Azir is an ancient Shuriman emperor turned Ascended being who was betrayed by his closest advisor Xerath. Here are the key details about this League of Legends champion:

Development and Lore:

• Development took 3 years, starting after patch V1.0.0.131
• Originally conceived as a sand mage codenamed Seth
• Name likely derives from Arabic "Aamir" meaning "Commander"
• Voice actors: Travis Willingham (LoL), Iké Amadi (LoR)
• Character is 3000-3050 years old according to lore

Character Background:

• Was a benevolent but ambitious ruler of ancient Shurima
• Planned to abolish slavery but delayed due to political concerns
• Trusted Xerath completely, leading to his eventual betrayal
• Current goal is to restore Shurima to its former glory
• Believes Shurima represents peak civilization

Gameplay Elements:

• First champion restricted to starting with a specific ability (Arise!)
• Sand Soldiers are core to his unique gameplay mechanics
• Dance animation references Michael Jackson's "Remember The Time"
• Sand Soldiers will dance in sync when Azir dances

Design Influences:

• Inspired by Egyptian gods Horus and Ra
• Takes design cues from ancient Egyptian aesthetics
• Gauntlets feature tassels to emphasize regal status
• Character model resembles a falcon
• References the Dune franchise in quotes and themes

Relationship with Other Characters:

• Deeply respects Nasus despite their differences
• Primary antagonist is Xerath, his former advisor
• Connected to Sivir through ancient bloodline
• Aims to peacefully integrate other city-states into Shuriman culture

Legacy and Impact:

• Currently seeks to rebuild Shurima from ruins
• Views spreading Shuriman culture as beneficial to other nations
• Must adapt to significant cultural changes during his absence
• Preserves important secrets about Xerath's past

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