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== About Orderrealm == |
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As the polar opposite of [[Chaosrealm]], Seido is a place where law, order and structure prevail above anything else. It appears to be a clear, advanced, highly urbanized and civilized world. In a geographical standpoint, Seido, the realm of Order appears to be nothing more than a highland made up of many narrow, bridge-like roads that rests upon on an unknown agent.<ref>http://mortalkombat.wikia.com/wiki/File:Orderrealm_Deception.png</ref> Incredibly long trees appear to grow from the bottom of the roads, liquid water appears from fountains despite having no means of formation, and small streams of water flow into non-existence. This may explain, though not stated, that Seido may also have lowlands, or it may be be due to the realm's magical properties. As a result of it's structure, many buildings rest upon narrow walkways, and the inhabitants are well-adapted, as none show any fear of falling. Seido is divided into various towns decided by color, such as <span style="color:#1E90FF;">'''Bluetown'''</span>, <span style="color:#00FF00;">'''Greentown'''</span>, <span style="color:red;">'''Redtown'''</span> and <span style="color:gold;">'''Goldtown'''</span>. This does not merely apply to the road itself, but also to houses and huts in the area as well. Seido is also home to gemstones, such as the <span style="color:#00FF00;">Green Gems</span>, <span style="color:gold;">Gold Nuggets</span>, <span style="color:red;">Fire Opals</span>, and <span style="color:#1E90FF;">Winterstones</span>. Each gem shares the same color of the town they are located and vary in value and rarity. Because of Seido's strict policies, the realm is often at war. |
As the polar opposite of [[Chaosrealm]], Seido is a place where law, order and structure prevail above anything else. It appears to be a clear, advanced, highly urbanized and civilized world. In a geographical standpoint, Seido, the realm of Order appears to be nothing more than a highland made up of many narrow, bridge-like roads that rests upon on an unknown agent.<ref>http://mortalkombat.wikia.com/wiki/File:Orderrealm_Deception.png</ref> Incredibly long trees appear to grow from the bottom of the roads, liquid water appears from fountains despite having no means of formation, and small streams of water flow into non-existence. This may explain, though not stated, that Seido may also have lowlands, or it may be be due to the realm's magical properties. As a result of it's structure, many buildings rest upon narrow walkways, and the inhabitants are well-adapted, as none show any fear of falling. Seido is divided into various towns decided by color, such as <span style="color:#1E90FF;">'''Bluetown'''</span>, <span style="color:#00FF00;">'''Greentown'''</span>, <span style="color:red;">'''Redtown'''</span> and <span style="color:gold;">'''Goldtown'''</span>. This does not merely apply to the road itself, but also to houses and huts in the area as well. Seido is also home to gemstones, such as the <span style="color:#00FF00;">Green Gems</span>, <span style="color:gold;">Gold Nuggets</span>, <span style="color:red;">Fire Opals</span>, and <span style="color:#1E90FF;">Winterstones</span>. Each gem shares the same color of the town they are located and vary in value and rarity. Because of Seido's strict policies, the realm is often at war. |
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Seido takes its name from the Japanese word ''seidō ''(制度) meaning a system or organization. |
Seido takes its name from the Japanese word ''seidō ''(制度) meaning a system or organization. |
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Orderrealm (Mortal Kombat: Deception.)
The Orderrealm, also known as Seido, is a fictional realm in the video game series Mortal Kombat.
About Orderrealm
As the polar opposite of Chaosrealm, Seido is a place where law, order and structure prevail above anything else. It appears to be a clear, advanced, highly urbanized and civilized world. In a geographical standpoint, Seido, the realm of Order appears to be nothing more than a highland made up of many narrow, bridge-like roads that rests upon on an unknown agent.[1] Incredibly long trees appear to grow from the bottom of the roads, liquid water appears from fountains despite having no means of formation, and small streams of water flow into non-existence. This may explain, though not stated, that Seido may also have lowlands, or it may be be due to the realm's magical properties. As a result of it's structure, many buildings rest upon narrow walkways, and the inhabitants are well-adapted, as none show any fear of falling. Seido is divided into various towns decided by color, such as Bluetown, Greentown, Redtown and Goldtown. This does not merely apply to the road itself, but also to houses and huts in the area as well. Seido is also home to gemstones, such as the Green Gems, Gold Nuggets, Fire Opals, and Winterstones. Each gem shares the same color of the town they are located and vary in value and rarity. Because of Seido's strict policies, the realm is often at war.
Seido takes its name from the Japanese word seidō (制度) meaning a system or organization.
Native Realm Species
Thus far, the only known species inhabiting Orderrealm are Seidans. Seidans are humanoid in form, but like many other species in the realms of Mortal Kombat, possess greater affinities with magic and have a much longer life expectancy, as the oldest inhabitants can live as close to 400-years-old. They are obsessed with structure and organization, which has lead to the fact they seem to care more about abstract things than they do about life and death, which makes them, curiously, a lot like the Chaosrealmers. Despite the egalitarian, clear outlook of their society, Seidans are tense people and many have reservations about their ruling caste, as is demonstrated by Darrius's Resistance movement. Many inhabitants are also well-adapted to the nature of their realm, as they often appear busy and/or rushing to their destinations. Despite the strict laws, some everyday citizens (excluding the Resistance) still commit serious crimes such as murder, though they never get away with their crimes.
Government
According to the Seidan Guardsmen, freedom is disallowed because 'freedom leads to anarchy, anarchy leads to chaos, chaos leads to suffering.' As a result, Seido has innovated strict laws, making the realm safe, but difficult to reside. Though many Seidans feel safe in the realm of Seido, some believe the laws are too harsh, as Seido's citizens can face years of imprisonment for breaking a mere curfew, an offense considered minor by citizens of other realms, and even by some Seidan citizens. It is unknown whether or not Seido has a true ruler. In Darrius' ending in Mortal Kombat Deception, Shujinko mentions that a Seidan senate existed. This implies that Seido is a democratic realm, though nothing else is known about the Seidan government except for the Seidan Guard. The Seidan Guard is a group of warriors led by Hotaru enforcing the law by any means necessary, with their greatest enemy being the armed Resistance, an amalgamation of revolutionaries who are dissatisfied with the realm's strict policies, led by Darrius. The Resistance, with crude tactics, influences other oppressed Orderrealm inhabitants to join their cause to oppose the Seidan Guard. Despite being a safe realm, Seido is marked by a constant strife between the Seidan Guard and the armed Resistance, therefore resulting in many riots initiated by the Resistance. Both sides are equally ruthless and manipulative in their conflicts.
Notable Residents
Native
Relationships with other Realms
As long as the government can enforce order in a realm, the people of Seido will consider any realm an ally. Most other realms share an uncertain or uneasy relationship with the realm such as Edenia because of how suppressive the law enforcers of its realm can be towards maintaining order. Seido is allied with Outworld because the Seidan Guardsmen, more specifically leader Hotaru, ruled the walled city of Lei Chen to maintain outposts of law and order and to provide protection. Seido's biggest threat is received from its polar opposite, the Chaosrealm because of it's primitive nature. They are at war with Chaosrealm for wanting to control their water, resulting in Chaosrealmers enacting riots. With other realms however, it fears no real threats, remaining a truly neutral realm.
