Worthy Opponent
Basic Information
The Worthy Opponent is the equal and opposite of a hero in the story - someone, if their circumstances had been different, would have been a friend of the hero. Despite their difference, there is almost always some respect between the two, and while the Worthy Opponent will fight the hero, there may be some reluctance on his part.
See Also
- Absurdity Ascendant
- Acceptable Breaks From Reality
- Anime Character Types
- Antagonist In Mourning
- Anti Villain
- Evil Counterpart
- Friendly Enemy
- It Has Been An Honor
- Graceful Loser
- My Country Right Or Wrong
- What A Senseless Waste Of Human Life
- Villain
Sources
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Game and Story Use
- Introducing a Worthy Opponent for the PCs will require some work - especially since player characters often are a violent and bloodthirsty lot, and prone to simply killing their opponents. It's usually easier to introduce them and the conflict in a social setting where the PCs can't simply kill their opposite number.
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