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"Oh, and I have waited an eternity for a man of your strength, your gifts, your will. A man worthy of the dark and all its powers."
― Master Vampire (Dracula Untold)
"Greetings, great warrior. I sense there is a dark rage burning within you, and in time, it'll destroy you with its madness. Only the last power of the Precursors can save you. Destroy my enemies, those creatures that you call the Metal Heads. Bring me 25 of their skull gems and I will teach you how to control these powers."
― Oracle to Jak (Jak II: Renegade)

The power to wield powers of the dark. Sub-power of Darkness Derivation. Variation of Esoteric Power. Dark version of True Power. Not to be confused with just Inner Darkness. Opposite to Light Power.

Also Called[]

  • Corrupted/Cursed/Evil Energy/Force/Power
  • Dark Force Power
  • Darkness Energy/Power
  • Negative Energy/Force/Power
  • The Power of Darkness

Capabilities[]

Users wield an extraordinary dark power; a primeval and essence of cosmic balance from which they derive a myriad of abilities rooted to the source of darkness. In all its power, this fundamental element is a wellspring of shadow, encompassing realms both mundane and esoteric natures, which inherently opposes all things light. Through their mastery of darkness, users command extraordinary capabilities associated with the obscurity of the unknown, channeling and harnessing these dark forces to their advantage.

Dark powers can originate within the depths of the users themselves. By tapping into their inner darkness, they tap into a well of potential that enables them to interface with the broader reality of dark forces existing beyond their being. This inherent connection imbues them with an innate affinity for these forces, bestowing them with immense strength and supernatural abilities derived from the very essence of darkness.

The boundless nature of darkness can offer diversity in the forms it can take, granting users access to an array of powers. By harnessing the powers of darkness, users can utilize various manifestations of darkness, each bestowing distinct abilities. These can range from those rooted in malevolence and corruption to even beneficial forms that hold constructive, empowering, or even sacred qualities—an embodiment of the user's intrinsic disposition.

Unlike inner darkness which is an internal aspect, which involves utilizing one's own inner darkness, dark power reach to the realm of external forces. This attribute elevates the user's proficiency, enabling them to draw upon both internal and external sources of darkness, amplifying their might. Through the intricate interplay between inner and outer forces of darkness, users become conduits of a profound, multifaceted power.

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Variations[]

Associations[]

Limitations[]

  • User may be consumed by their own dark powers, becoming evil or even insane.
  • The powers of darkness can be rivaled powers of light.
  • May be fairly limited to how much dark power they have.

Known Users[]

See Also: The Dark Side, Dark Is Evil, Dark Is Not Evil, The Sacred Darkness

Comics/Cartoons[]

  • D'Hoffryn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Rack (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Nekron (DC Comics)
  • Parallax (DC Comics)
  • Rachel Roth/Raven (DC Comics)
  • Trigon (DC Comics)
  • Spawn (Image Comics)
  • Agatha Harkness (Marvel Comics)
  • Belasco (Marvel Comics)
  • Cain Marko/Juggernaut (Marvel Comics)
  • Chthon (Marvel Comics)
  • Cul Borson (Marvel Comics)
  • Cyttorak (Marvel Comics)
  • Death (Marvel Comics)
  • Dracula (Marvel Comics)
  • Hades/Pluto (Marvel Comics)
  • Hel (Marvel Comics)
  • Illyana Rasputina/Magik/Darkchild (Marvel Comics)
  • Knull (Marvel Comics)
  • Mephisto (Marvel Comics)
  • Set (Marvel Comics)
  • Void "Dark Sentry" (Marvel Comics)
  • Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (Marvel Comics); under the influence of the Darkhold.
  • The Darkness (Top Cow Comics)
  • Vaatu (Avatar: The Legend of Korra)
  • Hexxus (FernGully 1992)
  • Rachel Roth/Raven (Teen Titans)
  • Trigon (Teen Titans)
  • Witches (Winx Club)
  • The Trix (Winx Club)

Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]

  • Ren Ren/Dark Schneider (Bastard!! 1988)
  • Evangeline (Negima! Magister Negi Magi)
  • Negi (Negima! Magister Negi Magi)
  • Phareoh Atem (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Folklore/Mythology[]

  • The Antichrist (Christianity)
  • Apopis (Egyptian Mythology)
  • Hades/Pluto (Greco-Roman Mythology); dark but not evil.
  • Nergal (Mesopotamian Mythology)
  • Loki (Norse Mythology); later in myth.
  • Fenrir (Norse Mythology)
  • Satan (Satanism)

Literature[]

  • Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter Series)
  • Dark Casters (The Caster Chronicles)
    • Lena Duchannes (half dark)
    • Sarafine Duchannes
  • Morgoth (The Silmarillion)
  • Sauron (The Silmarillion)
  • The Dark One (The Wheel of Time)

Movies/Television[]

  • Senior Partners (Angel)
    • Heart
    • Ram
    • Wolf
  • Freddy Kruger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
  • The Shadows (Babylon 5)
  • Lena Duchannes (Beautiful Creatures); half dark.
  • Sarafine Duchannes (Beautiful Creatures)
  • Count Vlad Dracula (Bram Stoker's Dracula 1992)
  • All Slayers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
    • Buffy Summers
    • Faith Lehane
  • D'Hoffryn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Rack (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • The First Evil (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Willow Rosenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer); as Dark Willow.
  • Master Vampire (Dracula Untold 2014)
  • Vlad (Dracula Untold 2014)
  • The Dark Ones (Evil Dead/Ash vs the Evil Dead)
    • Ruby
  • Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter Franchise)
  • Cenobites (Hellraiser)
    • Pin Head
  • Leviathan (Hellraiser)
  • Sauron (LOTR Franchise)
  • Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (MCU: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness)
  • Demons (Supernatural)
  • Lucifer (Supernatural)
  • Pagan Gods (Supernatural); most.
  • Sam Winchester (Supernatural); Formally, as a "Special Child".
  • Special Children (Supernatural)
  • The Darkness/Amara (Supernatural)
  • The Shadow in the Empty (Supernatural)
  • Sith Lords (Star Wars)
    • Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine
    • Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker
  • Dracula/The Dark One (Syfy's: Van Helsing)
  • The Dark One (The Wheel of Time)

Tabletop/Video Games[]

  • The Elohim (Demon: The Fallen)
  • Demons (Diablo); Great/Prime Evils
    • Baal
    • Diablo
    • Lilith
    • Mephisto
    • Tathamet
  • Dark Knight (Final Fantasy XIV)
  • M. Bison (Street fighter series)
  • Sith (Knights of the Old Republic)

Known Objects[]

  • Black Lantern Rings (DC Comics)
  • Necronomicon Ex Mortis (The Evil Dead franchise)
  • Dark Powers Suit (The Fairly OddParents)
  • The One Ring (LOTR Franchise)
  • The Darkhold (Marvel Comics)
  • Necronomicon (Marvel Comics)

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Folklore/Mythology[]

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