Quest For Power

Create a villainous character who wishes to seize power, but must appear heroic to win the public’s support.

What means do they use to create a façade of heroism while secretly planning villainous deeds? How do they balance between upholding this deceptive image and the internal hunger for power? This prompt encourages exploration of characters who work within societal constraints and how power, deception, and manipulation can coexist.