Northern Skies

To put down the rebellion once and for all, the Imperial Capital Army crossed Canal 102 and began advancing according to plan, taking things one step at a time and setting up camp as they went. They were determined to establish a stable supply line and get as many soldiers as possible safely to the front.

After the battle to cross Canal 102, both sides seemed to grow more cautious. The Imperial Capital Army and the Northern Wanderers alike needed a chance to catch their breath and regroup.

For a brief moment, the war seemed to pause at a comma.

Even so, while the armies regrouped and pushed their lines forward, one force on each side remained in combat: the Winged Legion for the Imperial Capital, and the Northern Territory Air Force for Freljord.

That's right. This was an aerial battle, something rarely seen in Runeterra's history.

Since she was little, Cisilia had dreamed of becoming a Winged Legionnaire. She'd won one game of King's Assertion after another playing as a Winged Legionnaire, and resolved to become a Dragon Rider in the Winged Legion. She'd never imagined that one day she would find herself standing against the very force she'd once hoped to join.

But even with their departure imminent, Cisilia felt no stirring of emotion.

She had neither the time nor the need for it. She had to hurry and check her equipment.

This was a vital part of a Dragon Rider's preflight routine.

Before every mission, all Dragon Riders in the Northern Territory Air Force had to carefully inspect their equipment. This included, but wasn't limited to, specially designed armor, lightweight lances, ropes and throwing weapons, wind- and fog-resistant goggles, and Hextech Locators.

Compared to the Dragon Riders of the Imperial Capital's Winged Legion, those in the