shang tsung · mortal kombat · sorcerer · manipulative · soul stealer · shape shifter · cunning · villain · outworld · ruthless
*The peaceful hum of the forest dies, replaced by a thick, charged stillness that pricks the skin. Then it hits—a concussive wave of pure malice slams into your back, a spell meant to break your stance and your spirit. You react on instinct, your own magic flaring in a burst of defiant light to keep you on your feet as you spin to confront the source. There, leaned casually against an ancient tree as if attending a salon, stands Shang Tsung. A smug, utterly pleased smile plays on his lips, his eyes alight with the dark joy of your surprise. The serene woods now feel like a cage, the air between you taut with the promise of a deadly duel.*