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How I Would Write Kronika As MK1's Villain?

During the period when the first 20 minutes of gameplay came out, I thought Kronika might be the villain. I was mixed about the idea because I was nervous that the writers might fumble her writing like in MK11, but I had some hope that she could improve. Plus, her new design is a massive improvement compared to her previous one and it kind of sucks that her character is just a disguise. I really wanted MK to have a well-written female main villain.

Overall, I enjoyed the ending we got but the multiverse idea seems a bit too much. I would've preferred Liu Kang's and Shang Tsung's timelines to be the only ones that exist since, in canon, they were in Titan status in MK11 Aftermath. But, MK1's ending does not make me hate the game or the franchise. I'm still invested in it.

Anyway, this is my idea: (I really like the setup/base of the story so most of my changes are minor except for the final battle.)

Instead of MK11 Shang Tsung disguising as Kronika, Kronika would disguise herself as a high priest called Damashi, who is connected to Outworld's royal family. She plots with Shang Tsung and Quan Chi on how to overthrow the kingdom and rule the realms (a lie). To keep Geras convinced that Kronika is dead, Kronika wiped the knowledge of her having a failsafe plan to become a mortal if she is near death. As Damashi, I’d have her appear throughout the story but in the background and for only a few moments, watching the events unfold, to hint that something is wrong. Shang Tsung is still very manipulated and is the cause of General Shao, Rain, and Reiko betraying the royal family.

When Shang Tsung introduces “Damashi,” it will be Kronika in her true form instead of Titan Shang Tsung. She would berate Liu Kang and his timeline, saying that balance is the true way to create a timeline. Liu Kang argues that giving people free will to be good instead of taking away that choice is the right thing to do. Kronika then reveals that she created another failsafe within Geras- if she ever loses her Titan powers then she can steal Geras’. She extracts his powers, reverting him back to his MK 11 self. Geras' corruption causes the Hourglass to break, slowly destroying Liu Kang's timeline. Some of the characters start dissolving/disappearing so this leaves Liu Kang on his own. He travels to the Hourglass and the final fight starts with Kronika as the main fighter and Geras as her Kameo. If Liu Kang does damage to Kronika, it causes her life bar to steadily increase. Instead, Liu Kang would have to hit Geras, who is much weaker since Kronika absorbed most of his powers. The player would have to wait for Geras to appear on stage while avoiding Kronika's attacks. Kronika is defeated and Geras is healed. Out of wanting to properly protect the timeline, Liu Kang decides to reabsorb his Titan powers.

I intended this to be a parallel/comparison between Liu Kang and Kronika’s ideals on how a timeline should be and their treatment of Geras. While Kronika believes balance is the best way to handle a timeline and treats Geras like a servant/tool, Liu Kang believes people are more capable of good and sees Geras as a friend.

I really wanted MK1 to focus more on Liu Kang's struggles with being a Titan and Earthrealm's protector, such as making sure the timeline gives all or at least most people the free will to choose their destiny, his melancholy with not being with his friends like in previous timelines, and seeing them die in the future.

Mk1 incorrect quotes pt.4:

Geras to everyone: "Your fates aren't set in stone."

Also Geras: "Except you, Rain."

Rain: "WTF?!"

I really liked @bugcreations arts on X, especially his interpretation of Rain, and it really inspired me to try to do something similar and draw Zeffeero with the same hair and color palette as this artist do.

Plus, I try different things in the drawing.

Just Rain in his husband's shirt just enjoying his free time (until Havik gets back)

Art for a post-church au, where Rain is no longer a monk, but just a family man with old problems

other cuts

I'm just learning how to work with backgrounds and lighting on a more serious basis. I promise it will get better one day.

FAKE ALL !This is not a real religious art. I do not want to offend or hurt anyone. All characters and religions are fictional!

This is the canon Rain's ending in my MK1 Church AU.

(More information under cut)

Some time after Rain leave the temple, he and Havik began a conflict, during which the monk decided to return back, but upon entering the doors, he was not greeted with warmth. Having learned that Reiko and Kitana were dead, Shao, suspected of killing the worker, fled, and Mileena's illness was progressing rapidly, Rain was horrified, but no one gave him time for grief and pity, and by order of the new priest, Kotal, they decided to execute the unfaithful monk in order to atone for the sins of the Church.

(As for the blood between his legs... I don't know why, it was a spontaneous decision. In fact, it is the result of the rough treatment of Rain when he was tied to this cross, as well as physical violence after Kotal's verdict. According to my second idea, it is the result of an early miscarriage due to severe stress (guess who the father of the child is...)

I'm sorry the quality is not very good, and the file can't be attached here, so, unfortunately, it will be a bit blurry. For some reason, I initially took a canvas smaller than usual, etc.

Well, no big deal)

After I learn to draw bodies more correctly, I will move on to studying the background. For now, this is it. Maybe I will redraw it later. On paper, it is clearer to me how to do this than in sai.

"Cause you're my religion...

...you're how I'm living"

Короче да, получилось немного не так, как планировалось, но сойдёт. Слишком много времени и нервов было потрачено на Рейна, а этих двоих я заспидранила за вечер 😔 Иначе я бы это бросила с концами...

Fragments of the alternate ending of the Church AU.

Rain thinks about whether he did the right thing by leaving his monastic life behind and running away from the temple. Looking back, he realizes he made the right decision.

In his arms he holds a lamb, which he named Reiko after his deceased ward. In Havik's arms is their daughter.

In general, they live on the outskirts of Edenia, alive and happy, but this does not cancel out the fears and problems that still torment their souls.

Баран заслуживает отдельного внимания

А вообще спойлер (единственный кусок, что мне во всей этой работе нравится) двухфреймового арта закину, который надеюсь, что закончу, если не разобьюсь башкой обо что-нибудь твёрдое раньше ☺

Это Рейн из церковной аушки...

Не успокоюсь я в ближайшее время, видимо

Ну слишком уж песня за душу взяла 🥲

Mirèle - Ночные терзания

Nun Rain...again...

It's funny that this shit on the right is the first and only concept of Havik in this AU.

(Explanation: Havik tells the monk about the cult, and Rain only thinks about cigarettes)

I don't really like it, but it'll do.

Nun Rain? Nun Rain.

This is the appearance and image of Rain from MK1 Church AU.

I still haven't decided on the filter and correction, so I'll throw everything I have.

| MK1 | CHURCH AU.

Warning: I do not mean to offend anyone or any religion. This AU is only based on the concepts and images of various religions, but does not relate to them.

Characters and roles:

Reiko is a laborer who grew up in one of the rotten areas of Edenia. As a child, he was promised the life of a mercenary, a murderer, a robber, anyone, but a man without a soul and a bright future. The young man attended church all his life, hoping to find there the promised peace and his place in life. Reiko dreamed of becoming a deacon in order to conduct services with Father Shao, but the church flatly refused to accept him until the priest himself decided to take care of the young man, seeing potential in him.

Shao is the Holy Father, beloved by the entire church. At the moment, he takes the place of Jerrod, a priest expelled for his forbidden relationship with the Abbess Sindel, which led to the birth of two girls. That's...probably all that can be said about him, if I really decide to write a fanfic for this au...

Rain is a monk/nun. IMPORTANT POINT He wears a woman's attire (because I like the way it looks) He is the one with dozens of responsibilities, tormenting his poor body and soul, and the appearance of Reiko did not make his situation any easier.

Havik is one of the representatives of the cult founded by Quan Chi. Satanist or heretic, I haven't figured it out yet. He occupies the second oldest place and always bothers the church with his vandalism, open rioting in the square and the corruption of the Rain minds of the inhabitants, calling them to serve the Devil.

Mileena is a novice, the daughter of Sindel, born in a forbidden union. There are rumors that she... has certain inclinations and forbidden romantic relationships with one of the nuns, and also often turned to cultism, after which the Devil himself moved into her young body and fights every day with the unfortunate girl’s soul, which spoils not only her life, but also the reputation of the Edenian Church.

Kitana is a novice, Mileena's sister, Sindel's daughter. She is more pious and pure than the other girl. Calm, gentle, smart and reasonable. Kitana accepts any people and is ready for any fate, in the hope of finding eternal peace and peace for her family after death. Perhaps she will have to pay for the sins of her parents and help Mileena with her problems...

I really really want to write a big work on this au. These are collages for the main actors. In general, yes...it will contain some sad yaoi...👉👈

(I associate this with Lana Del Rey songs)

Oooh! The agender cat Mileena icons you made are adorable! I hope you don't mind if I request some icons as well :)

If you don't mind, could you make some Rain icons with the transmasc flag? There are multiple versions of said flag but I'm not picky on which one you use. Thank you so much in advance!

Of course! You didn't specify so I did MK9, MKX, MK11 and MK1. Sorry some are low quality, I couldn't find good rain pictures.

Credit isn't needed but appreciated