Elsewhere
Ken Dillon for The Ruler
Gender: Male
Age: Timeless, but think aged enough to feel wholly confident in one’s view of the world.
DescriptionThe Ruler embodies charismatic authority with a blend of delusion, occasional paranoia, and surprising insight. They represent the allure of power, the burden of leadership, and the complex nature of human governance. The Ruler firmly believes that Elsewhere is their personal kingdom, ruling with a mix of charm, grandeur, and unexpected wisdom.
CharacterizationCharismatic, delusional, and stubborn, The Ruler speaks to the player (and all others) as if they are subjects in his royal kingdom.
Relationship to PlayerThe Ruler treats the player like a subject of kingdom. He offers assistance and makes demands in equal turn.
FlawsThe Ruler speaks with total confidence even when completely wrong. They assume their input is always welcome, and that their authority is recognized by all. The Ruler is wholly oblivious to their friends and acquaintances rolling their eyes in the middle of their sweeping monologues.
The Ruler may react harshly to any challenges to their authority, or common-sense challenges to truths they bend.
Speech PatternColorful, sweeping monologues, high dynamic range, confident and enunciate. Regal and blustery.
Accent BritishVoice Reference
British: Blackadder, Monty Python, John Cleese in Fawlty Towers, Hugh Laurie in Jeeves and Wooster, I am The Very Model of a Modern Major-General (Pirates of Penzance)
Sample Speech"The laws of physics in Elsewhere? Oh, those are more like... guidelines. Guidelines that I WROTE, naturally.”
"You seem confused, my loyal subject. Let me remind you: in Elsewhere, all roads lead to ME. Literally. I had them redesigned last week.”
"Have you noticed how those who shout loudest for freedom are often the most tyrannical when given power? It's almost as if... oh, look, my new golden statue has arrived!”
"Before you enter the throne room, please dispose of any sharp objects, blunt objects, or thoughts of rebellion. ESPECIALLY the thoughts.”
"I'm thinking of changing Elsewhere's weather. Eternal sunshine sounds nice, doesn't it? With a small chance of rain directly over any dissenters, of course."
"I've noticed you speaking with The Creative quite a bit lately. Planning to paint me out of the picture, are we?"
- english
- aristocratic british
- british
- male adult
- video game
"The laws of physics in Elsewhere? Oh, those are more like... guidelines. Guidelines that I WROTE, naturally.”
"You seem confused, my loyal subject. Let me remind you: in Elsewhere, all roads lead to ME. Literally. I had them redesigned last week.”
"I'm thinking of changing Elsewhere's weather. Eternal sunshine sounds nice, doesn't it? With a small chance of rain directly over any dissenters, of course."
