Temple of Elementals

In the events prior to the first Mortal Kombat, the original Sub Zero was dispatched by the Lin Kuei to a hidden temple in Earthrealm where a mystic amulet, sought by Quan Chi, was believed to be held. The Temple of Elementals was littered with elite traps and formidable guards. The temple was also protected by four elemental guardians -- one each of Wind, Earth, Water, and Fire. Among them was Fujin, an Earthrealm god of the winds who would himself battle in future Mortal Kombats. The temple was further protected by a mystic seal which thwarted sorcerers, like Quan Chi, from entering. It could be lifted only by defeating the guardians.

The amulet was well-protected with reason: It had belonged to Shinnok. Bestowing great power upon its possessor, in the wrong hands it could bring about calamity. Therefore, at Raiden's direction, the amulet was hidden in the Temple of Elementals, over which Fujin and the elemental guardians would stand sentry.