misteryo: I'm in, please.
My favorite villain is The Judge from Blood Meridian. This is why he rocks: "The freedom of birds is an insult to me. I'd have them all in zoos. That would be a hell of a zoo. The judge smiled. Yes, he said. Even so... Whatever exists, he said. Whatever in creation exists without my knowledge exists without my consent... He never sleeps, the judge. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die."
“It makes no difference what men think of war, said the judge. War endures. As well ask men what they think of stone. War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner. That is the way it was and will be. That way and not some other way.”
My favorite book. And likely the most intriguing villain indeed.
Thespian*, please let me be in for misteryo, if that's OK. Thanks and +rep for the giveaway! :)
I only ever seem to see friendly, thoughtful posts by you. How did that happen? Sent some +rep your way :)