THE DARK MIRROR

<h1>THE DARK MIRROR</h1>
<p>
  If you think about the most memorable villains in movies, comics, and games,
  you will soon find that many of them share a peculiar quality: in one or more
  ways, they are polar opposite to the hero(es) of the tale.
</p>
<ul>
  <li>
    Where the heroes are a group, the antagonist feels alone and abandoned.
  </li>
  <li>
    Where the heroes fight for justice, the antagonist now believes that justice
    is an illusion, and that the world belongs to those strong enough to take
    it.
  </li>
  <li>
    Where the heroes are willing to give up their life for the cause, the
    antagonist is frightened by death.
  </li>
  <li>
    Where the heroes believe in second chances, the antagonist has been denied
    one.
  </li>
  <li>Where the heroes represent hope, the antagonist represents despair.</li>
</ul>
<p>
  When you create a Villain, try to think about at least one aspect of their
  character that makes them the dark reflection of one or more Player
  Characters.
</p>
<p>
  As you introduce that antagonist and whenever they are part of a scene, focus
  on portraying that they are a negation of what the heroes stand for, or as a
  grim warning to what they might become if they ever lose their way.
</p>
<h2>STYLE AND MANNERISM</h2>
<p>
  Spend a few minutes thinking about how a Villain speaks, acts, moves and
  dresses. Are they dashing and refined, or do they care little for appearances?
  Do they wear a specific uniform? Do all of their henchmen emulate them?
</p>
<p>
  Please note that “mannerism” has nothing to do with acting Skills or the
  ability to do different voices — it means that each Villain should behave in a
  peculiar and recognizable way, and you should describe that. Then again, if
  you’re good at coming up with unique accents and your group enjoys it — and
  provided those accents do not mirror harmful stereotypes — then feel free to
  take advantage of that Skill!
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