Brotherhood of Shadow (Earth-9621)

"Remove the shadow from the light... the shadow grows. My followers know this, Raiden. They obey me."

- - Shinnok to Raiden

The Brotherhood of Shadow was an occultist sect founded by Quan Chi that worshiped the fallen Elder God Shinnok and aided him on his quest to take over the realms through the Netherrealm.

History
"Join my Brothers of the Shadow and worship our Lord Shinnok."

- - Quan Chi The Brotherhood of Shadow was formed by the Demon sorcerer Quan Chi, a devout follower of Shinnok who took control of the Netherrealm. Assembling an army of demonic creatures, Quan Chi plotted his master's return for thousands of years behind the shadows, slowly gaining the trust of the Outworld ruler Shao Kahn.