Shuriman

Shuriman refers to anything associated with Shurima, a fictional desert empire in the fantasy world Runeterra. The term functions as an adjective and a demonym for its inhabitants.

Geography and society: Shurima is depicted as a vast arid realm centered on a desert landscape with ruined cities and monumental architecture. Its people are organized into imperial and city-state polities, with a priesthood venerating the sun.

History: The empire rose to power in antiquity and later fell after cataclysmic events. In some tellings, mortals could ascend to god-like status through ritual, giving rise to legendary rulers and artifacts that shape later histories.

Culture and religion: The dominant sun cult, sun motifs, pyramids and statues characterize Shuriman culture. Engineering, astronomy, metallurgy, and monumental architecture are frequently highlighted in depictions.

Language and artifacts: Shuriman language and script are shown in inscriptions and liturgy within lore. Artifacts and architecture, such as pyramids and relics, are common motifs.

In modern media, Shuriman elements appear in games, novels, and fan works as origins for cities, factions, or characters. In Runeterra’s lore, notable Shuriman figures include Emperor Azir and the Ascended Nasus and Renekton.