What Is The Black Rose In Arcane?

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What Is The Black Rose In Arcane?

In episode three of Arcane’s second season, fans were introduced to a new and deadly faction, the Black Rose, and League of Legends players may be familiar with this name. They are revealed when Amara, a member of the Piltover’s merchant guild, tries to assassinate Ambessa, and later in the episode, Mel is captured by the Black Rose manifesting in her assistant Elora.



Viktor in Arcane looking at magic shard

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While more can be expected to be revealed in the coming episodes, many fans will wonder what the Black Rose is, who they are, and what their intentions are.


Who Are The Black Rose In Arcane & League Of Legends?

In short, the Black Rose is a cabal shrouded in mystery, made up of Noxian aristocracy. Their origins, however, stretch back further than Noxus itself, with the organization at first being a pact made between the pale sorceress (LeBlanc) and Vladimir. Supposedly, the magic they weaved together was so dark that red roses turned black, giving their subsequent faction its name.


Wielding dark magic from the Immortal Bastion in the modern day, these Noxian aristocrats control the empire from the shadows, furthering their own ambitions. Their reach also extends beyond Noxus, as the people of Piltover are about to find out in Arcane.

Beyond magic, a complex system of tunnels and hidden doors beneath Noxus allows the Black Rose to conduct their clandestine activities in secret, and by wearing masks, members of the Black Rose are often unknown to one another.

League Of Legends Champions Associated With The Black Rose

As the Black Rose is based in Noxus, any champion within the region can be seen to have an association with the Black Rose, even if it is a bitter enemy. However, the following League of Legends champions are members of the Black Rose or have strong connections with the cabal.


Members Of The Black Rose

  • LeBlanc: The pale sorceress, LeBlanc, founded the Black Rose more than a thousand years ago.
  • Vladimir: The blood mage, Vladimir, made a dark pact with LeBlanc, binding their magic together.
  • Elise: The spider queen, Elise, was approached by LeBlanc after murdering her husband and joined the Black Rose.
  • Cassiopeia: Unlike her sister Katarina, Cassiopeia was welcomed into the Black Rose by her own mother.

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Known Associates Of The Black Rose

  • Rell: Was a member of the Black Rose Academy, but broke free. She is also the daughter of a Black Rose member.
  • Samira: As a mercenary, Samira was hired to track down Rell after her escape from the Academy.
  • Sion: Formerly a famous Noxian warlord, the Black Rose resurrected Sion for better or worse.
  • Briar: A living product of the Black Rose.
  • Swain: A sworn enemy of the Black Rose.

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