Literature
The Prince's Future
King Gorbak had served Shao Kahn since the early days of his reign. In fact, he had been one of the former general's unwitting collaborators in his plot to overthrow Onaga. It was he that provided the poison that weakened the Dragon King enough for his mightiest underling to finish him. The poison was extracted from a race of insectoid creatures known as Shak'laan, which were found only within the Kuatan region of Outworld. The Shokan had long since developed an immunity to the toxin, and in fact often used it to enhance the potency of their wine. To any other race, however, the toxin was highly lethal. Even the mighty Onaga was susceptible to it, given large enough quantities. Gorbak, then a prince of the Shokan, had been awestruck at his fellow officer's scheme, pledging loyalty to him immediately to secure a strong foundation for the future of his people. This loyalty had been well-rewarded, especially when his youngest son, Prince Goro, was sought out by Shang Tsung to