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Outworld is a realm in the '' Mortal Kombat '' Fighting Game series.


ABOUT OUTWORLD


Outworld's known history goes back millions of years and points at Onaga , the Dragon King, as its first ruler. Though he would eventually be supplanted by Shao Kahn , they both shared the same visions of expanding Outworld by taking other realms by force. Unwittingly, both were being controlled by the echos of the One Being . Outworld is an Empire that stretches out over numerous realms which have been magically annexed. Despite the despotism both emperors have displayed, Outworld is in a constant state of turmoil, more so under Shao Kahn than it was under Onaga.

Outworld's primary landscapes appear to consist of barren Wastelands , Deserts , pools of Acid , dense Forests and high, mysterious Mountain Peaks . Small villages are scattered throughout the landscape, and like Edenia, the realm teems with Magic . Beyond the imperial palace, no real metropoles seem to exist on Outworld.


NATIVE REALM SPECIES


Due to Outworld's composite structure, not all races found on Outworld are truly native to it, but some have been there for so long they have virtually become natives.


Originally native


  • Cryomancers . Though now extinct, they used to be a people that lived on Outworld long ago. They resemble very pale humans and have a natural affinity with Ice . A few scattered descendants of this race live on on Earthrealm (such as the ninjas Sub-Zero and Frost ). It is unclear why their race died out.

  • Outworlders. Like most inhabitants of the realms of Mortal Kombat, Outworlders look like Human s, but they seem to have a greater talent for magic and live much longer. Many Outworlders resemble East Asia n people from Earthrealm. Though they dislike their rulers, each of them have their own schemes to attain more power and influence.

  • Tarkatans , als known as Mutants or Nomads, are a nomadic, humanoid race feared for their extreme fits of Rage and primitive way of life. They have been created by crossing demons from the Netherrealm with Outworlders. They have small spikes on their head and elbows, and retractable blades on their forearms. They also possess sharp fangs and are notorious Cannibal s.



Originally non-native or of uncertain origin


  • Shokan , described as "half-human, half-dragon", are a Humanoid race appearing as abnormally tall and muscular, with four arms and skin patterns reminiscent of Feline s. They are organised in terms of a clan-based monarchy. They are fierce warriors and hate the Centaurs .

  • Centaurs/Centaurians. Though largely resembling the mythical creatures of Earthrealm with the same name, this breed is more vicious, with Scorpion -like tails and horns. They are renowned hunters and seem to do so in packs. Centaurs have been the natural born enemies of the Shokan for ages.

  • Vampire s have been a part of Outworld since their realm was annexed by Shao Kahn. They possess the ability to travel in between realms and are excellent record-keepers. Contrary to other fictional Vampire s, they can move by daylight, but are highly allergic to Earth's Sun . The unnamed realm the vampires originated from was freed in 10 AMK by Nitara .

  • Zaterrans are a virtually extinct, Reptillian race that was once governed by a Matriarchate on the realm of Zaterra , though even that world was not their first home. Despite their great talents as hunters, spies or messengers and their ability to become invisible, they are branded as untrustworthy slaves.



NOTABLE RESIDENTS




TRIVIA


According to the contact page on Midway Games' website , there is a Midway office in Outworld (though not listed with the other offices, it is included in a montage of pictures depicting cities which are home to a Midway studio or office).


REALM RELATIONSHIPS


Being always under the rule of an emperor vowing to conquer all other realms means that Outworld has made enemies of most other realms and their people. All realms that have been merged with it over the years could be loosly called an ally. But this is only due to the fact the conquered realms are forced into obeying the ruler of Outworld. Many of these conquered realms seek to separate their realm from Outworld and regain their realm's lost freedom. After the conquest of Edenia and the rule of Kahn over its people for 10,000 years, Outworld and Edenia have come to be the biggest of foes. There is also no doubt that the Earth Realm and Outworld are opposing realms after Kahn tried to take the Earth Realm on several occusions during the MK1 - MK3 period.

Under the rule of Kahn the Chaos Realm seems content towards Outworld while the Realm of Order objective. However the Chaos Realm is not an alley nor the realm of Order a foe because of the neutral nature of the realms and its people. Under the rule of Onaga, the relationships between the two neutral realms are reversed with the Order Realm being content with Outworld and the Chaos Realm the objective realm. The Netherealm could be considered an ally under Kahn's rule as he had many allies there himself.