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Brackern[]
Surrounded around the Shuriman Continent are several clans of Brackern, including clans in the Shuriman desert.
Dormun[]
The Dormun are gigantic, slow-moving creatures protected with large chitinous plates covering their body. In the harsh conditions of Shurima they have evolved to survive the perpetual drought by utilizing an unknown sense to locate hidden reservoirs of water. Incidentally, certain nomadic tribes have built themselves a permanent home upon the backs of these beasts where they clean the creature and hunt any airborne pests who venture near.
Eka'Sul[]
Desert goats that travel in herds.
Mwatis[]
Mwatis are goatlike creatures with large plated casques on their heads. Mwati wool and plate are prised for felting and insulation.
Kmiros[]
Gigantic scarabs that roam in swarms, looking for unfortunate travelers to feed on. They seem to be common prey for 
Rammus.
Outerbeasts[]
- Main article: Voidborn
Beside the Xer'Sai, other creatures from the Void, referred to as 'outerbeasts', can be found in the desert.
- Xer'Sai: Creatures from the Void that plague the southern deserts. They are the size of big dogs on average, but can be smaller or much bigger.
Rek'Sai, as the queen, is by far the largest and most dangerous of her species. Xer'sai burst from their small burrows and ravage anything nearby, to the detriment of desert caravans. Once dead, the Xer'sai decompose at an abnormally rapid rate and become inedible.
Ralsiji[]
Large and aggressive minotaur-like creatures. They are humpbacked quadrupeds with long limbs and thick horns.
Shuriman Camel[]
A breed of camels native to the deserts of Shurima and are used by caravans as well as common folk as primary mode of transportation. Despite being well-suited for lengthy travels in the desert landscape, they are still prey to a many predator such as the Xer'Sai.
Sandswimmers[]
Sandswimmers
Sandswimmers are massive quadrupedal creatures that traverse the Shuriman desert in cyclical patterns. They got their name due to their preferred method of travel. Their narrow bodies and webbed feet are perfectly design for swimming under the sand. They feed on bugs and other small creatures most desert beasts ignore. Scavengers will often memorize the predictable paths these creatures take, and jump onto their backs to ride as far as they wish.
Skallashi[]
The Skallashi are large quadrupedal herbivores. These hardy beasts of burden are common across Shurima, ideally suited to the harsh desert environment. Their key body feature is their long legs. Notoriously bad-tempered, they are nevertheless treated with great reverence. Their brown hides are often painted with sacred symbols of protection, and their horns hung with totems and charms. While these creatures are mostly used for travel and carrying heavy loads, on some larger skallashi people are able to built miniature rooms for more comfortable travel. To own one is often considered a sign of considerable prosperity.
Fueled by unbridled fury and rage, 
Tryndamere once carved his way through 
the Freljord, openly challenging the greatest warriors of the north to prepare himself for even darker days ahead. The wrathful barbarian has long sought revenge for the annihilation of his clan, though more recently he has found companionship with 
Ashe, the 
Avarosan warmother, and a home with her people. His almost inhuman strength and fortitude is legendary, and has delivered him and his new allies countless victories against the greatest of odds.
 | " Rage is my weapon." — Tryndamere |
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Background[]
Early life[]
Tryndamere was part of a nameless barbarian tribe known for their stamina and prowess in combat, which forged blades based on their god's tusks. They fought raiding tribes, the beasts of the mountains and 
Noxian armies trying to claim territory in the Freljord. As he grew up among his tribe, Tryndamere developed into a strong warrior.
One night, the tribe witnessed an unnatural storm from the east, where the darkin 
Aatrox stood before them. Some of the barbarians bowed to him under the belief that he was their 
Boar God, but he slaughtered them all. Filled with rage, Tryndamere charged at Aatrox, but was swatted away. As he lay on the verge of death, he was revived by a rage he never felt before, his willpower and thirst for vengeance preventing him from dying.
Tryndamere found his tribe's last remaining survivors, knowing they were doomed with enemies surrounding them throughout the Freljord. Hearing rumors of a tribe which worshipped the reincarnation of Avarosa, they set off to the west where they met the Avarosan. Eager to gain respect among the tribe, he challenged the Avarosans to duels. However, they began to fear him due to his savage, furious way of fighting and how his wounds regenerated faster the more rage he held. In one duel he was so lost in his fury that he was on the verge of killing his opponent, but 
Braum, an Iceborn allied with the Avarosan, stood in the way with his shield. Tryndamere kept attacking Braum's unbreakable shield until his rage subsided, and the two eventually became friends. Afterward, the tribe's survivors were welcomed into the Avarosan and Tryndamere was arranged to form a political marriage with the Avarosan warmother, Ashe, but the two slowly grew into a genuine relationship.
Appearance[]
Tryndamere wears heavy, dark armor that covers his lower body, forearms, and parts of his chest. The armor has a textured, almost metallic look, with sharp, angular edges and layered plating that resembles dragon scales or ancient, battle-worn gear. The dominant colors are black, silver, and teal, giving the armor an ominous, magical appearance. There are glowing accents in the teal hue. His upper body is mostly bare, showcasing his muscular, well-defined physique. There is a band of leather or metal across his chest, connected to the shoulder armor. His skin tone is pale, contrasting sharply with the dark and heavy armor pieces. Tryndamere wears a helmet with large, curved horns that extend outward and upward. The helmet is designed with sharp lines and patterns. His face is mostly obscured by the helmet, but his eyes are intense, and his facial expression looks serious or stern. He has long, flowing black hair that cascades down his back. He wears a gauntlet on his left arm, which are heavily armored, and his hands are partially covered.
Personality[]
(TBA)
Abilities[]
- Blood Magic Empowerment: After the duel with Aatrox, Tryndamere was given a blessing by the Darkin, that granted him abilities far above that of a normal human.
- Accelerated Healing: Tryndamere can regenerate his body from what normally would be fatal wounds through his willpower.
- Sword Proficiency: Tryndamere is trained in the use of his large sword, being able to easily eviscerate his opponents with just one hand.
Relations[]
Ashe[]
Ashe and Tryndamere are Bloodsworn, a political marriage, but the two eventually developed genuine affection for one another. Tryndamere originally married Ashe in exchange for the protection of his remaining tribe after Aatrox's massacre. All of this is, in turn, an inside reference at Riot. The name of Riot's co-founder Marc 'Tryndamere' Merrill's wife is Ashley.
Aatrox[]
Tryndamere's nemesis is Aatrox, who is the main reason why most of Tryndamere's tribe was destroyed.
Braum[]
Braum stopped Tryndamere when he lost control trying to prove his worth to Ashe. It's rumored that Braum introduced him to Ashe.
Winter's Claw[]
He is hostile towards the Winter's Claw, who disdainfully lumped him into the Avarosa's "decadent lifestyle" even though Tryndamere actually originated from another hardy nomadic tribe, much like 
Sejuani.
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Trivia[]
- Based on his appearance, Tryndamere is between 23 and 30 years old, older than Ashe.
- His original tribe followed a patriarchal system of governance, unlike the norm of the Freljord which is a matriarchal system.
- Before the 2014 retcon, Tryndamere's sword was passed down from his father, whom in turn received it from his father before him, and so on. Tryndamere said his father's words of wisdom were "master using it and you can have this"[1] - a quote from the original Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, released in 1987. Whether it is still true is unknown.
- Tryndamere draws many parallels with Conan the Barbarian.
- His previous story appears to have been based on the opening sequence of the eponymous 1982 movie, in which Conan's entire village is slaughtered and he swears revenge upon those responsible.
- In the original stories Conan is said to hail from a nomadic people residing in Cimmeria, a northern region in his world, whereas Tryndamere comes from Northern Freljord.
- Conan is said to have "become a king by his own hand" in the 1982 movie. Tryndamere became "The Barbarian King" by uniting all the peoples of his homeland under his leadership, all thanks to his friendships with most of the Barbarian leaders.
- Historical inspiration might be Mongol military leader Temüjin. Temüjin's father was assassinated by the rival Tatars & his clan abandoned by erstwhile allies. Temüjin endured childhood hardship, enslavement, and early military defeats; yet against all odds, he later subdued and united various warring Mongolic tribes, ultimately founding the Mongol Empire as Genghis Khan.
Change log[]
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