NetherRealm Studios have released the next story vignette, focusing on the next incoming DLC kombatant, the Traitor to the realm of Edenia; Rain via gaming website - Eurogamer.net. Rain's vignette covers his origins and backstory explaining why he is so rightfully labeled a "Traitor of the Realm".

"Shao Kahn's conquests orphaned many children, but, only one was adopted by the powerful Edenian Resistance. Under their strict tutelage, he became an elite, but, arrogant fighter named Rain. Though Rain had served the Resistance well for many years, he was denied his own command. Infuriated, he betrayed his brethren and joined his mortal enemy, Shao Kahn. Ignoring loyalty, Rain is hellbent on his mission: obtain true power and destroy anything that gets in the way.."

"Rain was adopted by the powerful Edenian Resistance. Under their strict tutelage..."
Below is Rain's official Biography from the Official Mortal Kombat Website:
"A refugee orphaned by Shao Kahn's conquest, Rain grew up under the protection of the Edenian Resistance. An exceptional fighter, he soon rose through their ranks. As his reputation grew, so did his arrogance. When Rain demanded leadership of the Resistance forces, he was refused. Infuriated, he turned against his rebel comrades and betrayed them to their sworn enemy. In payment for this treason, Rain was promised his own army by the emperor Shao Kahn. Power would be his - no matter the cost... "

Rain is released Tuesday July 19th on Xbox Live and Playstation Network for 400 Microsoft Points and $4.99 respectively. Hhe is also one fourth of the Season Pass which is available now!

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