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Her Story

Tethys was born to a mortal mother in the oceanside town Helos, Laconia. During her youth, she had never met her father, but from what she was told by her mother she knew she was different because of him. She discovered her hydrokinesis while she was very young, and immediately became fascinated by it. She practiced non-stop to become better and better with her ability, finding new and exciting ways to manipulate the water around her.

Eventually, because of her abilities, she was sought after by armies. She was enlisted, under threat of her mother’s death if she didn’t. Years of war and battle had worn her down to a shell of what she used to be. The final straw was when her mother was murder through a miscommunication. Normally, she was a very reasonable woman, but she only saw blood. She knew the other foot soldiers were innocent; they were followers. She went for the command, eliminating them one by one because of their involvement, until they were all gone.

Once that had been done, there was nothing left in her home anymore. She left everything behind, taking up a more nomadic lifestyle and began to travel the world. She needed the break of fighting for others, and needed to take a bit of time for herself- become more human, she supposed.

Through her travels, she met a plethora of different people, taking a bit of them all as she went. Eventually, her path led her to a small village which had no immediate access to water. Tethys quickly got to work, using her abilities to create a freshwater well for them. The people then informed her of another village in the same situation, and she found a purpose for herself. Tethys would then go on to travel in search of those she could help- providing water, healing and defending- making friends and gaining a kind and virtuous reputation.

Her actions would eventually be noticed by Raiden, who admitted that while she was skilled, she was still a novice and had a lot to learn. He offered to train her and better her skills, which she graciously accepted. Under his wing her skills grew exponentially even if they didn’t see eye to eye on everything, and she met many other skilled fighters- including Fujin.The two immediately hit it off, becoming friends quickly. But Raiden had to remind her more than once what her true purpose at the temple was. It didn’t stop the two from making it a game of not being caught.

But being in the Sky Temple to train- it wasn’t where she felt her abilities were best used. Once she felt like she had learned everything that she could from him- much to his displeasure- Tethys returned to the mainland where she built a home in Greece, taking a small break before returning to her travels.

During the events of MK11 she, like Sindel, had no part in the major battles. Making an appearance once the heroes set up base at the Fire Gardens, she remained with Raiden, strategizing and tracking activities of Kronika and her armies. When Scorpion arrived with the news of Hanzo’s demise, she felt a part of her disappear. But once listening to Scorpion, she believed his story, and tried to reason with Raiden when he challenged. Tethys stood up to him after he attacked Scorpion with Shinnok’s amulet, only to get the same treatment. To say she lost trust in Raiden was understandable. And despite his realization later, it was not wholeheartedly gained back.

While she did help further develop the attack on Kronika, she instead stayed behind in the Fire Gardens, should something happen and Earthrealm was attacked.

During the events of Aftermath, she was instead recruited shortly before Sindel. She proceeded to accompany the trio, assisting in bringing back Sindel, the take down of Cetrion and the pushback of Kronika. Once reaching the island, Tethys joins Raiden in keeping the outworld forces at bay. She eventually meets her demise at the hands of Shang Tsung while attempting to defend the lives of Raiden and Fujin. She would return in the New Era.

Abilities/Weapons

Water manipulation - Hydrokinesis

Healing

Teleportation

Turning into a liquid state/hide in water

Pulling moisture out different sources (plants, humans, air, earth)

Water pouch

Greek Short Spears

Heart of Poseidon (necklace)