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The "{{villain|s}}ous" version of this character is usually hiding behind a more traditionally [[VillainWithGoodPublicity good messiah image]]. They may secretly be a StrawHypocrite FalseProphet, but just as often, they are terrifyingly fervent in believing their messianic message and getting others to do the same. May or may not be secretly spreading the ReligionOfEvil, but usually assembles a {{Cult}} around themselves; may or may not have [[WellIntentionedExtremist good as their ultimate goal]].
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The "{{villain|s}}ous" version of this character is usually hiding behind a more traditionally [[VillainWithGoodPublicity good messiah image]]. They may secretly be a StrawHypocrite FalseProphet, but just as often, they are terrifyingly fervent They'll try to get their followers to believe in believing their messianic message and getting others to do so their minions will be [[UndyingLoyalty loyal]], even if the same.[[FalseProphet messiah]] themselves [[StrawHypocrite doesn't believe it at all]]. May or may not be secretly spreading the ReligionOfEvil, but usually assembles a {{Cult}} around themselves; may or may not have [[WellIntentionedExtremist good as their ultimate goal]].
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A ruthless villain or AntiVillain who presents themselves as a savior and preaches about creating a [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans utopia]].
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A ruthless [[TheUnfettered ruthless]] villain or AntiVillain who presents themselves as a savior and preaches about creating a [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans utopia]].
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A [[TheUnfettered ruthless]] and often AxCrazy [[RabbleRouser demagogue]] who obtains absolute power or otherwise secures [[BlindObedience the fanatical following]] of a substantial multitude by presenting themselves as a savior.
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A [[TheUnfettered ruthless]] and often AxCrazy [[RabbleRouser demagogue]] ruthless villain or AntiVillain who obtains absolute power or otherwise secures [[BlindObedience the fanatical following]] of a substantial multitude by presenting presents themselves as a savior.savior and preaches about creating a [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans utopia]].
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This Sandbox was created to clean up DarkMessiah's messy description. Let us know on [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15986010560A88690800&page=1 this thread]] if you think the description is polished enough.
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A [[TheUnfettered ruthless]] and often AxCrazy [[RabbleRouser demagogue]] who obtains absolute power or otherwise secures [[BlindObedience the fanatical following]] of a substantial multitude by presenting themselves as a savior.
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It's a CrapsackWorld, and things are only getting worse. There are heroes, but the [[StatusQuoIsGod status quo won't let them cause more than a few ripples of good in a sea of]] BlackAndGrayMorality. Out of this ambiguity comes a savior, someone who brings hope to the [[HoldingOutForAHero downtrodden]] and preaches a utopian vision of peace and prosperity for all. However, [[AntiHero they aren't afraid to fight fire with fire]]. In a world where moral absolutes are impossible to find, they will [[TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized use underhanded tactics, preemptive strikes, and other acts of Radical Terrorism in their quest to bring about that perfect world]].
No, they're not TheAntiChrist (well... not ''necessarily'' anyway), but a character with delusions of (or actual feats to back up) being a MessianicArchetype. As a "messiah", the heroic version of this character doesn't hesitate to [[MartyrWithoutACause sacrifice themselves for the masses]]; in fact, they would die a thousand times and just as well accept a life of torture [[{{Determinator}} to reach their goal]], ''but'' they will also not hesitate to grimly murder thousands in kind and torture many more to achieve that end. The thing is, they've graduated from the school of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans. So while they'll [[PetTheDog hug orphans]], they won't hesitate to ''[[KickTheDog make]]'' them with bizarre doctrinarian attacks on the PowersThatBe. Naturally, they'll also likely be a DarkShepherd, with at least part of their charisma coming from the fact that their followers are terrified of what will happen if they end up on their bad side.
More tragically, they may be a FallenHero (or fallen [[AllLovingHero messiah]]) who has suffered so much that [[JadeColoredGlasses they have revised their belief system from rainbows to car-bombings]]. They'll usually be a KnightTemplar, with enough good acts and intentions to stay from outright villainy, but they stand on very slippery and muddy ground. If the hero upsets their plans enough, or they gets another tragedy or HeroicBSOD, you can bet they'll go JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope. After all, anyone who tries to [[VisionaryVillain improve the world]] through active effort is doomed to failure or KarmicDeath, because AmbitionIsEvil. Expect the sympathetic and/or [[TheExtremistWasRight successful]] ones to claim that there is NoPlaceForMeThere.
The "{{villain|s}}ous" version of this character is usually hiding behind a more traditionally [[VillainWithGoodPublicity good messiah image]]. They may secretly be a StrawHypocrite FalseProphet, but just as often, they are terrifyingly fervent in believing their messianic message and getting others to do the same. May or may not be secretly spreading the ReligionOfEvil, but usually assembles a {{Cult}} around themselves; may or may not have [[WellIntentionedExtremist good as their ultimate goal]].
Almost ''always'' operates on {{Ubermensch}} or TotalitarianUtilitarian mentality. May or may not be a MagnificentBastard ByronicHero. Contrast with AllLovingHero, TheRevolutionWillNotBeVilified. Has nothing to do with the video game ''VideoGame/DarkMessiah''. See also ApocalypseMaiden, TheAntichrist. When put against the AllLovingHero or the MessianicArchetype, that's a DuelingMessiahs dynamic.
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!!Laconic:
A [[TheUnfettered ruthless]] and often AxCrazy [[RabbleRouser demagogue]] who obtains absolute power or otherwise secures [[BlindObedience the fanatical following]] of a substantial multitude by presenting themselves as a savior.
!Main Description:
It's a CrapsackWorld, and things are only getting worse. There are heroes, but the [[StatusQuoIsGod status quo won't let them cause more than a few ripples of good in a sea of]] BlackAndGrayMorality. Out of this ambiguity comes a savior, someone who brings hope to the [[HoldingOutForAHero downtrodden]] and preaches a utopian vision of peace and prosperity for all. However, [[AntiHero they aren't afraid to fight fire with fire]]. In a world where moral absolutes are impossible to find, they will [[TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized use underhanded tactics, preemptive strikes, and other acts of Radical Terrorism in their quest to bring about that perfect world]].
No, they're not TheAntiChrist (well... not ''necessarily'' anyway), but a character with delusions of (or actual feats to back up) being a MessianicArchetype. As a "messiah", the heroic version of this character doesn't hesitate to [[MartyrWithoutACause sacrifice themselves for the masses]]; in fact, they would die a thousand times and just as well accept a life of torture [[{{Determinator}} to reach their goal]], ''but'' they will also not hesitate to grimly murder thousands in kind and torture many more to achieve that end. The thing is, they've graduated from the school of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans. So while they'll [[PetTheDog hug orphans]], they won't hesitate to ''[[KickTheDog make]]'' them with bizarre doctrinarian attacks on the PowersThatBe. Naturally, they'll also likely be a DarkShepherd, with at least part of their charisma coming from the fact that their followers are terrified of what will happen if they end up on their bad side.
More tragically, they may be a FallenHero (or fallen [[AllLovingHero messiah]]) who has suffered so much that [[JadeColoredGlasses they have revised their belief system from rainbows to car-bombings]]. They'll usually be a KnightTemplar, with enough good acts and intentions to stay from outright villainy, but they stand on very slippery and muddy ground. If the hero upsets their plans enough, or they gets another tragedy or HeroicBSOD, you can bet they'll go JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope. After all, anyone who tries to [[VisionaryVillain improve the world]] through active effort is doomed to failure or KarmicDeath, because AmbitionIsEvil. Expect the sympathetic and/or [[TheExtremistWasRight successful]] ones to claim that there is NoPlaceForMeThere.
The "{{villain|s}}ous" version of this character is usually hiding behind a more traditionally [[VillainWithGoodPublicity good messiah image]]. They may secretly be a StrawHypocrite FalseProphet, but just as often, they are terrifyingly fervent in believing their messianic message and getting others to do the same. May or may not be secretly spreading the ReligionOfEvil, but usually assembles a {{Cult}} around themselves; may or may not have [[WellIntentionedExtremist good as their ultimate goal]].
Almost ''always'' operates on {{Ubermensch}} or TotalitarianUtilitarian mentality. May or may not be a MagnificentBastard ByronicHero. Contrast with AllLovingHero, TheRevolutionWillNotBeVilified. Has nothing to do with the video game ''VideoGame/DarkMessiah''. See also ApocalypseMaiden, TheAntichrist. When put against the AllLovingHero or the MessianicArchetype, that's a DuelingMessiahs dynamic.
