![]() ![]() ![]() See also Ambiguously Evil and Lawful Evil. Whether Anti-Villain or Anti-Hero beneath the facade, expect a Noble Demon's motives to include getting plenty of Villain Cred. On the Sliding Scale of Character Appreciation, these guys fall under "Villains we sympathize with".Ĭompare the less villainous versions: Ascended Demon, Family-Values Villain, or Jerk with a Heart of Gold. May also be the "grayer" character in A Lighter Shade of Grey. If Eviler than Thou comes up, the Noble Demon will likely be on the less evil end. Often experiences Sympathy for the Devil from the heroes, and may perhaps show Sympathy for the Hero right back. Likewise, when other villains show their true colors under pressure, the Noble Demon is likely to show Villainous Valour. And while Noble Demons are generally far from nice, being noble and powerful seems to imply they are above petty and malicious acts, or at least uninterested in them.Ī Noble Demon who's a Proud Warrior Race Guy often comments that their enemies are (or have become) petty and cowardly and stain the name of their species. Alternately, their nobility often gives them an opportunity to demonstrate Villainous Valour in the face of the hero's successes. Killing enemies or servants who have failed but are loyal is " a waste of resources" and their inevitable newfound friends are " tactically advantageous allies."Ī lot of this behavior is sometimes explained as the result of a complex they acquired when they felt weak and helpless, and if shown enough love, they may turn over a new leaf. They might be obsessed with explaining this behavior so people won't think that they've gone soft. They might ask, " Would You Like to Hear How They Died?", but they won't press the issue any further if you say no. Their ambition might be to Take Over the World, or merely to uphold the evil side of the Balance Between Good and Evil. They'll hold some innocent Hostage for MacGuffin while treating them well and letting them go unharmed once the MacGuffin is handed over, and proclaiming that I Gave My Word. They want to kill The Hero but they won't stab an enemy in the back. They'll conquer your village but they won't cause more destruction than necessary. They'll sacrifice whole armies to achieve their goal but they'll also sacrifice themself if they must. They'll topple your castle, but they'll do it right after everyone has cleared out first. ![]() However, every so often a situation presents itself and they're just not willing to go the extra mile necessary to be completely evil. They don't care that they have a bad image - they may even actively cultivate and embrace it. Their goals are evil, but their means? Not so much.Ī Noble Demon is a villainous character with a Code of Honour. André La Roche on the Knights of Takhisis ![]()
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