Azir is a champion character from the popular online game League of Legends. He is known as the Emperor of the Sands and is a mage who specializes in controlling the battlefield with his sand-based abilities. Azir can summon soldiers made of sand to fight for him, allowing him to deal damage from a distance while maintaining control over the fight. His lore describes Azir as a once-great ruler of the ancient Shurima empire, who was betrayed and killed. After his resurrection, he seeks to reclaim his lost empire and restore its former glory, making him a complex character with a rich backstory.