Riven

Riven is primarily the past participle of the verb rive, meaning torn apart or split. As an adjective it is used to describe something that has been cleaved or deeply fractured, whether physically, such as a landscape riven by crevasses, or metaphorically, such as a community riven by disagreement. The term is commonly found in literary or descriptive writing and conveys a sense of lasting division.

In popular culture, Riven refers to multiple named works and characters. Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a 1997 graphic adventure game developed by Cyan Worlds. It is the second game in the Myst series and continues the tradition of exploration and puzzle solving, taking players to a visually rich, enigmatic world and challenging them with nonlinear puzzles and environmental storytelling.

Riven is also the name of a champion in the game League of Legends. Introduced by Riot Games, the character is a melee fighter known for mobility and high skill expression, with a design centered on a broken sword motif and rapid, decisive attacks. Her gameplay emphasizes timing, positioning, and combo execution.

Disambiguation for riven may include other lesser-known uses or fictional characters bearing the name. In general, the term is used both as a descriptive adjective and as a proper noun for various media properties and characters.