Hooy boy. Where to begin.
Lucaniel isn't technically  an all-out Villain, but one could consider him a sociological predator and overall not the best influence on society. Since his lack of morality goes both way, he can do both good and bad, it really depends on the circumstances he ends up in.
His Villainous traits would be;
A; He's been raised by a sect of Bloodthirsty, Power Hungry Thaumaturges who's sole Idea was to breed themselves one apt Thaumaturge after another. So that already establishes Lucaniels obsession with power, in all shapes or forms, may that be personal, on the battlefield, psychological or about status. Now, since he's hit a roadblock for several years in his Aetheric pursuits and research, (For lack of ICly like-minded figures in that regard), he's taken to entertain himself otherwise, while still looking for ways to polish those aces up his sleeve.
B; He grew up in Ul'dahs less then charming Districts as an Orphan (Sue the trope, not the user), learning at a very young age that, if you want to survive, morality has to go out of the window most of the time. For him, Morality is an end to a means (In that sense, keeping the flock from tearing eachother apart), but beyond that he's morally bankrupt and truly believes in 'ends justify the means, and the only ends I pursue are my own.' Ironically, He however would never harm the truly innocent unless there's some dire necessity to it. Though that again begs the question what he considers 'Innocent'.
C; His 'hobby' so to speak is networking criminals together for profit, while maintaining a small outfit of criminals himself. Simply because he has nothing more viable to do at this point. And because, dabbling in the underworld allows him to relish in his more bloodthirsty tendencies. He more or less believes if you're willing to jump in the pond of sharks that is the underworld, you're free-for-slaughter, so to speak. Which doesn't mean he actively hunts criminals. It just means rather that he has no quarrels with flaying a criminal alive.
His actually positive traits are;
A; An appreciation for beauty and a last glimpse of moral code left. He wont harm Children, Nor does he indulge in 'pointless' slaughter. Pointless death in his eyes is an atrocity. Which brings me to the next point
B; He's actually a twisted Idealist and very focused on the duality of good/bad and Philosophy in general. Moreso, with a keen understanding of Psychology, He's more then aware of what he is, and what he does. Therefore, he can be very empathetic in the sense of understanding others, their plights, and their desires, and has helped a many people in their personal issues. He also believes firmly on loyalty. Those 'loyal' (As in, not working against him and his interests/ambitions) to him are pampered with protection, money and security, and aslong a person does not 'cross' him, or try to take from him, he's unlikely ever kill or severely harm a person that's loyal to him.
In the end, he's the byproduct of Societies worst tendencies, having witnessed  greed, Egoism, Inhumanity and Violence from the get-go. In kind, he has become what he is today. Capable of extreme degrees of violence and villainy, but also capable of displays of intense loyalty.
Lucaniel isn't technically  an all-out Villain, but one could consider him a sociological predator and overall not the best influence on society. Since his lack of morality goes both way, he can do both good and bad, it really depends on the circumstances he ends up in.
His Villainous traits would be;
A; He's been raised by a sect of Bloodthirsty, Power Hungry Thaumaturges who's sole Idea was to breed themselves one apt Thaumaturge after another. So that already establishes Lucaniels obsession with power, in all shapes or forms, may that be personal, on the battlefield, psychological or about status. Now, since he's hit a roadblock for several years in his Aetheric pursuits and research, (For lack of ICly like-minded figures in that regard), he's taken to entertain himself otherwise, while still looking for ways to polish those aces up his sleeve.
B; He grew up in Ul'dahs less then charming Districts as an Orphan (Sue the trope, not the user), learning at a very young age that, if you want to survive, morality has to go out of the window most of the time. For him, Morality is an end to a means (In that sense, keeping the flock from tearing eachother apart), but beyond that he's morally bankrupt and truly believes in 'ends justify the means, and the only ends I pursue are my own.' Ironically, He however would never harm the truly innocent unless there's some dire necessity to it. Though that again begs the question what he considers 'Innocent'.
C; His 'hobby' so to speak is networking criminals together for profit, while maintaining a small outfit of criminals himself. Simply because he has nothing more viable to do at this point. And because, dabbling in the underworld allows him to relish in his more bloodthirsty tendencies. He more or less believes if you're willing to jump in the pond of sharks that is the underworld, you're free-for-slaughter, so to speak. Which doesn't mean he actively hunts criminals. It just means rather that he has no quarrels with flaying a criminal alive.
His actually positive traits are;
A; An appreciation for beauty and a last glimpse of moral code left. He wont harm Children, Nor does he indulge in 'pointless' slaughter. Pointless death in his eyes is an atrocity. Which brings me to the next point
B; He's actually a twisted Idealist and very focused on the duality of good/bad and Philosophy in general. Moreso, with a keen understanding of Psychology, He's more then aware of what he is, and what he does. Therefore, he can be very empathetic in the sense of understanding others, their plights, and their desires, and has helped a many people in their personal issues. He also believes firmly on loyalty. Those 'loyal' (As in, not working against him and his interests/ambitions) to him are pampered with protection, money and security, and aslong a person does not 'cross' him, or try to take from him, he's unlikely ever kill or severely harm a person that's loyal to him.
In the end, he's the byproduct of Societies worst tendencies, having witnessed  greed, Egoism, Inhumanity and Violence from the get-go. In kind, he has become what he is today. Capable of extreme degrees of violence and villainy, but also capable of displays of intense loyalty.
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