Shang Tsung is a villainous character from the fighting game franchise, Mortal Kombat. He is a powerful and devious sorcerer from the realm of Outworld who serves the mighty emperor Shao Kahn, although not entirely faithfully. He seeks power and dominion all his own and will use cunning and deceit in conjunction with his dark magic in order to take what he wants.
Shang Tsung's greatest ability is his power to consume the souls of his adversaries. Through this unholy practice, he not only prolongs his life but gains the memories and abilities of those whose souls he has stolen.