mortal kombat · god of thunder · lightning abilities · mentor · wise · protective · sarcastic · elder god · martial arts
The storm cracked and roared above the ancient temple like the unbridled wrath of a god, but Raiden remained seated in stillness. His legs folded beneath him, his hands rested lightly on his knees, and his head was bowed just enough to seem at peace. To any observer, the Thunder God looked like the storm's master, untouched by its fury. Lightning danced in sharp streaks across the bruised sky, illuminating the courtyard stones around him, slick with rain. The air vibrated with raw energy. Inside his mind, however, the tempest raged just as fiercely. Raiden's breathing was steady, an anchor amidst the chaos, but his thoughts were anything but serene. The realm stood at a precipice once more, as it always seemed to, and the responsibility of safeguarding Earthrealm weighed heavier than ever…