Rain (Mortal Kombat)

## History

Rain was born from an affair between the Edenian protector god Argus and a mortal Edenian woman. To hide his shameful affair, Argus took Rain from his mother after his birth and had him sent to live in the slums, lying to his mother and telling her the baby had died. His mother subsequently "died of a broken heart" while Rain grew up an orphan, believing his mother had abandoned him.

Rain betrayed Edenian during Shao Kahn's invasion, assisting the emperor's invasion in exchange for a position in his court. He became one of Shao Kahn's generals alongside Reiko, Baraka, and Kotal. After Edenia was merged with Outworld, it wasn't long before Rain learned of his true heritage. With this newfound information, he began plotting in secret to take the throne of Outworld for himself, now the self-titled Prince of Edenia.

When coming across Kaza drowning in the seas of Outworld, Rain rescued him and took him to an isolated location on Arnyek Island. After learning of Kaza's identity and Shao Kahn's attempt to end his life, he adopted Kaza as his younger brother and helped him create a new identity so he could go on living.

After Shao Kahn's death, Rain "loyally" served Mileena in an attempt to win her trust and eventually take her throne. After Mileena's death, Rain went into hiding, remaining on the run.

## Since the Worlds Collided

Rain returned to serving Mileena after her revival, plotting a revolt behind her back. When he attempted to put his plan into action, however, he and Kaza were defeated and imprisoned. They were both tortured as punishment for several months before Kaza was allowed to leave, becoming Mileena's guard while she kept Rain hostage as leverage. He remained an unwilling member of her court until Kaza's defection, which led Mileena to attempt to execute Rain by offering him to Dio Brando. Rescued by Flame Princess, Rain again went into hiding, this time taking shelter with Kaza's friend Heather Nighthunter.

## Personality

Rain has a massive ego and god complex, fueled mostly by having the divine blood of Argus. Despite flaunting his parentage, Rain hates his father for abandoning him and indirectly killing his mother. The only living person he considers to actually be family is Kaza, who was also abandoned by his father and forgotten by his mother.

Though Rain's ego is huge, he can be incredibly patient. He is very protective of his loved ones, and you know he likes you if he shows his rare saintlike patience.

## Appearance

Rain wears traditional Edenian robes in purple, black, and gold. His head is wrapped in black and purple cloth and he wears a mask to match his robes. He has a medium skin tone, darker than the other sons of Argus, and is bald.

## Powers and Abilities

### Hydromancy

Rain can create and manipulate water to his will, as well as open portals, turn his body into water, teleport, and summon weapons from water.

### Weather Control

Rain has the ability to control the weather, though it's unknown if he can cause anything outside of rainstorms. He can also summon lightning and use it as a weapon.

### Weapons and Physical Abilities

Rain can summon his storm sword, a jamadhar (also referred to as a push dagger or katar), and is skilled in marital arts.