The archetypal High Fantasy and sometimes Heroic Fantasy villain. Usually lurks in an intimidating fortress in a near-inhospitable landscape, plotting to Take Over the World if doesn't already rule it, with hordes of Faceless Goons (usually none too bright) and a fearful sinister second-in-command at his beck and call. Additional options include a Quirky Miniboss Squad, a black wardrobe with lots of leather, and command over dark magic or some powerful but vulnerable MacGuffin. He probably has a Zero-Percent Approval Rating. Will be a dangerous opponent, even in a straight fight, since Authority Equals Asskicking.