Edenia

Edenia is one of the six main realms in the Mortal Kombat universe.

## About Edenia

As its name suggests, the world of Edenia closely resembles the Garden of Eden mixed with ancient Sumerian and Egyptian elements. Edenia is a very lush and fertile world with slowly aging inhabitants, Edenia is also a feudal monarchy ruled by King Jerrod and Queen Sindel with the Edenian people living in peace. They are defended by the Edenian Imperial Guard.
The earliest known ruler of Edenia was King Enki with his queens Damkina and Ninhursag from Anunnaki clan. After their reign, King Enki's eldest son Jerrod ascended the throne with his wife Sindel whom he married from the Ennead clan. King Jerrod would later be killed by Shao Kahn who after his death conquered the realm, took Sindel as his bride, and raising Kitana as his own daughter. Edenia also has a military force called the Edenian Resistance, also known as the Edenian Knights, of which Jade is the current general.

Edenia is also the home of the large and long-forgotten "Edenian Ruins," which are located in Edenia's old Southlands filled with forgotten craters with some being the results of Jerrod and Shao Kahn's duel, as well as the fabled Pyramid of Argus and its construction long ago.

## Similarities to Earthrealm

Of all realms, Edenia appears closest to Earthrealm in terms of environment, appearance, and population. Like Earthrealm, rain falls regularly, it has similar lifeforms such as grasses and trees, abundant water, and the inhabitants, such as Kitana, often form relationships with Earthrealmers. Both realms are also interpreted as jewels of the cosmos and important universal power nodes. As a result, much like Raiden is the protector of Earthrealm, Edenia is protected by the god Argus, said to be the most powerful of the Edenian deities, along with his wife Delia, a mortal Edenian sorceress with the ability to manipulate fire and predict the future. Edenia and Earthrealm differ in terms of Edenia's more intense preoccupation with magic, whereas Earthrealm is more affluent with technology. Many of Edenia's inhabitants are also civilized, peaceful people, and good artisans with artistic expression.

## Native Species

Edenians are humanoids whose appearance and physiology are virtually identical to that of the humans from the Middle East region of Earthrealm, they form the majority of sentient beings living in the realm. However, unlike Earthrealmers, Edenians are direct descendants of the gods and, therefore, possess much greater affinities with magic, have a much longer life expectancy, and have a much slower aging process.

Another known sentient species is the Simurghs, which are raptor-like humanoid capable of speech. Simurghs mostly live on a floating island in the skies above the Edenian mountains. They generally resemble various species of eagles, falcons, and hawks. However, another morph exists which are the stork and ibis type. These stork/ibis morphs are rarer than their raptor cousins. They have peaceful relationship with the Edenians.

Known animals that are native to Edenia are the dragons which are called the Mušḫuššu by the Edenians. This species are capable of speech and they are respected by the inhabitants of Edenia given their nature-preserving tendencies. They are capable of breathing out elements such as wind, lightning, water, ice and fire. Edenia also has lions which also exist in Earthrealm. The lions are considered sacred and a symbol of power in the realm.

## Geography

The geography of Edenia is very much similar to the Middle East region of Earthrealm, it is filled with lush forests, mountains, deserts, rivers and plains. Few notable places are the Edenian ruins, Aaru plain, and Nibiru mountains.

Edenia is also unique in the sense that it has floating islands and the Edenian ruins, the latter is a place where the God Argus and his wife Delia used to reside, their sons Taven and Daegon were also said to be training there millenia ago.

Aaru plain is a massive floodplain in the middle of Edenia's Golden desert with a city that has been built upon it, it is mostly populated by the Ennead clan and the birthplace of Queen Sindel. The area is a lush oasis with many plants, trees, rivers, and other lifeforms. The city of Aaru plain is where the Foutain of Eternity located.

The Nibiru mountains are a massive mountain chain with lush green vegetation, they are the largest mountain range in the realm and it's where the Anunnaki clan are said to have established their first settlements and temples. Nibiru mountains are also a location where the dragons dwell. The Anunnaki built many beautiful monuments and structures in the mountains including the pools belonged to the first rulers of Edenia: King Enki, Queen Damkina, and Queen Ninhursag which are said to be sacred.

## Gallery

The city of Aaru plain (1)The city of Aaru plain (2)The city of Aaru plain (3)The city of Aaru plain (4)The Fountain of Eternity in Aaru plainPool connected to The Fountain of EternityAnother Pool connected to The Fountain of EternityThe Topaz river along the city of Aaru plainA Garden on Nibiru MountainsEmerald Pool of Enki on Nibiru MountainsPool of Ninhursag on Nibiru MountainsPool of Damkina on Nibiru MountainsPathway to the city of Nibiru MountainsStreet connected to the city of Nibiru MountainsGolden Palace of Edenia's royal family (1)Golden Palace of Edenia's royal family (2)