Long ago, before the reign of mankind, a species of beast-like creatures, the Animus, ruled the land of what is now present day Antarctica. During those times, it was not desolate island of ice. Its climate was warm and desert like. Creatures small and big flourished within this continent. So the legend goes that the Animus were a creature that had the characteristics of a present day animal, yet they stood with both feet like a human being. There were several races within this creature-like species. Each race was unique in the characteristics that they had, and the magical abilities that they possessed. This desert kingdom was known as Shurima.
Shurima dominated the Ancient Animus Age. Under the leadership of Leonus, the Lion King, the kingdom of Shurima was feared and revered through-out the land. Allies rushed for aid whenever they needed assistance, and enemies often hid in fear. Legend has it that Shurima's army comprised of a 10 million wolf-like race of creatures under the great and fearless General Warwick. With all the powers that he possessed, Leonus was still a kind and strong king. He would only expand his kingdom into enemy territories, he allowed for smaller kingdoms to flourish, and he was swift whenever rebellions would arise.
In the midst of the military and economic successes of the Shurima, there is one great power that Shurimans (residents of Shurima) and even the king himself greatly treasured and protected. To them, it was invaluable because it kept the equilibrium within the kingdom. This great power was knowledge and wisdom. Through knowledge, they have conquered those who dared to challenge Shurima. They have also kept order and peace. Everyone in Shurima truly believed that knowledge was power.
Besides the Palace of the Kings, where the rulers of the land resided, the Palatial House of Libramus was the most important building in the kingdom. It was a pyramid-shaped library that was made with pure diamond. It was a symbol of strength, power, and abundance. Within its diamond structured walls, books, scrolls, and everything educational were stored. Nobody knew the origins of the structure. Legend has it that it had already existed even before the first Anima settled in the area. The mystical structure contained the most powerful spells and books of the land. Everyone feared and respected Shurima because they knew that Shurima had the abilities to destroy and create kingdoms and worlds.
Sources:
"Shurima Desert." League of Legends Wiki. Web. 20 May 2014.
Shurima dominated the Ancient Animus Age. Under the leadership of Leonus, the Lion King, the kingdom of Shurima was feared and revered through-out the land. Allies rushed for aid whenever they needed assistance, and enemies often hid in fear. Legend has it that Shurima's army comprised of a 10 million wolf-like race of creatures under the great and fearless General Warwick. With all the powers that he possessed, Leonus was still a kind and strong king. He would only expand his kingdom into enemy territories, he allowed for smaller kingdoms to flourish, and he was swift whenever rebellions would arise.
In the midst of the military and economic successes of the Shurima, there is one great power that Shurimans (residents of Shurima) and even the king himself greatly treasured and protected. To them, it was invaluable because it kept the equilibrium within the kingdom. This great power was knowledge and wisdom. Through knowledge, they have conquered those who dared to challenge Shurima. They have also kept order and peace. Everyone in Shurima truly believed that knowledge was power.
Besides the Palace of the Kings, where the rulers of the land resided, the Palatial House of Libramus was the most important building in the kingdom. It was a pyramid-shaped library that was made with pure diamond. It was a symbol of strength, power, and abundance. Within its diamond structured walls, books, scrolls, and everything educational were stored. Nobody knew the origins of the structure. Legend has it that it had already existed even before the first Anima settled in the area. The mystical structure contained the most powerful spells and books of the land. Everyone feared and respected Shurima because they knew that Shurima had the abilities to destroy and create kingdoms and worlds.
Sources:
"Shurima Desert." League of Legends Wiki. Web. 20 May 2014.