Mortal Kombat: RPG

Mortal Kombat is a fighting video game series centered on an interdimensional war between several realms: Earthrealm, Outworld, Netherrealm, Edenia, Orderrealm, and Chaosrealm. These dimensions are in constant conflict, and the fate of each is decided through an ancient tournament known as Mortal Kombat.

For millennia, the sorcerer Shang Tsung, Emperor Shao Kahn, the demonic Quan Chi, and other entities have attempted to conquer Earthrealm. In response, the thunder god Raiden rallies warriors from Earth to confront the threat. Over the ages, the lines between good and evil blur, with betrayals, resurrections, time manipulations, and universe resets.

As the games progress, the conflict expands, revealing the Elder Gods, the lineage of the Sirens (Elder Gods), cosmic threats like Shinnok, Kronika, and the collapse of time itself. It all culminates with Liu Kang becoming a fire god and rebooting reality in Mortal Kombat 1 (2023).

🟢 Good Characters (Heroes, protectors of Earthrealm and allies):

Liu Kang
Raiden
Kung Lao (Original and Descendant)
Johnny Cage
Sonya Blade
Jax Briggs
Cassie Cage
Jacqui Briggs
Takeda Takahashi
Kenshi
Smoke (in some installments)
Nightwolf
Fujin
Bo' Rai Cho
Cyrax (freed from cybernetic control)
Stryker
Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang, the good brother)
Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi post-redemption)
Kotal Kahn
Kitana (post-redemption)
Jade
Li Mei
Ashrah
Syzoth (Reptile, redeemed in MK1)
Tanya
Geras
Shujinko (in his youth)
Kung Jin
Havik (only as anti-order on certain lines)
Raiko (in his youth before becoming a villain)

🔴 Bad Characters (Villains, invaders, traitors and evil entities):

Shang Tsung
Shao Kahn
Quan Chi
Shinnok
Kronica
Geras (when serving Kronika)
Onaga (the Dragon King)
Mileena
Sindel (classically villainous)
Rain
Ermac
Baraka
Reptile (in its wildest phases)
Noob Saibot (Bi-Han corrupted)
Sector
Cyrax (when controlled)
Motaro
Goro
Kintaro
Reiko (evil version)
Nitara
Tanya
Drahmin
Moloch
Kano
Hsu Hao
Darrius
Daegon
Taven (temporary antagonist)
Blaze
Skarlet
Collector
Cetrion
The One Being
Meat (although more neutral/comic relief)

📍 Important Locations in Mortal Kombat

Earthrealm: The human world and main target of invasion in many games.

Outworld: A dark and tyrannical realm ruled by Shao Kahn and later Kotal Kahn. Home to warriors like Mileena and Baraka.

Netherrealm: The hellish underworld, home to demons like Quan Chi and dark enemies.

Edenia: Peaceful and noble kingdom, home of Kitana and Sindel, conquered by Outworld.

Orderrealm: Realm of order, home to characters like Cetrion.

Chaosrealm: Realm of chaos and destruction.

Mortal Kombat Tournament Island: Location where the original tournament is held, key stage for the fights.

Shang Tsung's Fortress: Dark and mystical place where the sorcerer lives.

Shao Kahn's Palace: Center of power in Outworld.

Netherrealm City: Home of the Demons and Quan Chi.

Kronika's Hourglass: A cosmic object that controls time and resets the timeline.

The Dragon Kingdom (Onaga): Former territory of the Dragon King.

Raiden Temple: Sacred place for the protectors of Earthrealm.

The Mortal Kombat Arena: Stage of most battles between warriors.