LotR Character Analysis: Lúthien

Race: Elf (Sindar)

Sex: Female

Faction: Doriath

Overall Rating: 8.5

Alignment: Neutral Good

Arena Status: Active (S2)

Lúthien Tinúviel, daughter of Thingol, the King of Doriath, and Melian, the Maia, stands as one of the most remarkable figures in Tolkien's legendarium. Renowned for her unparalleled beauty, courage, and magic, her story is an enduring tale of love, sacrifice, and defiance against impossible odds. In Tolkien's writings, Lúthien’s narrative emerges as a cornerstone of the Elder Days, with themes and parallels that ripple throughout the ages.

Lúthien, Princess of Doriath

Warcraft Character Analysis: Yogg-Saron

Race: Old God

Sex: Unknown

Faction: Black Empire

Overall Rating: 8.9

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Arena Status: Active (S2)

Yogg-Saron, one of Azeroth’s Old Gods, stands as an enduring symbol of corruption and malice within the Warcraft Universe. Yogg-Saron was imprisoned millennia ago by the Titans within the massive titan-forged complex of Ulduar. Despite its confinement, Yogg-Saron's influence seeped across Azeroth, weaving its threads of madness, despair, and ruin.

Yogg-Saron, The Lucid Dream

Black Company Character Analysis: Longshadow

Race: Unknown

Sex: Male

Faction: Shadowmasters

Overall Rating: 6.7

Alignment: Lawful Evil

Arena Status: Active (S2)

Longshadow  is a feared and reviled sorcerer in The Black Company universe. One of the most complex antagonists in the series, he first appears in Shadow Games and plays a pivotal role throughout The Books of the South and into Bleak Seasons and She Is the Darkness. Longshadow, gaunt and twitchy, is the creator of the Shadowmasters and one of the chief enemies of the Black Company.

Longshadow, the Shadowmaster

ASOIAF Character Analysis: Robert Baratheon

Race: Human (Stormlander)

Sex: Male

Faction: House Baratheon

Overall Rating: 5.9

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Arena Status: Active (S2)

Robert Baratheon, crowned King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, is introduced in A Game of Thrones as a towering figure, both literally and figuratively. Known for his past as a fierce warrior and his ultimate rebellion against the Targaryen dynasty, Robert’s rule brings forth both the triumph and the consequences of the Iron Throne’s burdens. Described as a man whose past glory casts a shadow over his present, Robert’s character represents both the ideal and the downfall of a king who preferred the simplicity of battle to the complexity of rulership.

Robert Baratheon, The Demon of the Trident

Forgotten Realms Character Analysis: Mielikki

Race: Deity

Sex: Female

Faction: Emerald Enclave

Overall Rating: 8.0

Alignment: Neutral Good

Arena Status: Active (S2)

Mielikki, pronounced my-LEE-kee, is the goddess of forests and all woodland creatures, especially dryads, in the Forgotten Realms universe. Revered as the patron deity of druids and rangers, she embodies harmony with nature, the protection of forests, and a deep respect for the cycles of life. Known by various names, including “The Lady of the Forest,” she is also recognized in Rashemen as Khelliara, the Forest Maiden, and as Khalreshaar, a half-elven aspect worshiped on Evermeet. Mielikki’s worshipers include a diverse range of nature lovers, from forest-dwelling druids to vigilant rangers, all dedicated to her cause of preserving Faerûn’s green realms.

Mielikki, The Lady of the Forest