Lucifer was both the first ruler of the Netherrealm and the Protector God of it too as assigned by the Elder Gods themselves. Lucifer's role was to enforce that the Netherrealm restricted those confined in such an awful place, a role in which he succeeded in. This task was not accomplished alone though, as Lucifer had the support of her wife known as Lilith. While Lucifer was obsessing over his work for the Elder God, Lilith had more of a focus on building civilization in the realm. The first structure in Hell was Lucifer's Spire but soon the city of Nekros was commissioned by Lilith, though such a city had changed over time to be shaped into the evil view of Shinnok. However, not even the creation of Nekros was enough to satisfy their son Belokk who constantly argued with his parents about the lack of purpose and enjoyment that residing in the Netherrealm brings which was worsened by the lack of civilization that he had heard great stories about from the other realms. Lilith wished to do more work regarding building up more throughout the planes of the Netherrealm but a betrayal occurred from their own son which aided Shinnok in seizing rulership over the Netherrealm and imprisoning Lord Lucifier and Lady Lilith for eternity.