{"id":31434,"date":"2025-02-23T01:50:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T01:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=31434"},"modified":"2025-02-23T01:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T01:50:13","slug":"who-was-ermac-before","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/","title":{"rendered":"Who was Ermac before?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#Who_Was_Ermac_Before_Unraveling_the_Enigmatic_History_of_Mortal_Kombats_Soul_Collective\" title=\"Who Was Ermac Before? Unraveling the Enigmatic History of Mortal Kombat&#8217;s Soul Collective\">Who Was Ermac Before? Unraveling the Enigmatic History of Mortal Kombat&#8217;s Soul Collective<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#The_Genesis_of_Ermac_From_Fragments_to_Force\" title=\"The Genesis of Ermac: From Fragments to Force\">The Genesis of Ermac: From Fragments to Force<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#Shao_Kahns_Dark_Experiment\" title=\"Shao Kahn&#8217;s Dark Experiment\">Shao Kahn&#8217;s Dark Experiment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#The_Role_of_Quan_Chi\" title=\"The Role of Quan Chi\">The Role of Quan Chi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#From_Enforcer_to_Individual\" title=\"From Enforcer to Individual\">From Enforcer to Individual<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#The_Path_to_Self-Discovery\" title=\"The Path to Self-Discovery\">The Path to Self-Discovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#1_What_are_Ermacs_powers\" title=\"1. What are Ermac&#8217;s powers?\">1. What are Ermac&#8217;s powers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#2_Why_does_Ermac_refer_to_himself_in_the_plural\" title=\"2. Why does Ermac refer to himself in the plural?\">2. Why does Ermac refer to himself in the plural?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#3_Did_Shao_Kahn_create_Ermac\" title=\"3. Did Shao Kahn create Ermac?\">3. Did Shao Kahn create Ermac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#4_Was_King_Jerrods_soul_part_of_Ermac\" title=\"4. Was King Jerrod&#8217;s soul part of Ermac?\">4. Was King Jerrod&#8217;s soul part of Ermac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#5_Why_did_Ermac_betray_Mileena\" title=\"5. Why did Ermac betray Mileena?\">5. Why did Ermac betray Mileena?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#6_Who_killed_Ermac_in_Mortal_Kombat\" title=\"6. Who killed Ermac in Mortal Kombat?\">6. Who killed Ermac in Mortal Kombat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#7_Was_Ermac_ever_a_good_guy\" title=\"7. Was Ermac ever a good guy?\">7. Was Ermac ever a good guy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#8_Is_Ermac_stronger_than_Scorpion\" title=\"8. Is Ermac stronger than Scorpion?\">8. Is Ermac stronger than Scorpion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#9_Did_Ermac_teach_Kenshi_telekinesis\" title=\"9. Did Ermac teach Kenshi telekinesis?\">9. Did Ermac teach Kenshi telekinesis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#10_What_is_Mystic_Ermac\" title=\"10. What is Mystic Ermac?\">10. What is Mystic Ermac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#11_How_powerful_is_Ermac_compared_to_other_characters\" title=\"11. How powerful is Ermac compared to other characters?\">11. How powerful is Ermac compared to other characters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#12_What_is_Noob_Saibots_power_in_relation_to_Ermac\" title=\"12. What is Noob Saibot&#8217;s power in relation to Ermac?\">12. What is Noob Saibot&#8217;s power in relation to Ermac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#13_What_is_Raidens_relationship_to_other_gods\" title=\"13. What is Raiden\u2019s relationship to other gods?\">13. What is Raiden\u2019s relationship to other gods?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#14_Who_was_the_ruler_of_Outworld_before_Shao_Kahn\" title=\"14. Who was the ruler of Outworld before Shao Kahn?\">14. Who was the ruler of Outworld before Shao Kahn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/#15_How_was_Mileena_created\" title=\"15. How was Mileena created?\">15. How was Mileena created?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Was_Ermac_Before_Unraveling_the_Enigmatic_History_of_Mortal_Kombats_Soul_Collective\"><\/span>Who Was Ermac Before? Unraveling the Enigmatic History of Mortal Kombat&#8217;s Soul Collective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Ermac, a name that resonates with mystery and raw power within the Mortal Kombat universe, is not a single being but rather a <strong>collection of souls bound together<\/strong>. Before the manifestation of the telekinetic enforcer we know, <strong>Ermac didn\u2019t exist as a singular entity<\/strong>. Instead, he was a fragmented collection of deceased warriors, predominantly <strong>Edenians<\/strong> whose souls were forcibly fused. This fusion was the sinister work of <strong>Shao Kahn<\/strong>, the ruthless emperor of Outworld. Essentially, Ermac\u2019s existence prior to becoming a conscious being was that of countless individuals who lost their lives in Kahn&#8217;s conquests, their essence repurposed as a weapon. The specifics of <em>who<\/em> they were and <em>how<\/em> they were collected are part of a larger, complex lore, and this article will delve deeper into that.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Genesis_of_Ermac_From_Fragments_to_Force\"><\/span>The Genesis of Ermac: From Fragments to Force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shao_Kahns_Dark_Experiment\"><\/span>Shao Kahn&#8217;s Dark Experiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before being known as Ermac, these disparate souls were likely individuals from various timelines and realms, many stemming from <strong>Edenia<\/strong>, the once-peaceful kingdom conquered by Shao Kahn. These warriors and citizens met their demise at the hands of Shao Kahn and his forces. Kahn, a master of dark magic, ingeniously found a way to corral these deceased souls using potent sorcery. The precise method remains shrouded in mystery, but it involved the careful manipulation of <strong>soul energy<\/strong> and weaving them together to create a single, powerful entity. He intended to use this amalgamation as an unyielding, mind-controlled force, a <strong>loyal enforcer<\/strong> who would carry out his bidding without question.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_Quan_Chi\"><\/span>The Role of Quan Chi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Shao Kahn is largely credited for Ermac&#8217;s creation, the sorcerer <strong>Quan Chi<\/strong> also has a role. He was instrumental in co-opting the soul of <strong>King Jerrod<\/strong>, father of Kitana and Mileena, into this collective. Jerrod&#8217;s soul, like others, was absorbed and became one of the many voices that make up Ermac&#8217;s consciousness. This action demonstrates the callousness of the sorcerers involved and the complexity of the entity\u2019s composition. This soul amalgamation became the base for what would become Ermac.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Enforcer_to_Individual\"><\/span>From Enforcer to Individual<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Initially, Ermac served as a puppet to Shao Kahn. The fusion of souls resulted in powerful telekinetic abilities and Ermac&#8217;s unique way of referring to himself in the plural, using &#8220;we&#8221; and &#8220;us.&#8221; This was because they were not one person, but many. As the Mortal Kombat storylines progress, however, this changes. In different timelines and iterations of the story, the various souls within Ermac begin to exert influence, leading to internal conflict and a shift from mindless servitude towards the pursuit of a personal purpose.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Path_to_Self-Discovery\"><\/span>The Path to Self-Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The timeline reveals that Ermac&#8217;s actions are often linked to the whims of those who seek to control him, however he was created as a powerful enforcer to serve Shao Kahn\u2019s ambitions. While serving Shao Kahn, Ermac\u2019s mission was to conquer and destroy, but it is not to be his only purpose. He has also served <strong>Mileena<\/strong>, the artificial daughter of Shao Kahn due to a magical binding, but as soon as he found out that her bloodline was a lie, he was now free to choose his own path. In a key moment, Ermac\u2019s alliance shifts and a path to self-discovery unfolds which demonstrates the collective souls&#8217; search for their own individual identities. This path is not linear, as he is continuously being swayed back to being a powerful weapon by different factions, such as Quan Chi and even Shinnok. Despite this, a strong sense of justice pushes Ermac toward becoming a hero.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_Ermacs_powers\"><\/span>1. What are Ermac&#8217;s powers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ermac possesses powerful <strong>telekinetic and psychokinetic abilities<\/strong>. He can levitate, manipulate objects with his mind, fire projectiles of energy, and even drain the life force of his opponents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_does_Ermac_refer_to_himself_in_the_plural\"><\/span>2. Why does Ermac refer to himself in the plural?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ermac speaks in plural because he is <strong>a collective of multiple souls<\/strong>. These souls share a single physical form, resulting in the use of &#8220;we&#8221; and &#8220;us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Did_Shao_Kahn_create_Ermac\"><\/span>3. Did Shao Kahn create Ermac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Shao Kahn was primarily responsible for creating Ermac<\/strong>. He fused the souls of deceased warriors, primarily from Edenia, to form this powerful entity using dark magic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Was_King_Jerrods_soul_part_of_Ermac\"><\/span>4. Was King Jerrod&#8217;s soul part of Ermac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>King Jerrod&#8217;s soul, the father of Kitana and Mileena<\/strong>, was among the many souls absorbed into Ermac, largely thanks to the sorcerer Quan Chi.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_did_Ermac_betray_Mileena\"><\/span>5. Why did Ermac betray Mileena?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ermac&#8217;s allegiance to Mileena was based on her perceived lineage as Shao Kahn\u2019s daughter. When he discovered that she was not of Shao Kahn&#8217;s blood, he was no longer bound to serve her and chose his own path.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Who_killed_Ermac_in_Mortal_Kombat\"><\/span>6. Who killed Ermac in Mortal Kombat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some timelines, <strong>Ermac is killed by Kenshi<\/strong>, who impales him with his sword after a battle, which highlights how dangerous the different realms of the game can be.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Was_Ermac_ever_a_good_guy\"><\/span>7. Was Ermac ever a good guy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ermac has served as an antagonist in many timelines but has also been shown to act as a hero in the 3D era of the series. He often tries to find a balance between his duty to serve and his own desires, often aligning himself with forces for good.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_Ermac_stronger_than_Scorpion\"><\/span>8. Is Ermac stronger than Scorpion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to some in-game statements and discussions, <strong>Ermac is generally considered stronger than Scorpion<\/strong>. Ermac\u2019s telekinetic powers are a massive advantage in a fight.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Did_Ermac_teach_Kenshi_telekinesis\"><\/span>9. Did Ermac teach Kenshi telekinesis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Ermac awakened Kenshi&#8217;s latent telekinetic powers<\/strong> as a form of gratitude. He also taught Kenshi how to use them effectively in combat and sense the world around him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_Mystic_Ermac\"><\/span>10. What is Mystic Ermac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mystic Ermac<\/strong> is a gameplay variation of Ermac that is incredibly powerful in <strong>Mortal Kombat<\/strong> due to its armored specials and healing abilities. It is the most popular and often used version of the character.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_How_powerful_is_Ermac_compared_to_other_characters\"><\/span>11. How powerful is Ermac compared to other characters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ermac is <strong>one of the most powerful characters in Mortal Kombat<\/strong>. His combination of telekinesis, levitation, and energy projectiles makes him a formidable opponent. His power is only rivaled by a select few fighters in the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_is_Noob_Saibots_power_in_relation_to_Ermac\"><\/span>12. What is Noob Saibot&#8217;s power in relation to Ermac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Noob Saibot<\/strong> has phantom powers, which allow him to remove and control other combatants&#8217; powers and lift them into the air. These powers are very different from Ermac\u2019s but make him a formidable opponent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_is_Raidens_relationship_to_other_gods\"><\/span>13. What is Raiden\u2019s relationship to other gods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Raiden&#8217;s<\/strong> brother is <strong>Fujin<\/strong>, the wind god. He is also promoted to <strong>Elder God<\/strong>, which shows how powerful he has become.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Who_was_the_ruler_of_Outworld_before_Shao_Kahn\"><\/span>14. Who was the ruler of Outworld before Shao Kahn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before Shao Kahn, <strong>Onaga, the Dragon King<\/strong>, ruled Outworld. He was a fearsome, dragon-like figure who was overthrown by Kahn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_How_was_Mileena_created\"><\/span>15. How was Mileena created?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mileena is a clone of Kitana<\/strong>, created by Shang Tsung using Tarkatan essence. This is why she has a Tarkatan mouth and makes her unique.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Ermac is not just a fighter, but a poignant reminder of the horrific consequences of conquest and the lingering impact of the soul. He is a complex character born from tragedy, making his place in the Mortal Kombat world a compelling one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who Was Ermac Before? Unraveling the Enigmatic History of Mortal Kombat&#8217;s Soul Collective Ermac, a name that resonates with mystery and raw power within the Mortal Kombat universe, is not a single being but rather a collection of souls bound together. Before the manifestation of the telekinetic enforcer we know, Ermac didn\u2019t exist as a &#8230; <a title=\"Who was Ermac before?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-was-ermac-before\/\" aria-label=\"More on Who was Ermac before?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31434"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31434\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}