Piltover Academy

Lore & Background

Key figures like Jayce Talis, Viktor, and Heimerdinger are linked through their work on Hextech rather than an academic institution. The text states that Viktor was a former assistant to Heimerdinger before becoming Jayce's research partner. It also mentions that Jayce is responsible for the creation of Hextech alongside Viktor. The narrative highlights the political structure involving the Council of Piltover, where members like Mel Medarda and Allira Salo hold sway, but it does not describe an educational body separate from these civic roles.

In Their Own Story

The source contains no story events set within a 'Piltover Academy.' The narrative described involves the escalating unrest between Piltover and Zaun, focusing on sisters Vi and Powder (Jinx). Specific plot points mentioned include Jayce Talis serving as a scientist and inventor who becomes a member of the Piltover council. Viktor is described as growing obsessed with using magic to perfect humanity due to his physical disabilities. The text also details the involvement of Silco, a crime lord in Zaun, and Vander, who adopted Vi and Jinx after their parents died in a rebellion. In the second season, it is noted that Dr. Corin Reveck (Singed) turns Vander into Warwick.

Reader's Guide

There is no description of a guide to 'Piltover Academy' in the source. The text describes Piltover as a rich, utopian city and Zaun as its seedy underbelly. It lists voice actors for characters like Heimerdinger (Mick Wingert), Jayce (Kevin Alejandro), and Viktor (Harry Lloyd). The production notes mention that the series was created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, produced by Fortiche, and distributed by Netflix. The first season was released in November 2021, followed by a second and final season in November 2024. The budget for both seasons is reported at $250 million, though co-founder Mark Merrill clarified this includes marketing expenses.

Did You Know?

• Cecil B. Heimerdinger is described as a founder of Piltover and the leader of the city's council who mentors both Jayce and Viktor.
• Viktor is originally from Zaun but lived in Piltover as an assistant to Heimerdinger before becoming Jayce's research partner.
• The series' second and final season was released on November 9, 2024, concluding the story on November 23.
• Riot Games co-founder Mark Merrill stated that the actual creation budget for both seasons is between 60% to 75% of the reported $250 million figure.
• The character The League of Legends character Orianna appears in the second season, though she does not have a credited voice actor.