# The Dark Lord

- Term: Literature term
- Canonical: https://www.lanternhall.org/lexicon/dark-lord/

> An evil overlord who embodies darkness and seeks domination of the world, usually from a distant fortress. Sauron and Morgoth made the figure a fantasy staple, repeated in countless imitators and games.

An evil overlord who embodies darkness and seeks domination of the world, usually from a distant fortress. Sauron and Morgoth made the figure a fantasy staple, repeated in countless imitators and games.

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**What does "The Dark Lord" mean?**
An evil overlord who embodies darkness and seeks domination of the world, usually from a distant fortress. Sauron and Morgoth made the figure a fantasy staple, repeated in countless imitators and games.

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