Archetype:Rare Dark Lord

> How many times must we face your kind? Would-be conquerors and master races, so full of your own superiority you will not see reason or hear the voice of sanity?!
>
> Martian Manhunter (DC Comics)

> I am power unlike any you have known: absolute, infinite, and unrelenting. You have no choice but to prepare for a long dark future as my subjects - and my slaves.
>
> Darkseid, Superman: The Animated Series, "Apokolips...Now! (Part 2)"

The archetype for **characters best described as a Dark Lord.** This page is not a power, but instead the definition of a character trope that generally has powers. Opposite to True Hero.Template:Archetype

## Also Called

* Dark King/Queen
* Dark Lady
* Dark Master
* Evil Overlord/Overlady

## Properties

The user is a Dark Lord, a being of darkness usually seeks to rule or destroy the universe around them. A powerful evil being who viciously rules over lesser evil beings and desire to rule their respective existence and corrupt as well as destroy everything they touch. They possess malevolent abilities and often command fiendish minions. These individuals also love to seduce others to join their side and then use them for their own hellish purposes. Anyone can be a Dark Lord; some are human, many have demonic natures and certain holders of the title are actually manifestations of the Devil himself.

**Note**: Not all Dark Lords are considered to be evil or satanic-like, some of them may have use the power of Dark Lord for benevolent means. And they don’t have to literally be called Dark Lords In-Universe, as long as they resemble or act like one.

## Associated Powers

* Blue Blood: The Dark Lord can be characters often play more active roles, than their regal superiors, many with great purpose, dignity and elegance that comes with their title. (Varies)
* Boundless Influence/Overwhelming Influence: Dark lords have influence over their subjects, army's and even the world.
* Curse Physiology: Some user's physiology may be cursed.
* Dark Heart: Dark Lords have the most corrupted of hearts and some may not have hearts at all
* Dark Power: users possess an extraordinary dark powers; a primordial element of cosmic balance that derives all abilities even to its source of darkness. In all its power darkens by it’s concept can produce endless levels of illumination that come from mundane and esoteric/supernatural nature all of which can oppose all things light.
* Devil Soul: Some may have become Dark Lords via satanic possession, thus becoming either vessels or literal manifestations of the original Dark Lord.
* Dark Deity Soul: Some may have dark divine possession, thus becoming literal in dark godhood.
* Dark Divinity: Some Dark Lords possess immense dark divine powers.
* Dark Science: Wield all types of Dark and Neutral sciences.
* Divine Slayer: May have training/ability to slay divine entities.
* Emotional Infection: Some users are capable of inducing and tainting multiple beings with the most destructive emotions.
* Esoteric Power: Use various and powerful esoteric abilities.
* Genius: the user has a nearly unrivaled intellect that allows them to create plots and schemes that benefit them.
* Immortality: Some users gain eternal life.
* Invulnerability: Users are usually impervious to conventional attacks and weaponry.
* ***Magic***/***Dark Arts***/White-Dark Arts: Wield all types of Dark and Neutral magic.
	+ Anger Magic: Use magic to induce anger in others.
	+ Apocalyptic Magic: Master the most Apocalyptic magic.
	+ Chaos Magic: Master the most chaotic magic.
	+ Corruption Magic: Use magic to corrupt others.
	+ Curse Magic: Use magic to cast curses.
	+ Dark Alchemy: Use magic to create Dark elixirs and potions.
		- Ultimate Alchemy: Use immensely powerfully alchemy.
	+ Death Magic: Use magic to unleash death.
	+ Demonic Magic: Master hellish magic.
		- Sin Magic: Use magic to make others commit unforgivable sins.
		- Hell-Fire Magic: Use magic to manipulate Hell-Fire.
	+ Destruction Magic: Use magic to unleash destruction.
	+ Entropy Magic: Use magic to unleash entropy.
	+ Fear Magic: Use magic to strike fear.
	+ Inner Beast Magic: Use magic to unleash inner beasts.
	+ Madness Magic: Use magic to induce insanity.
	+ ***Necromancy***: Use magic that revolves around the dead
	+ Nether Magic: Master the essence that flows through the realms of the living and the dead.
	+ Nightmare Magic: Use magic to bring the worst nightmares to life.
	+ Pain Magic: Use magic to inflict pain.
	+ Possession Magic: Use magic of possession.
	+ Shadow Magic: Use magic to unleash darkness.
	+ Void Magic: Use magic to create a void of nothingness.
	+ War Magic: Use magic to wage war.
* Master of All: excelling at virtually everything which adds on to their position of power.
* Necro Power: have unlimited control over necromantic power.
* Nigh-Omnipotence: Dark Lords tend to possess God-like powers.
	+ Dark Energy Manipulation: Control dark energy.
	+ Darkness Manipulation: Many users wield vast dark powers.
	+ Absolute Psionics: Dark Lords are known to have many mental abilities.
		- Astral Manipulation
		- Extrasensory Perception
		- Psychic Power
		- Telekinesis: Manipulate any/all forms of matter mentally.
		- Teleportation
		- Telepathy: Send thoughts as messages across great distances.
			* Mental Manipulation: Control the minds of virtually anyone.
	+ Dark Force Manipulation/Negative Forces Manipulation
	+ Curse Manipulation
	+ Energy Manipulation
		- Omni-Energy Manipulation
	+ Dark Chi/Aura Manipulation
* Self-Resurrection: Even if destroyed, users can return to life.
* Magic Power: Possess immense and great magic power.
* Setup Fighter: user is a master of traps and unfair fighting that gives them an advantage.
* Transcendent Mortal Physiology: user a human of incredible power.
* Transcendent Monster Physiology: Some users may be a monster of immeasurable power.
* True Power: Some users may have untapped power within themselves.
* Unfreedom Manipulation: Some Users can manipulate and take the freedom of their subjects and servants make them obey their will regardless of what they ask.
* Warrior Ruler: the dark lord will often be a warrior of great status.

## Relationships

* Dark God: The Dark Lord may be a Deity of immense dark powers.
* Tyrant: The Dark Lord is naturally connected to Tyranny. The story's placement of Dark Lords is common to be tyrants of their worlds.
* Ruler: Dark Lords typically, as the name suggests, lord over others.
* The Devil/Satanic Entity: The Devil has served as the main inspiration for many Dark Lords, and often Satan is depicted as a Dark Lord himself.
* Antichrist: The Antichrist is described as a Dark Lord-esque figure.

## Variations

* Assailant
* Dark Father

### Religion/Folklore/Mythology

* Seven Princes of Hell (*Abrahamic Religion*)
	+ Lucifer/Satan
* Chernobog (*Slavic Mythology*)
* Angra Mainyu/Ahriman (*Zoroastrianism*)

## Gallery

### Bonzo/Comics/Graphic Novels

Darkseid.jpgDarkseid (DC Comics)DC Comics The Shade.jpgRichard Swift/The Shade (DC Comics)
### Cartoons

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### Literature

Lord Voldemort.jpegLord Voldemort/Tom Marvolo Riddle (*Harry Potter*) believed in blood purity, and would inflict all manner of horrors upon Muggles, Mudbloods and their allies.

## Videos

### Examples & Feats

Superman vs DarkseidROGUE ONE Movie Clip - Krennic Visits Darth Vader Scene -4K ULTRA HD- 2016
### Fights

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