Tag Archives: villains

Designing the Champions of Lacarsis

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Quest of the Brokenhearted has a lot of action because it involves a tournament to the death.  Now, a tournament wouldn’t really be that interesting without its competitors, but I couldn’t have Kira battle mortals in a city of monsters.  I … Continue reading →

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An Overseeing Villain: The Shadow Earl

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Quest of the Brokenhearted has a lot of monsters since Lacarsis is known as the city of evil.  That means there has to be one that’s above all the others and pulls the strings that keep the story going.  I had … Continue reading →

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Signature Weapons: Almost as Important as a Name?

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Simon Belmont and his whip.  King Arthur and Excalibur.  Doom and the BFG 9000.  Samus Aran and the Power Suit.  All of these are characters that can be identified by their weapons.  You see them holding it or not even … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Villain?

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been thinking a lot about villains and what makes one popular while others are laughed at.  The answer I came up with is that it really depends on the individual since most villains have fans.  Sure, we live … Continue reading →

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Who Deserves the Final Blow?

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

It will only be a little bit of the finale, but it’s probably the biggest part.  Who will get the final blow of the battle?  I’ve considered this for a long time and find a reason to go with just … Continue reading →

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Baron Arthuru Kernaghan: Main Villain in the Wings

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The titular Warlord of the Forgotten Age is none other than Baron Arthuru Kernaghan who hasn’t made too many appearances on this blog.  Not as many as you would think in the series too.  Being sealed and trapped, he can’t get … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Dark Master and Loyal Inventor

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we’re going to do a few teasers throughout the month.  All of these will be coming from Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age.  I will do my best to avoid spoilers, but know that some might slip out since … Continue reading →

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A Hint of Good in the Bad

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

A major point of Path of the Traitors is that some of the villains in Legends of Windemere are not entirely evil.  They have a chance at redemption and even some positive qualities.  While not every villain is in this story, I’m … Continue reading →

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Yola & Trinity: Best Friends in Chaos

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

One is the exiled Goddess of Chaos who has been hiding under the protection of the Baron for centuries upon centuries.  The other is the young ruler of Shayd who is determined to improve her people’s lives.  Yola used to … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Villain Friendships

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s be honest.  Bad guys can have friends too.  You don’t see it very often though.  We like to believe that villains are incapable of having a positive relationship.  They always have to backstab, betray, and connive against those that … Continue reading →

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