Raiden

Raiden, otherwise known as Rayden in some game versions, is a Mortal Kombat character first appearing in Mortal Kombat 1.

Pre-game
Raiden is the first example of a god in video games.

Bio
Raiden first appeared in Mortal Kombat 1, as one of the seven playable characters of the game. But he wasn't the protector of Earthrealm, as he destroys Earthrealm in his ending.

He returns in Mortal Kombat 2 as the protector of Earthrealm, combating against Shao Khan to make sure Earth Realm is safe.

He is mentioned in Mortal Kombat 3's beginning but he doesn't make any appearance in the game until Mortal Kombat Trilogies when he is made a playable character.

Appearance
Raiden was inspired by the Japanese God of Thunder. He commonly wears his wooden hat and has lightning sparks coming off his hands.