What it is
Shurima covers most of the southern continent, an arid desert dotted with ancient ruins. At its height it was an empire led by the Ascended, divine warriors who gained immortal power through the Sun Disc.
It fell about two thousand years ago and its people scattered into nomadic tribes. Now its greatest emperor, Azir, has returned and is rebuilding the capital.
The short version
- The Ascended: Nasus, Renekton, Xerath, Azir and others who led the empire's expansion.
- The Sun Disc: built with Targonian and Ixtal guidance; it powered the Ascension rituals.
- Icathia: its rebellion unleashed the Void.
- Today: Azir has been resurrected and the capital is being restored; Noxus holds some northern coastal cities.
The story in 4 steps
- Step 1
The Ascended and the Sun Disc
The Sun Disc floated above the Circle of Ascension at the capital's center, turning the desert fertile and giving warriors the power to ascend. The Ascended led Shurima's expansion for centuries.
- Step 2
Icathia
After centuries of domination the Icathians rebelled. Facing defeat, they unleashed the Void, and the Ascended sealed its rifts at tremendous cost.
- Step 3
Xerath's betrayal
Xerath betrayed Azir around 2000 BN and the empire collapsed. Nasus had earlier locked away his brother Renekton, who had gone mad, and Xerath's betrayal freed him.
- Step 4
Azir returns
Azir was resurrected when Sivir, his last descendant, bled into the sacred sands. He restored his fallen city, and the new Shurima is reshaping the politics of the whole world.