Shuriman Continent

Shuriman Continent is the southern continent of Runeterra. The most predominant nation on this continent is Shurima from which it gained its name. This continent is now connected to Valoran through a small artificial land bridge where modern day Piltover and Zaun are located. This continent was part of Valoran before the event that shattered the continent into two.

The Rune Wars


Centuries ago, magical artifacts called ‘World Runes’ have been rediscovered. Over the following decades after such event, knowledge of the Runes began to spread as more were unearthed. The world’s brightest minds studied the ancient glyphs, attempting to determine the powers they possessed. Few could even begin to understand the importance of their origins, or the sheer power held within them. Some surmised that the Runes were integral to the creation of Runeterra itself. The first use of these mysterious artifacts proved catastrophic, as they reshaped the landscape of entire nations. Mistrust quickly grew as those who knew of the Runes imagined such “Makers’ Might” being used as a weapon. Conflicts later related to these magical artifacts were known as the Rune Wars.

Open warfare raged across Runeterra. The first horrors of the Rune Wars sparked fear and aggression among those who now realized the power at their command. and his master, Tyrus, have sought out to lock away every World Rune beyond the reach of man for the protection of Runeterra. Some complied with their pleas, others dismissed them due to their new found powers and influence. After an incident with Tyrus, Ryze later on continued his journey alone in gathering all Runic artifacts so as to prevent another Rune War from starting and possibly destroying the world.

Locations




Map of Shuriman (Continent)

There are many regions and settlements on the Shuriman Continent. The most well-known are:


 * Bandle City Crest icon.png Bandle City (numerous gateways)
 * Noxus Crest icon.png Noxus
 * South Noxus (Shurima)
 * Bel'zhun
 * Tereshni
 * Urzeris
 * Shurima Crest icon.png Shurima
 * North Shurima
 * Kalamanda
 * Nashramae
 * Market Of Illumination
 * Sun Disc Replica
 * Vekaura Streets
 * Parnesa
 * Odyn Valley
 * Crystal Scar
 * Zuretta
 * East Shurima
 * Shurima jungles
 * Deep jungle
 * Harelport
 * Paretha
 * Kiilash Tribe
 * Kumungu
 * Kumanagra
 * Serpentine Delta
 * Mudtown
 * The Amarantine Coast
 * The Plague Arbor
 * The Great Sai (east)
 * Kenethet
 * Mother of Life River (east)
 * Vekaura
 * Temple of the Sun
 * Astrologer’s Tower
 * World Rune Archives
 * South Shurima
 * Antathir
 * Bai-Zhek
 * Void_Crest_icon.png Icathia (ruins)
 * Saabara
 * The Rupture
 * Sai Khaleek
 * Khaleek River
 * Marrowmark
 * Marrowmark Market
 * Lake Imalli
 * Renek River
 * Zirima
 * The City of Gardens (ruins)
 * Valley of Song
 * The Great Sai (south)
 * Zoantha Cascade
 * Lost City (ruins)
 * World Rune pedestal
 * Zuretta (old)
 * West Shurima
 * Mother of Life River (west)
 * Amakra
 * Nerimazeth
 * Shuriman Capital
 * Emperors Way Road
 * Steps of Ascension
 * Cycle of Ascension
 * Sun Disk
 * Oasis of the Dawn
 * Palace of Ten Thousand Pillars
 * Scholes Palace
 * The Great Library of Nasus
 * The Library of the Sun
 * The Tomb of the Emperors
 * Temple of the Sun
 * The Great Sai (west)
 * Mount Targon Crest icon.png Mount Targon
 * Divine Carvings
 * Rakkor cave Settlements
 * Threshold Gateways
 * Temple of the Solstice
 * Solari prayer shrines
 * Temple of the Lunari
 * The Peak
 * Targon Prime
 * Solari prayer shrines
 * Temple of the Lunari
 * The Peak
 * Targon Prime