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If your story is set in the medieval or early modern period, and if its geographical scope is closer to a town or county than a kingdom or empire, then the villain of choice for you is the [['''Feudal Overlord]]'''. This [[Aristocrats Are Evil|sinister]] [[Blue Blood|noble]] rules over villagers and peasants with an [[Evil Overlord|iron fist]], being surrounded by a guard of armed [[Mooks]] that enforce his oppressive taxes and [[Droit Du Seigneur|get hold of]] [[I Have You Now, My Pretty|beautiful maidens]] that have caught the lord's eye. He may have to answer for his acts to a higher authority such as a King, but either the king [[The Man Behind the Man|will also be evil]], or he will be distant and unaware of the sufferings of the commoners. Therefore the [['''Feudal Overlord]]''' will have effectively unchecked authority over the region, and will of course use it for his benefit and pleasure.