Orb

The Orb from Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

The Orb as it is simply and ironically called, was a spherical artifact with unimaginable power. This mythical and magical object is essentially an enbodiment of nature, and it is completely different from the mystical Portal Spheres which are the manifestations of mergers, powers to asborbed and merge one realm to another.

Background

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Shao Kahn holds the Orb and seek to use its powers to weaken Raiden and finally conquer Earthrealm

Shao Kahn]] discovered the Orb which would have given him ultimate power over the Realms and even reduce Raiden to the status of a mortal. This artifact, known only as the Orb, was part of the plot that involved the resurrection of the sorceror Shang Tsung who would use the Orb in order to give Shao Kahn victory over his enemies.

The Orb possessed the powers of the elements and was capable of manipulating them allowing the user to harness wind, water, earth and fire. It was discovered that the more manevolent the user, the more intense were the powers of the Orb. Using the power of the Orb, the user was capable of creating environmental disasters that spanned the entire realm.

Essentially, the Orb was not evil as it was an embodiment of nature and was driven to evil. After Shang Tsung was defeated, Raiden threw the Orb into a dimensional rift that led into space where he hoped it would be safe from evil hands.

Source

• Defenders of the Realm - Resurrection