dark lord
Malevolent fantasy ruler
Dark lord denotes a powerful villain in fantasy fiction—a malevolent ruler commanding evil forces, often seeking world domination or destruction.
Sauron in Tolkien's work is the archetypal dark lord.
The term extends to any intimidating authority figure: My boss is basically a dark lord.
In Star Wars, Sith leaders hold the title Dark Lord.
- villainWicked story antagonist
- ring of powerEnchanted band granting dominion
- emperorMale ruler of empire
- tyrantCruel, absolute ruler
- iron throneMonarch's seat of swords
shadow · evil · throne · minions · overlord · evil empire · reign · dominion · fortress · power · world domination · corruption · servant · master · sinister · dread · necromancer · black magic
- myth & legendquest, hero journey, dragon slaying, treasure hunt, epic voyage
- fantasywizard, witch, magic, dragon, elf
- fantasy elementsdragon, wizard, witch, spell, wand
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- mythsmyth, legend, fable, fairy tale, folk tale
- character tropesantihero, hero, damsel in distress, mentor, femme fatale