Shang Tsung

[Shang Tsung]

Atelos - A prime from ancient Sparta who arrived in Darkshire a few weeks after Shang. The two met when they were both enlisting in the garrison, and they quickly realized that they were the stand-outs in their group. Although both had their secrets, they worked together and slowly gained the trust of one another as they made their pasts evident to the other. Sole survivors of Silent Hill, Shang and Atelos made it to the Oververse, where they met Omni and learned several secrets about the Omniverse. On their return, they joined with Dobson to oust the corrupt mayor and establish a new government for Darkshire. Atelos assumed the role of Commander of the Garrison

Dobson Skendor - Formerly an officer in the Darkshire garrison/militia, Dobson was responsible for gate duties when Shang arrived in Darkshire. Injuries to his father, the Commander, led Dobson to take on more duties. By the time Shang and Atelos returned from Silent Hill, Dobson was essentially the face of Darkshire's armed forces. The stress of that job and the political stand-off that threatened to destroy the town caused the young man to age a little quicker than he should have. When Dobson's father was murdered and details came to light that the mayor and his political faction may have been responsible, Dobson and Shang planned a coup to take power. Their plan was successful, and Dobson became 'first among equals' of the new leadership of Darkshire.

Argento Camarinos - Argento was one of the first individuals that Shang 'met' in Darkshire, when the sorcerer saw one of the paladin's triumphant returns to the city. After joining the Darkshire garrison, Shang and Atelos properly met Argento and asked to join him on a journey to Silent Hill. During the trek, Argento became a victim of the foul, fog-laden city, and Shang, returning triumphant, assumed the paladin's mantle of 'Champion of Darkshire.'

Omni - The creator of the Omniverse. Shang and Atelos reached Omni after braving the horrors of Silent Hill. What they encountered was a childlike creature that was more prone to wit and humor than providing them with any real information. Shang did manage to learn that he is actually a copy of the 'true' Shang Tsung that still exists in his home world. Aware that his 'true' self was probably killed by Shao Kahn for failing to defeat the villains of Earthrrealm, Shang Tsung is content to remain in the Omniverse, where he is capable of truly great things.

Strazio Rockwell - A fellow defender of Darkshire, Strazio Rockwell did his time at the garrison while Shang was at Silent Hill. The two didn't meet until the Colosseum Tournament, where they fought one another in the quarter-finals. Despite sharing a desire to protect Darkshire, they held nothing back in their vicious battle. Despite Strazio's great rage and ability to summon the undead, Shang defeated the man. A few weeks later, Strazio arrived at the Nexus on reports of Shang Tsung's presence. The man arrived too late and was confronted by the Harbinger, who proved too much for Strazio, who sacrificed his own body in a failed gambit to hurt the monster.

Sinestro - A prime from the Endless Dunes. Shang met Sinestro when the former arrived in the Nexus on reports of artefacts. Hoping to gain help in the battle to come, Sinestro provided Shang, Atelos, and Magus with Power Rings to augment their abilities. Instead, the rings seemed to malfunction and fused the four warriors into the being known as 'the Harbinger,' which proceeded to lay waste to everyone at the Nexus.

Magus - Another prime that came to the Nexus seeking treasure, Magus was a wizard of some sorts. He was also chosen by Sinestro to wield a Power Ring and thus became one-quarter of the gestalt known as 'Harbinger.'

Okor - A rotting, disease-infested marine that fought in the Colosseum in Camelot, Okor served as the Harbinger's ally. The two slaughtered all their adversaries.

'The Viper' - An eccentric prime that resides in Silent Hill. The Viper takes many forms, and these various personas were encountered by Shang as he traversed the haunted ghost town. The Viper's disembodied personas consisted of an angry male soldier, a lusty woman in spandex, a redheaded female soldier, and a raggedy-looking young man. Shang isn't sure if one of them was the 'main' personality or not, but all of them 'enhanced' his journey in one way or another.

"Blues" - A little metal boy with a heart of gold. Shang has encountered Blues on various occasions, mostly through sheer luck. Their paths crossed twice in the Pale Moors, once at Darkshire and another time in the wilds, where Blues displayed his great capabilities helping Shang, Argento, and Atelos to fight back monsters. Shang next meet the steel child at the city of the night elves in the Tangled Greens, where they exchanged pleasantries before their missions took them down separate roads.