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* EnemyWithout: She's the darkness inside Madeline given form through magic. However, because the Paladin is close to IncorruptiblePurePureness, the spell hasn't much to work with and results in a tiny EvilCounterpart.
** She failed to inherit Madeline's crush on Derrick, or even any memory of his existence, but would gladly kill him in front of her on principle if made aware.

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* EnemyWithout: She's the darkness inside Madeline given form through magic. However, because the Paladin is close to IncorruptiblePurePureness, the spell hasn't much to work with and results in a tiny EvilCounterpart.
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EvilCounterpart. She failed to inherit Madeline's crush on Derrick, or even any memory of his existence, but would gladly kill him in front of her on principle if made aware.
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* DropTheHammer: Her weapon of choice.

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An EldritchAbomination, first summoned in level 6, and appearing again in level 8. Apparently very bad for the world if left unchecked.

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An One or more species of EldritchAbomination, first summoned in level 6, and appearing again in level 8. Apparently very bad for the world if left unchecked.



* TwoDVisualsThreeDEffects: Rendered in 3D CGI against the usual 2D comic style, to accentuate its otherworldly nature.
* CombatTentacles: Its preferred method of attack. Note the tentacles are tipped with blades and can easily do {{Clean Cut}}s.
* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Gets blown to smithereens with a crap load of explosives.
* EldritchAbomination: It has four eyes and many tentacles.

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* TwoDVisualsThreeDEffects: Rendered in 3D CGI against the usual 2D comic style, to accentuate its their otherworldly nature.
* CombatTentacles: Its Their preferred method of attack. Note the tentacles are tipped with blades and can easily do {{Clean Cut}}s.
* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Gets One gets blown to smithereens with a crap load of explosives.
* EldritchAbomination: It has They have four eyes and many tentacles.



* StealthPun: The fact it's rendered in 3D, considering it's from ''another dimension''.

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* NonMaliciousMonster: They aren't particularly intelligent or malicious. They are basically just hungry beasts looking for food.
* StealthPun: The fact it's they are rendered in 3D, considering it's they are from ''another dimension''.

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Does Not Like Shoes has been renamed and redefined to focus on characters that explicitly or implicitly state a preference for going barefoot. Removing misuse


* DoesNotLikeShoes: Standard for a halfling, she doesn't bother with footwear. [[spoiler:Until Robespierre introduces her to ''cleats''.]]



* HeroicBSOD: As a result of both [[DoesNotLikeShoes not liking shoes]] and being a knife nut, she undergoes a comedic one when she encounters a shoe capable of stabbing someone.

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* HeroicBSOD: As a result of both [[DoesNotLikeShoes not liking shoes]] shoes and being a knife nut, she undergoes a comedic one when she encounters a shoe capable of stabbing someone.



* DoesNotLikeShoes: "Ezra" initially just wears flip-flops, and those are not terribly fitting for running around and fighting, so she soon ends up barefoot and stays this way.
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** She failed to inherit Madeline's crush on Derrick, or even any memory of his existence, but would gladly kill him in front of her on principle if made aware.

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* MakeMeWannaShout: [[http://rustyandco.com/comic/level-7-title/ She's seen]] learning the ''shout'' spell with help from Presti at the start of Level 7. [[ChekhovsSkill It comes in handy later]].



* SuperScream: [[http://rustyandco.com/comic/level-7-title/ She's seen]] learning the ''shout'' spell with help from Presti at the start of Level 7. [[ChekhovsSkill It comes in handy later]].



* PajamaCladHero: She spends the whole of Level 11 in her PJ, as the day is so hectic she never gets any time to get dressed.



* EnemyMine: She teamed up with the trio in chapter 6 to go against a pair of hipster vampires who stole a relic from the lamias.

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* EnemyMine: EnemyMine:
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She teamed up with the trio in chapter Level 6 to go against a pair of hipster vampires who stole a relic from the lamias.lamias.
** And again in Level 9, where she's paired with Madeline and Rusty at Hotel Califormian, as a result of a readers' poll.



* ExactlyWhatIAimedAt: In Level 10, she pops out a flamethrower to torch Hortzak. [[NoSell He's largely unaffected]], but the point wasn't to directly harm him - it was to light all [[HoistByHisOwnPetard the free samples of dynamite he carries with him all the time]], blowing him up.

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* ExactlyWhatIAimedAt: In Level 10, she pops out a flamethrower to torch Hortzak. [[NoSell He's largely unaffected]], but the point wasn't to directly harm him - -- it was to light all [[HoistByHisOwnPetard the free samples of dynamite he carries with him all the time]], blowing him up.
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* HarmlessVillain: The way the Princess's supporters see him. His attempts at assassinating her haven't exactly been subtle, but they don't see him as having any chance at succeeding, so they have left him be. However, even if Malevolus by himself is harmless, that doesn't mean that more competent villains can't use him...
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[[folder:Malevolus]]

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[[folder:Malevolus]][[folder:Morrison Malevolus]]



* RebusBubble: Thinks through the encounter with this.

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* RebusBubble: Thinks through the encounter with this.Rusty and Cube with rebus.



** After realizing how an encounter with a rusty monster and a gelatinous cube would end, he quickly gives them direction instead. And when Handsome D'an points him toward the Sanctum, Malevolus heads straight toward the exit instead.

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** After realizing how an encounter with a rusty rust monster and a gelatinous cube would end, he quickly gives them direction instead. And when Handsome D'an points him toward the Sanctum, Malevolus heads straight toward the exit instead.
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* BareYourMidriff: Her top doesn't cover her middle.
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* UnmovingPlaid: His beard, obviously.

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* UnmovingPlaid: His beard, obviously.which is unnaturally flat looking.
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* AllThereInTheScript: The creator of the original character specified her name is Angelissa.
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[[folder:Dame Madeline Goodlaw (a.k.a. Madeline the Paladin)]]

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[[folder:Dame Madeline Goodlaw (a.k.a. Madeline the Paladin)]]'the Paladin' Goodlaw]]
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* BeautyEqualsGoodness: While she's far from the only good-looking female character in the strip, she's pretty in an especially classic Disney-esque way that makes her stand out as a beacon of all that is good and wholesome.


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* RuggedScar: She has several scars on her face and arms, making it clear that she's a lot more battle-hardened than her otherwise Disney princess-like character design would indicate.
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* ChromeDomePsi: A typical Psion (the ''D&D'' psionic class) with a completely bald head.

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* KatanasAreJustBetter: Cube's WeaponOfChoice during Level 6, when he's dressed up as a {{Samurai}}.

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* KatanasAreJustBetter: Cube's WeaponOfChoice weapons during Level 6, when he's dressed up as a {{Samurai}}.



* MeaningfulName: Knives seem to be a theme for the Doogan family.

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* MeaningfulName: Knives seem to be a theme for the Doogan family. Kris actually fights with a pair of krises, and Dirk with a pair of dirks.



* WeaponOfChoice: Kris actually fights with a pair of krises, and Dirk with a pair of dirks.
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* ShesGotLegs: Canonically, astral devas are averse to clothing and only wear it to follow mortal customs. This one wears a vaguely ''Franchise/SailorMoon''-style fuku that shows a lot of leg.

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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: After realizing how an encounter with a rusty monster and a gelatinous cube would end, he quickly gives them direction instead. And when Handsome D'an points him toward the Sanctum, Malevolus heads straight toward the exit instead.

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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: ScrewThisImOuttaHere:
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After realizing how an encounter with a rusty monster and a gelatinous cube would end, he quickly gives them direction instead. And when Handsome D'an points him toward the Sanctum, Malevolus heads straight toward the exit instead.instead.
** When the Derro performer Dog Town shows up at the castle to take the Princess [[spoiler:(actually Roxy)]] hostage while Malevolus is there as a petitioner, he makes a break for the exit.
* SocialClimber: He desires to rise in station, and despite his best efforts has not managed to keep it subtle. Given he went from Sir Malevolus to Duke Malevolus in the time span between Levels 5 and 11, he seems to have been successful. [[spoiler:He seeks to rise further and be crowned king, which as [[RoyalBlood a cousin of the Princess]] he would be able to do if she were to be "removed".]]
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* Acrofatic: The general design of Halflings in this setting is fairly stout and Stabs is no different, but she's shown to be quite dextrous and light on her feet regargless.
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* Acrofatic: The general design of Halflings in this setting is fairly stout and Stabs is no different, but she's shown to be quite dextrous and light on her feet regargless.
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* AlliterativeName: Upon being introduced to the court as a petitioner, he is addressed as '''M'''orrison '''M'''alevolus.
* AristocratsAreEvil: He's a Duke, and [[spoiler:is aiding the Viscount in his scheme so he can remove the Princess from power and ascend to the throne.]]

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* HeroicBSOD: As a result of both [[DoesNotLikeShoes not liking shoes]] and being a KnifeNut, she undergoes a comedic one when she encounters a shoe capable of stabbing someone.

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* HeroicBSOD: As a result of both [[DoesNotLikeShoes not liking shoes]] and being a KnifeNut, knife nut, she undergoes a comedic one when she encounters a shoe capable of stabbing someone.



* KnifeNut: Best exemplified [[http://rustyandco.com/comic/level-5-6/ when she meets Presti]], and she pulls out ''twelve'' daggers at once.



* KnifeNut: In the FilmNoir-style Level 10, she switched her scythe for a pair of daggers. That they are sized for her [[http://rustyandco.com/comic/level-10-11/ hardly means she's inoffensive with them,]] though.
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* YouKilledMyFather: Subverted. After she reveals her true identity, [[spoiler:she states her motivation for revenge against Mimic after the latter blew up her father's ship. Mimic apologizes for her father's fate, but Tartania states that she doesn't care about ''him'' as much as the inheritance that was destroyed.]]
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%%* LawfulGood: [[Invoked]] One of the best examples on the whole internet.
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* BlindingBangs: [[spoiler:While mingling with the Pixie Chicks.]]

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Nice Hat has been disambiguated.


* NiceHat: Her hennin (which she wears all the time) is her only concession to the classic princess look, though [[https://rustyandco.com/comic/level-10-35/ when she was younger she did use to wear the entire classic ensemble]].



* ExpressiveAccessory: The feather atop Roxanne's NiceHat flops down or straightens up depending on her mood.

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* ExpressiveAccessory: The feather atop Roxanne's NiceHat hat flops down or straightens up depending on her mood.



* NiceHat: She has a big, two-colored turban-like headwear with a huge feather.



* NiceHat: She wears a black, full brim fedora fitting of a Noir FemmeFatale. [[spoiler:It doubles as a Hat of Grappling, which she uses to restrain the Princess.]]

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* {{Fireballs}}: Prestige, being at least a level 5 wizard, can cast one, but prefers to save it for big fights.

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* {{Fireballs}}: Prestige, being at least a level 5 wizard, wizard at the time, can cast one, but prefers to save it for big fights.


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* KillItWithIce: She casts two ''ice storm'' spells in quick succession on a group of derro and fire elementals, turning the former into {{Human Popsicle}}s.

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* CantKillYouStillNeedYou: While annoyed with the fungi-infested [[spoiler:Grawlf]]'s attempted betrayal, he spares his life since the distraction he poses to the heroes is worth slightly more than his life.

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* CantKillYouStillNeedYou: While annoyed with the fungi-infested [[spoiler:Grawlf]]'s attempted betrayal, he spares his life him since the distraction he poses to the heroes is worth slightly more than his life.


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* NonActionBigBad: He prefers to use the most surreptitious means at his disposal. If absolutely pressed into a fight, the Viscount never does anything particularly flashy. At most, he might leave you to an invisible bodyguard or spray your face with poison.
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* CantKillYouStillNeedYou: While annoyed with the fungi-infested [[spoiler:Grawlf]]'s attempted betrayal, he spares his life since the distraction he poses to the heroes is worth slightly more than his life.
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* UncertainDoom: He has been missing since Mimic blew him up, along with his railship. Course, DeathIsCheap, so it probably doesn't matter much whether he survived.

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* UncertainDoom: He has been considered missing since Mimic blew him up, along with and his railship.railship up. Course, DeathIsCheap, so it probably doesn't matter much whether he survived.
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* UncertainDoom: He has been missing since Mimic blew him up, along with his railship. Course, DeathIsCheap, so it probably doesn't matter much whether he survived.

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