| 1 | [[WMG:[[center: [- ''House of Pantheon/{{Popularity}}'' '''Index'''\ |
| 2 | Pantheon/EffectsOfPopularity | Pantheon/{{Fanbase}} | Pantheon/{{Memes}} | '''Negative Reaction''' | Pantheon/PositiveReaction | Pantheon/TypesOfPopularity | Pantheon/{{Unpopularity}}]] -]]] |
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| 7 | !Intermediate Gods |
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| 9 | [[folder:Hot Rod]] |
| 10 | '''[[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Hot Rod]], God of [[ReplacementScrappy Replacement Scrappies]]''' (Rodimus Prime, Rodimus, Hot Rodimus, Rodimus Major, Rodimus of Nyon, [[TheScrappy Robo-Shinji]]/[[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap Robo-Kamina]]) |
| 11 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/e3d75fb43e466442d5f664cfc21966c0.jpg]] |
| 12 | [[caption-width-right:350:[[WesternAnimation/TheTransformersTheMovie G1]] Hot Rod]] |
| 13 | [[caption-width-right:350:[[WesternAnimation/TheTransformersTheMovie G1]] [[labelnote:Rodimus Prime]]\ |
| 14 | https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/8d4c1c4ab48e5e6a3afb610574548627_8.jpg[[/labelnote]]]] |
| 15 | [[caption-width-right:350:Hot Rod's [[labelnote:alt-mode]]\ |
| 16 | https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/a96cd55ad761822ffa75c6c48f318bd2.jpg[[/labelnote]]]] |
| 17 | [[caption-width-right:350:Rodimus Prime's [[labelnote:alt-mode]]\ |
| 18 | https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/d4975e55d485e0e4543344517631e822.jpg[[/labelnote]]]] |
| 19 | [[caption-width-right:350:[[Anime/TransformersEnergon Energon]] [[labelnote:Rodimus]]\ |
| 20 | https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/300px_enerrodimuscardart_removebg_preview.png[[/labelnote]]]] |
| 21 | [[caption-width-right:350:[[WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated Animated]] [[labelnote:Rodimus Prime]]\ |
| 22 | https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/250px_rodimusanimated_charactermodel_removebg_preview.png[[/labelnote]]]] |
| 23 | [[caption-width-right:350:[[Film/TransformersTheLastKnight The Last Knight]] [[labelnote:Hot Rod]]\ |
| 24 | https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hot_rod_tlk.png[[/labelnote]]]] |
| 25 | [[caption-width-right:350:[[WesternAnimation/TransformersCyberverse Cyberverse]] [[labelnote:Hot Rod]]\ |
| 26 | https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/250px_hot_rod_cyberverse_concept.jpg[[/labelnote]]]] |
| 27 | * Intermediate God (Greater as Rodimus Prime) |
| 28 | * Symbol: The Autobot insignia with flames on both sides, alternately The Matrix of Leadership |
| 29 | * Theme: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NouZB6QuCys Dare]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSh73d3TZcA The Touch]] (when he becomes Rodimus Prime), and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvfIUEs1jIY I've Got A Plan]] (when commanding the ''Lost Light'') |
| 30 | * Alignment: NeutralGood (LawfulGood as Rodimus Prime and ChaoticEvil in his Shattered Glass form) |
| 31 | * Portfolio: [[ReplacementScrappy Replacement Scrappy of Optimus Prime]] [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap but got better over time]], [[TheChosenOne Chosen by The Matrix]], [[TheCaptain Captain of the Lost Light]], [[KidHero A young leader]], UnlikelyHero, TheCharmer, HotBlooded, GloryHound, BrilliantButLazy, EnergyBow, FriendToAllChildren, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone Partially responsible for Optimus's death]] [[TheAtoner and wishes to atone for it]], TheAlcoholic, dislikes RedemptionEqualsDeath (he finds it cheap) |
| 32 | * Domains: Robotics, Successors, Atonement, Insecurity, Adventure, Replacements |
| 33 | * Heralds: Kup, Drift, [[WesternAnimation/BeastMachines Nightscream]] (his alternate-timeline counterpart) |
| 34 | * Followers: [[WesternAnimation/{{Jem}} The Stingers]], [[Anime/{{Pokemon}} Tracey]], [[ComicBook/SpiderMan Carlie Cooper]] |
| 35 | * Allies; Autobots: '''[[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology Optimus]] [[Pantheon/MilitaryTechnology Prime]]''' (his predecessor), [[Pantheon/PositiveReaction Bumblebee]], [[Pantheon/TypesOfMechas The Dinobots]], [[Pantheon/RobotsAndAutomata Primus]] |
| 36 | ** Other: [[Pantheon/{{Mentalities}} Luke]] [[Pantheon/EnergyWeaponry Skywalker]], [[Pantheon/{{Siblings}} Leia Organa/Skywalker]], [[Pantheon/LuckAndFortune Han Solo]], [[Pantheon/RacialAppearances Duke]], [[Pantheon/{{Voices}} Snake Eyes]], [[Pantheon/MilitaryTechnology Amaro Ray, Ryoma Nagare]], [[Pantheon/CausesOfMadness Shinji Ikari]], [[Pantheon/HeroicRoles Tommy Oliver]], [[Pantheon/NonVehicularTravel Barry Allen/The Flash]], [[Pantheon/{{Gaming}} Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Pantheon/{{Despondency}} Avatar Korra]], [[Pantheon/NiceAndNasty Asami Sato]], [[Pantheon/RomanticLoss Mako]], [[Pantheon/PowerGainsAndLosses Bolin]], [[Pantheon/DefensivePowers Greed the Avaricious]], [[Pantheon/{{Bionicle}} The Toa and Turaga (especially Vakama and Takanuva)]], The Sub-House of Pantheon/ChildhoodAndAdolescence, [[Pantheon/WeaponizedTools Team Dai-Gurren]], [[Pantheon/OtherEmotions Domon Kasshu]], [[Pantheon/DreadAndValor The Green Lanterns of Sector 2814]] (specifically Guy Gardner) |
| 37 | * OddFriendship: [[Pantheon/InternalPowerSources Son Gohan]] |
| 38 | * HeadButtingHeroes: [[Pantheon/ExtrovertFlaws Tenzin]], [[Pantheon/MannersOfAuthority Lin Beifong]] |
| 39 | * Enemies; Decepticons/Predacons: [[Pantheon/BetrayalAndTreachery Starscream]], [[Pantheon/CyberneticsAndEnhancements Soundwave]], [[Pantheon/IdentityIssues Blitzwing]], [[Pantheon/MilitaryTechnology Tidal Wave]], [[Pantheon/CharacterChanges Beast Wars Megatron]] |
| 40 | ** Other: '''[[Pantheon/RuinAndDestruction Unicron]]''', [[Pantheon/{{Consumption}} Galactus]], [[Pantheon/ValuesAndEthics Amon]], [[Pantheon/MentalismOther Makuta Teridax, Gendo Ikari]], [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Emperor]] [[Pantheon/{{Leadership}} Palpatine]], [[Pantheon/{{Planning}} Grand Admiral]] [[Pantheon/TacticsAndStrategies Thrawn]], [[Pantheon/{{Transformations}} Cobra Commander]], [[Pantheon/VillainousAppearances The Baroness]], [[Pantheon/VillainousRoles Destro]], [[Pantheon/ObsceneActions Lockdown]], [[Pantheon/BossFightsAtoM Dr. Eggman]], [[Pantheon/{{Science}} Dr. Wily]], [[Pantheon/AntiVillains Zaheer]], [[Pantheon/ArtificialBeings Father]], [[Pantheon/EyeAbilities King Bradley]], [[Pantheon/LimbsAndJoints Lust the Lascivious]], [[Pantheon/{{Consumption}} Gluttony the]] [[Pantheon/IntrovertCharacterization Voracious]], [[Pantheon/{{Shapeshifters}} Envy the]] [[Pantheon/MindGames Jealous, Pride the Arrogant]] |
| 41 | * Wary of: [[Pantheon/FamilyDynamics Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader]], [[Pantheon/{{Goals}} Cyrus]], [[Pantheon/PersonsOfDesire Misato Katsuragi]], [[Pantheon/AntiVillains Kuvira]], [[Pantheon/TortureAndMutilation AM]] |
| 42 | * Pitied by: [[Pantheon/{{Anger}} Scrappy Doo]], [[Pantheon/CharacterRoles Jar Jar Binks]] |
| 43 | * Complicated Relationship: '''[[Pantheon/WeaponizedAppendages Megatron/Galvatron]]''' |
| 44 | * Hot Rod, sometimes referred to Hot Rodimus, Rodimus Prime or simply Rodimus, ascended as part of an Autobot/Maximal strike force created by Ultra Magnus. At the time, Optimus Prime realized the resident Decepticons severely outnumbered the Autobots stationed in The Pantheon, and sent a distress signal to Cybertron, asking for reinforcements. The call was answered, and just before Megatron could deliver the final blow, [[BigDamnHeroes Hot Rod leapt into action and knocked the tyrant to the ground.]] The battle was won soon after, and in reward for their valiant actions several of these new Transformers, Hot Rod included, were given positions and temples in The Pantheon. |
| 45 | ** Not many were happy with Hot Rod coming to the Pantheon, especially since he was originally created to replace Optimus Prime as leader... and was partially responsible for the latter’s death in the first place. To the surprise of those detractors, Optimus holds no ill will towards him, and is actually proud of all his successor has accomplish. The only thing he asked of Hot Rod was to stay [[MemeticMutation out of the way]] of situations involving Prime and Megatron. Some things it seems have never changed. |
| 46 | * Serving as his Heralds are Kup, an old veteran of the Cybertronian war and the young Autobot’s mentor, and Drift, his second in command aboard [[ComicBook/TransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye the Lost Light.]] The three are sometimes seen together, with Kup and Drift giving Hot Rod crap for his reckless behaviour and Hot Rod in return brushing off his senior’s words. But when push comes to shove, they all care for each other, with Rodimus Prime often turning to his heralds for expert advice on how to be a leader. |
| 47 | * Hot Rod gets along well with the other ascended Autobots, most notably with the mighty [[BloodKnight Grimlock.]] The Dinobot leader accompanied him and Kup during the final battle against Unicron in 2005, and as much as Grimlock denies it, he and his Dinobots are often the first to jump in whenever Hot Rod goes on a dangerous mission. That, and they also enjoy Kup’s war stories. |
| 48 | * Was not happy to learn that Unicron was alive, and is currently out for revenge. But Hot Rod isn’t worried at all; so long as he has access to the Matrix, the Chaos-Bringer has much to fear. The same applies to Galactus, the Pantheon’s other resident planet eater. If either of them threatens to devour Cybertron then Hot Rod will unleash the full power of the Matrix. |
| 49 | * Many in the Pantheon notice a shift in personality in the Young Autobot. As Hot Rod, he is more brash and headstrong, willing to go headlong into dire situations. However as Rodimus Prime, he becomes more hesitant, insecure about his abilities as leader and remorseful for being involved in Optimus’s death. He tends to bounce back and forth between these personas but it’s very evident when it happens. |
| 50 | * In an alternate universe where the [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9760787/1/Transformers-New-Iacon-Chronicles Autobots made contact with the Avatar world]], Hot Rod ended up becoming close friends with Korra. Even without this knowledge though, the pair are still incredibly close, almost akin to siblings. Oftentimes, they’re seen either training together, sharing tales of their adventures, or simply just racing each other, trading friendly banter along the way. It was through Korra that Hot Rod befriended Asami, Mako and Bolin and became the honorary fifth member of the new Team Avatar. |
| 51 | ** Tenzin, Lin Beifong, and Greed are still a little hesitant towards him, with his hot-blooded nature bringing back memories of a younger Korra, but all three are thankful Republic City has one more guardian to keep it safe from threats like Amon, Zaheer, and King Bradley's High Command. |
| 52 | * Like many of his fellow Transformers, Hot Rod will occasionally change his appearance to take advantage of particular situations. He can become a [[Anime/TransformersEnergon Powerlinx combiner]], [[WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated a speedy but fragile energy archer]], a [[Film/TransformersTheLastKnight sleek Lamborghini Centenario]], or he can just stick to his signature form to cover all ends. Whatever form he appears in he retains his energetic personality and willingness to overcome dire situations. |
| 53 | ** Whenever he gets angry enough, Hot Rod will transform into a [[ComicBook/TransformersShatteredGlass dark, twisted version of himself]] from an AlternateUniverse where the Autobots were the villains. In this form, he becomes a master schemer and often conspires to [[TheStarscream usurp Optimus as Autobot leader]], not unlike how Starscream does. Luckily this rarely happens, and when it ''does'' all it takes is a shot from the Matrix to return him to normal. |
| 54 | * He'll also use the Matrix on the Makuta too if he has to, and has allied himself with the Toa to help them against the Master of Shadows. Of the Toa and Turaga, he sympathizes with Turaga Vakama due to having to deal with the struggles of leadership, and Takanuva for being a young newcomer to their respective teams. |
| 55 | * Turns out Hot Rod is [[FriendToAllChildren great around kids]], owing it to his previous friendship with Daniel Witwicky. As such, he and his fellow Autobots will occasionally makes visits to the House of Pantheon/ChildhoodAndAdolescence to perform and give the kids a good time, sometimes even racing fellow speedsters Sonic the Hedgehog and Barry Allen. |
| 56 | * Hot Rod spends a good deal of time socializing with Shinji Ikari, trying to help the Eva pilot overcome his introverted nature. He's also called out both Gendo and Misato after having seen what the boy has gone through and hopes to make life better for him. Still hasn't met with the other Eva pilots but from what he has heard... Hot Rod is in for one bumpy ride. |
| 57 | * Formed a OddFriendship with Son Gohan after noticing several noteworthy similarities between each other. For one, both characters were notorious for being made to replace well established predecessors (Optimus and Goku respectively), only for things to remain the same and the predecessors returning to life. In fact, Hot Rod wasn't too happy to learn of the Pantheon calling Gohan an utterly wasted character that slowly faded into the background, and has since dedicated more time to hang out with the young Saiyan, even bringing Korra and SixthRanger Tommy Oliver along for sparring matches. |
| 58 | * He’s good friends with [[Franchise/StarWars Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and General Leia]], as all three remind Hot Rod of himself, [[LoveableRogue Springer]] and [[TheSmurfettePrinciple Arcee]] respectively. Ofttimes, he's been seen interacting with the three, testing out and comparing new rebel technology and meeting the new soldiers for the Alliance. The recruits are often taken back by the giant robot standing before them, which always leave a smile on Hot Rod's face but he's always happy to help out, especially with threats like Darth Sidious and Grand Admiral Thrawn on the loose. That said, Leia does give Hot Rod crap for [[OutOfCharacterMoment destroying an entire planet]] to prevent the Decepticons taking it over and then [[https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Fight_or_Flee_(episode) callously stating Cybertron is better.]] It's fair enough; if you met someone who lost her entire world before her eyes, then you'd be a bit more cautious. |
| 59 | ** ''Very'' wary of [[FallenHero Darth Vader]] for a multitude of reasons, with being a notorious world destroyer being high on the list. He's also distrusting of [[ManipulativeBastard Gendo Ikari]] and Team Galactic's leader [[AGodAmI Cyrus]] for attempting, [[spoiler: [[VideoGame/PokemonUltraSunAndMoon and succeeding at in Cyrus's case]]]], remaking the world in the their image. |
| 60 | * Hot Rod, Jar Jar Binks, and Scrappy Doo have been seen conversing together from time to time. It may seem odd at first, but all three share a similarity; they all were introduced to change up the status quo only to end up being [[TheScrappy reviled by their fanbases.]] For that, they share a form of camaraderie between each other. |
| 61 | * Hot Rod's relationship with Megatron, and by extension Galvatron, is incredibly complicated. More often than not, they're bitter enemies and are always at each other's throats. However, the one exception to the rule occurs when Megatron, very rarely [[HeelFaceTurn becomes an]] [[ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye Autobot]]. When this happens, Hot Rod shows a great deal of respect for the old tyrant and will traverse through the cosmos aboard the Lost Light. This only happens on occasion though, and the rest of the time the two are just trying to kill each other. |
| 62 | * [[https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Only_Human One time]], Hot Rod had his mind transferred into a synthetic human body by Old Snake in 2006 [[note]] [[WesternAnimation/GIJoe formerly Cobra Commander]] [[/note]]. As a result, he and other Autobots are incredibly cautious when fighting the Cobra Commander in the Pantheon and his followers. This also extends to other mad scientists such as Dr. Wily and Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik. |
| 63 | ''"Now... light our darkest hour"'' |
| 64 | [[/folder]] |
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| 66 | [[folder:The Porygon line]] |
| 67 | '''[[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Porygon, [=Porygon2=], and Porygon-Z]], Deities of [[MisBlamed Taking Undeserved Blame]]''' (Virtual Pokémon) |
| 68 | [[quoteright:240:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/porygon137.png]] |
| 69 | [[caption-width-right:240:Porygon]] |
| 70 | [[quoteright:240:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/porygon2_233.png]] |
| 71 | [[caption-width-right:240:[=Porygon2=]]] |
| 72 | [[quoteright:240:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/porygonz474.png]] |
| 73 | [[caption-width-right:240:Porygon-Z]] |
| 74 | * Lesser Deity (Porygon), Intermediate Deities ([=Porygon2=] and Porygon-Z), Borderline Greater Deities (in Cyberspace) |
| 75 | * Symbol: A computer colored in pink and blue (Base), The Upgrade and Dubious Disc items (2 and Z respectively) |
| 76 | * Alignment: TrueNeutral (base), leaning to ChaoticNeutral (2), and outright ChaoticNeutral (Z) |
| 77 | * Gender: Genderless |
| 78 | * Ability: Trace (Base), Analytic (2), Adaptability (Z) |
| 79 | * Moves |
| 80 | ** Applies to all three: [[SecretArt Conversion, Conversion 2]] (regular moves), Z-Conversion (shared Z-move) |
| 81 | ** Applies to individual members: Recycle, Psyshock (Base), Lock-On, Zap Cannon (2), Agility, Hyper Beam (Z) |
| 82 | * Portfolio: [[ArtificialHuman Artificial Pokémon]], NoBiologicalSex, MultiFormBalance, [[NonElemental Normal-Type]], [[HealThyself Learns Recover]], [[SocializationBonus Needs Trading To Evolve]], VirtualGhost, LivingProgram |
| 83 | ** Base Stage: [[BraggingRightsReward Not Really Worth The Game Corner Coins Needed To Exchange For It]], MasterOfNone, [[TheScapegoat Taking Blame For Causing Seizures To The Audience]] |
| 84 | ** 2 and Z: [[GameMod Custom Mods of Base Porygon]], GoneHorriblyWrong, GrewBeyondTheirProgramming, [[AdaptedOut Only Made Blink-and-You'll-Miss-It Appearances in the Anime]] |
| 85 | ** 2 only: MightyGlacier |
| 86 | ** Z only: GlassCannon, OminousVisualGlitch, PintSizedPowerhouse |
| 87 | * Domains: Cyberspace, Blame, Controversy, Digital Beings |
| 88 | * Interests: The Houses of Pantheon/{{Science}} and Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology (the lot), the House of Pantheon/SpaceAndCosmos (2 and Z), [[Pantheon/{{Otherness}} The SCP Foundation]] |
| 89 | * Allies |
| 90 | ** As a group: [[Pantheon/DigitalPersonas Ne]][[Pantheon/{{Destinies}} o]], [[Pantheon/NarrativeActions Morpheus]] and [[Pantheon/{{Phrases}} Trinity]], [[Pantheon/DigitalPersonas Kevin Flynn]], [[Pantheon/CheatsAndGlitches Vanellope Von Schweetz]], [[Pantheon/{{Hats}} Linkara]], [[Pantheon/BossFightsAToM Blue Oak]], [[Pantheon/DigitalPersonas Rotom]], [[Pantheon/GameMechanics Ciel]] |
| 91 | ** Applies to particular members: [[Pantheon/HardwareAndSoftware Cofagrigus]] (Base), [[Pantheon/CelestialBodiesAndStars Team Lightyear]] (2 and Z), [[Pantheon/CheatsAndGlitches Missingno, Vinny]] (Z only) |
| 92 | ** Partners: Neo (Base), [[Pantheon/AlignmentChanges Kevin Levin]] (2), [[Pantheon/FearsomeArchetypes Monika of Doki Doki Literature Club]] (Z) |
| 93 | * OddFriendship with: [[Pantheon/UnorthodoxCombat Numemon and Sukamon]] |
| 94 | * On speaking terms with: Most Pantheon/{{Digimon}}, barring [[CompleteMonster the absolute worst]], [[Pantheon/GameCharacters The Tamagotchi]] (the lot), [[Pantheon/GamingStyles The Goat]], [[Pantheon/HardwareAndSoftware Grand Dad]] (Z) |
| 95 | * Enemies |
| 96 | ** As a group: All deities who can induce seizures like [[Pantheon/VillainousAttitude Jeice and Burter]], [[Pantheon/VillainousArchetypes the Team Rocket trio]], [[Pantheon/OtherCriminals Pokemon Hunter J]], [[Pantheon/ValuesAndEthics Ghetsis Harmonia]], [[Pantheon/{{Contempt}} Dr Weil]], [[Pantheon/ActsOfHatred SKYNET]], [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sigma]], [[Pantheon/PrideAndEgotism Agent Smith]], [[Pantheon/VillainousAttitude Dr Insano]], [[Pantheon/MachineryAndTechnology The Venjix Virus]], [[Pantheon/AIPersonalities Millenniummon and Diaboromon, Arfoire]], [[Pantheon/CharacterReveals The D-Reaper]], [[Pantheon/BusinessesAndCorporations Conal Cochran]] |
| 97 | ** Applies to particular members: [[Pantheon/LivingObjects Polygon Man]] (Base), [[Pantheon/MotivationsForEvil Lord Vyce]] (Z) |
| 98 | * Opposes: '''''[[Pantheon/GameCharacters Pikachu]]''''' (base stage only) |
| 99 | * Opposed by: [[Pantheon/{{Fathers}} Homer Simpson]] (2) |
| 100 | * Porygon was created "20 years ago" (some time before Red's adventures) at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island using the latest state-of-the-art technology of its time. While more ancient Artificial Pokémon have since been discovered, Porygon is the first to have ever been created through computer programming. It's evolution [=Porygon2=] was the result of it being upgraded from the most cutting-edge technology available at the time of its inception. Compared to Porygon just following directives, [=Porygon2=] is artificially intelligent and capable of learning new behaviors on its own, including information it does not need to know. It can also speak a strange language only other [=Porygon2=] can understand. |
| 101 | * When it comes to blame, due to many different reasons, mainly from the impulsiveness of the media industry and the fanbase, the one logically responsible doesn't always take the (deserved) fall. Sometimes, someone else is remembered as "responsible", even long after the truth is discovered. Enter the story of the episode "[[Recap/PokemonS1E38ElectricSoldierPorygon Electric Soldier Porygon]]". Or as many know it, the "seizure episode". Due to a flashing strobe effect present at several points of the episode, more than 600 children in Japan had to be transferred to hospitals by ambulance because of seizure-like symptoms they reported. As a direct result of this, the show entered a four-month hiatus, and measures were made to ensure that this tragedy never happens again. Due to its debut there, and because the mascot Pikachu cannot take blame (despite technically being the one who caused it in-universe), Porygon [[TheScapegoat has been marked responsible]] and not only has it never made a major appearance in the animé since then, its evolutions also suffered the same "lack-of-major-role" stigma. |
| 102 | * The Porygon line are one of the more introverted Pokémon, due to a mix of their position as TheScapegoat, and partially their unique status as a LivingProgram. They tend to hang out with Rotom as it is a VirtualGhost like themselves, and Blue since [[Manga/PokemonAdventures in one universe]] he has the line on his team. The OG Porygon gets along with Cofagrigus since it pities the Pokemon's ScunthorpeProblem, comparing its difficulties with trading one not nicknamed to the whole drama that led Porygon to not show up in the anime again. Given the seizure incident its line is foes with anyone who causes seizures, like Jeice and Burter for [[WebVideo/DragonballZAbridged the Seizure Procedure]]. Its evolution [=Porygon2=] is SitcomArchNemesis with Homer Simpson; it reminds him of the drinking bird [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E7KingSizeHomer that screwed up doing his job for him]]. 2 points out he's to blame for being a lazy idiot, which has only further annoyed Homer. |
| 103 | * It is not known when the Porygon line first made it to the Pantheon, but an associate of Ash Ketchum wondered why he and his friends (plus the Team Rocket trio) we're given a lifetime ban from cyberspace and researched the answer. They found Porygon lurking in cyberspace, and offered them a spot in the Pantheon. Despite learning what trope they were going to ascend for, the line accepted it;, there was a little… glitch during the ascension ceremony, however. The line's ascension was welcomed by [[Pantheon/TheMatrix the crew of the Nebuchadnezzer]], who treated it as a valuable being in protecting virtual reality and not a pariah. Neo personally offered the original Porygon a spot as his partner to protect the Matrix and dispel its bad reputation. The digital Pokémon jumped at the opportunity. |
| 104 | * This glitch was due to the third stage evolution of Porygon; Porygon-Z. Through an unauthorized mod of the Dubious Disc, a Pokemon intended to travel through alien dimensions shows erratic, glitchy behavior and twitchy movements that make it difficult to work with for research. Z is the one Pokemon who is closer to the GlitchEntity Missingno than any other, due to their nature as "errors in programming". Their friendship struck panic and anger in Lord Vyce, who is ''convinced'' that [[spoiler:Z could potentially become like [[EldritchAbomination the Entity]] ]] and has sworn to destroy it for that. Dr Insano held a more nefarious interest in the Porygon line, and impersonated the base form's creator in the anime Dr Akihabara; the two both have the same fashion in eyewear. Linkara thwarted this attempt and helped the digital line escape Lord Vyce, and the line remains grateful for the comic book reviewer's help. |
| 105 | ** The buggy Porygon-Z has come to be fond of Monkia due to her ability to glitch and hijack the game, and knowledge on coding; she can protect it from those who'd wish the LivingProgram harm, and the Virtual Pokemon has a lot of power to offer her. It doesn't seem to fully understand the point of a dating sim, however, [[NoBiologicalSex given how its line is programmed]]. |
| 106 | * Due to a glitch in their ascension (perhaps instigated by the Pantheon/GUAETrollkaiger), base Porygon has a pathological opposition to Pikachu by default, being the actual culprit of the seizures it has taken blame for and which its line has suffered to this very day. However, the evolved Porygons don't really harbor the same animosity, given they've discovered that the real culprit would be the animators who designed the afflicting scenes. Animation director Takayuki Shimura, who animated their debut episode, not only never worked on the main series ever again, he no longer works in animation ''at all''. By extension, any and all deities capable of inducing seizures are enemies by default. That said, they're able to differentiate "base" Pikachu from [[Pantheon/{{Accessories}} Detective]] [[Pantheon/BeastOther Pikachu]] and base Porygon harbors no animosity towards him. |
| 107 | * Despite Porygon's resentment of Ash's Pikachu, [[EnemyMine it'll team up up with him]] to thwart the villainous goals of Conal Cochran; he's intrigued by the seizure incident as he intentionally used flashing strobe lights in a children's TV show. |
| 108 | * Due to being made partly for that purpose, Porygon line have an inclination for going into space, particularly 2 and Z. With the option more readily available in the Pantheon, this can become a reality, even though they might not be able to move well in zero-G. As such, they've drawn interest from outer space travelers and the House of Pantheon/SpaceAndCosmos. While 2 and Z might've failed to measure up in terms of traveling through outer space/alien dimensions, there are those who can help them achieve that and want to update their software to make them capable of achieving those goals. They've become interested in Team Lightyear and want to work with them in order to better explore space. |
| 109 | * Porygon's status as a former follower of Polygon Man had him seek out the Virtual Pokémon and play on its resentment towards Pikachu for his ambitions. It rebuffed his offer and knows his ambitions for it are selfish; plus it doesn't want to get anymore negative attention. Father on the evolutionary line, Porygon-Z's status as an unauthorized mod designed to explore alien dimensions has led the SCP Foundation to research Z's development; they want their own variants on the line to explore technological and extra-dimensional anomalous activity. It would prefer to hang out with Vinny instead, who knows his way around glitches. The modded Z is also interested in other glitchy/buggy figures like the Goat, and Grand Dad for his status as a bootleg game-after all, Porygon-Z could be considered a bootleg evolution of [=Porygon2=]. |
| 110 | * Porygon can use Conversion to change its appearance to mimic another Pokémon's ([[GameplayAndStorySegregation merely not demonstrated well in-game]]) and has also demonstrated the ability to change color for camouflage. Presumably, its evolutions can do the same. Allegedly, their line has copy protection built into its code, preventing duplication through electronic means. That doesn't stop breeding with [[{{Pantheon/Abilities}} Ditto]], though, so either it's not that effective, or Ditto is ''just that good'' at mimicking others. [=Porygon2=] noted that Kevin Levin's ability to absorb and replicate material was close to its own abilities, and his experience with aliens spoke to 2's desire to be a space farer. So the two teamed up, with the digitized 'mon making sure to protect the computer and other digital devices in his car. |
| 111 | * The Porygon line could be compared to the Tamagotchi given their virtual nature. Ciel personally compares them to Cyber Elves, and has been treating the line with kindness. With Cyber Elf technology they've gained a fair amount of power, but they soon gained the emnity of Dr Weil. [[HateSink There are plenty of reasons to hate him]], and Weil hates them as he believes all A.I should be slaves to humanity instead of having a will of their own. As with basically every Pokemon ever the Porygon line hate Pokemon Hunter J and Ghetsis Harmonia. The former considers them particularly rare and worth a lot on the black market, and the latter wants to use them to force PC boxes to release other trainer's Pokemon or hack ownership over to him. |
| 112 | * Being helpful entities that hunt for suspicious data, they've been approached by the Pantheon/GUAGWhiteHats to help protect cyberspace. Given all the dangerous cyber entities in the Pantheon that desire to bring ruin to it or control it with an iron fist, they accepted the offer. Due to their virtual nature, after joining the White Hats, the Porygon line has harbored interest from the ''Pantheon/{{Digimon}}'' deities, since they're technically "digital monsters" as well. Amusingly, Porygon's animé debut [[HilariousInHindsight predates the adventures of]] [[Anime/DigimonAdventure the 1999 Chosen Children]] by 16 months. The line tends to get along more with Digimon than other Pokemon, due to their similar nature. The Porygon line are one of the few out there to be chummy with Numemon and Sukamon, as they sympathize with [[TheFriendNobodyLikes them not being all that liked]] and seen as failures. |
| 113 | * The clear comparisons with Digimon has put the line on full alert with the threat of the D-Reaper, along with Diaboromon and Millenniummon. By default any malignant ComputerVirus or those who weaponize it is considered the Porygon line's enemy. Some are particularly dangerous; Agent Smith wants to assimilate them in cyberspace to become extensions of himself. Sigma wants to turn them Maverick with the Maverick Virus, which might allow the virus to mutate and transfer over to organic beings in Pokemon Porygon would come in contact with. Then there's SKYNET, who wants to weaponize Porygon into cyber-terminators against humanity's computers and networks. |
| 114 | [[/folder]] |
| 115 | |
| 116 | [[folder:Y'golonac]] |
| 117 | '''[[Franchise/CthulhuMythos Y'golonac]], Great Old One of {{Squick}}''' (The Defiler, The Violator) |
| 118 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ygolonac_hub.png]] |
| 119 | [[caption-width-right:350:Artist rendering of the Defiler's earthly manifestation]] |
| 120 | * Great Old One, roughly equates to an Intermediate God |
| 121 | * Symbol: His physical avatar |
| 122 | * Theme Song: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjo18_nn0Og Y'golonac by Lucci]] |
| 123 | * Alignment: ChaoticEvil |
| 124 | * Portfolio: [[GodOfEvil God Of Depravity, Perversions]] and [[{{Squick}} Grotesque Acts]], FatBastard [[HumanoidAbomination In Its "Human" Form]], PowerPalms [[TooManyMouths With Mouths On Them]], SerialKiller, [[TheCorrupter Seeks To Bring Out Depravity]], ManipulativeBastard, NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast, [[TheUnfettered Will Do ANYTHING To Escape Its Prison]], WouldHurtAChild, TheDreaded, [[SpeakOfTheDevil Even Reading His Name Can Summon Him]], [[CompleteMonster Pure Evil Even By Human Standards]] |
| 125 | * Domains: Perversity, Depravity, Violation, Malevolence, Imprisonment, Old Ones |
| 126 | * "[[TheFriendNobodyLikes Associates]]": [[Pantheon/CthulhuMythos The other Great Old Ones]] |
| 127 | * Interested in: All [[SerialKiller serial killers]] and [[SerialRapist serial rapists]], [[Pantheon/LustfulBehavior Taunkichi Okuma]], the Pantheon/TortureAndMutilation sub-house |
| 128 | * Allies |
| 129 | ** Depraved murderers and rapists: '''[[Pantheon/CriminalPunishment Eddie Low]]''', [[Pantheon/KillersAndAssassins Jack the Ripper, the Brave Companions]], [[Pantheon/OrganizedCrime The Slavers]], [[Pantheon/{{Toxicity}} Ethan Roark Junior]], [[Pantheon/ObsceneActions Lionel Starkweather]], [[Pantheon/TortureAndMutilation Ramsay Bolton]], [[Pantheon/VillainousAttitude Patrick Bateman]] |
| 130 | ** More seriously: [[Pantheon/EvilActions SCP-993]], [[Pantheon/ComedyGenres Eric Cartman]], [[Pantheon/ExtraterrestrialAbilities Babidi]], [[Pantheon/LustfulBehavior Slaanesh]], [[Pantheon/EvilActions Molag Bal]], [[Pantheon/ActsofRevenge Satan(Paradise Lost)]] |
| 131 | * Enemies: Victims of rapists and serial killers, '''[[Pantheon/{{Otherness}} The SCP Foundation]]''', [[Pantheon/PlainNeutral The Men in Black]], '''[[Pantheon/HatredAndRancor Merged Zamasu]]''', [[Pantheon/CriminalPunishment Prometheus]], [[Pantheon/KillersAndAssassins John Doe]], [[Pantheon/{{Thieves}} the Phantom Thieves of Heart]] (''especially'' Ann Takamaki), the House of Pantheon/LoveAndAffection (especially the [[Pantheon/LustfulActs Lust]] [[Pantheon/LustfulBehavior sub-houses]] [except Slaanesh]), [[Pantheon/Warhammer40000 The Imperium of Mankind]], [[Pantheon/{{Mentalities}} Haruka Kotoura]], [[Pantheon/{{Planning}} Light Yagami]], [[Pantheon/OffensivePowers Deidra]], [[Pantheon/TaintedLove Judge Claude Frollo]] |
| 132 | * Opposed by: [[Pantheon/OthernessAbominations Cthulhu]] |
| 133 | * Of the many terrifying Great Old Ones, Y'golanac might be the most disgusting. The god of perversion and depravity, the Defiler is sealed away and will do anything to escape. He appeals to the hidden perversions of people, encouraging rape, murder and depravity as his part of getting himself free. His earthly manifestation is a fat, headless man with a fearsome mouth on each palm on his hand. |
| 134 | * Merely reading the Defiler's name carries a risk of summoning him. In fact, that's exactly how he arrived in the pantheon in the first place. The SCP Foundation is trying to keep him imprisoned and limit contact with the outside world as much as possible. As such, they have made it clear that he should not be referenced by his name, but as ''The Defiler'' or ''The Violator''. The Defiler has decided to search the Foundation for anomalies, and came across SCP-993. He found the SCP a great vessel at spreading depravity among humanity in order to further his aims. |
| 135 | * One of the only Great Old Ones that can be judged on human morality, due to his great understanding of it. As such, he is so [[CompleteMonster depraved]], [[HateSink despicable]] and outright [[{{Squick}} disgusting]] [[EvenEvilHasStandards even the Cthulhu cultists want nothing to do with him]]. While an associate, none of the Great Old Ones want much to do with him, and Cthulhu finds him disgusting. |
| 136 | * The Defiler knows that the Great Old Ones don't care for him, though he will revel among them when they're freed. Perhaps out of spite for Cthulhu, he sought out his mortal ally Eric Cartman. [[EnfanteTerrible For his youth]] Cartman proves depraved both in cruelty and even to an extent sexual perversion, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and is also]] [[FatBastard fate]] like the Defiler. The Defiler is hoping to tutor Cartman in his manipulation skills and depravity so as to manipulate Cthulhu, and Great Old Ones in general as a proxy for the Violator's will. |
| 137 | * Seeking to fufill perverse desires, the Defiler came across the House of Love and immediately proved revolting. They do not want him to [[TheCorrupter corrupt those within]], especially those in the Lust sub-houses, and barred him entry. He holds particular interest in Tanukichi Okuma for being a CovertPervert, and wants to bring that out for something much worse. |
| 138 | * Unfortunately for the pantheon, there's one lustful deity that considers the Defiler a staunch ally; Slaanesh. Unlike the Defiler's fellow Great Old ones, She Who Thirst's BlueAndOrangeMorality equates to seeing his exposure of people's hidden desires and allowing them to indulge in their hedonism as a positive. The Imperium was on full alert for the Defiler's spread of Slaaneshi-style corruption. |
| 139 | * Molag Bal, Daedric Prince of rape and corruption, was another dark cosmic figure who's style of evil was in tune with the Defiler. They certainly share [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil a rather infamous reputation]]. And the Defiler has looked towards a certain mortal in the form of Babidi to serve his cause. Babidi's ability to control people through the darkness in their hearts, combined with the Violator's ability to bring out that darkness is a lethal combination. |
| 140 | * A force of depravity, he considers the Phantom Thieves of Heart to be a bane on his life. Their HeelFaceBrainwashing changes the hearts of [[HateSink loathsome figures]] who's perversions and desire for cruelty, regardless of how far they've acted on it, can no longer be accessed by him. They can't brainwash him(Haruka almost died [[BrownNote reading his mind]], so if he has a Palace they couldn't get through the first stage), but it is still a major thorn in his side. Ann Takamaki is disgusted by him for being the kind of being who'd create a cult of Suguru Kamoshidas. And the Defiler loathes that a potential follower like Kamoshida was denied through their actions. |
| 141 | * [[EvenEvilHasStandards Most villainous gods loathe the Defiler]]. John Doe believes that he's actually the arch-demon of lust, however in his twisted worldview regards all lust as guilty by association with the Violator. He is trying to plan out the worst possible death for him. Light Yagami really wishes the Death Note would work on those who aren't human or who are at least 124 years old([[TimeAbyss he probably fits both]]). The Defiler laughs at the irony/hypocrisy of one of the biggest [[SerialKiller serial killers]] showing such contempt toward him. |
| 142 | * Zamasu has the most loathing towards the Defiler as he is a complete disgrace of a supposed deity, who condones and promotes depravity and cruelty among humanity. For once Zamasu and Prometheus were in agreement, as Prometheus is disgusted by the knowledge the Violator has delivered upon mortals. On one hand, people were actually rooting for Zamasu to obliterate the Defiler. On the other, the Defiler has his own retort for someone [[CompleteMonster as evil as Zamasu]]. |
| 143 | --> '''The Defiler''': "You call me depraved? Ah, [[AtLeastIAdmitIt but I have the self-awareness to know and make no excuses]]. However you have slaughtered many. Yes, mortals [[FinalSolution on a cosmic scale]]. Gods as well, [[GenocideFromTheInside your own]] and whose glory [[{{Hypocrite}} you champion]]. But I suppose you are too self-ignorant to realize that." |
| 144 | * A patron of many a SerialKiller and SerialRapist, particularly those who are both. The Defiler usually dwells in the House of Pantheon/{{Slaughter}}, where he has found a kinship of sorts with Lionel Starkweather as [[FatBastard bloated]] perverts who encourage and spread depravity and perversity. Eddie Low's sheer perversity was particularly appealing for the Great Old One. The Defiler is also ready to have his followers kidnap [[SexSlave sex slaves]] for the Slavers so he can have their support. |
| 145 | * Perversely curious about Deidra due to also having a mouth on each of his palms. His ability to [[ArtAttacker attack with art]] intrigues him as well. Deidra was disgusted by his attention [[EvenEvilHasStandards and wants nothing to do with him]]. Heck, even [[Pantheon/LustfulBehavior Panty Anarchy]] doesn't want to think about [[PowerPerversionPotential what the Defiler could do with those mouth palms]]. Losing interest he sort out Frollo and sought to appeal to his lust, knowing he has gone down a dark path because of it, only for the man to scream that the Violator was a demon from hell sent to tempt him and run away. |
| 146 | [[/folder]] |
| 147 | |
| 148 | !Lesser Gods |
| 149 | |
| 150 | [[folder:Eliwood and Ninian]] |
| 151 | '''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade Eliwood and Ninian]], Co-Deities of [[NotBadassEnoughForFans Measurements of Non-Badassery]]''' (Eliwood: Knight of Lycia, Eli; Ninian: Child of Destiny, Nini) |
| 152 | [[quoteright:246:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/eliwood_heroes.png]] |
| 153 | [[caption-width-right:246:Eliwood]] |
| 154 | [[quoteright:246:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ninian_heroes.png]] |
| 155 | [[caption-width-right:246:Ninian]] |
| 156 | * Lesser Deities |
| 157 | * Symbol: The Blazing Blade Durandal with an Ice Dragon stone in front of it (''not stabbed'') and the crest of Pherae behind it |
| 158 | * Theme Songs: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRnbgX9K4MM One Heart]] (Eliwood), [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB_LPBHtisU Reminiscence]] (Ninian), [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxJ0VIzsVvA Precious Things]] (shared) |
| 159 | * Alignment: LawfulGood (Eliwood), NeutralGood (Ninian) |
| 160 | * Portfolio: |
| 161 | ** Both: {{Implied|LoveInterest}} OfficialCouple, [[NotBadassEnoughForFans More Peaceful Looking To The Point They're Considered Wimps When They Could Give A Good Fight]], [[NiceGuy Very Nice And Friendly People]], [[IncorruptiblePurePureness Pure Heartedness]], RescueRomance |
| 162 | ** Eliwood: KnightInShiningArmor, [[TheDulcineaEffect Saving Girls Because It's The Right Thing To Do]], [[{{BFS}} The Durandal]], [[ReluctantWarrior Preferring To Fight As A Last Resort]], [[TenderTears Showing Tears To Exemplify Tender Heart]] |
| 163 | ** Ninian: [[HalfHumanHybrid Half]] [[AnIcePerson Ice]] [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Dragon]], [[ExtraTurn Dancing To Give Additional Actions]], [[ShrinkingViolet Shyness]], SurvivorsGuilt |
| 164 | * Domain: Characterization, Combat, Support |
| 165 | * Allies: '''''[[Pantheon/CharacterReveals Roy]] (their son [definitely in Eliwood's case]), [[Pantheon/OtherRelatives Hector, Lilina]], [[Pantheon/{{Heirs}} Lyndis]]''''', '''[[Pantheon/GamingStyles The Tactician]], [[Pantheon/LoveOther Sain]]''', ''[[Pantheon/{{Heirs}} Marth]], [[Pantheon/RoyalPersonalities Caeda]], [[Pantheon/DraconicBeings Tiki]], [[Pantheon/{{Offsprings}} Corrin]], [[Pantheon/FamilyDynamics Ephraim & Eirika]], [[Pantheon/HeroicRoles Ike]], [[Pantheon/FemaleAppearances Azu]][[Pantheon/WaterAndMoisture ra]]'', [[Pantheon/CausesOfMadness Shinji Ikari]], [[Pantheon/FireAndHeat Alexstrazsa]], [[Pantheon/OtherCreatures Paarthurnax]] |
| 166 | * Uneasy Ally: [[Pantheon/{{Ambiguity}} Guts]], [[Pantheon/DraconicBeings The Dragonborn]] |
| 167 | * Enemies: [[Pantheon/TraitorArchetypes Gharnef]], [[Pantheon/DraconicBeings Grima]], [[Pantheon/{{Words}} Alduin]] |
| 168 | * As the last of the Lycian trio, despite being the father of the more famous Roy and the main protagonist of his debut series, Eliwood struggles in showing his worth because for some reason, [[NotBadassEnoughForFans how dare he be reluctant instead of being more inclined for battle unlike Hector and Lyndis]]. Then people discovered that badassery doesn't come in just kicking ass, but also to stand strong in conviction without giving in to despair, such as the time he calls out the Queen of Bern for the mistreatment for her son or calmly condemning Nergal that he just had pity on him before commencing the final battle. That was officially decreed by the Pantheon that he would be the one to manage and protect those who was falsely accused as a non-badass. But... |
| 169 | ** In the same time, they discovered that his 'official' girlfriend, the half-dragon Ninian, wasn't doing too well either in this department: She's only support, a non-combatant, a DamselInDistress and the time she turned into a dragon, she got cut down by Eliwood in accident. Then people saw her [[AdaptationalBadass breathing enemies to death]] [[VideoGame/FireEmblemHeroes around the realm called Askr]] and 'took back those wimp accusations'. Since it was very true to the spirit of the trope, the Pantheon elevated her to stand by Eliwood's side, much to both's joy. |
| 170 | * Obviously, there was A LOT of rejoicing with the union of the 'Lycian League' with Hector and Lyndis greeting them both, and their children (Roy and Lilina) also present. Though it kind of confused Roy if that means he's quarter dragon now, but Eliwood assures that it doesn't matter: He saw him saying things like 'One day, we'll be in a day where humans and dragons can co-exist together', which is the greatest pride he can have, and for that matter, so is Ninian. |
| 171 | * That said, Eliwood was also baffled that him calling out the Queen of Bern apparently wasn't enough to improve the lot of Zephiel's life to the point he caused the war that Roy had to clean up and costed Hector's life. He thought that maybe he should have directed that calling out to the King instead... |
| 172 | * One day, Ninian decided to perhaps do one thing that is impossible: Calm and purify Grima down like she did with the Fire Dragon. Unsurprisingly it fails and she narrowly escaped being breathed down to oblivion, but props for trying. |
| 173 | * At first they were a bit too creeped out by [[Manga/{{Berserk}} Guts and his Dragonslayer]], since the name and the shape of the sword kind of brought bad memories about Eliwood cutting down Ninian by accident, until he explained that it's InNameOnly, it slays demons better, he hasn't really fought dragons. Though they draw an easier breath, they're now just slightly unnerved at Guts due to his brutality, and in the same time pities at how his life turns out. ([[DontYouDarePityMe He rejects that pity notion, however]]) |
| 174 | * For someone who went through a lot of shit like losing his father and accidentally killing her mate before resurrection, Eliwood surprisingly gains some respect for never giving in to hate, but just having pity, against even the worst megalomaniac. He did that to the Dark Druid Nergal, he'd do it again to any other evil bastards out there, including Gharnef. Boy, was the Dark Pontifex pissed at Eliwood... |
| 175 | * Eliwood and Ninian's actions against the Fire Dragon caught the attention of Alexstrasza. Those dragons happened to be some of her lost children, and they apologized to her for having to struck the dragons down (Ninian was particularly over-apologetic). But, Alexstrazsa tells them to not too think about it too hard, she understands the situation. |
| 176 | * On the other hand, Alduin is furious at them since an union between two differing species, especially when one of them is a superior species, a dragon, disgust him and he has been thinking of words that could separate them or make them serve him, but constantly coming up short (just coming up with mentioning their [[NotBadassEnoughForFans 'less badass' personality]]). Eliwood and Ninian found themselves in yet another uneasy alliance with the Dragonborn, as he could help them fight Alduin, but [[TheDragonslayer his accomplishment]] is more literal than Guts' sword name. |
| 177 | ** Not to mention with rumors that because Roy possibly being quarter dragon makes him a target to Alduin also spurred [[PapaWolf Eliwood]] and [[MamaBear Ninian]] to protect the young lion too. |
| 178 | ** They have a more positive relationship with Paarthurnax, however. He appreciates their company and they respect his change in attitude to betray Alduin despite it being in his species' blood to dominate and destroy. Paarthurnax promises to aid them when met with future encounters from his brother. |
| 179 | * Can also be found in Pantheon/CharacterWriting. |
| 180 | [[/folder]] |
| 181 | |
| 182 | [[folder:Ron Weasley]] |
| 183 | '''[[Literature/HarryPotter Ronald Bilius "Ron" Weasley]], God of [[RonTheDeathEater Unreasonably Disliked Heroes]]''' (Ickle Ronnikins, Wheezy, Won-Won, Roonil Wazlib, Weaselby, "another Weasley", Master of Mystery, Ronnie the Bear, Barny Weasley, Dragomir Despard) |
| 184 | [[quoteright:329:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/265ccd55_fd33_4bc6_97b9_d26faa9e632d.png]] |
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| 186 | %% [[quoteright:236:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Ron_DH_5506.PNG]] |
| 187 | * Lesser God |
| 188 | * Symbol: Chudley Cannons Memorabilia, [[spoiler:and his Chocolate Frog card]] |
| 189 | * Alignment: NeutralGood |
| 190 | * Portfolio: [[ActionSurvivor Surviving Terrible Odds]] [[TheChewToy and Bad Luck]], [[AdaptationalWimp Portrayed As Less Awesome In The Films]] [[UnbuiltTrope Than In The Books]], AudienceSurrogate, ClassicalAntiHero, TheEveryman In Wizarding World Terms, BelligerentSexualTension With Hermione, [[AlwaysSecondBest Complex of Inferiority]] [[OvershadowedByAwesome With Friends]] [[TheUnFavorite and Family]], [[MassiveNumberedSiblings Second-Youngest of Seven Siblings]], [[BookDumb Well-Versed in Wizarding World Lore and Culture]], BrutalHonesty, PerpetualPoverty, UndyingLoyalty, [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre Needing To Be Convinced That He's Better]], [[RonTheDeathEater Negative Portrayals by Fanfic Writers]] |
| 191 | * Domains: Magic, Friendship, Comic Relief, Fan Hate |
| 192 | * Heralds: The rest of the Weasley family |
| 193 | * Followers: [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Flay Allster]], [[Anime/{{Pokemon}} Alain]] |
| 194 | * Allies: |
| 195 | ** From the Wizarding World: '''''[[Pantheon/MagicAndSorcery Harry Potter]], [[Pantheon/{{Knowledge}} Hermione Granger]] (his eventual wife)''''', '''[[Pantheon/ExtrovertFlaws Rubeus]] [[Pantheon/BeastHandlers Hagrid]], Neville Longbottom, [[Pantheon/{{Logic}} Luna Lovegood]], [[Pantheon/FacialHair Albus Dum]][[Pantheon/MagicMixed bledore]]''', ''[[Pantheon/{{Teachers}} Minerva McGonagall]], [[Pantheon/FormMentalities Remus Lupin]], [[Pantheon/{{Physicians}} Madam Pomfrey]], [[Pantheon/{{Sportsmanship}} Cedric Diggory]], [[Pantheon/TaintedLaw Sirius Black]], [[Pantheon/EyeAppearances Alastor Moody]]'', [[spoiler:[[Pantheon/{{School}} Severus Snape]]]] |
| 196 | ** Others: [[Pantheon/{{Prophecy}} Absol]], [[Pantheon/ClothingStyle Misty]], Masaya Aoyama, [[Pantheon/MagicArchetypes Akko Kagari]], [[Pantheon/InvestigativeWork Juni Cortez]] |
| 197 | * Enemies: [[Pantheon/PositiveReaction Draco Malfoy]] ([[spoiler:neutral terms nowadays]]), [[Pantheon/AfterlifeEntities Lord Voldemort]] and the rest of the Death Eaters |
| 198 | * Fears: All spiders |
| 199 | * Opposed by: Harmoanians (those who ship Hermione with Harry) |
| 200 | * Opposes: [[Pantheon/PositiveReaction Ebony Dark'ness Dementia Raven Way]] |
| 201 | * The fanbase can be an incredibly fickle thing. It doesn't matter what your alignment is, ''someone'' '''will''' find a way to somehow rationalize you to be the opposite, be you [[RonTheDeathEater good]] or [[DracoInLeatherPants bad]], and successfully convince others of this ideal. |
| 202 | ** During the early days of the Pantheon, due to being the {{Trope Namer}}s, two of the most prominent classmates in Harry Potter's life, Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy, ascended to the Pantheon some time after Harry himself was secured a place there, and represented the two ways fans can warp their perception of a character's alignment. |
| 203 | * As for who he is, Ron was Harry Potter's very first friend in the Wizarding World. having met during their first trip on the Hogwarts Express. It was further solidified when Draco Malfoy badmouthed Ron, electing Harry to turn him down and stick with his first friend. Despite their ups and downs due to Ron's insecurities, he's stuck with Harry when he needed it the most; a "foul-weather friend"[[note]]inverse of FairWeatherFriend[[/note]], if you will. |
| 204 | * Ron did not know what to expect when he first ascended, but he did not expect to be met with such… vehement polarization. Thankfully, Harry was present to defend him and further acclimate him to the Pantheon as a whole. |
| 205 | * Given that the movies are the most common image of Ron, not many know his original book feat(ure)s, [[AdaptationalDumbass like how he actually has more insightful moments (plus some that got attributed to Hermione)]], [[AdaptationalWimp he's more shrewd and competent than most think]], and that in the book it was ''Hermione'' who panicked at the Devil's Snare while it was ''he'' who got her to focus on remembering its weakness. |
| 206 | * His Arachnophobia stems from young Fred and George transfiguring Ron's teddy bear into a giant spider. While her fears extend to more than just arachnids, he gets along with [[Pantheon/ClothingStyle Misty]] in regards to their phobias. |
| 207 | * [[ManOfAThousandVoices Is actually good at mimicking voices]], including Wormtail's, and even Parseltongue to open the Chamber of Secrets (though it also seems to help that the chamber entrance was detecting phonemes rather than language). |
| 208 | * Established a "Disliked Heroes Anonymous" club for… well, heroes disliked by their audiences. |
| 209 | ** He's expected folks like [[Pantheon/CharacterRoles Jar-Jar Binks]], [[Pantheon/{{Digimon}} Yamato Ishida]], [[Pantheon/SurrogateRelationships Sally Acorn]], Pantheon/MegaMan, and [[Pantheon/MusicalCompositions Barney the Dinosaur]] to attend, given their own hate bases. |
| 210 | ** He's even seen [[Pantheon/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic the Mane Six]], [[Pantheon/{{Mothers}} Son Chi-Chi]], [[Pantheon/{{Costumes}} Kakashi Hatake]], [[Pantheon/{{Gaming}} Mario]], [[Pantheon/{{Advertising}} Ash Ketchum]], [[Pantheon/{{Touring}} Odysseus]], and [[Pantheon/RoyalActivities King Asgore]] attend at times. |
| 211 | ** However, he was surprised to have others like [[Pantheon/IntrovertCharacterization Lacus Clyne]], [[Pantheon/ValuesAndEthics Relena Darlian]], [[Pantheon/FantasticalBeasts Princess Celestia]], and even [[Pantheon/{{Nature}} Aang]] also attending on occasion. It's a disquieting surprise that even non-Sueish paragons can get the shaft by their haters. |
| 212 | * While he was just as dependent on Hermione on homework as Harry was, he still has a great tactical mind, and is well-versed in wizard folklore and culture even she doesn't know. |
| 213 | * Speaking of Hermione, there are those who wonder just how they actually started getting together. |
| 214 | ** It began at first year during their adventures with Harry, starting at the battle against the Troll at the Girl's Bathroom when the two boys had to save her. |
| 215 | ** His affection for her were made manifest at second year, with jealousy towards Gilderoy Lockhart, him defending her against Draco for his insult, and his greater distress than Harry's upon discovering her petrified. |
| 216 | ** In third year, there was some tension due to her Crookshanks going after Scabbers (before he was eventually revealed to he Peter Pettigrew) but they made up thanks to Hagrid. He even had the cojones to stand up to ''Snape'' when he called Hermione an "insufferable know-it-all". |
| 217 | ** In fourth year, romantic feelings for one another began to grow and become more obvious, and harbored jealousies on each others' crushes at the time (Fleur Delacour and Viktor Krum). |
| 218 | ** His inability to realize and act on his feelings would frustrate Hermione all the way to fifth year, though she does kiss him before his first Quidditch game as Keeper. |
| 219 | ** Sixth year would be a trying time when he was the only one in the trio to be passed over by Professor Slughorn. His learning of Hermione snogging Krum back in fourth year, and her "lack of faith" in his ability after Harry pretended to spike his drink with Felix Felicis, worsened things. This resulted in a brief fling with Lavender Brown that thankfully did not last long, though he and Hermione made up after he was accidentally poisoned with mead on his birthday. He also comforted her as she wept during Dumbledore's funeral. |
| 220 | ** As for seventh year, they danced together at Bill Weasley and Fleur's wedding, he comforted her several times during the Horcrux hunt, he offered to vouch for Hermione as his cousin when they were told of the Ministry's crackdown on Muggleborns, and he tried in vain to [[TakeMeInstead get Bellatrix to torture him instead of Hermione]] when they were captured. And during the Battle of Hogwarts, his concern for the house-elves (of whom she had been fighting for their rights since fourth year) eventually culminated in her giving him the BigDamnKiss. |
| 221 | * Many prayers in his temple are [[DieForOurShip death threats]] due to his relationship with Hermione, and the misguided females at Draco's temple built an annex in his temple to diss Ron. Many of these threats eventually stopped coming however, namely due to the wrath of Harry and Hermione, especially the latter. |
| 222 | * The only thing he and Draco can agree on is their hatred of [[FanFic/MyImmortal Ebony]]. And it's worse now that she's here, and their neighbor to boot (though more Draco than Ron due to the Slytherin sharing Halls with her). |
| 223 | * On occasion, he invites Harry or other people (or they approach him) to play Wizard's Chess, which is essentially "vanilla" chess in terms of rules, with the only difference being that the pieces have to be ordered rather than moved by hand. In return, he sometimes gets invited to play regular chess, as well as the "fast" variants that wizard's chess can never achieve due to the pieces not being able to keep up (unless specifically designed, which Ron's pieces aren't). |
| 224 | ** Sometimes he even winds up using his wizard's chess pieces against "muggle" chess pieces during games either by accident or at their opponent's insistence, resulting in his pieces getting bonked by the foe (and instructed to leave the board), or them slicing marble/wood/ivory pieces if he doesn't tell his own beforehand to just knock them over. |
| 225 | * Was joyed to see his twin brothers ascend, [[spoiler:especially Fred, who had died during the Second Wizarding War]]. At times, whenever the hate to his temple becomes a bit much for him, he does part-time work at their joke shop, [[spoiler:having taken Fred's place as co-manager in the mortal realm]]. However, when their titles ended up removed, it was decided that their joke shop be transferred to Ron's temple. |
| 226 | * Encountered [[Pantheon/WritingTechniques another Harry Potter]] one day who was being a bit too chummy with Draco (and having seen him before at the joke shop, plus having heard of him through Harry and Hermione). This Harry had nothing to say to Ron however given they never became friends in his timeline, and given how pretentious this Harry can get, Ron could see why. Rational Harry also [[WhatDoesSheSeeInHim has trouble comprehending what Hermione sees in Ron]] to eventually marry him. |
| 227 | * Given they're both insecure redheads who often don't have the best of luck, and must learn to outgrow their fears and feelings of worthlessness to become better, Juni Cortez hit it off really well with Ron, and sympathizes with how "disliked" he is. |
| 228 | * Having been regarded as the most incompetent in his trio, he can relate to Akko Kagari in regards to being seen as inferior, even though most of that was just in a relative level (between the highly academic Hermione and and the famous Harry) and much of it being in his own mind. He and the rest of Hogwarts also harbor interest in Luna Nova Academy and its representatives. |
| 229 | [[/folder]] |
| 230 | |
| 231 | [[folder:Roy Harper/Red Arrow/Arsenal/Speedy]] |
| 232 | '''[[ComicBook/GreenArrow Roy Harper]], God of the [[OnceDoneNeverForgotten Underscored Regrettable Action]]''' (Arsenal, Red Arrow, Speedy, Lost Arrow, Deathstroke, Autumn-Son, Omega Lantern, [[WesternAnimation/YoungJustice2010 Dane Danger]], [[Series/{{Arrow}} The Arrow, "Jason"]]) |
| 233 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/red_arrow_4.jpg]] |
| 234 | [[caption-width-right:350:[[labelnote:Roy as the Omega Lantern]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/infinite_frontier_vol_1_4_textless_lee_variant.png]][[/labelnote]] |
| 235 | * Lesser God (Greater God as an Omega Lantern) |
| 236 | * Symbol: His signature red domino mask and bow |
| 237 | * Theme Song: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsxJ1iqDYu8 Roy Harper Suite]] (Roy Becomes a Hero, Roy in Alley, Stop Seeing Thea, Fighting Roy Down, Roy Shanked, Forgive Us/Goodbye to Roy) |
| 238 | * Alignment: ChaoticGood (was ChaoticNeutral at his lowest point and NeutralEvil as the Omega Lantern) |
| 239 | * Portfolio: BadassNormal, RedIsHeroic, [[RedIsViolent Occasionally Tempermental]], [[RedHotMasculinity and pretty Manly and Attractive]], [[KidSidekick Apprentice to the Green Arrow]] [[SidekickGraduationsStick before Going on his Own Way]], JerkWithAHeartOfGold, [[HappilyAdopted Was gladly Adopted by a Navajo Native]], [[GoodParents Loves his Daughter and would do Anything]] [[PapaWolf to Protect]] [[DotingParent and Look After her]] [[ParentsAsPeople despite his own Troubles and Issues]], [[DrugsAreBad Has Problems in Dealing with Drugs]] [[OnceDoneNeverForgotten which is Always Negatively Acknowledged and Hyped Up]] [[RecoveredAddict despite him having Recovered]] |
| 240 | * Domains: Vigilantism, Archery, Fatherhood, Struggle, Drugs, Angst |
| 241 | * Heralds: Raymond Begay/Brave Bow (his adopted father), Lian Harper/Shoes/Cheshire Cat (his daughter) |
| 242 | * Mentor: '''''[[Pantheon/{{Projectiles}} Oliver Queen/Green Arrow]]''''' |
| 243 | * Allies: '''[[Pantheon/PersonsOfDesire Dick Grayson/Nightwing]]''', '''[[Pantheon/DeathArchetypes Jason Todd/Red Hood]]''', ''[[Pantheon/ClothingTheme Starfire]]'', [[Pantheon/{{Continuities}} Donna Troy]], [[Pantheon/ClothingStyle Connor Kent/Superboy]], [[Pantheon/{{Underclothes}} Dinah Laurel Lance/Black Canary]], [[Pantheon/SoldierArchetypesNToZ Nathaniel Adam/Captain Atom]], [[Pantheon/RangedWeapons Clint Barton/Hawkeye]], [[Pantheon/{{Projectiles}} James Rhodes/War Machine]], [[Pantheon/AdaptationalChanges Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier]], [[Pantheon/MedicalConditions Norman Jayden]], [[Pantheon/{{Detectives}} Rust Cohle]], [[Pantheon/{{Teenagers}} Linka]], [[Pantheon/LastMoments Hank Schrader]], [[Pantheon/KillersAndAssassins Kir]], [[Pantheon/AnalysisAndRecords Chuck Bartowski]], [[Pantheon/ExtrovertCharacterization Darkwing Duck]], [[Pantheon/HuntersAndSlayers The Boys]], [[Pantheon/{{Derivatives}} Annie January/Starlight]], [[Pantheon/MediaPresentation Sara Pezzini]], [[Pantheon/PlainNeutral Arno Dorian]], [[Pantheon/RacialAppearances Conrad S. Hauser/Duke]], [[Pantheon/FamilyDysfunctions Bayek, Aya]], [[Pantheon/{{Gameplay}} Jack Cayman]], [[Pantheon/CompetitorsAndContenders Maximus Decimus Meridius]], [[Pantheon/MedicalMiscellaneous Ash Lynx, Eiji Okumura]], [[Pantheon/CriminalPunishment John Anderton]] |
| 244 | * Enemies: '''[[Pantheon/UndeadAndPhasmata Nekron]]''', '''[[Pantheon/{{Leadership}} Darkseid]]''', ''[[Pantheon/{{Titles}} Slade Wilson/Deathstroke]]'', [[Pantheon/WeaponizedTools "Lester"/Bullseye]], [[Pantheon/EvilActions Wilson Fisk/Kingpin]], [[Pantheon/TaintedLaw Scott Shelby]], [[Pantheon/{{Calmness}} Gustavo Fring]], [[Pantheon/NarrativeTone Todd Alquist]], [[Pantheon/{{Derivatives}} The Seven]][[note]]excluding Queen Maeve and Starlight[[/note]], [[Pantheon/VillainousReputation Diavolo]], [[Pantheon/{{Offsprings}} Ungalo, Rikiel, and Donatello Versus]] |
| 245 | * Opposes: [[Pantheon/CriminalActions Walter White]], [[TheAggressiveDrugDealer Antagonistic and Malevolent Drug Dealers]] |
| 246 | * On Good Terms With: [[Pantheon/OrganizedCrime Bruno Bucciarati's Gang]], [[Pantheon/CausesOfSadness Ruben Stone]], [[Pantheon/MedicalConditions Christy and Bonnie Plunkett]], [[Pantheon/{{Words}} Jesse Pinkman]], [[Pantheon/LegalProcess John Donovan]], [[Pantheon/SoldierArchetypesAToM Lincoln Clay]], [[Pantheon/AlignmentChanges Harry Lyman/Osborn]] |
| 247 | * Respected By: House of Pantheon/FamilyAndRelatives and the Lustful Section of the House of Pantheon/LoveAndAffection |
| 248 | * Pities: [[Pantheon/{{Costumes}} Frank Castle/The Punisher]], [[Pantheon/{{Sinners}} Kratos]], Desperate and Tragic Drug Dealers and Victims |
| 249 | * Annoyed By: [[Pantheon/RecollectionAndAmnesia Stan Smith]] |
| 250 | * Roy Harper was once an ordinary boy raised by his father, a forest ranger, that is, until a forest fire claimed his life, after which Roy was found and adopted by Brave Bow, a medicine chief under the Navajo reserve of Arizona. Roy led a good life, learning to accustom himself to Navajo teachings, archery, and looking up to the Green Arrow as a symbol of heroism until Brave Bow fell sick and, under his dying breath, entrusted the care of his son to Star City billionaire Oliver Queen. From there, Roy would enter the field of vigilantism and superheroism, learning about Oliver's identity as the Green Arrow and impressing him enough to become his sidekick under the moniker of ''Speedy''. Later on, Roy would become a founder and leading member of the Teen Titans, though he would find a new problem in his addiction to drugs and substances, for which his indulgent nature became far too apparent to be ignored and remained a pestering topic to be reminded by, even when Roy overcame this issue and even went on to work for the ''Drug Enforcement Administration'' (DEA) and the ''Central Intelligence Agency'' (CIA). Roy would eventually come to define himself and work independently from Oliver, at one point going by the title of the ''Red Arrow'' and changing it to ''Arsenal''. Perhaps the next most notable thing is his on-and-off relationship with the supervillainess, Cheshire, with whom he has a daughter named Lian. Since this revelation, Roy has done whatever it takes to be an attentive and loving father to Lian as he could whilst maintaining his stance as a hero. |
| 251 | * Roy's tale as a vigilante is quite the fascinating one, with his relationship with his mentor being as influential to the two of them as it was quite rocky at times as well as him being an effective team player and a dedicated father. Many were quick to compare him to Dick Grayson due to their nature as sidekick vigilantes who eventually came to define themselves and be distinctive from their mentors, as well as having their fair share of great and polarising moments with them. Unsurprisingly, the two know this and are even good friends, if sometimes vitriolic at times. That said, and much to Roy's annoyance, his drug addiction is something that nearly everybody ''still'' remembers and nobody is going to forget about it anytime soon. In fact, Roy ascended to the Pantheon with that knowledge in mind, and that's been a topic of contention for him as, while alright with being represented in a wholly new world, he wants to be defined by his heroic acts and him being a good man when the situation calls for it, not for an addiction that he's since overcome. And no, he doesn't want to be reminded of his relapse which was caused by the death of his daughter either. |
| 252 | * Much like Oliver himself, Roy is a formidable archer, thanks to his training from Brave Bow and the Green Arrow, both of whom were among the best in their field, and Roy himself has proven to be quicker than his mentor with his arrow shooting as well as being a better physical fighter as his way of distinguishing himself, though Oliver is still more experienced and more technical his use of archery. That, and he's a lot more temperamental and brash in contrast to Oliver's more casual and stern disposition depending on his circumstances as well as his penchant for wisecracks. On top of his occupation as a vigilante, Roy has also seen his days as a hero on legal terms, having been a police officer and working for the CIA to put his skills to use in a more controlled fashion, though Roy would happily remind others that the best thing he's had throughout all of this is a child and that bringing Lian as his herald and looking after her is the one thing that he prioritizes above all else. The fact that Lian is excited to venture into the Pantheon and learn all sorts of things about it helps, though Roy asserts that he would have to pay extra attention to guarantee her safety, considering the one time she died and how that led to a whole slew of issues for himself and for others. |
| 253 | * Roy may be a great archer and hero at the end of the day, but if there is something that comes to mind regarding his most well-regarded stories, it's his addiction to drugs, and it's not something that Roy appreciates. Yes, he was addicted to heroin at one point and even relapsed, but he wants to make it clear that there's more to him than just that. If anything, Roy even worked under the DEA as a way to be a legitimate hero, but that's unfortunately not as well-known as he would have liked it to be. On the brighter side, at least he has some new acquaintances and friends to make in the Pantheon to make with similar circumstances. That, and he himself has had to deal with petty drug dealers, manufacturers, and kingpins on several occasions. So basically, drugs, be it as an experience or as a topic is never an easy thing for Roy and he would rather try to move out of it as quickly as he could, but given it played a defining moment, Roy is going to have to deal with it, though Roy is confident that perhaps something positive can rise out from it. |
| 254 | ** On the brighter side of things, there were some deities who have dealt with drugs and Roy could bring himself up to connect with them in some way. Oddly enough, Norman Jayden, an FBI Agent, was a consumer of Triptocaine as a way to alleviate his symptoms whenever he used his ARI Glasses. At the very least, Norman's actions contributed to the rescue of a child from the clutches of a SerialKiller known as the ''Origami Killer". Roy being respectful and understanding of the feeling of addiction helped the two of them become good friends, with Norman even being one of the few who knows his vigilante identity of Arsenal. Roy was also interested in the story of the Banana Fish drug that revolved around the tale of Ash Lynx and Eiji Okumura and their attempts to stop the drug from becoming widespread due to its terrifying effects of brainwashing and robbing the minds of those drugged, becoming susceptible to mind control. Roy has admitted that Banana Fish is something that scares him, but found Ash and Eiji's story touching and promises to keep in touch with the duo, hoping that the Pantheon offers a more accommodating and accepting place for them after tragic circumstances led to Ash's death and Eiji never really moving on from that. The pair have seen Roy as a friend and as someone they can reach out to for help, though Ash makes it clear that he respects his privacy and would do anything to protect Eiji, which Roy understood, knowing that the latter applies to him too in regards to Lian. |
| 255 | ** Having worked under the DEA, Roy came to be acquainted with fellow agent Hank Schrader and has collaborated with him in a few drug cases. Though things became more interesting (and darker) when he learned that Hank's brother-in-law, Walter White, secretly masqueraded as "Heisenberg" when running his own meth operation. Roy was a bit disturbed to find out that Walt's motivation for getting into drug manufacturing was because of his lung cancer diagnosis and need to financially support his family, only for his reasons to become weaker until he was only doing it out of pride and wanting to project himself as a badass. The amount of damage Walt did cause Arsenal to deem him as a threat and has since opposed Walt. He's also determined to stop Gus Fring after learning of his ties to the Cartel and his occupation as a drug overlord whilst using his restaurant chains as a cover as well as Todd Alquist for largely being an accomplice and being a part of an Aryan Brotherhood group. He was initially of Jesse Pinkman as well, though, has since been a lot more considerate and nice to him than most cops or vigilantes are, owing to the fact that both of them were users of drugs and want to distance themselves from the past as much as they can. As a result, Roy is in support of Jesse's time in the Pantheon being as independent and peaceful as it can get after being manipulated and used by Walt, Gus, and the Aryan Brotherhood for so long. |
| 256 | ** Initially, Arsenal was careful about what to think of Bruno Bucciarati, given his status as a gangster with some affiliation with drugs. Thankfully, it turned out that Bruno and his group of gangsters were actually friendly and weren't the kind who wanted the infamy for the hell of it. Still, Roy kept his guard, though he respected Bruno's honor and kept his word when he told Arsenal to cover for him and his group while he'll do something to benefit him and Lian. It's on uneasy terms mainly due to Roy's own occupation, but Giorno's kindness was enough for the former to consider some form of partnership, though he gets along most with Giorno Giovanna as both have their fair share of familial issues, though, Roy has been an encouraging presence for Giorno and telling him that it's best to define himself regardless of his familial ties. Of course, Roy would also learn about Diavolo and immediately despise him for his cruelty and lack of moral restraint, especially when he was willing to kill his daughter for simply being a link to his existence. While Diavolo recognizes Roy, it's only because him being aware of his identity, which means he needs to kill Arsenal to preserve his anonymity. |
| 257 | * Another thing that's well-known about Roy is that he's seen days as a womanizer, and he's a damn near-near universally successful on that front, right up there with Dick Grayson as one of the biggest {{Chick Magnet}}s on his world. As a result, he's quite popular in the House of Pantheon/LoveAndAffection, albeit on the more lustful side of the place and a lot of women swoon over him. Roy personally doesn't take any problem sleeping with them, but he admits that he's got other pressing matters to deal with. That said, he does make sure that anyone he hooks up with, he'll treat them as well as he could and offer some aid to them if they need it. That said, the less said about his relationship with Jade Nguyen, better known as Cheshire, the better, as that is another big can of worms that Roy finds really hard to talk about, let alone justify. |
| 258 | ** Suffice to say, Roy has… complicated thoughts in regards to Cheshire. The fact that his feelings could quickly and sporadically change from cautiously affectionate due to her tragic upbringing to rageful for her remorseless and insane nature only makes this difficult and the fact that Batman and Catwoman's relationship was never ''this'' vitriolic says something. Among those that Roy met who went through a similar experience was Arno Dorian, an assassin who fell for someone who was part of the Templar Order, though their love and respect for each other still persisted, even if it ended in depressing circumstances. The same thing also applies to Sara Pezzini, a vigilante who had a fling with other anti-heroes like [[Pantheon/DarknessAndShadow Jackie Estacado]], though Roy wasn't too surprised, given that he's seen too many regarding the supernatural. He and Sara still managed to find something they can relate to that isn't superheroism and dating opposites, namely having a legitimate hero work with Sara being a police officer. Roy has been thinking about getting Sara to work in the CIA so that they could be partners, though she's declined, fearing that her powers as a Witchblade wielder would likely endanger her allies unwillingly. Regardless, they've remained good friends when outside work. |
| 259 | * All things considered, the best quality Roy has outside of his skills as an archer and vigilante and definitely surpasses Oliver Queen is him being a father figure. It doesn't matter if the mother happens to be an insane, sociopathic killer who barely has any regard for others besides herself and he has his own problems, Roy's daughter, Lian Harper, is the one thing he treasures above everything else and he's made it ''incredibly clear'' towards all of his friends and allies that the biggest priority, be it in the DC Universe or in the Pantheon, is Lian's well-being. Roy's devotion to her is arguably the defining trait that he strives for and the fact that some favor this over him as a drug addict was something Roy was happy to hear about, especially when the House of Pantheon/FamilyAndRelatives were eager to see him as an honorary member of the ''Heroic Protectors Family'' and Roy was all too willing to accept as he saw this as a way to become more well-respected as well as his daughter to go out and make a bunch of new friends. That said, some fear that he might take his new role too seriously and urge Roy to be more relaxed as a way to spend more time with Lian. What happens next is up to Roy to decide. |
| 260 | * One of the reasons why Arsenal is so protective and doting towards his daughter? It was because she was killed as one of many casualties in a disaster caused by Prometheus during his battle against the Justice League and his crusade for terrorism. For very understandable reasons, Roy does not want to talk about the events, nor what he did to cope with his daughter's death. For all the matters, the bright side is that Lian is in the Pantheon and Roy is content with that[[note]]She's also since returned to the DC Universe alive, though she still has a problematic life ahead due to Cheshire's twisted logic of keeping her safe[[/note]], not to mention his own role as a father and taking that more seriously than most superheroes and vigilantes means Arsenal really wants to make up for that lost time. All that considered, there are also a number of deities who have lost their children in some way or another and while Roy isn't one to talk about the death of one's child, there are some deities who feel indebted to talk to Roy and seeing they can learn something about each other in regards to coming to terms and coping with grief. Roy has admitted that despite the topic being really hard to talk about, he's open to discussing it with those under similar circumstances, as he might find some way to help them out. |
| 261 | ** The loss of one's child would lead to Roy learning about Frank Castle and Kratos. Outside of the obvious, Arsenal realized that the two of them were very different from him, but chooses to keep his distance from them as Frank and Kratos are usually said to be rather unpopular. It didn't stop the vigilante from getting to learn more about them and expressing his sympathies, but things got complicated when Arsenal did get to meet The Punisher. Due to Roy's time as a drug addict, Frank warned him that had he become too violent and destructive, he wouldn't have hesitated on killing the archer. Roy became rather apprehensive but still pointed out to Frank that he needs help, to which The Punisher rebuked by stating that he doesn't and that fighting and killing criminals is ''his'' way of therapy. Roy still feels sorry for Frank for losing his family, but also feels that he isn't wholly justified in his crusade against crime as it becomes apparent that Frank does it for very unscrupulous reasons. With Kratos, things seem surprisingly more amicable despite Kratos's own insistency on distancing himself from others and he tolerates Roy's presence. It helps that he now has a son, [[Pantheon/SupportiveCombat Atreus]], who is eager to learn more about the Pantheon and see to befriending anyone that seems approachable, with Roy musing over the idea of training Kratos's son into becoming a better archer someday. |
| 262 | ** On a more friendly note, Roy has made some friends with those who have grieved the loss of their child, namely Bayek, Aya, and Maximus Decimus Meridius, whose tales were defined by the loss of their little one (alongside a wife in Maximus's case). All of them killed the architect of their misery though that was because of the circumstances that they were pitted against and they had to fend for their lives. That said, they actually called out Roy for his self-destructive antics in coping with his daughter's death, which he solemnly conceded, and stated that he'll do things better next time. The four of them sometimes meet up to describe the happiest moments they had with their children, though Roy affirms that they are free to leave if it upsets them too much. Regardless, Arsenal respects their affirmation of remaining strong and determined thanks to what they went through and felt that he could take notes. |
| 263 | * While it's not something that's frequent, Roy is sometimes called in to assist the CIA at times, and in those cases, Roy still takes on his vigilante alias so as to protect his identity. He can quickly get along with and work alongside members like Kir and John Bartowski as well as maintain a speaking relationship with John Donovan as the two of them have had their fair share of trying to deal with drugs as well as having to look after someone. That said, when it came to Stan Smith, Roy could only express unease and annoyance at him as it turns out that Stan is a bumbling fool who can't hold on to learning morals and lessons well anytime an important event happens to him, not to mention he holds some conservative opinions and beliefs that clash against the lessons he's meant to be learning. That said, while Stan has his issues, he is a father like Roy himself and it's clear that their children are a big priority for them. Roy admits that Stan is an annoying man, let alone a CIA Agent, but he does have a good heart and can do the right thing if need be, his buffoonish demeanor notwithstanding. That said, Roy does entertain the idea of Oliver meeting and having an argument with Stan over their political beliefs as Oliver happens to be a staunch liberalist. |
| 264 | * Of course, Roy is aware that there are several archers in the Pantheon who can match Oliver in skill and reputation. Roy's own ascension would catch the attention of Hawkeye, who was interested to see what the former student of Green Arrow had to offer. Roy came to learn about a [[WebAnimation/DeathBattle battle simulation]] between Hawkeye and Green Arrow in which the former won, which Arsenal felt that maybe he could use as a way to see what Hawkeye could teach him. It turned out that Clint Barton also had familial issues, though unlike Roy who had a good relationship with his father, Clint's case was anything but. Regardless, Roy displayed great skill as a fighter and archer, enough for Clint to see him as a worthy successor to the Green Arrow. Following this, Roy and Clint have an occasional spar, which the former uses as a training session to improve himself as a vigilante whilst the latter promises that he'll try to help him and Lian in any way he could. Humorously, Roy didn't know that Hawkeye was once a Justice League member, and was surprised to learn about it when Clint told him about the experience. |
| 265 | ** Having taken some time to learn more about the Marvel Universe, Roy made friends and allies with similar vigilantes and superhero sidekicks who have since come to define themselves like Winter Soldier and War Machine as well as feeling that the two of them can benefit back by offering him combat training. Rhodey even asked if Roy wants his weaponry to be more potent, but he's declined, stating that it's best that his weaponry remains natural and that he wants to put more faith in his own skill than possibly neutering his finesse with gear that may clash against him, something that Rhodey respected. On the other side, Roy saw himself making enemies with figures like the Kingpin and Bullseye for obvious reasons. That said, Fisk respects Roy's commitment to vigilantism and his skills as an archer, though Roy doesn't reciprocate the feeling. Bullseye once tried to kill Lian after being paid by someone in the Pantheon to do the deed, though he personally states that he's more invested in committing the kill just to cause Arsenal more anguish. Of course, this led to Roy and "Lester" having a number of clashes in the Pantheon, with Roy noting that this likely wouldn't stop until either one of them is dead. Thankfully, there's Daredevil to help Roy out whenever possible. |
| 266 | ''We all fight for different things. But we all still fight. I'm coming Lian. Everything we need -- it's all within us.'' |
| 267 | [[/folder]] |
| 268 | |
| 269 | !Demigods |
| 270 | |
| 271 | |
| 272 | [[folder:I Hate Everything]] |
| 273 | '''WebVideo/IHateEverything, God of [[ItsPopularNowItSucks Popularity Backlash]]''' (IHE, Alex Beltman, [[OldShame [=ManManBoyBoyMan=], Morty Prest, RNL Media]]) |
| 274 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ihe_transparent.png]] |
| 275 | * Demigod |
| 276 | * Symbol: His Countenance |
| 277 | * Theme Song: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBAmoSX7isw Local Forecast - Elevator]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5gvjmTZMqM Aurea Carmina]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbzwWGj192c Up Down]] when he wants to fuck around. |
| 278 | * Alignment: TrueNeutral |
| 279 | * Portfolio: DeadpanSnarker, {{Hipster}}, PerpetualFrowner, [[TheStoic A Very Calm Person]], [[ItsPopularNowItSucks Disliking Current Trends and Oversaturated Media]], [[NiceGuy Nice Person in Real Life]], [[VocalDissonance Sounding Deeper Than He Appears]] |
| 280 | * Domains: Dislike, Videos, Reviews |
| 281 | * High Priest: His brother, Jamie |
| 282 | * Heralds: James and Ruben |
| 283 | * Followers: The rather ''interesting'' community of parody channels IHE discusses [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJb-fk6LYYE&t=30s here]]. |
| 284 | * Allies: '''[[Pantheon/{{Memes}} Jontron]], [[Pantheon/NicknamesAndRenames IdubbbzTV]], all good-aligned ''Pantheon/StarWars'' deities, [[Pantheon/{{Superheroism}} Batman]], [[Pantheon/{{Workmanship}} Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert]], [[Pantheon/{{Locations}} Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith]], [[Pantheon/{{Economics}} Captain Alex]], [[Pantheon/{{Anger}} Squidward Tentacles, Benson]], [[Pantheon/{{Thieves}} Futaba Sakura]] |
| 285 | * Enemies: '''[[Pantheon/{{Advertising}} MINIONS]]''', [[Pantheon/{{Explosives}} Michael Bay]], [[Pantheon/AIPersonalities The Fazbear Gang]], [[Pantheon/CrueltyAndSadism Yuuki Terumi]], [[Pantheon/ReligionAndFaith YHVH]], [[Pantheon/{{Conduct}} Chris Mclean]], [[Pantheon/{{Gaming}} Sonic the Hedgehog]] (one-sided on IHE's part), [[Pantheon/MadnessAndInsanity Yuno Gasai]] |
| 286 | * Annoyed by: '''[[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Aquaman]]''' |
| 287 | * Respects: [[Pantheon/UnlivingBeings Oryx]] |
| 288 | * Opposed by: [[Pantheon/{{Language}} Tommy Wiseau]], [[Pantheon/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic MLP deities]] |
| 289 | * Opposes: [[FanDumb Most fandoms]] [[UnpleasableFanbase including his own]], Pantheon/{{Memes}}, [[Pantheon/AdaptationalChanges George Lucas]], [[Pantheon/RevealsAndTwists M. Night Shyamalan]] |
| 290 | * I Hate Everything (otherwise known as IHE or Alex) is a British [[Website/YouTube [=YouTuber=]]] who ''heavily'' dislikes what subject he has to talk about in his videos whether they be movies, current trends, social media, etcetera. He'll even dig into things like holidays and [[InsaneTrollLogic dust]]. Ascended after the Court of the Gods saw and were impressed when he combated [[ScrewedByTheLawyers a copyright strike]] given after reviewing [[Film/CoolCatSavesTheKids a shitty movie]] and was allowed godhood. IHE merely shrugged and began ripping into the Pantheon for its broken law ethics and how memes are included everywhere but at least acknowledged it's [[TakeThat at least better than Tumblr]]. |
| 291 | * Was not happy to bump into Aquaman again, someone who IHE [[ButtMonkey pokes fun of]] thanks to Aquaman's [[NeverLiveItDown earlier portrayals as a lame superhero]] despite the king [[TookALevelInBadass becoming more badass]] and [[WinBackTheCrowd more accepted in the public eye]]. In turn, Aquaman bugged IHE in many of his videos and annoys the living crap out of him. |
| 292 | * Despite the name and grumpy personality, [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold he doesn't actually hate everything]] and is a fan of many things. He is an avid ''Franchise/StarWars'' fan, [[JustForFun/OneOfUs a gamer]], and has made friends with people he was a fan of prior to his popularity. The problem usually stems from [[UnpleasableFanbase the toxic and obnoxious fanbases]] he has to deal with, [[WhyFandomCantHaveNiceThings many fandoms giving him negative outlooks on media he has to check out]]. Even his own fanbase and viewers get on his nerves sometimes, [[TakeThatAudience which is why he has a series on reading their comments and poking at them]]. |
| 293 | * IHE is actually quite the PrettyBoy in real life much to everyone's surprise. He prefers to have privacy and [[HeWhoMustNotBeSeen usually covers his face one way or another]] but he has revealed his face in photos. |
| 294 | * [[DiscreditedMeme Has a deep dislike for memes]], thinking that they are still just trends people will forget eventually. [[MortonsFork This backfired on him badly]] when [[MemeticMutation him hating Mars Bars and Durr Plant became popular memes]] much to his frustration. |
| 295 | * Wasn't happy to learn several filmmakers who's movies he dislikes are in the Pantheon. A weird one is George Lucas, while IHE has disdain for Lucas' handling of [[Film/ThePhantomMenace the]] [[Film/AttackOfTheClones prequel]] [[Film/RevengeOfTheSith trilogy]] and [[GeorgeLucasAlteredVersion unnecessarily editing the original trilogy]], he did bring one of his favorite film series to life and had begrudgingly respected him for that. |
| 296 | * He has a few channels he dabbled in before he created I Hate Everything. You can tell that they are quite... [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness amateurish in comparison to his main channel]]. He has made the channels public for people to see and still uses [[https://www.youtube.com/user/Manmanboyboyman [=ManManBoyBoyMan=]]] to shitpost from time to time. |
| 297 | * Once he learned that the Minions were in the Pantheon, [[RefugeInAudacity he quickly dressed up as one and went to their temple, loitering around with the most pessimistic attitude ever conceived by mankind]]. He promises one day [[WeWillMeetAgain he will return and stop the Minions once and for all]] but nobody knows if he was joking or not. |
| 298 | * Has a very mixed opinion on ''VideoGame/{{Destiny}}'' which he enjoyed but saw that it could have been much better. He has given respect to Oryx for adding something substantial to the universe especially since [[{{Sequelitis}} the second game soured his opinion on the entire series]]. |
| 299 | * Opposes the living hell out of Sonic due to his fanbase for kickstarting the existence of [[UsefulNotes/FurryFandom furries]] and their {{Original Character}}s littering Website/DeviantArt with poor artwork and [[MascotWithAttitude being an obnoxious mascot in general]]. Sonic doesn't seem to mind him much, but likes to point there are [[VideoGame/{{Bubsy}} much, much worse mascots than him]]. |
| 300 | * MLP deities have a distaste for him due to his rather infamous reaction to watching their show. [[CreatorBacklash IHE seems to regret this also]], due to being on meds during the video which amped up his grumpiness but he does not wish to revisit their show again. |
| 301 | * The [[Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfLaw GUAL]] attempted to [[ScrewedByTheLawyers copyright claim]] his review of the film ''[[Film/LeftBehind2014 Left Behind]]'' as he stated [[GodIsEvil God must be a horrible being in that universe]]. He was able to fend the claim off before it became serious and after learning about YHVH, he was pretty sure he found the film's God after all. |
| 302 | * Isn't afraid of Freddy Fazbear and considers his game to be mediocre. When the animatronic learned that IHE didn't find his game scary at all, he tried to JumpScare the man to no effect much to his disappointment. |
| 303 | * Has a distaste for reality television shows and game shows, so imagine the look on his face when he learned Chris Mclean's attempts to make a combination of both for the Pantheon. Obviously, [[RunningGag he fucking hated it]]. |
| 304 | * [[LoonyFan Being a victim of stalking]], he hates Yuno Gasai with a passion and deems her as an [[ThisIsUnforgivable unforgivable psychopath]]. |
| 305 | * Futaba is actually a fan of IHE's videos and offered to help him with her hacking skills. While he was skeptical at first, Terumi attempted to [[{{Troll}} spam his channel with false takedowns]], which forced him to ask for the girl's help to which she obliged happily. |
| 306 | * Believed to be part of a trinity consisting of him, Squidward and Benson where if they become angry enough, [[RageAgainstTheHeavens their rage could manifest into a being that can rival Asura's rage]]. It is unclear if this is fact or not but that scares many Pantheon members shitless. |
| 307 | [[/folder]] |
| 308 | |
| 309 | [[folder:Scrappy-Doo]] |
| 310 | '''[[WesternAnimation/ScoobyDoo Scrappy-Doo]], Patron Saint of [[TheScrappy Fan-Hated Characters]] and [[LetMeAtHim Being Provoked into Fighting]]''' (Scrappy-Dappy-Doo!) |
| 311 | [[quoteright:201:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/scrappy_fighting.png]] |
| 312 | * Demigod |
| 313 | * Symbol: A Puppy Pumping Fists |
| 314 | * Alignment: Arguably ChaoticGood, though most see him as ChaoticNeutral. Briefly had a stint as ChaoticEvil |
| 315 | * Portfolio: '''[[TheScrappy Massively Unliked Characters]], [[CousinOliver Introduced to Freshen the Franchise]] [[GoneHorriblyRight Which He Actually Accomplish]]''', KidAppealCharacter, LetMeAtHim, [[LeeroyJenkins Charging Headfirst Into Dangerous Situations Without A Plan]], TalkingAnimal, [[MouthyKid Mouthy Puppy]], [[UnderequippedCharge Can Easily Be Stopped]] AtArmsLength, PintSizedPowerhouse [[ForgotICouldFly Though He Doesn't Know All The Time]], [[HiddenDepths Can actually solve riddles and set effective traps]], AdaptationalVillainy in the [[Film/ScoobyDoo Live-Action Film]], [[PutOnABus Not Appearing]] [[ShooOutTheNewGuy In Later Installments]] |
| 316 | * Domains: Unpopularity, Dogs, Recklessness, Picking Fights |
| 317 | * Heralds: [[WesternAnimation/The13GhostsOfScoobyDoo Flim-Flam McScam]], Scooby-Dum and Yabba-Doo |
| 318 | * High Priests: [[Series/StarTrekVoyager Neelix]] (for TheScrappy trope) and [[Series/LawAndOrderSpecialVictimsUnit Elliot Stabler]] (for the LetMeAtHim trope) |
| 319 | * Followers: |
| 320 | ** Fellow scrappies: '''TOO MANY TO COUNT'''. Reasons for following are either [[TheScrappy their fanbase hates them]] or [[HateSink they really are unlikeable]]. |
| 321 | ** Those provoked into fighting: Series/{{Kojak}}, [[Series/MarriedWithChildren Marcy Rhoades/D'Arcy]], [[Series/TheGoodies Bill Oddie]], [[Film/LAConfidential Bud White]], [[Film/TheFullMonty Gaz]], [[WesternAnimation/{{Recess}} Ashley Spinelli]] |
| 322 | * Allies: [[Pantheon/MiscellaneousPhilosophies Leeroy Jenkins]], [[Pantheon/TaintedLaw Miko Miyazaki]], [[Pantheon/{{Unpopularity}} Dib Membrane]], [[Pantheon/BodyImages Chihiro Fujisaki]], [[Pantheon/FriendshipAndCamaraderie Fluttershy]], [[Pantheon/{{Destinies}} Colette Brunel]], [[Pantheon/BeastHandlers Iwashiro Tesshou]], [[Pantheon/CraftingMaterials Satoko Houjou, Reisuke Houjou]], [[Pantheon/{{Memes}} Yamcha]] |
| 323 | * Rivals: [[Pantheon/GameDesign The Duck Hunt Team]], [[Pantheon/{{Canines}} Iggy, Krypto]], [[Pantheon/{{Personalities}} Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde]], Bumblebee, [[Pantheon/RabbitsAndRodents Angel Bunny]] |
| 324 | * Enemies: '''[[Pantheon/{{Continuities}} Malal]]''', [[Pantheon/{{Consumption}} Jabba the Hutt]], [[Pantheon/VillainousAppearances Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin]], [[Pantheon/MindGames Edward Nygma/The Riddler]], [[Pantheon/MilitaryTechnology Anavel Gato]], [[Pantheon/{{Contempt}} Dolores Umbridge]], [[Pantheon/CraftingMaterials Dr. Alfred]] [[Pantheon/ObsceneActions Drevis]] |
| 325 | * On Speaking Terms With: '''[[Pantheon/{{Mentalities}} Mystery Inc.]]''' |
| 326 | * {{Teeth Clenched Teamwork}}: [[Pantheon/MartialArts Little Mac]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Koneko Toujou]] |
| 327 | * Fears: '''Actual monsters, be they [[AnimalisticAbomination literally]] or [[CompleteMonster figuratively]]'''. |
| 328 | * Pitied by: [[Pantheon/{{Ambiguity}} Wreck-It Ralph]], [[Pantheon/{{Anger}} Excalibur (Soul Eater)]] |
| 329 | * Opposed by: All mecha pilots |
| 330 | * Conflicting Opinion: [[Pantheon/CommercialArchetypes Nigel]] [[Pantheon/OtherCriminals West Dickens]] |
| 331 | * Rose to godhood by [[Film/ScoobyDoo stealing souls as part of a revenge plot]] after being kicked out of Mystery Inc.. |
| 332 | ** At least, that's what his haters claim. In actuality, the [[Pantheon/GUAETrollkaiger Trollkaiger]] are responsible for bringing Scrappy in. Their reason? To annoy '''EVERYONE''' with his entire existence. Needless to say, [[Pantheon/LawAndJustice Eiki Shiki]] and [[Pantheon/{{Heroism}} Captain America]] are not amused by this so they punished Trollkaiger with numerous beatdowns, but later on, they realized that Scrappy is great at embodying the idea that [[TheScrappy a new character may not always be welcoming to the audience]] and he's also known for [[LetMeAtHim picking fights with the]] MonsterOfTheWeek. These reasons are why Scrappy is allowed into the Pantheons proper, much to his delight and everyone else's displeasure. |
| 333 | * Although the Scrappy Case was shut almost instantly [[http://www.erictb.info/scrappy.html some]] [[https://www.newsfromme.com/writings/scrappy-days/ information]] has come up in Scrappy's defense, leaving the case open for the debate in the Court Of The Gods. |
| 334 | ** Despite this, both Scrappy and the Court are aware that Scrappy can't escape the damage he has done, so they decided to punish him by appointing Flim-Flam [=McScam=], Scooby-Dum and Yabba-Doo (who are '''WAY''' worse than Scrappy, and that's saying something) as his Heralds. Scrappy reluctantly accepts, considering that they are what he will be if he doesn't have an epiphany and everyone else in the Pantheons agree with this decision. |
| 335 | *** Flim Flam, for his part, turned over a new leaf when it came to stopping [[WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooAndTheCurseOfThe13thGhost the 13th ghost]] and now runs a legitimate monster-hunting business. |
| 336 | * His reunion with Mystery Inc. is... [[{{Understatement}} less than thrilling]]. His behaviour was overbearing for them and their fans which is actually why he was outed from Mystery Inc. altogether. Luckily, [[PetTheDog they have acknowledged his good merits]] and his Heralds are enough of a punishment for him while Scrappy heard of [[WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooMysteryIncorporated their adventure in defeating]] [[BigBad the Nibiru Entity]] and found new respect and admiration for them. Since then, they left on better terms than before though they agree to still maintain a distance from each other. |
| 337 | * Due to his obnoxious behaviour, not a lot of deities take him seriously which makes him a MemeticLoser. Even when he contributed a lot to a mission, they either [[GladIThoughtOfIt credited themselves]] or someone else for his actions. Yamcha understand where Scrappy is coming from and hopes Scrappy gets his fair share of respect soon. |
| 338 | ** Iggy is offended that a more troublesome dog than he is exists and intimidates Scrappy whenever they stumble upon eacho other. Krypto and Bumblebee finds it hard to work with Scrappy due to the latter's eagerness to fight threatens his safety a lot. Judy and Nick are also tired of dealing with him, either from a deity wanting him out of their sight or him insisting to follow them for solving mysteries. |
| 339 | ** The one being that genuinely thinks that he is funny is Jabba the Hutt; the thing is, though, Jabba also believes that Scrappy would be delicious, which Scrappy promptly responds with a restraining order. |
| 340 | ** He has met the talkative sword Excalibur, who deities argued that he's even more annoying than Scrappy, whose first reaction is obviously this: (ﺧ益ﺨ). Excalibur does have some pity for the puppy; sure they're both annoying but even he feels Scrappy's punishments are enough, though this doesn't stop his 5 hour story being talked about. |
| 341 | ** Penguin ''groans'' when he found out that yapping puppy is here. Mystery Inc. is already enough; Scrappy's ramblings just made it a lot worse for him. |
| 342 | * Has a rivalry with the Duck Hunt Team, especially the Dog. Scrappy is peeved that the Dog's [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap redemption is better received]] than his, though that's because Scrappy's good moments are often forgotten due to more focus on him being annoying. |
| 343 | * Often going in recklessly, Scrappy-Doo is steadfast allies with Leeroy Jenkins. Miko Miyazaki also became allies with him even believing in him when it comes to mysteries and Scrappy in turn tries not to break the law under Miko's eye lest he gets chased around all day. Together, they became a reckless trio whose actions bring results of varying degrees of success and Scrappy has enough brains to hatch their plans... [[LeeroyJenkins if they ever follow them]]. |
| 344 | * Scrappy knows his actions in [[Film/ScoobyDoo that timeline]] is inexcusable, but he is fascinated with the idea of piloting robots and mechs and set out to try out those in the Pantheons: Pantheon/{{Gundam}}s, [[Pantheon/{{Bionicle}} the Boxor]], basically anything in the Treasury's Depot section... except their pilots knew that Scrappy would do such a thing and banned him from ever setting foot there. |
| 345 | ** Anavel Gato, the master of [[GrandTheftPrototype stealing mechs]] taunted Scrappy for his failure to acquire a mecha for himself, which gives Scrappy all more reasons to keep going and another enemy to his list. |
| 346 | * Despite everyone [[NoRespectGuy giving him no respect]], there are a notable compassionate few who would [[PetTheDog be willing to befriend him]]. Chihiro Fujisaki is unable to hate him, even finding him adorable and got on his good graces by hanging out with him and listening to his problems, after agreeing to [[HatesBeingCalledCute not call Scrappy cute again]] of course. Ditto with Fluttershy, though her pet bunny Angel is obviously displeased with Scrappy, causing the two to become rivals. Colette Brunel loves dogs and knows how to treat Scrappy nicely, who in turn asks Colette for advice and Iwashiro Tesshou is the only one willing to tend to Scrappy's medical needs. |
| 347 | ** Besides the aforementioned Yamcha, two other deities also relate to him getting no respect: Dib and Wreck-It Ralph. Scrappy is heartbroken that Dib doesn't get commended for stopping [[Pantheon/{{Extraterrestrials}} Zim]]'s plans (they don't even know about Zim's true nature anyways) and Ralph spends his adventure [[DudeWheresMyRespect looking for respect]] from the Nicelanders. They are obviously still irked by his overconfidence, but he has enough flak to take and it would be hypocritical of them to join in. |
| 348 | * Not a lot of people know this, but Scrappy [[HiddenDepths is actually good in solving riddles and setting effective traps]] (of course if Scooby and Shaggy stop running into them for once). Because of this, the Riddler became more frustrated than usual when a mere annoying puppy can outsmart him in [[CriminalMindGames criminal riddles]]. Satoko and Reisuke Houjou also commend him for his traps, thus the three exchange ideas to expand their horizons. Scrappy is still scared shitless of Reisuke and [[CreepyChild his usual demeanor]], though. |
| 349 | ** He also happens to have SuperStrength for a small puppy. Yet fellow {{Pint Sized Powerhouse}}s, Little Mac and Koneko Toujou also have trouble seeing him in a favourable light; it doesn't help that Scrappy [[ForgotICouldFly keeps forgetting that he does have strength]] when he is too concerned with facing enemies. |
| 350 | * He may have experience in going up against monsters who are actually humans with varying reasons to scare away others, but actual monsters '''FRIGHTEN''' him, be it giant creatures, abominations or [[CompleteMonster the most despicable people to ever exist]]. It's a big list but a few noteworthy are Dolores Umbridge [[HateSink who makes everyone mad for justifiable reasons]] and she finds him insignificant and belittles him given the opportunity and Dr. Alfred Drevis is seeking to taxidermy him for his own collection, giving Scrappy nightmares for weeks due to reminding him of [[WesternAnimation/DrawnTogether getting disemboweled one time]]. Granted, he is just a little puppy so some deities understandably accept this behaviour while his detractors call him out on his cowardice to face them that contradicts his usual overconfidence. |
| 351 | ** Malal is '''ABSOLUTELY PISSED''' when he found out Scrappy has ascended, having already dealt with him and his ineffectual threats back at Retconnian and swears to [[RetGone erase him from existence]]. The puppy became scared to death of him... because [[CosmicRetcon he doesn't know and remember what Malal is talking about]]. |
| 352 | * Scrappy once stumbled upon Nigel West Dickens selling his products. On one hand, his elixir do work wonders while on the other, his methods are just as shady as Flim-Flam's. For now, Scrappy is keeping an eye on him to see if anything funny comes from him. |
| 353 | * ''"Da-da-da-da-da-da, Puppy Power!"'' |
| 354 | [[/folder]] |
| 355 | |
| 356 | [[folder:The Seinfeld group]] |
| 357 | '''[[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Jerry Seinfeld, George Costanza, Elaine Benes and Cosmo Kramer]], Quadrumvirate Deities of [[OnceOriginalNowCommon Common Plot Points]] and [[SeinfeldianConversation Random Conversations]]''' |
| 358 | [[quoteright:320:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/seinfeld_closeup4_3154.jpg]] |
| 359 | [[caption-width-right:320:From left to right: Kramer, Costanza, Elaine and Seinfeld]] |
| 360 | * Theme song: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V2sBURgUBI Seinfeld Theme]] |
| 361 | * Demigod(desse)s |
| 362 | * Symbol: [[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/Seinfeld_logo.svg/2000px-Seinfeld_logo.svg.png The Seinfeld logo]] |
| 363 | * Alignment: ChaoticNeutral (Kramer has [[ChaoticGood good]] tendencies, Costanza has [[NeutralEvil evil]] tendencies) |
| 364 | * Portfolios: FourTemperamentEnsemble, '''{{Jerkass}}''', LackOfEmpathy, NominalHero, ReallyGetsAround, '''UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist''', DeadpanSnarker |
| 365 | ** Seinfeld: '''AsHimself''', BornLucky, TheCasanova, ControlFreak, ItsAllAboutMe, ItAmusedMe, ManipulativeBastard, OnlySaneMan |
| 366 | ** Costanza: '''BreakoutCharacter''', BornUnlucky, BrilliantButLazy, CosmicPlaything, ConsummateLiar, DirtyCoward, TheFriendNobodyLikes, TheDitz, TheLancer, LargeHam, LazyBum, {{Schemer}}, TheSociopath, |
| 367 | ** Benes: BrainyBrunette, BrutalHonesty, HairTriggerTemper, TheLadette, '''OneOfTheBoys''', PaperTiger, [[SirSwearsALot Miss Swears-a-Lot]], TheSmurfettePrinciple |
| 368 | ** Kramer: '''KavorkaMan''', BigEater, BunglingInventor, BunnyEarsLawyer, ConspiracyTheorist, DynamicEntry, TheFool, FriendsRentControl, TheGamblingAddict, HonorBeforeReason, IdiotHoudini, TheKlutz, LastNameBasis, MessyHair, TokenGoodTeammate |
| 369 | * Domains: Chaos, Comedy, Charm, Curse (Luck for Kramer followers), Trickery |
| 370 | * Allies: The Houses of Pantheon/LustfulActs and Pantheon/LustfulBehavior, [[Pantheon/BodySizes Ed, Edd and Eddy]], [[Pantheon/{{Ambiguity}} Lucifer]], [[Pantheon/{{Heirs}} Princess Daisy]], [[Pantheon/{{Sports}} Babe Ruth]], [[Pantheon/{{Students}} Konata Izumi]], Barry B. Benson, [[Pantheon/{{Siblings}} The Matsuno Brothers]] |
| 371 | * Rivals: Sitcom deities in general, especially '''[[Pantheon/TheatricNarrative Lucy and Ricky Ricardo]]''', '''[[Pantheon/{{Protagonists}} The Friends crew]]''' and '''[[Pantheon/{{Misfortune}} The Gang]]''' |
| 372 | * Enemies: [[Pantheon/SocialAndRecreationalWork The Janitor]], [[Pantheon/{{Fathers}} Red Forman]], [[Pantheon/LuckAndFortune Bugs Bunny]] |
| 373 | * Opposes: [[Pantheon/LuckAndFortune Earl Hickey]] (except Kramer) |
| 374 | * Fears: [[Pantheon/VillainousArchetypes Sweeth Tooth]], [[Pantheon/{{Laughter}} The Joker]], [[Pantheon/{{Popularity}} Speedy Gonzales]], [[Pantheon/TheatricConvention Jerry]] (Kramer), The House of Pantheon/HealthAndDiseases (Costanza) |
| 375 | * Feared by: The House of Pantheon/{{Commerce}} |
| 376 | * Annoys: [[Pantheon/PhysicalAppearance Pippi Longstocking]] |
| 377 | * Pities: [[Pantheon/TheatricPerformers Norma Desmond]] (Kramer) |
| 378 | * The Ricardos' efforts to add more of their followers into the Pantheon proper had gone without a hitch. But there was a time when their authority was seriously challenged. A group of four individuals challenged the couple for the thrown. They received a massive following, both due their immense popularity and the fact that many of the Ricardos' followers drew inspiration from them. The Court of the Gods had no choice but to decide on a winner, pitting the two groups against each other in a stand-up comedy competition. Seinfeld's group was poised to claim victory after a lukewarm response from their rivals... only for Costanza to make a joke that managed to offend ''every deity in attendance.'' They may have lost the battle, but won the hearts of enough followers to become deified themselves. |
| 379 | ** Despite their popularity among followers, they relent the fact that many people these days consider them unfunny. They are quick to point out that many imitators learn those tricks from ''them.'' That caused them to have strained relations with most comedic deities. |
| 380 | ** Things took a heated turn when their archrivals from Series/{{Friends}} successfully ascended. The two groups battled over ratings throughout Main/TheNineties and their followers argue over which series is the best {{Sitcom}} of all time. The Seinfeld group are more aggressive in contesting that title. |
| 381 | ** The ''only'' sitcom protagonists they seem to truly respect are their hand-picked high priests. Still, the group are wary of them, as Dennis and his crew are eager to claim the titles for themselves. They begrudgingly congratulated the Gang upon their own ascension. |
| 382 | * Seinfeld still performs stand-up comedy, now doing so in the House of Theater. Many flock to see him work his magic on the mic, albeit accompanied by a few hecklers. |
| 383 | * The House of Lust was delighted to serve a group that frequents their grounds. Even George was able to get lucky with a couple women. They all like to date and discuss their escapades with the deities who reside there, depending on the sexual orientation. The exception would be fellow [[TheCasanova casanova]] Charlie Harper. Elaine successfully got him and his friend Barney to fight over her, challenging them to race around the House of Justice in their underwear for her. It was all a ploy by her group to humiliate them and have the men end up in jail. Charlie and Barney instigated a prank war on the group ever since. |
| 384 | ** The most successful and yet oddest casanova in the group? Kramer. Despite his odd antics and dimwitted nature, [[KavorkaMan he always manages to attract more suitors than any other member of the group]]. He could have ascended on his own... but decided to stick with his crew to live off them. |
| 385 | * Inspired by the classic SitcomArchNemesis Newman, the Janitor continued where Newman left off, tormenting the group with pranks and insults. Red joined the Janitor on the pranks, hoping to teach those younger folks a lesson in respecting their elders. |
| 386 | * No matter what they do or how much they plan their schemes, their plans almost always end up in failure. Only this time they know karma has a patron. They stormed Earl's temple and demanded their fortunes to be changed. When Earl explained they needed to do good deeds to earn good karma... they gave up and left. Except Kramer, who gave Earl a quick hug before leaving. Kramer always had the best luck and suspected Earl was responsible for it. |
| 387 | ** It's that sentiment that is shared by the Ed trio. The boys were more than happy to help carry out their schemes. [[FromBadToWorse They only failed three times as hard.]] |
| 388 | * Kramer entered the House of Commerce, hoping that someone would invest in Kramerica Industries to make it a budding company. Richie Rich thought it would be a good idea and gave him some money. It ended up a complete disaster, with Kramer arguing with his friends over the flimsiest of topics. Not even Liz Lemon could save Kramerica Industries from bankruptcy. |
| 389 | * Bugs Bunny couldn't help but have fun toiling with the jerks. Their behavior made it all to easy for him to prank them. The four [[ThisMeansWar declared war]] and tried every tactic on the rabbit, but Bugs proved to be to great of an opponent to defeat. Bugs did eventually lay off on them once he felt bored. |
| 390 | * To their surprise, they were greeted with none other than Lucifer himself. The Creator of Chaos happened to be a huge fan of the group, pleased how they spawned descendants that aligned to his philosophy. While he couldn't give them the title they wanted, he did offer his assistance if ever there was someone that needed a comeuppance. |
| 391 | * Norma Desmond was recently visited by Kramer. The man felt a bit of remorse for her hard luck as of late, just as his group is struggling to make headway with younger people. The others scoffed at the peace offering, so Kramer went off on his own. Norma took the chance and let him in. After some days, it became apparent that she wanted to keep Kramer in her temple forever. He ended up climbing down the window at night and ran off on foot. He doesn't visit her anymore, but he still takes pity on her. |
| 392 | * ''Has outright banned all mice deities from their temple'' due to Kramer's fear of the creatures. Clowns aren't allowed either, and he might well be justified with the current ones in the Pantheon. |
| 393 | ** Likewise, Constanza has sworn never to set foot in the House of Health & Diseases, even when all the doctors in the Pantheon insistent on his safety from disease. George wouldn't take the chance, calling doctors to come to his temple instead. |
| 394 | * Elaine was surprised to find a number of tomboyish characters in the Pantheon, being all to familiar with girly girls in her own world. Many look up to her as one of the first woman to keep up with the men. She has been particularly fond of Princess Daisy, hoping to help the TomboyPrincess to surpass Princess Peach as the leading princess. |
| 395 | * Costanza went over to the House of Sports, eager to show off his skills to the great Babe Ruth. The God of Baseball was skeptical with his skill, but it all leaked away when George proved to be a great hitter. Though he scoffed at Costanza calling it "not complicated,'' the two eventually became friends. |
| 396 | * Pippi Longstocking would like to remind you that just because she's from Europe [[GodwinsLaw doesn't make her associated with Hitler.]] Neither does she think it's a funny joke. |
| 397 | * The guys have tried their hardest not to let the Pantheon see Elaine dance. Unfortunately, Trollkaiger eagerly released a video of her. The results... [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQu_NLRvULM weren't pretty.]] Her employers can't even take hers seriously anymore. |
| 398 | * The group admits that Konata Izumi may be the only deity that can top the randomness of their conversations. One conversation with her lasted days and went through more topics than what could be found on a dictionary. |
| 399 | * Barry B. Benson seems to get along with Jerry, as he's essentially [[InkSuitActor his bee equivalent]]. The rest of the Seinfeld gang get a bit weirded out [[ActingForTwo when they talk to each other]]. |
| 400 | * Also reside in the House of Pantheon/Pantheon/PlotArchetypes. |
| 401 | [[/folder]] |
| 402 | |
| 403 | [[folder:Tingle]] |
| 404 | '''[[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Tingle]], God of [[AmericansHateTingle Widely Hated Characters Across the Border]]''' ([[VideoGame/HyruleWarriors The Reincarnated Fairy?]]) |
| 405 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tingle_hw.png]] |
| 406 | * Demigod |
| 407 | * Symbol: A silhouette of his head and a red balloon |
| 408 | * Theme Song: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCCGNCy8i6A Tingle's Theme]] (''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwords''). |
| 409 | * Alignment: ChaoticNeutral |
| 410 | * Portfolio: [[AmericansHateTingle Hated By Fans Not From the Region of Origins]], ManChild, {{Gonk}}, GagNose, CloudCuckooLander, IntrepidMerchant, MagicDance(?), {{Balloonacy}}. |
| 411 | * Domains: Audience Reaction, Weirdness, Maps. |
| 412 | * Allies: [[Pantheon/MultiWieldingWeapons Link]], [[Pantheon/{{Royalty}} Princess Zelda]], [[Pantheon/{{Fairies}} Tinkerbell]], [[Pantheon/{{Knowledge}} Cirno]] (those two are one-sided), [[Pantheon/{{Anger}} Excalibur]], [[Pantheon/GameDesign Duck Hunt Dog]], [[Pantheon/CharacterReveals Navi]], [[Pantheon/{{Craft}} King Harkinian]], [[Pantheon/HardwareAndSoftware Vinny]], [[Pantheon/{{Mentalism}} Waluigi]], [[Pantheon/{{Laughter}} Balloon Boy]], [[Pantheon/{{Diseases}} Enju Aihara]] |
| 413 | * Tolerated by: Most gods from Japan |
| 414 | * Opposed by: Entirety of the House of Pantheon/HatredAndRancor. And many gods from America, obviously. |
| 415 | * Opposes: [[Pantheon/EvilActions Ganondorf]], [[Pantheon/MotivationsForRevenge Maleficent]]. |
| 416 | * Tingle's ascension was really hard for the Court of the Gods, simply due of how polarizing Tingle is. There were many times when they almost wanted to deny him the chance to ascend all together. Ultimately, they had to get Link's word on this. Link's comment was, where he might have [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker charged him too much to decipher maps]] and attempted to [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwordsAdventures steal Force Gems]] out in the open, he is pretty much harmless and might get unneeded hatred, so they decided that Tingle is good to ascend properly. |
| 417 | * The House of Hatred (outside of Eren Yeager) absolutely despise him. Even though they feed on the hatred he gets, Tingle himself lacks much of any malice or hatred, making him a filth on their unholy image (even Eren is fuelled by hatred). This is why Kenshiro leaves Tingle alone on his visits. |
| 418 | * Probably the only deity who can tolerate Excalibur for extended amount of time. Gods fret any time the two deities meet with eachother. |
| 419 | * For how much flak he gets, he is still really skilful at drawing maps. If he is seen floating around with his balloons, most gods try to shoot him down (he always lands on his feet, so doing this out of spite is pointless unless he is hovering over water) to buy maps from him. |
| 420 | * [[VideoGame/FreshlyPickedTinglesRosyRupeeland Had a solo adventure on his own]], to surprise to many. [[WebVideo/{{Vinesauce}} Vinny]] even likes it, and invited Tingle to his [[WebVideo/VinesauceTomodachiLife island hotel]], which caused him to get into baseball. |
| 421 | [[/folder]] |
| 422 | |
| 423 | !Quasideities |
| 424 | |
| 425 | [[folder:Alan Yates]] |
| 426 | '''[[Film/CannibalHolocaust Alan Yates]], God of [[OvershadowedByControversy Overwhelming Controversy]]''' |
| 427 | [[quoteright:244:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/cuntass.jpg]] |
| 428 | * Quasideity |
| 429 | * Symbol: A bloodied camera |
| 430 | * Theme Song: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL9bw_a5qnw Adultress' Punishment]] |
| 431 | * Alignment: NeutralEvil with {{Chaotic|Evil}} Shades |
| 432 | * Portfolio: '''{{Snuff Film}}maker [[BitchInSheepsClothing who Poses as a Documentary Filmmaker and Anti-War Activist]]''', '''[[HateSink Utterly Deplorable and]] [[HatedByAll Detested by Those who Knew Him]]''', BadBoss, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil Not Above Raping Women]] [[PoliticallyIncorrectVillain and Tormenting Indigenous Tribesmen]] [[ForTheEvulz for the Sake of Self-Gratification]], [[TheSociopath Has No Remorse or Affection for Anything Besides his Needs]] [[FauxAffablyEvil though is Superficially Nice]], [[CompleteMonster Horrendously Depraved]], [[AxCrazy Is Viciously Psychotic]], [[{{Greed}} Motivated by Greed]], FaceOfAnAngelMindOfADemon, {{Narcissist}}, PsychopathicManchild, [[YouAreWhatYouHate Ends up being More Savage than the Tribesmen he tries to Slander]], [[CruelAndUnusualDeath Suffers a Horrible Death]] [[AssholeVictim but More than Had it Coming]] |
| 433 | * Domains: Documentaries, Filmmaking, Violation, Depravity, Sociopathy |
| 434 | * Allies: [[Pantheon/ObsceneActions Lionel Starkweather]], [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} The Four Libertines]], [[Pantheon/InvestigativeWork Louis Bloom]] |
| 435 | * Opposed By: '''[[Pantheon/MediaAndConnectivity David Attenborough]]''', [[Pantheon/PovertyAndRiches Park Da-Song]], [[Pantheon/MannersOfSurvival Carl Denham]], [[Pantheon/OutlooksOnJob Ann Darrow]], [[Pantheon/InvestigativeWork Lois Lane]], [[Pantheon/HeroicArchetypes Conan the Barbarian]], [[Pantheon/PrehistoricBeasts Loana]], [[Pantheon/GameModes Ayla]] |
| 436 | * Barred From: ''Houses of Pantheon/{{Nature}} and Pantheon/TheatreAndSpectacle'' |
| 437 | * Alan Yates initially appears to be an ordinary documentary filmmaker as well as an anti-war activist who had an exuberant personality and appeal and tragically lost his life alongside his crewmates whilst filming a documentary in the Amazon Rainforests in an attempt to capture footage of what he saw were "savages", the indigenous people of the rainforests. However, despite the supposedly positive image he had, this was further from the truth as lost footage reclaimed by anthropologist Harold Monroe showcased; Alan was, in reality, a narcissistic psychopath who not only berated his fellow filmmakers and indulged in rude and antisocial actions but actively attacked the indigenous Yanomamo Tribe, even capturing and raping a female member just to get sick kicks whilst filming footage of their anguish in attempt to slander the Yanomamo as "savages" for his documentary project, ''The Green Inferno''. Alan and his crew's horrendous actions were to not last long, for all of them were captured and brutally killed by the vengeful members of the Yanomamo tribe. In the end, not only would Alan die not being able to complete his work, but be seen as the "true savage" by those who had seen the footage of what he had actually done. |
| 438 | * Despite his death, Alan would find another chance at living, though his ascension in the Pantheon was one that hardly anyone would have any anticipation for. To his dismay, his footage not only became an extremely controversial subject for filmmakers but also wound up exposing the sick, demented man that he really is. Alan was not happy to learn that his reputation was completely shattered and, to make it even worse for him, was completely barred from ever having a hand in making documentaries and films. Despite nobody really wanting him in a new world, the Pantheon had a strange way of presenting itself to Alan in a hellish way, namely stripping him away from his main profession. He may not be happy, and he personally doesn't care enough about his crewmates to bother bringing them in as his heralds, but if he's going to be cutthroat about his professional ventures, then so be it. |
| 439 | * In case it wasn't obvious enough, Alan is one of the most unlikeable figures in the Pantheon. While one can make the argument there are those who are just as vile and depraved as he is, Alan is more unsettling in that he is a representation of what [[HumansAreTheRealMonsters the worst of humanity is capable of]], and the Pantheon's fantastical setting only makes this more apparent. Due to his actions and his job being stripped, Alan is barred entry in the House of Pantheon/TheatreAndSpectacle, and while archives of his "anti-war activism" and documentary works are still available to the public, they've now been rendered either slandered by the public and critics for being obscenely hypocritical and falsified glorifications on himself. Because much of his fame and success revolved around those works, Alan is furious and upset to see that he can't get any benefit from them. It's part of the reason why he's become driven to find employment from someplace in the Pantheon, as he thinks its massive scope can at least provide something interesting for him. |
| 440 | * The field of filming and professional documentation isn't the only place where Alan is reviled. He's been prohibited from ever attending the House of Pantheon/{{Nature}} due to his remorseless and senseless acts of violence towards the indigenous, who happen to be very prominent mortal residents of the House. Given that it's an extension of Alan's real personality being exposed to the public, it's an understatement that his range of exploration has since been limited. He's made attempts in trying to be careful about entering places of high natural nature as well as preserving his identity as hidden, but he suffers from the issue of short-sightedness and becomes quite impulsive in wanting to join along in his attempts to make documents Ironically, for a self-centered psychopath, this only made Alan more considerate of the idea for a business partner. |
| 441 | * Regardless of how they're classified, either as cavemen or barbarians, Alan sees them as how he wants to see them as; savages. It doesn't matter whether it's someone like Ayla, Loana, or even Conan himself, Alan is simply offended by the fact that they're too different from his background and how they want to lead their lives. Ayla hates Alan for simply being a disgusting human being whereas Conan, the one "savage" that Alan does fear, sees him as a waste of time and wouldn't hesitate to kill him if he ever comes close to his territory. Loana, being mentally primitive and primordial, has the least interest in Alan though he's simply prohibited due to her clan being protective and territorial of their surroundings, especially concerning visitors. And regardless of how he sees them, Alan doesn't take kindly whenever he's told that he's the "savage", as he feels that he's being compared to those "savages" on Alan's perspective. On an unrelated note, his less-than-stellar thoughts towards the indigenous remind a few of Park Da-Song, who has an interest in them, though the two haven't met, if mainly because his family, as unpopular as they in the Pantheon, have made an effort to put as much distance between Alan and Da-Song as possible in the hopes that the youngest may not have his innocent perspective and interest on the indigenous be warped to a murderous degree. |
| 442 | * Of all the filmmakers in the Pantheon, none detest Alan as much as David Attenborough does. Both have a similar profession and have documented on nature and scenery, but their means and ethics of handling their subject of interest were diametrically different, as was their general reception. Where Attenborough respected nature, would entertain the idea of capturing footage of indigenous people and have enough respect for them to leave them alone and carry out their own lives, Alan would invade and raze whatever indigenous populace he could find, all for the sake of sensationalism and greed. To Attenborough, Alan was an example of everything a documentary filmmaker should ''not'' be regarding work ethics and respecting one's subject of interest. Alan personally finds it upsetting that Attenborough doesn't like his works, feeling that he put a lot of effort into it, though it's pretty blatant that it's just a form of self-pity and insincerity on his part. |
| 443 | * To his luck, he was able to find a place where someone would be willing to give him work and even the chance to participate in making documentaries, that being the House of Pantheon/CrimeAndTransgressions. Alan was initially hesitant in going there, thinking that their profession clashed heavily against his, but after receiving permanent bans from the other two aforementioned Houses, Alan decided to give this one a chance. He found a man going by Lionel Starkweather, who was best known for his production of {{Snuff Film}}s. Out of curiosity, Alan looked into Starkweather's works and personally found them quite entertaining, to the point where he struck a deal to act as a filmmaker for Starkweather's gorefest filmography so long as Alan was given good pay. Alongside the money, it's a way for Alan to gratify himself from seeing people getting gruesomely killed, and the fact that Starkweather didn't mind this was a lucky route for him. |
| 444 | ** Speaking of crime, Alan caught interest in the Dark Web, an underground network of hidden internet browsers that usually held information and content that wasn't meant to be shown to the public. Being someone who was decades behind from the internet's rise, Alan decided to learn about the internet and the Dark Web. Normally, those who dug deep into it would be shocked and traumatized by the obscene amounts of violence, rape, debauchery, and torture committed there, Alan instead found joy, intrigue, and motivation in said content. He found that with the encouragement of anonymity and the freedom to promote whatever he wanted, Alan found a platform from which he can contribute and earn profit. It didn't take long for him to join the Dark Web as a nature/gore-focused "documentary maker" and while his audience isn't as big as it was in his mortal life, it paid a lot, something that was enough for Alan to continue working there. That said, with a new platform comes new threats and enemies for Alan, and he's going to need help if it means maintaining his work from here on out. |
| 445 | * While journalism isn't really something that Alan is committed to, it does share some ties to the documentary genre and it wasn't a surprise that Alan found severe defamation and scorn from journalists. There was one exception in Louis Bloom, whose own drive for journalism is furthered by his sociopathy, meaning that he was willing to break the law and allow deaths to occur if it meant he was able to get good footage, evidence, and sound/video quality. The two gained an appreciation for one another regarding their unfettered nature and their willingness to create chaos as a means to create "authentic" footage with Louis promising to aid Alan in finances and funding if he can manage. That said, it could be a manipulation ploy on Louis's part, or it could even be a plan by Alan to sabotage Louis's career, but nothing drastic has happened thus far. The two remain on good terms, if mainly from a business standpoint. |
| 446 | * Being one of the most unpopular people in the Pantheon also allowed for Alan to be a figure of interest by a quartet known as the Four Libertines, who were infamous for their extreme and unspeakable debauchery and malice, which they inflicted towards a crowd of innocent teens for 120 days. Where one would find utter revilement and disdain for the quartet, Alan instead found intrigue, even a sense of inspiration upon learning of their tale, especially considering how they were able to pull off such a vile act and even come out as the winner in their tale. This was vindicated when the Libertines admitted that they found Alan's work to be quite enjoyable. They've allowed Alan to be a guest in their presence and even allow for their own actions and work to be documented. While Alan is aware that his audience is small in the Pantheon compared to what it was in his mortal life, he believes that his partnership with the Libertines can somehow work. |
| 447 | * To this day, the fact that he was also an anti-war activist baffles many, considering one of his most heinous acts was to attack the Yanamomo tribe for simply being different compared to normal civilization and kickstart a conflict that resulted in Alan and his crew's death. Some think that despite his content, Alan would probably fit well in the House of Pantheon/MilitaryAndWarfare, though he hasn't really said much on the matter. He did, however, find a few fans, particularly those who actively broadcast violence as entertainment, who think that the content and actions he presents can provide for interesting content that can gain some viewers and traction. However, while Alan has potential in regards to capturing footage on violence and gore, he has no chance in being accepted by many war-related deities. After all, Alan proved himself to be a DirtyCoward when it came to fighting back, and the organization's founder and leader, [[Pantheon/EnvironmentalSettings Khorne]] detests cowards. |
| 448 | * If there's one thing that can remotely be called respectable regarding Alan, it's that he was at least determined and dedicated to his work. Too bad he even negates that with his complete lack of moral work ethics or respect towards life, seeing as he was willing to abandon any crewmates and stage attacks for the sake of getting good shots that he can use for getting profit and to get his rockers out on. Taking big risks for one's own film is something any filmmaker takes seriously, as stated by Carl Denham, judging by his experiences in Skull Island. Whilst he also used amoral actions for his filming, Carl felt nothing but disgust towards Alan, stating that he would ''never'' pull off the kind of stints he did. Alan was quick to call out on Denham for endangering others, only for Denham to reprimand him that he didn't want his crewmates to be killed off nor did he want to endanger any of the animals in Skull Island. Carl's condemning statement is also shared by Ann Darrow, who puts as much distance as she can from Alan, citing him as someone that she would never agree to work with, regardless of any reason. |
| 449 | ''"Here we are at the edge of the world of human history. Things like this happen all the time in the jungle; it's survival of the fittest! In the jungle, it's the daily violence of the strong overcoming the weak!"'' |
| 450 | [[/folder]] |
| 451 | |
| 452 | [[folder:Comic Book Guy]] |
| 453 | '''[[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Jeffrey "Jeff" Albertson]], God of [[WorstWhateverEver Bemoaning Certain Media As The Worst]]''' (Comic Book Guy, The Collector) |
| 454 | [[quoteright:280:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/comic_book_png_9.png]] |
| 455 | [[caption-width-right:280:Worst. Profile. ''Ever.'']] |
| 456 | [[quoteright:280:[[labelnote:As the Collector]]\ |
| 457 | https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/the_collector_tapped_out.png[[/labelnote]]]] |
| 458 | * Quasideity (Lesser God as "The Collector") |
| 459 | * Symbol: Radioactive Man #1 |
| 460 | * Alignment: TrueNeutral (NeutralEvil as "The Collector") |
| 461 | * Portfolio: [[StrawFan Unpleasable Fans]], [[WorstWhateverEver Declaring Anything the Worst Thing Ever]] ([[TropeNamers Namer of the Trope]]), [[Administrivia/ComplainingAboutShowsYouDontLike Complaining About Shows He Doesn't Like]], {{Geek}}s ([[ProudToBeAGeek and Being Proud of It]]), [[DeadpanSnarker Sarcasm]], [[GeniusSlob Obese Smart People]], Having ADegreeInUseless, {{Insufferable Genius}}es |
| 462 | * Domains: City, Knowledge, Comics, Fans, Sloth |
| 463 | * Heralds: Kumiko Albertson (his wife) and Prius Albertson (his adopted son) |
| 464 | * Customers (much to his chagrin): [[Pantheon/CritiqueAndParody Bart Simpson]], [[Pantheon/ChildBehavior Dennis Mitchell]], [[Pantheon/{{Siblings}} Carl Clover]], [[Pantheon/TechnologicalExperts Phineas Flynn]], [[Pantheon/SchoolActivities Jimmy Hopkins]], [[Pantheon/HairColor Yayoi Kise/Cure Peace]], [[Pantheon/{{Continuities}} Sei Iori]], [[Pantheon/{{Passion}} Nyarko]], [[Pantheon/{{Subjects}} Tomoko Nozama]], [[Pantheon/{{Knowledge}} Sheldon Cooper]] |
| 465 | * Fanboy of: [[Pantheon/FormsOfMedia Stan Lee]], generally comic book characters as a whole (when not complaining) |
| 466 | * Allies: [[Pantheon/CharacterRoles Jar Jar Binks]], [[Pantheon/HardwareAndSoftware The Angry Video Game Nerd]] |
| 467 | * VitriolicBestBuds: [[Pantheon/{{Hats}} Linkara]] |
| 468 | * Enemies: [[Pantheon/{{Workmanship}} Andrew Hussie]] |
| 469 | ** FriendlyEnemy with: [[Pantheon/{{Fanbase}} Superboy-Prime]] |
| 470 | * Better known in the Pantheonic circles as the Comic Book Guy, Jeff Albertson got ascended thanks to his passion for comic books, however he got unsatisfied for that. This is his response: |
| 471 | -->'''Jeff Albertson:''' Worst... Pantheon... ''Ever''. |
| 472 | ** He protests the removal of the Disgraces [[CanonDiscontinuity to the Retconnian]], but only because he wants to unnecessarily bitch about them. [[EveryoneHasStandards Which was the exact reason for their removal]]. |
| 473 | * Once held the position of the StrawFan; a title that he never liked. He didn't care for his poor profile and demanded a re-assignment, ultimately getting WorstWhateverEver. Usually Comic Book Guy is content to stay in his shop, but [[HalloweenEpisode during Halloween]] [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS11E4TreehouseOfHorrorX he adopts a supervillain persona of "The Collector"]] and tries to capture authors and creators. Well not really, but that's the {{Kayfabe}} as part of the activities. |
| 474 | ** Refuses to get a large vat of lucite for safety reasons, but he still thinks being preserved forever in a cool pose would be the Best...Death...Ever! |
| 475 | * Runs the main comic book shop in the Trope Pantheon, and has a number of regular customers. Bart used to be banned for screwing him over a potential steal of unreleased Star Wars material, but they've made up. You can often find him and Sheldon Cooper arguing with each other over trivia and mutual fanboyism, despite(and because) the two share a lot in common. |
| 476 | * Doesn't have many friends, as most fanboys consider him obnoxious. He does get along with the Angry Video Game Nerd, however. Of course, this is down to the two being angry nerds, and Comic Book Guy sometimes features in his videos whenever he deals with an adaptation of a comic book. He sometimes joins in reviews with Linkara, but the two have a hard time getting along as he's more prickly and snobbish than the comic book reviewer. Still enjoys his reviews, though. |
| 477 | * Stan Lee once visited his shop many times. His reaction for meeting "The Man" is pure epicness. Interestingly, for how cynical he is Comic Book Guy has always been supporting Jar Jar, even though mentioning "everybody hates you but me." When he [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap was redeemed]], Jeff fist-pumped and went on the Internet to gloat. His response to WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars? "Best... spin-off... EVER!". |
| 478 | * Very happy to learn that many of the characters he reads about are real in the Trope Pantheon, and wants to get his autograph signed by them. However they tend to treat Comic Book Guy as just another shop owner, and he isn't motivated enough to change their opinion yet. Plus [[{{Jerkass}} he's kind of a dick]]. He just shrugs this off with a "eh, fine" and continued on. He still writes fanfiction about them [[HerCodeNameWasMarySue where he's a massive Sueish archetype]]. |
| 479 | * Despises Andrew Hussie. Every time he thinks has a theory going on, Hussie tears it down with his own interpretation. He has threatened to quit the webcomic several times... only to admit that he has finished the story in earnest. He'll admit he thinks it's a good comic; he just thinks that the TrollingCreator is playing him. And because they're both in the Trope Pantheon, Comic Book Guy's more capable of yelling his opinions at Andrew Hussie. |
| 480 | * He's the creator of Everyman, a superhero with the ability to use the powers from actual comic books. They made a film of Everyman with [[Pantheon/{{Fathers}} Homer Simpson]] portraying the titular hero named [[StevenUlyssesPerhero Avery Mann]], only for him to diss said movie, he got a justification due to the staff making bad production decisions. |
| 481 | ** Would like to get a manga adaptation of his comic penned by [[Pantheon/{{Craft}} Rohan Kishibe]], but it hasn't gone anywhere |
| 482 | * Regards Superboy-Prime as his EvilCounterpart; a fanboy who went psychotic, but unlike Comic Book Guy [[PhysicalGod is a counterpart to Silver Age Superman]]. Comic Book Guy is prescient [[TakeThatAudience he's a jab at people like him]], however despite opposing him [[GoKartingWithBowser they enjoy making comic book reviews mocking things together]] and is more a FriendlyEnemy than anything. |
| 483 | * Wants to remind [[Pantheon/{{Characterization}} The Author]] that no, he doesn't deal with webcomics. Well, not let. But he is interested in [[Pantheon/FormsOfMedia Bob and George]], who played the ''Franchise/MegaMan'' games and ended up exploring their very universe(well, a DenserAndWackier interpretation). Most think that Comic Book Guy [[DaydreamBeliever wants to be part of the stories he likes]]. |
| 484 | * [[Pantheon/{{School}} Seymour Skinner]] ''really'' doesn't want to be reminded [[ParentalSexualitySquick that his mom took Comic Book Guy's virginity]], and that he LikesOlderWomen. And Comic Book Guy doesn't want people to jokingly compare him to [[Pantheon/CharacterChanges Kakyoin]] about it. Mainly because he's a married man now, to a Japanese mangaka named Kumiko. The House of Pantheon/LoveAndAffection was rather shocked to hear this, but hey, [[GiveGeeksAChance it can happen]]. |
| 485 | * ''I must return to my comic book store, where I dispense the insults rather than absorb them.'' |
| 486 | [[/folder]] |
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