Oni
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The Oni are a race of demonic beings that inhabit the Netherrealm.
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[edit] Background
These creatures appear as large monstrous creatures possessing sharp claws, wild hair and usually two long horns growing from the sides of their heads though appear to mostly Human in shape. Despite this being the case, there are some that are more ape-like and burly with glowing yellow eyes.
Oni are said to roam the wastelands of Netherrealm, always on the search for souls to torment for their own pleasure. Those that dwelled on Shang Tsung's island appeared to demonstrate cannibalism by eating their dead. Larger more powerful members of the Oni are known as an Oni Warlord.
[edit] History
Though most Oni inhabit the Netherrealm, some roamed within Shang Tsung's island within Earthrealm and Outworld's Living Forest where they consumed any trespassers.
- Considering the different appearances of Oni, its possible that there are either multiple species or most have different appearances from one another.
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[edit] Trivia
- The term Oni comes from Japanese folklore.
