MK1 New Era: The Dark God

After slaying Kronika and seizing the Hourglass, Khorzi Mortend-Dark God of Annihilation-stood as the new master of time. Yet, despite his overwhelming power, he saw no purpose in reshaping reality for himself. Instead, he entrusted the Hourglass to Liu Kang, the God of Fire, believing that creation was a burden best borne by one of hope, not wrath.
Liu Kang forged a new timeline-balanced, renewed, and unmarred by Kronika's tyranny. He placed the stewardship of the Hourglass in Geras's immortal hands and took his place as Earthrealm's divine protector.
Khorzi, meanwhile, vanished into the shadows between realms. He spent centuries purging corrupted souls from Earthrealm and Outworld alike-obliterating dark gods, fallen titans, and rogue timekeepers from splintered timelines who sought dominion over fate. He became a whisper of dread among the damned and a divine executioner among realms.
Now, with a new Mortal Kombat tournament approaching, and dark forces stirring once again, Khorzi Mortend returns-not as an overlord, but as a warrior. For the first time, the Dark God will fight not as a destroyer of evil, but as a champion of Earthrealm, standing alongside Liu Kang's chosen to face the rising storm.