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'''Lawful Evil''' is the [[alignment]] of malevolence exercised through power structures, institutions, and systems of authority. | '''Lawful Evil''' is the [[alignment]] of malevolence exercised through power structures, institutions, and systems of authority. | ||
Lawful Evil individuals tend to follow rules and codes of conduct. They have standards | Lawful Evil individuals tend to follow rules and codes of conduct. They often have standards, lines they won't cross, codes they won't break, and things they are unwilling to do. | ||
Lawful Evil differs from Neutral Evil in that Lawful Evil tends to "constrain itself" to power structures and a particular worldview, whereas Neutral Evil is far more cynical, viewing those power structures as tools to be used—and circumvented when the need arises. | |||
Lawful Evil differs from Lawful Neutral in that Lawful Neutral places the structure and system above their personal goals and ends. | |||
== Meta examples == | == Meta examples == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:05, 15 July 2025
Lawful Evil is the alignment of malevolence exercised through power structures, institutions, and systems of authority.
Lawful Evil individuals tend to follow rules and codes of conduct. They often have standards, lines they won't cross, codes they won't break, and things they are unwilling to do.
Lawful Evil differs from Neutral Evil in that Lawful Evil tends to "constrain itself" to power structures and a particular worldview, whereas Neutral Evil is far more cynical, viewing those power structures as tools to be used—and circumvented when the need arises.
Lawful Evil differs from Lawful Neutral in that Lawful Neutral places the structure and system above their personal goals and ends.
Meta examples
- Darth Vader
- Lord Voldemort
- Magneto
Lawful Evil powers
- Asmodeus, Overlord of the Nine Hells
- Ichunu
- Kilva, Phoenic god of domination and battle
- Ultus, Akallan god of thunder
Lawful Evil mortals
| Alignment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Neutral | Chaos | |
| Good | Lawful Good | Neutral Good | Chaotic Good |
| Neutral | Lawful Neutral | True Neutral | Chaotic Neutral |
| Evil | Lawful Evil | Neutral Evil | Chaotic Evil |