

If he were to do this, he would be a danger to all that surrounded him, including his allies. However, there was a terrible consequence to be considered in taking on such a role. This method was that of the "Sin Eater", which involved absorbing the sins of his tribe. The method that Nightwolf would use to destroy Onaga was one passed down to him by his forefathers. He knew that a new evil threat was about to arise from the ashes, and in view of Reptile's transformation into Onaga, his predictions most assuredly came true. These nightmares recurred constantly, and Nightwolf came to recognize them as a warning. In the events leading to Deception, Nightwolf viewed images of the Dragon King and his resurrection in his dreams. Together, they then travelled back to the East Coast, prepared for battle against the emperor and his minions, and won.Nightwolf made his return during the events of Mortal Kombat: Deception. His own homeland protected through shamanic magic, he would soon be joined by the other chosen warriors. As such, he was fully aware and prepared for the events as they occurred, including the attacks of Kahn's extermination squads.

Nightwolf had been warned of the coming invasion of Earthrealm by a vision from Raiden. He has variously been described as the "quintessential Native American icon" and "a very nontraditional Indian" by the series staff. Although his patch of tribal land provided a vital shelter territory for the Earthrealm warriors at the time of Shoa Kahn's invasion, it seems Nightwolf prefers solitary work to companionship. As such, he draws both on internal and external spiritual energy to enhance his strength in combat. He is a proud and fierce warrior dedicated to the cause of good, and is in contact with Raiden through visions. Although introduced as a historian and a shaman, he does not live in the past. Nightwolf, an Apache warrior, was the first Native American character in Mortal Kombat and was introduced in Mortal Kombat 3.
