Legend claims that Amumu is an ancient being from Shurima, cursed to wander eternally in search of friendship. His touch brings death and decay, making true companionship impossible. Though his exact origins remain unclear, Amumu has become deeply embedded in Shuriman folklore through various tales spanning centuries.

Several origin stories exist about Amumu:

• The Emperor's Blight: A young ruler quarantined due to a deadly disease who accidentally killed his only friend with his touch
• The Eye of Angor: A cruel emperor cursed with eternal life and loneliness after seeking immortality
• The Yordle Beggar: The first Yordle ruler of Shurima who died of heartbreak after failing to find true friendship

Modern accounts describe Amumu as a small, bandaged figure with glowing yellow eyes and an eternally weeping expression. His presence brings decay, with his touch causing immediate deterioration of living things. He wanders the deserts of Shurima, his sorrowful cries carried on the wind.

Key characteristics:

• Immortal being cursed with eternal loneliness
• Deadly touch that causes decay
• Completely wrapped in dark green bandages
• Permanently tearful expression
• Uses bandages as weapons
• Likely a Yordle, though debated

A recent account from a storyteller named Khaldun claims he encountered Amumu in an ancient tomb. When Amumu touched his arm, it rapidly decomposed and fell off completely. Though many dismiss this as legend, Khaldun's missing arm serves as supposed evidence of the encounter.

Despite countless attempts to determine his true nature over thousands of years, Amumu remains one of Runeterra's greatest mysteries - a tragic figure whose endless search for friendship continues to this day.

[Images remain in original placement but omitted from this summary for brevity]

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