Mk info: Sindel

SINDEL

Appearances: Mortal Kombat 3/UMK3/MK Trilogy, MK: Deception/Unchained, MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin: Edenia
Species: Edenian
Alignment: Good
Fighting styles:

Zha Chuan (MK:D, MK:A)

Fu Jow Pai (MK:D)
Weapons:

Kwan Dao (MK:D, MK:A)

Sindel is a distinctive character in the Mortal Kombat series (and in fighting games in general) in more than one way. She is older than most fighting game characters, with flowing grey hair and a regal attitude befitting of her role as Queen of Edenia. Another factor that contributes to her uniqueness is the fact that at one point in the series, she was actually undead. In spite of her gloomy, gothic appearance, Sindel is benevolent in nature. She rules the realm of Edenia alongside her daughter, Princess Kitana. Sindel's power appears to be more of an inner, ethereal nature, however, and she has a natural affinity with aerial magic, as evidenced by her ability to levitate and manipulate sonic waves.

Sindel's storyline begins tragically 10,000 years ago, when her kingdom was invaded by Shao Kahn, and she was forced to watch as her husband, King Jerrod, was killed, her people enslaved, and then-infant Kitana adopted by Kahn as his daughter. This proved too much for her, as a mother, wife, and queen, and soon after the invasion, she committed suicide.

However, this would not be the end of her. Gaining aid from thefallen Elder God Shinnok, Shao Kahn would conspire to bring her back to life, but not in Outworld. Instead, her resurrection would take place on Earth, which would allow Shao Kahn to step through the borders separating the realms and claim her for himself, thus forcing a merger between Earth and Outworld. She would also be revived in a brainwashed state, with no knowledge of her past and having complete loyalty to Kahn. After the sorcerer Shang Tsung failed to secure Earth via the Mortal Kombat tournament, Kahn implemented this plan, and was partially successful; Sindel was reborn just as was planned, but Kahn was only able to garner a partial merger of the realms by her revival before Earth's warriors defeated him. However, Kahn didn't just lose Earth in his defeat; Kitana - realizing that her mother was alive - succeeded in procuring an audience with her and convincing her of her true past, thus turning Sindel against the emperor. As Kahn's defeat also succeeded in separating the Outworld from their homerealm of Edenia, Sindel took up her rightful place on its throne, and vowed not only to rebuild their home, but to also bring down Shao Kahn for his many crimes.

Signature moves

Banshee Scream

Sindel screams and stuns the opponent for a free hit. (all games)
Levitate

Sindel uses her flying abilities to float in mid-air. (MK3, UMK3, MKT)
Fireball / Star Screamer

Sindel fires a ball of energy from her mouth. In Mortal Kombat 3, UMK3, and MK Trilogy, Sindel can perform this move while floating in the air as well. She could also fire two energyballs at once in Trilogy. (all games)
Sliding Foot Grab

Sindel slides forward, face down on the ground with her arms reaching out to grab the opponent's legs. When she does, she bends up her legs to kick the opponent in the face and knock them down. (MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)