Line #6 Blog/TheBlackLegionOfTheDarkLordSketchMelkor


1	''[[http://freshprinceofbeleriand.tumblr.com/cult The Black Legion of the Dark Lord Sketch Melkor]]'' is centered around [[http://freshprinceofbeleriand.tumblr.com/ tumblr user freshprinceofbeleriand]], who has started a parody mixture of a {{cult}} and a {{religion of evil}}. Commonly called Sketch, the runner of the blog is recognized by her [[BlindObedience followers]] as [[EvilOverlord Melkor]] from ''Literature/TheSilmarillion'' and exercises her power in various ways, including [[http://freshprinceofbeleriand.tumblr.com/post/67231630826/okay-so-if-u-are-in-my-cult-i-need-u-to-get-a getting her followers to write the word 'mayonnaise' in sharpie on themselves]].
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6	* AffablyEvil: While they seem to generally promote the use of curses, torture and other such questionable activities, Sketch also uses her cult to get her followers to [[http://beyonddesolation.tumblr.com/post/67390324185/in-fact-how-about-everyone-who-is-a-member-of-this do good deeds]], and has made it clear that the sacrifices and general violence condoned in some posts is not to be taken seriously. It is, after all, a work of parody and not an actual cult.
7	* AmazonBrigade: [[ValleyGirl Like]], everyone. The majority of the Legion are girls, with the exceptions being Colm, Allen, Wilf, Rosi and Jay. Excluding the latter two, they all seem to be somewhere between NonActionGuy and TheSmartGuy, which just accentuates the fact that most of the girls are either [[CuteMonsterGirl unholy]] [[LadyOfWar warlords]] or a variant of FemmeFatale.
8	* BaitAndSwitchLesbians: While there's a bit of this with Sketch and [[HoYay almost everyone involved]], [[http://thesunderingseas.tumblr.com/ Heather]] is Sketch's girlfriend. They tag one another in posts complimenting each other, say that they want each others' babies and can be very protective of each other. In the Legion, Heather has the title of Heir to the Dark Throne.
9	* DarkMistress: Dakota, AKA [[http://princess-dakota.tumblr.com/ tumblr user princess-dakota]] and creator of [[http://most-faithful-servant.tumblr.com/ this blog]] holds the title of Official Lap Candy, and can be described as EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette. She is known to be somewhat possessive of her title, and this has led to some confusion as to whether the runners of the blogs are actually dating or not.
10	* DemonLordsAndArchDevils: Jay, [[http://haradrimdrow.tumblr.com/ tumblr user haradrimdrow]], who serves as Gothmog, the balrog lieutenant of Melkor in ''Literature/TheSilmarillion''. [[AmbiguousGender They]] are in charge of foreign affairs, and therefore [[AlternateHistory invaded Canada]]. Avoids being TheBrute by also being able to speak French and supposedly deal with things in a peaceful manner - except that they just don't want to.
11	* EvenNerdsHaveStandards: While obviously, as it's based on [[Creator/JRRTolkien Tolkien's]] works, the entire Legion is at least somewhat nerdy, Colm, or [[http://sherlocksmyth tumblr user sherlocksmyth]], in particular has frequently been referred to as a nerd. His title is Super High-School Level Detective, and as he is sometimes called 'Sherlock', this may add to his being more of a nerd than everyone else.
12	* EvilMinions: [[http://most-faithful-servant.tumblr.com/ This blog]] was created pretty much to honour Sketch.
13	* FanArt: For the most part, in-universe fanart is covered by [[http://melkory.tumblr.com/ tumblr user melkory]], Elma, and she therefore holds the title of Official Artist and Complimenter. However, art surrounding the Legion is not limited to Elma - for example, Dakota is in charge of the cult logo, and Sketch herself has been known to [[AccidentalPun sketch]].
14	* HeelFaceTurn: Having recently started dating Elmy, Jay seems to be moving dangerously close to this. Perhaps Elmy is a [[MoralityPet good influence on them]].
15	* TheIntern: Allen, [[http://dzannan.tumblr.com/ tumblr user dzannan]] is apparently studying under Sketch to learn her ways, and has a few times reported to her about how well he's doing. Strangely enough, he is listed as being the Official Husband of the Dark Lord. It's pretty clear, though, that the [[ExoticExtendedMarriage title of husband]] [[{{Polyamory}} is relative]].
16	* LittleMissBadass: Sketch herself. She's recognized as being a [[GodInHumanForm manifestation of Melkor]], is the leader of a cult, and often has complaints about the [[SuckySchool high school]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking she goes to]].
17	* MookLieutenant: [[http://feanor-the-christmas-elf.tumblr.com/ Feanor-the-christmas-elf]], AKA Wilf, is the Chief Lieutanant of the armies of orcs, balrogs, dragons and other such creatures under the command of the Dark Lord Sketch. He came up with a latin inscription for the money used within the ranks, and contributed to the Legion's naming.
18	** He's also got some great NerdGlasses.
19	* {{Mordor}}: Or, at least, the internet equivalent. If it's to be taken seriously, it's [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin literal]] - except that they're based somewhere in Utah.
20	* MouthOfSauron: [[http://officialarthurpendragon.tumblr.com/ Rosi]], the PA of Sketch, who ironically holds the title of Sauron. They and Sketch seem to go to school together and often complain about one another. Sketch also claims, frequently, that Rosi has died and will accept prayers in the form of $10 bills.
21	* NonActionSnarker: [[http://amyswife.tumblr.com/ Cup]], at first glance, appears to fit this trope perfectly. However, she also punched someone out for degrading feminism, and seems perfectly fine with opposing some of the weirder aspects of the Legion. Cup also holds the title of Official Dad Joke feat. Cookies. It MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext.
22	* NoodleIncident: The [[http://freshprinceofbeleriand.tumblr.com/tagged/memo memos]].
23	* ObviouslyEvil: They're on the internet and openly refer to themselves as minions of the Dark Lord Sketch. Granted, that's part of the charm.
24	* OnlySaneMan: Mac, who is [[http://youreavulcannotavulcant tumblr user youreavulcannotavulcant]], and is arguably TheWatson to Sketch. Mac seems to be the only member of the Legion who has attempted to talk Sketch out of any of her [[EvilPlan dastardly plans for]] [[TakeOverTheWorld world domination]].
25	* RuleOfCute: Dakota, in particular, likes cute things. She [[http://princess-dakota.tumblr.com/post/72595355199/i-would-also-like-to-point-out-that-i-have-the has stated that her room is the prettiest]], and "will fight anyone who opposes [her] to the death".
26	* RunningGag: Sketch is [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial most certainly not cute]], and [[BerserkButton any suggestion that she might be]] will be met with threats of [[ColdBloodedTorture unimaginable pain]] and curses upon your [[HereditaryCurse entire family]], [[IWillPunishYourFriendForYourFailure friends]], and [[AndYourLittleDogToo pets]].
27	* UnusualEuphemism: Actual swears or explicit references to more 'mature' subjects, [[SlapStick except, of course, violence]] and [[BlackMagic violent uses of magic]], are rarely seen on the blog. Instead, 'doing the frick-frack' and other such euphemisms are generally used by Sketch and her minions.
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29	Other members of the cult not mentioned above include [[http://legolasagna.tumblr.com tumblr user legolasagna]], who is the Mouth of Sketch; and [[http://i-fell-in-the-river-styx.tumblr.com tumblr user i-fell-in-the-river-styx]], the Cuddle Puddle Master.

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