Two teams. One million dollars. And the chance to take home the Summoner's Cup.
Millions of people watched online. 10,000 adoring fans were in attendance. All to see who would be crowned Season 2 World Champion.
Korea's Azubu Frost came into the World Championship Finals as the heavy favorites, having made short work of their competition in each stage of the tournament.
The Taipei Assassins were resilient through out the entire Playoffs, playing the role of the underdog in every match they played.
They fought their way past the world's best for the chance to represent Taiwan in the Finals.
Let's see how it all unfolded at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.
Game 1 started off the way most anticipated, with Azubu Frost picking up First Blood.
But the Assassins turned things around quickly, picking up three kills in the bottom lane and jumping out to an early lead.
After controlling the first 20 minutes, the game began to turn back in Azubu's favor when RapidStar's Karthus picked up a Quadra Kill.
Azubu continued to battle back. They would Ace TPA giving them the Victory in Game 1.
RapidStar's Karthus turned the tide in Game 1. He went thirteen, five, and twelve, wreaking havoc all over the map.
Not to be deterred, TPA came out strong in Game 2, securing First Blood after LilBallz' Mundo flashed on MadLife's Zyra to give Bebe the kill with Caitlyn.
Game 1 turned on Azubu's Karthus, but in Game 2 it was TPA's turn to put his global presence on display.
Toyz' abusive Requiem-teleport combination allowed TPA to pick up an early Ace at fifteen minutes.
Toyz' Karthus continued to dictate the action. This time a triple kill would lead to another Ace and the win.
This time it was Toyz dominating with Karthus.
With the series tied at one game a piece, the Taipei Assassins showed off one of the reasons why they can never be counted out: Toyz on Orianna.
Toyz's play on Orianna throughout the World Championship has been exceptional.
A Shockwave on CloudTemplar's Shen locks him up for the kill.
Game 3 belonged to TPA as they terrorized Azubu at every turn.
Toyz could not be stopped and his killing spree was enough for Azubu to throw up the Surrender at twenty-two minutes.
Bebe racked up an impressive 5-0-4 KDA on Vayne to help TPA to the win.
Now up two games to one in the best-of-five series, The Taipei Assassins were one win away from hoisting the Summoner's Cup.
And they came out in Game 4 on fire. Perfect ward placement allowed them to catch MadLife's Lulu in the jungle for First Blood.
That same ward gave them vision on Woong's Graves as he tried to steal the Red buff. A brilliant blind flash taunt from Stanley's Shen allowed TPA to secure back-to-back kills.
TPA was in the driver's seat. Toyz was on Orianna yet again, and his Shockwave into Stanley's taunt gave them control, locking up two members of Azubu, leading to a Baron.
Not playing like the underdog any longer, the Taipei Assassins pushed their way to the Nexus, defeating Azubu Frost to become the Season 2 World Champions.
Against all odds, they take home one million dollars, the summoner's cup and the right to be called Champions of the World.
MARC MERRILL - "We started with the twelve best League of Legends teams from around the world, and it's only fitting that tonight these two fantastic teams gave us such a well played, hard-fought match to end it all."
BRANDON BECK - "So we're grateful for all of your support tonight, during the playoffs, and throughout the season. So please join us in congratulating your Season 2 World Champions, the Taipei Assassins."