Name: Grave
Age: Unknown
Former Name: Jericho Magnus
Weight: 205 lbs
Height: 6’6
Eye Color: Unknown, glow red
Hair Color: Unknown. It used to be black
Skin Tone: Unknown
Disciplines: Command Sambo, Xynyi Liuhe Quan. Armageddon (Hajin Mon/Hayabusa mixed Ninjitsu)
Weapon: Retribution as well as concealed wrist blades.
Place of Origin: Unknown (Suspected to be Nocturne).
Alliance: Unknown.
Power Specialty: Necromancy, Alchemy
Quote: “Don’t make your life any shorter then it already is. Get out of my way.”

Design:
Grave appears as a ninja crossed with a necromancer in his solid state. His outfit consists of a cross between ninja chain mail, necro-armor, and leather type material which is outfitted with a skeletal design. His head is masked with a ninja hood that completely covers his face, exposing only his eyes. A spine-shaped piece of armor stretches from the back of his head, over the top and then down to his chin and separates his face in half. From that spine, rib-shaped armor stretches to both sides, covering his face. The ribs make up the metal portion of his face guard and start from the top of the mouth, and end at the bottom, wrapping his head in almost a type of cage. The ribs latch on to the back of the spine, and complete the mask. From where his spine starts, another extension goes from the mask, all the way down to his tail bone, also in the shape of a spine. From that, another set of ribs stretches across his chest and forms the chest plate portion of his armor. The ribs converge in the center and create a sternum from where he has a series of jet black panels set behind the ribs to from the final piece of his chest plate. His fore arms are wrapped with gauntlets. The gauntlets, as well as his boots also share the same rib out line as his chest and helm. The gauntlets have plates which stick out of his leather material and make up the body of its protection. The rib design then overlaps the plates and wraps around the arms. He has a cloak that is crimson red, wrapped round most of his body. If examined closely, the cloak has outlines of screaming faces embedded into it. Through untold generations, the cloak has absorbed the blood of those who were foolish enough to take on grave and paid with their lives. The cloak drapes over both of his shoulders and has a tattered appearance. It actually gives of a low moan which comes from the helpless cries of Graves’s victims. The cloak has several offensive and defensive purposes. The leather material which is strewn through out his body is much like Spawn’s armor. It has many neural connectors all over the body which make it more then just fabric. The fabrics color is red and black. The black is used to most of Grave’s muscle mass, while the red is used to highlight it. On several places of his body, Grave has metal plates which are strewn from the leather fabric, his gauntlets and boots are two places, but he also has several plates on his thighs, on his abdomen, and on his shoulders. He also has a set of armlets and anklets on his body which shimmer like gold and show up strongly against the black and red background colors. He has fabric on the inside of his gauntlets, around the palm area also on both calves. His whole outfit acts as one unit which gives him great power. However, unlike all the other fighters, his outfit is only a physical shell for his essence, any body he can take over will immediately transmute into the above form if he wills it or his shell is destroyed. He also has two hidden arm blades which come out of his forearms, from underneath the armor. On his forehead resides a fabled gem, the Philosopher Stone.

Design 2:
Grave has long black hair, and an X shaped scar across his face. He wears a black body suit made of a leather type material. It has armor plates on his ribs, thighs, and shins. He has a huge clad of metal on his back, protecting everything except his spine. His rib shaped gauntlets are also exposed. However, these are a bit different since they have arm openings with exposed muscle fibers. He wears a belt with a strange buckle that is made of crimson metal. Off of it, he has two red sashes draping down and then coming back up, making two loops. On his left shoulder is a pauladron made to look like a demon's upper half of the skull. Grave wears chains on the bottom of his feet as well as around his upper right bicep. He also has metal plating that goes on his torso. It's not one huge piece, but rather small pieces imbedded into the outfit, highlighting his abs and chest. His chest has a matching buckle like his belt. Covering all of that is a black hooded cloak. The cloak has a chain that folds it on the body and a buckle, similar to the one Grave wears on his belt. The cloak is black with a shredded bottom, and much like his cape in the first outfit it has imprints of screaming face. In essence, this cloak is his cape, turned inside out. The armor on his right leg is one conjoined piece which is held together.

Fighting Styles

Command Sambo
The Central Asian region of the Soviet Union is a vast storehouse of martial arts. Sambo is a technique developed by combining over 200 types of regional martial arts in the area. Its advanced moves, which target the joints, are feared by many. The damage toward the joints is definitive, immediately obliterating the opponent’s ability to fight. Of course, this carefully constructed system gets real results in battle.
Command Sambo is a military martial art form based on Sambo, as developed by the Soviet Union to focus completely on the offensive. Command Sambo leaves no room for mercy. It’s a cold, mechanical martial art created for the purpose for surviving modern warfare and the constant struggle between life and death.

Xynyi Liuhe Quan
Xynyi Liuhe Quan is a powerful form of martial art capable of ending a battle in a single blow. In fact, it’s considered by many to be the most powerful of all Chinese martial arts, and is a secret martial art form passed down through the ultimate secrecy of the Kaizoku (Chinese followers of Islam). Xynyi Liuhe Quan was introduced into the world recently, and its deadly combat characteristics became quickly well-known, Today there is virtually no martial art that doesn’t know of its existence.
Xynyi Liuhe Quan completely ignores any weakness on the part of the user, who aggressively engages in battle at close range. The intended result is to defeat before one can be defeated. Therefore, the offensive is extremely heavy and damaging, often not even allowing time for the opponent to retaliate. Headbutts and bodily collisions are its main weapons.

Hajin Mon
The backside of the Mugen Tenshin style of Ninjitsu; a well-kept secret within the already secretive Ninja society Mugen Tenshin. Members of this side are believed to possess superhuman physical strength and battle technique. Additionally, they’re said to have magical powers, and this makes them all the more feared.
The members of this side of Mugen Tenshin- a very exclusive group- are known to provide background support to the Tenjin Mon. the Hajin Mon possess unbelievable powers, but, strangely they’re sworn to utmost obedience to the Tenjinmon.

Hayabusa Ninjitsu
This is another faction of Ninjitsu. The Hayabusa don’t form a large tribe as the Mugen Tenshin do, but instead carry forth their legacy through the skills of elite individuals. They’re undoubtedly close to the Mugen Tenshin in terms of technique, but as with all shinobi history there is no documentation that explains how these two tribes are related.
The Hayabusa are considered to have the closest relationship with the Yamabushi and Tengu, and are accorded much respect.

By combing these two sets of Ninjitsu, grave has formed a new style known only to him as Armageddon . This style is a rare sight because of its destructive potential. This style has only been witnessed in battle once, and those who have seen it, now lie buried in their graves. It’s also an incredibly difficult system to not only master, but to use in general.

Retribution:
Grave uses his powers of Necromancy and Alchemy to form a powerful blade made of a strange glowing metal and the bones of the dead from beneath the ground. By using his power of Necromancy, Grave forms the hilt of his sword which is made of reinforced bones. The sword has two spines going down each side, leaving an opening in the middle. The blade is fused with a bone design which connects it to the hilt. Unlike a normal blade which has a gradual decrease in the blade as it goes from hilt to point, this blade has outlying segments and a more square look to it for maximum damage. At the bottom of the hilt, the handle has a finger guard which is also razor sharp. It lets itself for a quick sneak attack at close range when the blade can’t be swung. On the very bottom of the sword, there is a red globe, filled with a swirling red energy which emits a powerful aura of despair. The actual blade of the sword is made from Grave’s blood using a transmuting technique known as Equivalent Exchange. Grave gives up some of his blood, a vital part of anything living to create a blade that is unbreakable, and tainted with evil. The metal that is made from this technique constantly pulses with hatred. Those who have been cut by its blade are said to have been driven mad before being put out of their misery by its finishing blow. The blade grows stronger when it is soaked with blood and surges with the energy of pure hatred every time it’s wielded. It’s true potential has never been seen, but rumors stated that it has been able to split mountains and shatter the sky.

Command List: Command Sambo

Palm Arrow- Diagonal BU, 1
Tomahawk Elbow- Diagonal FU, 1
Smash Uppercut- U,U, 1
Rising Tomahawk- Diagonal FU, 2
Javelin Kick- U, 2
Body Sabot- 3+2
Blast Trass- B, 1,2
Blast Drive Knee- B,1,F,2
Smash- (hold diagonal DF, 1)
Heel Hammer- B, 2
Head Butt- 1+2
Arm Grenade- F, 1+2
Flame Knuckle- F, F, 1
Reverse Double Hammer B, 1+2,1
Leg Spike- (Diagonal DB, 2)
Solid Crush- F, 1, 1, 1
Crush Leg Spike- F, 1, 1, D, 2
Stomach Break F, 1, 2
Rush Sabot-1, F, 1, 2
Rush Leg Spike- 1, F, 1, D, 2
Storm Hook- 1, 1, 1
Storm Blast Knuckle- 1, 1, B, 1
Turn Low Javelin- D, 3+2

Throws:
Desert Cross Hold- 3, 1
Neck Hanging Tree- B, 3+1
Neck Hanging Blow (next to wall) B, 3+1
Desert Falcon- (half circle forward, 3+1)
Ground Submission- D, 3+1 (to opponent on the ground)

Throw Combos:
Note: The * symbol means pause
Half Boston Crab- Half Circle Forward, 1+3, Half Circle Backward, 1+3, *, D, 1+3
STF- Diagonal FD, Diagonal FD, 1+3, *, D, D, 1+3
Crazy Crash (Low throw combo)- D, 1+3, *, D, 1+3, *, D, D, 1+3

Command List: Xynyi Liuhe Quan
To- Sho- D, 1
Rensui Tanpa- 1, 1, 1
Tanho Kosonzan- Diagonal DF, 1,1
Kohoto- Diagonal FU, 1
Banchu, Tanho, Kosonzan- F, 1, 1, 1
Banho-Yokei- F, 1,1,1+2
Kaiho, Yosoku- B, 1, 1
Kaiho, Sosui, Soha- B, 1, F, 1, *, 1+2
Choryo- Hold Diagonal FD, 1
Tanapa- F, F, 1
Kosonzan- Diagonal FD, Diagonal FD, 1
Sen- Shippo- Quarter circle forward, 1, 1
Kobokuha- 1+2
Yosokuha- Half circle backward, 1
Ugyu- Haito- Diagonal BD, F, 1
Soha- F, 1+2
Yoshi- Saiken- D, 1+2, *, Quarter circle forward, 1
Toha- B, 1+2
Rokugo- Rihosui- Diagonal BD, 1+2
Yokei- Diagonal FD, 1+2
Hakuja- Honsui- Diagonal BD, 1
Senryu- Ha- Diagonal FD, 2, 1, *, Half circle forward, 1
Keitai, Han- Senpu- Hold F, 2, 2
Sohi- Kyaku- 3+2
Zenso- Tai- D, 3+2

Throws:
Juji- Kao- 3+1
Shini-i-Ha- B, 3+1
Ryuyo (next to wall)- B, 1+3
Shutai- F, 1+3
Kokai-San-Osa- Quarter circle back, 1+3
Kohaibi (from behind of opponent)- 1+3
Batetto (low throw)- D, 1+3

Throw Combo:
Kokei- F, F, 1+3, *, F, 1+3
Unpei- Rakuho- Quarter circle forward, 1+3, *, 1+3

Command List: Armageddon
Ren-Geki-Dan- 1, 1, 1
Kusen-Zangeki- 1, 1, B, 1, F, 1
Mekki-Tatsumaki- 1, 1, B, 1, 2
Ren-Kikohu-Shintei- 1, 1, 2, 2, 2
Jinpu-Ren-Kyaku- 1, 1, D, 2
Hato-Geri- 1, 2, 2
Hatotsu-Rensho- F, 1, 2, 2
Raishin-Geki- 1, 2, 2
Amatsuki- U, 1
Kushin-Geki- B, 1, F, 1
Hayo-Nagi-Geri- B, 1, 2
Mizore-Uchi- Diagonal, BU, 1
Hazumi-Guruma- 2, 2
Hagen-Koryo-Kyaku- U, 2, 2
Haja- Rensho- F, 2, 2
Ura-Chiso-Kyaku- Diagonal FD, 2, 1, 2
Jusuberi- F, F, 2
Tenshu- Diagonal FU, 2
Tenji, Renchi- 1, 2, D, 2
Rengo-Kyaku- 2, 2, 2
Getsuro-Shu- F, 2, D, 2
Ren-Engetsu- 1, 1, F, 2, 2
Ren-Genraku- 1, 1, F, 1, D, 2

Throws:
Kasumi-Gaeshi- 1+3
Kegon-Enbu- F, 1+3
Tenro- Kyaku- B, 1+3
Hayabusa-Geri- F, F, 1+3
Ura-Nage (from behind opponent)- 1+3
Kandachi-Otoshi (from behind opponent)- B, 1+3

Throw Combo:
Izuna-Otoshi- Half circle forward, 1+3, *, Half circle upward, 1+3, *, 3⁄4 circle downward, 1+3
Hien-Saka-Otoshi- U, 1+3, *, B, 1+3
Ibara-Otoshi- F, F, 1+3, *, D, 1+3
Ibara-Kudaki- F, F, 1+3, *, D, 1+3

Special Strikes:
Bone Shield:
Grave raises a shield of bones in front of him to protect himself from an oncoming projectile.

Ba’al Flame:
A searing and freezing jet of undead green and blue fire that is shot out of Graves hands like a flamethrower. The flame can either be used as a direct assault or, used to ensnare the opponent in a ring of fire.

Equivalent Exchange:
Using Alchemy, Grave can either give up a quarter of his health to increase his power four times over, or he can give up some of his power to increase his health. Since the effect is random, this move should be used sparingly.

Necro-strike:
A fireball formed from the same fire as the Ba’al Flame technique. The blast is unblock able at close range, and if hits, paralyzes the opponent with both hot and cold extremes. If blocked from a distance, the blast won’t paralyze the opponent, but they will still receive some damage.

Wraith Strike:
Grave is able to abandon his physical body and attack his opponent in the form of a wraith, before returning into his physical form.


Torn Sky Blast:
A secret technique used by the Hajin Mon and Mugen Tenshin tribes of Ninjitsu. All the body’s latent energy is gathered into one blast, concentrated into the palm, and shot out in a wave which resembles lightning. The damage received from the blast can be catastrophic, but the wielder also suffers a great deal from using such a technique. Its power makes it a last resort when used in combat.

Kinetic Lightning: Grave uses alchemy to charge up the air around his hand and his opponent. With one snap of his fingers he sends a small spark from his hand through the super heated air, creating an instant lightning bolt on command. He can send it either through the air, or send it across the floor b touching it.

Fatalities:
Possession:
Grave takes his spectral form and vanishes from sight. Suddenly he reappears behind the opponent and sinks into their body. The opponent instantly goes insane and begins to scream uncontrollably and falls to their knees. They smash their head into the ground several times, leaving a pool of blood on the floor. A cloak shoots out of their back and covers the opponent’s body. A red light glows from under the cloak and a sickening crunch is heard from under the cloak. The pool of blood increases as the cloaked figure stands back up. Grave disappears from sight and in his place is the pool of blood with a scorch mark on the floor.

Judgments Right Hand:
Grave channels energy into his right hand, causing it to glow with mystic, tribal runes. The energy begins to spike out from the hand and hit the ground. With one quick motion, grave charges the opponent. He leaves after images in his path so the opponent can’t follow him. Before the opponent can move, Grave reappears in front of them and grabs them by their face. Grave’s eyes glow red as the energy from his arm begins to surge into the person’s head. Finally, the energy is too much for the opponent to take and it begins to spike out of the opponent’s flesh, causing it to bleed uncontrollably. The energy shoots out of the opponent’s body and into the ground. It begins to swirl and then shoots back up into the air, destroying the opponent’s body with only their head in Grave’s palm.

Story:
Eons before the Mortal Kombat tournament, the One Being was torn to pieces, and his consciousness scattered in the form of six mystical items known as the Kamidogu. The Elder gods believed that they have seen the last of this menace, and decided to rest on their laurels, and let humanity take its course a foolish mistake to say the least. Although the One Being was scattered through out the six realms, Order, Chaos, Earth, Nether, Edenia, and Outworld, its power has not diminished, it only laid dormant. From the moment its physical form was destroyed, it began to harness its power through out the ages. For what seemed like an eternity, the One Being’s influence slowly crept through out the realms, eventually tainting the minds of the Elder Gods themselves. With the collaboration of both, humans and deities, Mortal Kombat was born.

Realms began to fight for power, for greed, and for bloodshed. With each new champion, the One Being’s power and influence grew stronger. Every time a fighter experienced a surge of power before finishing off his opponent, what he felt was the One Beings power surge through them, giving them the strength to thin the ranks, and move forward. By continuing this cycle, the One Being drew ever closer to reassembling itself. Finally, after the hundredth Mortal Kombat tournament, the One Being had enough power to create a vessel into which it could pour its essence. The One Being’s reach was endless, and its power spanned through the realms like a tidal wave, destroying many and corrupting others in the process. The One Being’s search lasted two decades, its power seeping through the realms finally found a suitable vessel to hold its power and carry out its purpose. The vessel it has chosen was a great warrior in his realm. An enforcer to his higher power, he was commander of an unmatched army. He went by the name, Jericho Magnus. A warrior who not only excelled in the art of combat was also well versed in the mystic arts. On the battlefield, he was looked at as a demon. His eyes glowed with the crimson hatred and distaste for his race. He killed without mercy, but also without any sense of pleasure or remorse. His eyes were the last things his victims saw as they took their last breath. Not much is known about his history since anybody who knew it was killed either by Jericho or one of his associates. The fact that Jericho would not talk about his personal history lead to many people questioning his allegiance. However, because of his skills in Alchemy and his devotion into the black art of Necromancy have made him a widely sought after agent. The One Being could see the hatred buried deep in Jericho’s soul, the locked memories in the deepest recesses of his mind although inaccessible, even to the One Being have made him an easy target. The One Being would wait for the perfect time to contaminate him. It was not long after when the One Beings influence had created the perfect opportunity to seize his prize.