Shuriman Continent

Shuriman Continent
Titles
Other name(s)	Shurima
Alias(es)	Southern Runeterran Continent
Sociocultural characteristics
Nation(s)	Aurma Harelport Icathia Ixtal Kumangra Mudtown Nazumah Noxus Piltover Shurima Targon Venaru Zaun
Physical characteristics
General environment(s)	Temperate Tropical Savannah Arid desert Barren wasteland Mountainous
Universe(s)	Runeterra Prime

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.

History

The Rune Wars

Main article: Timeline

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. Ryze 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:

Media

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Map of Shurima

Map of Runeterra, Piltover Area (by Riot Artist Efflam 'Du Couteau' Mercier)

Runeterra Biome Map Concept 1

Runeterra Biome Map Concept 2

Runeterra Map Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Efflam 'Du Couteau' Mercier)

Runeterra Map Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Efflam 'Du Couteau' Mercier)

Runeterra Map Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Efflam 'Du Couteau' Mercier)

Runeterra Map Concept 4 (by Riot Artist Efflam 'Du Couteau' Mercier)

Runeterra Map Concept 5 (by Riot Artist Efflam 'Du Couteau' Mercier)

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Runeterra in The Book of Thresholds 2

Runeterra in The Book of Thresholds 3

Runeterra in The Book of Thresholds 4

See also

• Official Map of Runeterra
• Runeterra Universe Page

References

Shuriman Continent

Runeterra

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Mentioned Species	These species were only mentioned, but were never elaborated on. Carnotaun · Cougar · Croxagor · Devilfish · Grelmorn · Lippertick Apple · Mewlark  · Razorhide · Rhoksha · Salamander Dew · Unnamed Species
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