to fulfill her own unknown goals. Through her influence among the elite of Noxus, she has had great influence in the region from the shadows and has been involved in important historical events around the world. Her greatest deed may have been sealing the powerful Mordekaiser, whom she betrayed to help Noxian tribes. Mordekaiser is one of the most powerful characters in Runeterra.
Vladimir
Another member of the Black Rose is Vladimir. The vampire-like wizard is a master of blood magic. Through his abilities he can control people’s bodies and minds. A cult grew up around him, which for many is just a legend. Together with LeBlanc he influences the politics of Noxus. Vladimir was probably also largely responsible for the creation of Briar, who also used blood magic and also likes to call Vladimir Dad in the game.
Elise
Elise comes from the Noxian family Kythera and she has an irrepressible desire for power. On a mission for the Black Rose, she met the spider god Vilemaw, who transformed her into what we see in the game. She serves the spider god and regularly sacrifices innocents to him, whom she attracts with her beautiful appearance. Although she works with the Black Rose, she ultimately only serves Vilemaw.
Cassiopeia
After Jericho Swain’s coup and her husband’s betrayal, Soreana sent her daughter Cassiopeiato seek great power from Shurima, because she feared that the change of government in Noxus would expose the Black Rose. In her search for Shurima’s power, Cassiopeia was cursed and became a Medusa-like snake monster who, like her mother, now also worked for the Black Rose.
An internal conflict in Noxus
The Black Rose tries to dominate Noxus from within, but is opposed by the great General Jericho Swain, who wants to destroy the organization. He killed many members of the Black Rose in the process, including his own parents and apparently LeBlanc. Swain wants to rule over Noxus together with Darius and the Faceless One with severity and power.
But Swain knows that LeBlanc and the Black Rose are still a danger, because illusions of a powerful magician still influence the story. The organization had a hand in many events, such as the revival of Sion or the freeing of the mad Renekton.
The Black Rose and many members have existed longer than Noxus itself and despite working together, the members have their own goals. But above all, LeBlanc’s goals remain unknown even after all these years.
What does the Black Rose do in Arcane? In the first act of Arcane Season 2, we find out that Ambessa fled from the Black Rose after stealing something. We also see the power of magic, which Ambessa and her soldiers could only stop with runes.
The organization appears to be a major threat to Ambessa’s clan, as in the third episode of season 2, her daughter Mel is also attacked by the Black Rose. What exactly was stolen and whether we will meet known members of the Black Rose is still unknown.
Since Noxus is a recurring theme in the series, one can assume that at least small appearances are possible. We’ll see what happens next with Ambessa and Mel on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. Then we continue with Act 2. You can find more information about Arcane Season 2 here: Arcane Season 2: Release, trailer, characters and story – everything about the continuation of the hit series on Netflix