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[[The Kingdom]]: A lovely, wealthy country ruled by a benevolent king and [[Everything's Better With Princesses|a lovely princess]] [[Hundred Percent Adoration Rating|loved by the populace]]. But what's that? There's a ''[[The High Queen|queen]]''? Oh brother, we're in trouble.
[[The Kingdom]]: A lovely, wealthy country ruled by a benevolent king and [[Everything's Better With Princesses|a lovely princess]] [[Hundred-Percent Adoration Rating|loved by the populace]]. But what's that? There's a ''[[The High Queen|queen]]''? Oh brother, we're in trouble.


While kings and princes can be good or evil and princesses are [[Always Lawful Good|always good]], queens tend to be the royalty version of [[Always Chaotic Evil]]. Restrained by a competent king, this usually doesn't show, but once a queen is in charge, things get nasty. Either the king is missing or died in an accident (the queen might have [[Black Widow|helped things along herself]]), or he's easily manipulated for some reason. Note that there are good queens in fiction, [[Missing Mom|but they normally don't stay around for very long, or at all.]] And this trope comes into play whether they are ruling in their own right or as regents for [[A Child Shall Lead Them|the under-age king]]. (The latter group tends to fall under [[My Beloved Smother]], as well.)
While kings and princes can be good or evil and princesses are [[Always Lawful Good|always good]], queens tend to be the royalty version of [[Always Chaotic Evil]]. Restrained by a competent king, this usually doesn't show, but once a queen is in charge, things get nasty. Either the king is missing or died in an accident (the queen might have [[Black Widow|helped things along herself]]), or he's easily manipulated for some reason. Note that there are good queens in fiction, [[Missing Mom|but they normally don't stay around for very long, or at all.]] And this trope comes into play whether they are ruling in their own right or as regents for [[A Child Shall Lead Them|the under-age king]]. (The latter group tends to fall under [[My Beloved Smother]], as well.)
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* The bloodthirsty Queen of Hearts from ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Literature)|Alice in Wonderland]]''. Perhaps taking this trope even further, in contrast to her the King of Hearts is a sympathetic character, who pardons everyone who's been sentenced. Not so much in the [[Alice in Wonderland (Film)|films]] though.
* The bloodthirsty Queen of Hearts from ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Literature)|Alice in Wonderland]]''. Perhaps taking this trope even further, in contrast to her the King of Hearts is a sympathetic character, who pardons everyone who's been sentenced. Not so much in the [[Alice in Wonderland (Film)|films]] though.
* In the [[Star Trek Novel Verse]], the Ruling Queen, T'Rehu - Romulus' first and only dictator. The trope is perhaps particularly appropriate here, because while it's never made explicit, there is the possible implied suggestion that Romulans fear single female rulers more than male ones - simply because of T'Rehu. Both sexes serve in government and in the senate, in more or less equal numbers, yet interestingly the praetor is usually male. Possibly female senators find it harder to ascend to the position due to a bias connected with this trope. This is likely only subconscious - there are no actual legal restrictions and we do see some female praetors, but the disparity is interesting in a culture that otherwise demonstrates equivalence between genders at all levels of government. See in particular [[Star Trek Vulcans Soul]].
* In the [[Star Trek Novel Verse]], the Ruling Queen, T'Rehu - Romulus' first and only dictator. The trope is perhaps particularly appropriate here, because while it's never made explicit, there is the possible implied suggestion that Romulans fear single female rulers more than male ones - simply because of T'Rehu. Both sexes serve in government and in the senate, in more or less equal numbers, yet interestingly the praetor is usually male. Possibly female senators find it harder to ascend to the position due to a bias connected with this trope. This is likely only subconscious - there are no actual legal restrictions and we do see some female praetors, but the disparity is interesting in a culture that otherwise demonstrates equivalence between genders at all levels of government. See in particular [[Star Trek Vulcans Soul]].
* Cersei Lannister, in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]],'' is a cruel and paranoid despot who isn't [[Out Gambitted|quite as cunning]] as she believes she is. She quickly alienates her strongest allies and turns her kingdom into "a feast for crows." By the end of the first book, she's {{spoiler|murdered her incompetent but well-meaning husband}}, and she goes on to become [[Regent for Life|regent]] [[My Beloved Smother|for her beloved]] [[Mama Bear|sons]]. Some readers see Daenerys Targaryen as another example, due to her perceived arrogance and penchant for brutal conquest. Worse, while both women are pretty blind to their own faults, Cersei at least recognizes the brutality of her own tactics, while Dany sees herself as a fair and just savior. If she's not this trope yet, she may yet head that way.
* Cersei Lannister, in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]],'' is a cruel and paranoid despot who isn't [[Out-Gambitted|quite as cunning]] as she believes she is. She quickly alienates her strongest allies and turns her kingdom into "a feast for crows." By the end of the first book, she's {{spoiler|murdered her incompetent but well-meaning husband}}, and she goes on to become [[Regent for Life|regent]] [[My Beloved Smother|for her beloved]] [[Mama Bear|sons]]. Some readers see Daenerys Targaryen as another example, due to her perceived arrogance and penchant for brutal conquest. Worse, while both women are pretty blind to their own faults, Cersei at least recognizes the brutality of her own tactics, while Dany sees herself as a fair and just savior. If she's not this trope yet, she may yet head that way.
** Very few male rulers act as sociopathic as Cersei, though, and she's the only queen at the beginning of the series. So the male average is still ''far'' more positive.
** Very few male rulers act as sociopathic as Cersei, though, and she's the only queen at the beginning of the series. So the male average is still ''far'' more positive.
** Tywin Lannister is far more evil than Cersei, precisely because he's no sociopath. He uses psychopaths such as Gregor Clegane or Amory Lorch on purpose. Cersei is, however, following on Daddy's footsteps. And there are very good examples of reigning women. Lady Olenna Tyrell is far from psychopathic, and Lysa Tully, while undoubtedly wasted and losing the plot, does manage to keep the Vale out of conflict and prospering during her time as Lady Arryn.
** Tywin Lannister is far more evil than Cersei, precisely because he's no sociopath. He uses psychopaths such as Gregor Clegane or Amory Lorch on purpose. Cersei is, however, following on Daddy's footsteps. And there are very good examples of reigning women. Lady Olenna Tyrell is far from psychopathic, and Lysa Tully, while undoubtedly wasted and losing the plot, does manage to keep the Vale out of conflict and prospering during her time as Lady Arryn.
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* [[L Frank Baum]]'s [[Land of Oz (Literature)|Oz]] was founded by a Fae Queen, who is revered through most of the land, and her descendant Ozma is just and reasonable ruler, as are the Good Witch of the North and Glinda, but you get plenty of rotten apples such as the East and West Witches, Princess Langwidere, Jinjur, and Coo-eh-oh.
* [[L Frank Baum]]'s [[Land of Oz (Literature)|Oz]] was founded by a Fae Queen, who is revered through most of the land, and her descendant Ozma is just and reasonable ruler, as are the Good Witch of the North and Glinda, but you get plenty of rotten apples such as the East and West Witches, Princess Langwidere, Jinjur, and Coo-eh-oh.
* In the ''Looking Glass Wars'' series, the main antagonist is a woman named Redd, who believes that she was robbed of her right to the throne even though it was for the perfectly logical reason of her reckless, uncaring attitude. When she finally takes over, Wonderland becomes a place where people are encouraged to spy on their neighbours, among other more evil actions.
* In the ''Looking Glass Wars'' series, the main antagonist is a woman named Redd, who believes that she was robbed of her right to the throne even though it was for the perfectly logical reason of her reckless, uncaring attitude. When she finally takes over, Wonderland becomes a place where people are encouraged to spy on their neighbours, among other more evil actions.
* The queen in [[Robin McKinley]]'s ''[[Deerskin (Literature)|Deerskin]]'' is universally beloved until she starts dying (of her own will, because she feels she's suddenly not the [[Worlds Most Beautiful Woman]]). Everyone but her husband very quickly winds up completely terrified of her, regarding her almost like she's some kind of witch. The really terrible consequences of what she does don't happen until several years after she's dead, though.
* The queen in [[Robin McKinley]]'s ''[[Deerskin (Literature)|Deerskin]]'' is universally beloved until she starts dying (of her own will, because she feels she's suddenly not the [[World's Most Beautiful Woman]]). Everyone but her husband very quickly winds up completely terrified of her, regarding her almost like she's some kind of witch. The really terrible consequences of what she does don't happen until several years after she's dead, though.
* From Gail Carson Levine is ''[[Fairest]]'''s Queen Ivi, a foreigner who disbands the country's parliament, imprisons people for minor slights, obsessively seeks approval, and would have probably started killing people if Aza hadn't saved the day.
* From Gail Carson Levine is ''[[Fairest]]'''s Queen Ivi, a foreigner who disbands the country's parliament, imprisons people for minor slights, obsessively seeks approval, and would have probably started killing people if Aza hadn't saved the day.
* In ''The Once and Future King'', Queen Morgause is empty-headed at best and downright treacherous at worst. She {{spoiler|enchants and sleeps with Arthur}} for a grudge held between their deceased parents, completely ignores her children who worship the ground she walks on, (unsuccessfully) attempts to seduce Sirs Grummor and Palomides and King Pellinor, and eventually {{spoiler|seduces King Pellinor's much-younger son, which leads to her death when her sons find her in bed with him}}. Her first appearance is killing a cat in a boiling pot of water and putting the bones in her mouth, just because she's bored and wants to try an invisibility spell. On the other hand, while Guinevere inadvertently screws up Camelot, she still is a good person who cares about her husband and {{spoiler|tries her hardest to defy Mordred at the end of the book}}. The daughter of the Queen of Flanders presumably also subverts this trope (after she marries King Pellinor of course), since the two are completely in love with each other and she is remembered fondly by all after her death.
* In ''The Once and Future King'', Queen Morgause is empty-headed at best and downright treacherous at worst. She {{spoiler|enchants and sleeps with Arthur}} for a grudge held between their deceased parents, completely ignores her children who worship the ground she walks on, (unsuccessfully) attempts to seduce Sirs Grummor and Palomides and King Pellinor, and eventually {{spoiler|seduces King Pellinor's much-younger son, which leads to her death when her sons find her in bed with him}}. Her first appearance is killing a cat in a boiling pot of water and putting the bones in her mouth, just because she's bored and wants to try an invisibility spell. On the other hand, while Guinevere inadvertently screws up Camelot, she still is a good person who cares about her husband and {{spoiler|tries her hardest to defy Mordred at the end of the book}}. The daughter of the Queen of Flanders presumably also subverts this trope (after she marries King Pellinor of course), since the two are completely in love with each other and she is remembered fondly by all after her death.
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** There's a [[Thrown Out the Airlock|reason]] why many fans refer to her as Madame Airlock.
** There's a [[Thrown Out the Airlock|reason]] why many fans refer to her as Madame Airlock.
* Averted in ''The Tenth Kingdom''. A "Golden Age" is referred to several times in which the nine kingdoms prospered under the rule of their queens, but played straight later on with {{spoiler|Virginia's mom}}
* Averted in ''The Tenth Kingdom''. A "Golden Age" is referred to several times in which the nine kingdoms prospered under the rule of their queens, but played straight later on with {{spoiler|Virginia's mom}}
* {{spoiler|Mercy Hartigan}} in the ''[[Doctor Who (TV)|Doctor Who]]'' Christmas Special "The Next Doctor".
* {{spoiler|Mercy Hartigan}} in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' Christmas Special "The Next Doctor".
** Two Christmas Specials before that, the [[Nightmare Fuel|Queen of the Racnoss]].
** Two Christmas Specials before that, the [[Nightmare Fuel|Queen of the Racnoss]].
** Averted with {{spoiler|Elizabeth the Tenth}} in "The Beast Below". When we meet her, she's a rebel in her own country, trying to find out the dark secret it's hiding. {{spoiler|Turns out it's that Starship UK is built on the back of a star whale, who's being tortured to ferry them across space...and every ten years she has her memory erased so she forgets that ''she'' gave the order to do so. What averts this though is this is a case of [[Utopia Justifies the Means]], and when Amy gets her to "abdicate", it turns out the star whale is doing this ''willingly''.}}
** Averted with {{spoiler|Elizabeth the Tenth}} in "The Beast Below". When we meet her, she's a rebel in her own country, trying to find out the dark secret it's hiding. {{spoiler|Turns out it's that Starship UK is built on the back of a star whale, who's being tortured to ferry them across space...and every ten years she has her memory erased so she forgets that ''she'' gave the order to do so. What averts this though is this is a case of [[Utopia Justifies the Means]], and when Amy gets her to "abdicate", it turns out the star whale is doing this ''willingly''.}}
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* [[Exalted]]'s Scarlet Empress. Ruthless, rules over [[The Empire]], sends her minions on a seek-and-destroy mission to hunt down new PCs, keeps her subordinates backstabbing each other to maintain her own power...on the other hand, she ''did'' save the entire world from obliteration by [[The Fair Folk]] in the backstory, and is currently being held prisoner by [[The Legions of Hell]].
* [[Exalted]]'s Scarlet Empress. Ruthless, rules over [[The Empire]], sends her minions on a seek-and-destroy mission to hunt down new PCs, keeps her subordinates backstabbing each other to maintain her own power...on the other hand, she ''did'' save the entire world from obliteration by [[The Fair Folk]] in the backstory, and is currently being held prisoner by [[The Legions of Hell]].
** Then comes ''Return of the Scarlet Empress''. You thought she was bad before? {{spoiler|Now she's the [[Complete Monster|Ebon Dragon]]'s sweet baboo/hand puppet.}}
** Then comes ''Return of the Scarlet Empress''. You thought she was bad before? {{spoiler|Now she's the [[Complete Monster|Ebon Dragon]]'s sweet baboo/hand puppet.}}
* The Queen of Aundair in ''[[Eberron]]'' is like this. She's convinced it's her destiny to rule the entire world. Since she lacks the military power to pull it off, she's mostly scheming. She's got no problem with starting another world war, as long as she knows she'll come on top. The funny thing? The rules say she's [[Neutral Good]]. Compare the King of Karnath, a {{spoiler|Vampire}} who pulled off a [[My Grandson Myself]] combined with a [[Man in The Iron Mask]] to for the sole goal to save his country from ruin and famine, free it from the clutches of an evil church, fight a terrorist organization AND is one of the major architect of the continent-wide peace treaty that ended the century-long world war. His alignment? [[Lawful Evil]]. [[Word of God]] on this matter says that Aurala ''is'' a genuinely nice and decent person, but was raised to have an outdated, culturally myopic view of seeing [[War Is Glorious|war as the "game of generals"]], naively believing that resuming the Last War won't be so bad. King Kaius, on the other hand, [[War Is Hell|knows just how utterly naive this viewpoint is]], and while he ''is'' incredibly selfish and amoral, he's also quite honorable and actually gives a shit about his general image. In other words, [[Good Is Dumb|Aurala is Naive Good]] and Kaius is Pragmatic Evil
* The Queen of Aundair in ''[[Eberron]]'' is like this. She's convinced it's her destiny to rule the entire world. Since she lacks the military power to pull it off, she's mostly scheming. She's got no problem with starting another world war, as long as she knows she'll come on top. The funny thing? The rules say she's [[Neutral Good]]. Compare the King of Karnath, a {{spoiler|Vampire}} who pulled off a [[My Grandson, Myself]] combined with a [[Man in The Iron Mask]] to for the sole goal to save his country from ruin and famine, free it from the clutches of an evil church, fight a terrorist organization AND is one of the major architect of the continent-wide peace treaty that ended the century-long world war. His alignment? [[Lawful Evil]]. [[Word of God]] on this matter says that Aurala ''is'' a genuinely nice and decent person, but was raised to have an outdated, culturally myopic view of seeing [[War Is Glorious|war as the "game of generals"]], naively believing that resuming the Last War won't be so bad. King Kaius, on the other hand, [[War Is Hell|knows just how utterly naive this viewpoint is]], and while he ''is'' incredibly selfish and amoral, he's also quite honorable and actually gives a shit about his general image. In other words, [[Good Is Dumb|Aurala is Naive Good]] and Kaius is Pragmatic Evil
* In the Tormenta (D&D setting), the Fairy Queen Thanthalla-Dhaedelin is depicted as a vain, frivolous, omnipotent [[Cloudcuckoolander]]. Because your left canine is one tenth of a millimeter shorter than the others, she may simply wish you'll from now on work as a dung scavenger, and it WILL happen. The last one involved changing the calendar so her estimate would remain right.
* In the Tormenta (D&D setting), the Fairy Queen Thanthalla-Dhaedelin is depicted as a vain, frivolous, omnipotent [[Cloudcuckoolander]]. Because your left canine is one tenth of a millimeter shorter than the others, she may simply wish you'll from now on work as a dung scavenger, and it WILL happen. The last one involved changing the calendar so her estimate would remain right.
* In both ''[[Vampire: The Masquerade (Tabletop Game)|Vampire: The Masquerade]]'' and ''[[Vampire: The Requiem]]'', "Prince" is the title given to the most important figure of the Vampire politics. The title can vary and some vampires may call themselves Sultans, Dons or even [[President Evil|Presidents]], yet most of them would humbly avoid being called "Kings", but the same cannot be said to some self-proclaimed "Queens".
* In both ''[[Vampire: The Masquerade (Tabletop Game)|Vampire: The Masquerade]]'' and ''[[Vampire: The Requiem]]'', "Prince" is the title given to the most important figure of the Vampire politics. The title can vary and some vampires may call themselves Sultans, Dons or even [[President Evil|Presidents]], yet most of them would humbly avoid being called "Kings", but the same cannot be said to some self-proclaimed "Queens".
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** Incomplete interpretations of history aside, Almalexia demonstrates the trope irrefutably in the Morrowind expansion ''Tribunal''.
** Incomplete interpretations of history aside, Almalexia demonstrates the trope irrefutably in the Morrowind expansion ''Tribunal''.
** Also the Wolf Queen, detailed through books in ''[[Oblivion]]'' as a perfect example of the trope. In ''[[Skyrim]]'', there is a sidequest where you have to stop her from being revived.
** Also the Wolf Queen, detailed through books in ''[[Oblivion]]'' as a perfect example of the trope. In ''[[Skyrim]]'', there is a sidequest where you have to stop her from being revived.
** Averted by [http://www.imperial-library.info/dfbooks/b101_complete_barenziah.shtml Queen Barenziah], who throughout her life has been responsible for a variety of great deeds, and by Empress Regent [http://www.imperial-library.info/mwbooks/armchallenge.shtml Katariah], who despite taking the crown from her [[Royally Screwed Up|royally screwed up]] [http://www.imperial-library.info/mwbooks/madness_pelagius.shtml husband], [[The Woman Wearing the Queenly Mask|being a woman]] and a [[Fantastic Racism|Dunmer]] (Dark Elf), managed to lead the Empire into a golden age.
** Averted by [http://www.imperial-library.info/dfbooks/b101_complete_barenziah.shtml Queen Barenziah], who throughout her life has been responsible for a variety of great deeds, and by Empress Regent [http://www.imperial-library.info/mwbooks/armchallenge.shtml Katariah], who despite taking the crown from her [[Royally Screwed-Up|royally screwed up]] [http://www.imperial-library.info/mwbooks/madness_pelagius.shtml husband], [[The Woman Wearing the Queenly Mask|being a woman]] and a [[Fantastic Racism|Dunmer]] (Dark Elf), managed to lead the Empire into a golden age.
* [[World of Warcraft]] has Elder Crone Magatha Grimtotem, chieftain of the Tauren's Grimtotem tribe and is one of the highest-ranking Horde officials in the game below the racial leaders. Her husband, the original chieftain, died in a "climbing accident." Her kinsmen are evil and stopping their schemes is the object of many quests for Alliance and Horde players alike. She has ties with the Undead and her ultimate goal is to make the Grimtotems the Tauren's ruling clan, even if that means killing Cairne Bloodhoof in the process, whom she loathes.
* [[World of Warcraft]] has Elder Crone Magatha Grimtotem, chieftain of the Tauren's Grimtotem tribe and is one of the highest-ranking Horde officials in the game below the racial leaders. Her husband, the original chieftain, died in a "climbing accident." Her kinsmen are evil and stopping their schemes is the object of many quests for Alliance and Horde players alike. She has ties with the Undead and her ultimate goal is to make the Grimtotems the Tauren's ruling clan, even if that means killing Cairne Bloodhoof in the process, whom she loathes.
** And who could forget Azshara original queen of the night elves. Almost succeeded in summoning Sargeas the biggest [[Big Bad]] in the series. After being defeated she and her followers were all turned into snake people.
** And who could forget Azshara original queen of the night elves. Almost succeeded in summoning Sargeas the biggest [[Big Bad]] in the series. After being defeated she and her followers were all turned into snake people.
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* Another aversion: Queen Gwendolyn in ''[[Puzzle Quest]]: Challenge of the Warlords'' is, by all appearances, a benevolent ruler.
* Another aversion: Queen Gwendolyn in ''[[Puzzle Quest]]: Challenge of the Warlords'' is, by all appearances, a benevolent ruler.
* The Dark Queen, the main antagonist of ''[[Battletoads (Video Game)|Battletoads]]''.
* The Dark Queen, the main antagonist of ''[[Battletoads (Video Game)|Battletoads]]''.
* ''[[Mass Effect]]'' allows a player to set up a possible [[Subverted Trope|subversion]] of this trope {{spoiler|if he/she frees the Rachni Queen on [[Slippy Slidey Ice World|Novaria]] as opposed to [[Genocide Dilemma|ending the rachni once and for all]].}} This results in {{spoiler|the queen pledging her support against [[Eldritch Abomination|the Reapers]] in ''[[Mass Effect 2]]''; however, she has to be rescued again in ''[[Mass Effect 3]]'' before she can make good on her promise.}}
* ''[[Mass Effect]]'' allows a player to set up a possible [[Subverted Trope|subversion]] of this trope {{spoiler|if he/she frees the Rachni Queen on [[Slippy-Slidey Ice World|Novaria]] as opposed to [[Genocide Dilemma|ending the rachni once and for all]].}} This results in {{spoiler|the queen pledging her support against [[Eldritch Abomination|the Reapers]] in ''[[Mass Effect 2]]''; however, she has to be rescued again in ''[[Mass Effect 3]]'' before she can make good on her promise.}}
* In ''[[Dragon Age]]'', [[Subverted Trope|subverted]]; while willing to do what she has to to become ruler, if the player gives her the throne Anora turns out to be a pretty good one.
* In ''[[Dragon Age]]'', [[Subverted Trope|subverted]]; while willing to do what she has to to become ruler, if the player gives her the throne Anora turns out to be a pretty good one.
** ...and then played straight in ''Awakening'' with [[The Baroness]] of the Blackmarsh. While not a crowned Queen, she was the Orlesian governor of the area during the Occupation, and {{spoiler|a blood mage who used the blood of innocent villagers to keep herself young, then trapped the whole town in a [[Lotus Eater Machine]]}}. Depending on your decisions, the female player character can also exhibit elements of this trope as ruler of Amaranthine.
** ...and then played straight in ''Awakening'' with [[The Baroness]] of the Blackmarsh. While not a crowned Queen, she was the Orlesian governor of the area during the Occupation, and {{spoiler|a blood mage who used the blood of innocent villagers to keep herself young, then trapped the whole town in a [[Lotus Eater Machine]]}}. Depending on your decisions, the female player character can also exhibit elements of this trope as ruler of Amaranthine.
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* In ''[[The Gamers Alliance (Roleplay)|The Gamers Alliance]]'', Queen [[Smug Snake|Adevia]] of Alenia in the Second Age and Sultana [[Royals Who Actually Do Something|Adela]] of Vanna in the Third Age are antagonistic, power-hungry royals.
* In ''[[The Gamers Alliance (Roleplay)|The Gamers Alliance]]'', Queen [[Smug Snake|Adevia]] of Alenia in the Second Age and Sultana [[Royals Who Actually Do Something|Adela]] of Vanna in the Third Age are antagonistic, power-hungry royals.
* [[Putting On the Reich|Führer]] Katrina Seran from v2 to v4 of the [[Play By Post Games|Role-playing forum]] ''[[Open Blue]]'' who is a [[Chessmaster]] who is rumored to have [[Evil Prince|killed her own father]] to become ruler of the [[The Empire|Reich of Seran]].
* [[Putting On the Reich|Führer]] Katrina Seran from v2 to v4 of the [[Play-By-Post Games|Role-playing forum]] ''[[Open Blue]]'' who is a [[Chessmaster]] who is rumored to have [[Evil Prince|killed her own father]] to become ruler of the [[The Empire|Reich of Seran]].
* Hera in ''[[Thalias Musings]]'', to Zeus' paramours, their children, and any of their sympathizers. However, her hatred toward her stepson Apollo doesn't extend to the Muses since she finds them entertaining.
* Hera in ''[[Thalias Musings]]'', to Zeus' paramours, their children, and any of their sympathizers. However, her hatred toward her stepson Apollo doesn't extend to the Muses since she finds them entertaining.
* ''[[The Questport Chronicles]]'' subverts this with the ruler of the titular village, who is shown to be quite a fair and competent ruler.
* ''[[The Questport Chronicles]]'' subverts this with the ruler of the titular village, who is shown to be quite a fair and competent ruler.
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* Bloody Mary
* Bloody Mary
* Catherine the Great, Queen of Russia for 34 years in 18th century, might be considered an example. She came into power after her husband's (Tsar Peter III.) death, which she may or may not have orchestrated. Also, she surely fits the "behaving like a powerful man" part: She had several lovers, some of whom she dumped, when they stopped being useful to her.
* Catherine the Great, Queen of Russia for 34 years in 18th century, might be considered an example. She came into power after her husband's (Tsar Peter III.) death, which she may or may not have orchestrated. Also, she surely fits the "behaving like a powerful man" part: She had several lovers, some of whom she dumped, when they stopped being useful to her.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranavalona_I Ranavalona I] of Madagascar qualifies - a staunch defender of indignenous Malagasi beliefs, she made conversion to Christianity by her subjects punishable by death, and once executed 15 local church leaders by dangling them from thin rope over a 150-foot deep ravine.
* [[wikipedia:Ranavalona I|Ranavalona I]] of Madagascar qualifies - a staunch defender of indignenous Malagasi beliefs, she made conversion to Christianity by her subjects punishable by death, and once executed 15 local church leaders by dangling them from thin rope over a 150-foot deep ravine.


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