Taliyah

Taliyah is a champion in the video game League of Legends. She is portrayed as a young Shuriman mage who channels earth magic to shape terrain and manipulate rock. Her talent allows her to bend stone to her will, creating paths, walls, and other effects that influence fights from range. She is depicted as a wanderer who seeks freedom and a homeland for her people.

In gameplay terms, Taliyah is a mage who relies on terrain-aware abilities to control the battlefield. She can move across the map more efficiently by riding on rock constructs, weave rock into projectiles to pressure opponents, and use crowd-control effects to disrupt enemy formations. Her kit emphasizes learning and exploiting terrain to outplay opponents, with a focus on map presence and zone control.

Lore and character: Taliyah hails from the deserts of Shurima and travels with a nomadic community known for stoneworking. Her story centers on self-determination, responsibility toward companions, and the tension between leaving home and returning to protect it.

Development and reception: Since her debut in 2011–2016 era updates and patches, Taliyah has appeared with multiple skins and narrative developments. She is recognized for a distinctive playstyle that blends mobility with terrain manipulation, making her a notable example of League of Legends’ earth-themed magic.