Known by many names throughout history, Tahm Kench is a demon who travels Runeterra's waterways, feeding on the misery of others. This charming yet dangerous entity uses manipulation and deals to prey on the desperate and greedy.

Appearance

• Massive catfish-like humanoid with green skin
• Enormous mouth filled with countless fangs
• Long prehensile tongue
• Yellow eyes and catfish barbels
• Wears gentleman's attire including top hat and overcoats
• Three-clawed hands and four-clawed feet

Abilities

• Demon physiology allowing shapeshifting and immunity to physical harm
• Feeds on addiction and despair
• Immortal while vice exists
• Amphibious nature
• Massive stomach that can devour anything
• Water teleportation
• Reality-warping wish granting through deals

Notable Relationships

• Aatrox - Mutual respect between fellow manipulators
• Evelynn - Rival demon who also feeds on emotions
• Kalista - Cannot harm him due to his honest contracts
• Generally preys on the desperate and socially outcast

Key Facts

• Changes appearance based on culture and individual perception
• Current form reflects how Bilgewater sees him
• Makes deceptive bargains that ultimately ruin lives
• Only satisfied when striking deals, not just consuming
• Views expanding territories as new opportunities for deals
• Represents mankind's inner flaws and vices
• Known by different names throughout history

Desert Creatures of Shurima

• Brackern - Ancient crystalline beings
• Dormun - Giant armored water-sensing beasts
• Mwatis - Plated goat-like creatures valued for wool
• Xer'Sai - Void creatures led by Rek'Sai
• Sandswimmers - Massive sand-swimming quadrupeds
• Skallashi - Sacred transport beasts with painted hides
• Shuriman Camels - Common desert transport animals

Through centuries of manipulation and deals, Tahm Kench has become deeply woven into Runeterran mythology, though he prefers subtlety over notoriety in spreading misery and addiction across the realm.

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