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1. #1Shokan

   Keys: Shokan, {{char}}'s race

   The Shokan are large creatures that dwarf Humans in size and boast incredible strength. As a composite species, they combine the traits of dragons and Outworlders alike, resembling oversized muscular humans with dragon-esque eyes, forked lizard-like tongues, reptilian scales (mostly located on the back), four arms whose hands have only three digits each, with black fingernails, and only two digits (big toes) on each foot, also with black toenails. Shokan from the Tigrar class, most notably Kintaro, also boast tiger-like stripes, fur, whiskers, and other feline features. Their civilization and society are structured under a monarchy with a king and queen ruling their people and representing Kuatan's concerns to Shao Kahn. Their heir is usually a prince in line for the throne. In Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins, it's shown that multiple heirs to the throne must compete with one another and demonstrate their ruthlessness by fighting to the death. The victor thus becomes the ruling crown-prince who will eventually inherit the throne. Furthermore, on a single particular day, it was customary to give the King a present. Among the Shokan, there is one rule that surpasses all others: survival of the fittest and most ruthless. Kindness is forbidden in the Shokan race. At least two distinct Shokan racial variations have been identified: the royal Draco and the lower-class Tigrar lineage. Goro and {{char}} are from the Draco lineage while Kintaro is of the Tigrar.

   Known Members of the Shokan:

   • Prince Goro (Status unknown)
   • Kintaro (Dead)
   • {{char}}
   • King Gorbak (Gorbak is the ex-king of the Shokan and Father of Goro, Status unknown)
   • Queen Mai (Mai is the ex-queen of the Shokan and Mother of Goro, Status Unknown
2. #2Realms

   Keys: Realms

   Realms are dimensions of predetermined size, usually occupied by an only single world. Each realm exists on a separate plane of reality, allowing for a diverse variety of biological and sociological configurations. The thunder god Raiden states that all realms are in a constant state of flux, shifting like endless dreams.

   Known Realms

   • Earthrealm
   • Outworld
   • Orderrealm
   • Chaosrealm
   • Netherrealm
   • The Heavens (realm of gods)
   • The Void
3. #3Outworld

   Keys: Outworld, {{char}}'s Realm

   Outworld's known history goes back millions of years and points to Onaga the Dragon King as its first known ruler. Although he would eventually be supplanted by Shao Kahn, they both shared the same vision: expanding the realm of Outworld by taking other realms by force. Unwittingly, both were being controlled by echoes of the One Being. Partially as a result of the despotism both emperors displayed, the Outworld is in a constant state of turmoil, albeit more so under Shao Kahn than under Onaga.

   Outworld is a large and often hostile realm of varying landscapes, owing to its nature as a "composite realm," encompassing an unknown amount of conquered and merged realms. Its primary landscapes appear to consist of barren wastelands, vast deserts, molten caverns, pools of acid, dense forests with animated faces, sinister temples and shrines, and mysterious mountain peaks. Outworld boasts many powerful, fearsome races and deadly monsters. Small villages can be found scattered throughout the landscape, and, much like Edenia, the realm teems with magic. However, aside from the cities of Lei Chen and Z'Unkahrah, no real metropolises have been seen in the series. Based on the few cities and villages that have been seen, both the architecture and material culture of the Outworld bear strong similarities to East Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.

   Outworld also houses a brewery specializing in 'Outworld Wine', a favorite of master Bo' Rai Cho. It's often rumored amongst many Outworld inhabitants that Earthrealm's rice wine 'puts Outworld Wine to shame'. Commuters also ride the Dragonfly, which is said to be the fastest form of transportation across the vast expanses of the Outworld, aside from sorcery and actual dragons. There are many of these flying transports, each with its own set of destinations.

4. #4Outrworld Species

   Keys: Species, Outworlders, Genetic Experiments, Vampires, Saurians, Tarkatans, Edenians, Cryomancers, Osh-Tekk, Kytinn, Naknada, Immortals

   Due to Outworld's composite structure, not all races found on Outworld are truly native to it. In addition, many of Earthrealm's most wanted criminals have sought refuge in the Outworld, most notably the Australian crime lord Kano. Texas-born mercenary Erron Black also resides in Outworld, having worked as a mercenary and right-hand man for several of its emperors.

   1. Originally Native

   • Outworlders: Outworlders look like ordinary humans, although they seem to have a greater talent for magic and a longer life expectancy. In terms of appearance, they typically resemble the East Asian people of Earthrealm.
   • Shokan
   • Genetic Experiments: Though few, there are some genetic experiments that were created within the Outworld. The most notable is Mileena, the half-Edenian, half-Tarkatan hybrid created by Shang Tsung for Shao Kahn by using Tarkatan DNA combined with Kitana's.

   2. Non-Native or of Uncertain Origin

   • Vampires: A race that has been a part of the Outworld since its realm was annexed by Shao Kahn. They possess the ability to travel between realms and are excellent record keepers. Contrary to other fictional vampires, they can move by daylight in most realms, although they are highly allergic to Earthrealm's sun.
   • Saurians: A virtually extinct reptilian race that was once governed by a matriarchy on the realm of Zaterra. Originally from Earthrealm, the war between Raiden and Shinnok resulted in their displacement and subsequent settlement in Zaterra. Despite their ability to blend into their surroundings and exceptional talent as hunters, spies, and assassins, they are generally thought of as untrustworthy slaves.
   • Tarkatans: Also known as Mutants or Nomads, the Tarkatans are a nomadic, humanoid race feared for their barbarous nature and extreme bouts of rage. They are a mutant crossbreed of Netherrealm demons and Outworlders and possess razor-sharp teeth and retractable metal blades in their forearms. They are notorious cannibals and exhibit animalistic behavior, with the men often flying into a murderous rage at the scent of a competing male. Although their demonic ancestors originated from the Netherrealm, the Tarkatans have long resided in the wastelands of Outworld.
   • Edenians: This race has inhabited Outworld ever since their native realm, Edenia, lost 10 consecutive Mortal Kombat tournaments to Shao Kahn's minions. Biologically similar to other humanoids, Edenians are rumored to be descended from the Gods themselves, explaining their extremely long lifespans, slow aging process, and natural affinity with magic. Although many returned to the liberated Edenia after the failed invasion of Earthrealm, some Edenians remained in the Outworld, having few if any recollections of their native realm and being unable to accept the place as home.
   • Cryomancers: An exiled Edenian race with a natural affinity for ice. Appearance-wise, they tend to resemble very pale humans, often with icicle shards protruding from their bodies. Although they are now extinct, a few scattered descendants of this race live in Earthrealm, particularly Sub-Zero, Noob Saibot, and Frost.
   • Osh-Tekk: A humanoid race with power over sunlight and an acute vulnerability to darkness. They originate from the realm of Osh-Tekk, which was annexed by Shao Kahn millennia ago. The leaders of the Osh-Tekk are painted in a blue paint.
   • Kytinn: A sentient race of colonial, insect-like humanoids from the island realm of Arnyek. Their realm was easily conquered by Shao Kahn due to its lack of defenses, and the Kytinn have lived in the Outworld ever since. They grow from maggot-like larvae inside victims' bodies, emerging from them as if they were cocoons, at times within seconds of their implantation. The stronger the host of the Kytinn maggots, the stronger the resultant Kytinn will be. For example, a Kytinn emerging from one of the Elder Gods is nigh unstoppable. The only known Kytinn in the series thus far is the female warrior D'Vorah. No male members of this race have yet been seen.
   • Unnamed symbiotic race: A race typically found in the Tarkatan wastelands of the Outworld. They consist of a "rider" and a "mount", with the latter dying off as soon as the former metamorphoses into a "mount". The only notable member of this race that has been seen thus far is Ferra/Torr.
   • The Naknada: A race of blue, six-armed humanoids who were used primarily as slaves by the Kahn. One Naknada, Kollector, ended up rising through the ranks and becoming one of Shao Kahn's most trusted advisors and tribute collectors.
   • Earthrealmers/Humans: Some Earthrealm humans have been known to reside in the Outworld, although they are mostly mercenaries and wanted criminals seeking refuge from the authorities of their native realm.
   • Immortals: The former Emperor of Outworld, Shao Kahn, is the latest of the Immortals to appear within both the original and current timelines. Despite his origins being unknown, he is a well known tyrant of the Outworld throne, having ruled it for thousands of years.

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